TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[aolpsi]

Has anyone heard from Clifford Chance for video interview invites? (TC)

 

[izzy1036]

Has anyone heard from Clifford Chance for video interview invites? (TC)

Not yet. Guess we’ll all hear tomorrow

 

[Amehta1]

Has anyone heard from Clifford Chance for video interview invites? (TC)

No I haven’t, I’m pretty sure they will tell us tomorrow now. I don’t think they can tell us today.

 

[Amehta1]

Good luck to everyone for Clifford Chance!

 

[crt1s]

When did you apply to HSF? Well done on Gowling VI invite too!

Thank you! Deadline for HSF

 

[babylawyer1942]

anyone got insight into Akin's test?

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

How long after the HSF assessment do you have to wait for the feedback report? I closed the tab before the video ended and am wondering if it is given as part of the assessment.

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Gowling post arctic shores - PFO

I am so intrigued by what it takes to actually pass these tests.

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

Gowling post arctic shores - PFO

I am so intrigued by what it takes to actually pass these tests.

Agreed and how they manage to infer traits like sociability from someone's performance on these games... Also got PFO-ed.

 

[Cecylia03]

Might be overthinking this but on the cover letter for Slaughter and May, can I later on abbreviate the firm's name to S&M? I will have indicated the abbreviation the first time I use the full name but I was just thinking about the fact that they do not use the ampersand on purpose, so they might not want you to use it in an abbreviation either?

 

[Deleted member 17013]

Might be overthinking this but on the cover letter for Slaughter and May, can I later on abbreviate the firm's name to S&M? I will have indicated the abbreviation the first time I use the full name but I was just thinking about the fact that they do not use the ampersand on purpose, so they might not want you to use it in an abbreviation either?

Yep don't use the ampersand at all

 

[Cecylia03]

Yep don't use the ampersand at all

Thanks! Would you then go for (SM) or no abbreviation at all?

 

[nya]

Thanks! Would you then go for (SM) or no abbreviation at all?

I just referred to the firm as “Slaughter” throughout my cover letter 🧍🏽‍♀️

 

[VacayScheme]

For DLA, does anybody have experience of not being invited to AC after passing the VI?

 

[Izzy1026]

Hi friends, think somebody else in the thread might have asked this but what does it mean when Sullivan puts your application "on hold"??

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Might be overthinking this but on the cover letter for Slaughter and May, can I later on abbreviate the firm's name to S&M? I will have indicated the abbreviation the first time I use the full name but I was just thinking about the fact that they do not use the ampersand on purpose, so they might not want you to use it in an abbreviation either?

No - it’s one of the few firms where it is strongly advise to never shorten it.

 

[Unknown]

Hey it was a strengths-based interview but I have to say the questions were kinda weird. Unfortunately I don't remember them anymore. I do remember that you had 2 minutes to answer

Good luck!

Thank you so much! ☺️

 

[bella98]

Gowling post arctic shores - PFO

I am so intrigued by what it takes to actually pass these tests.

Yeah.. decided not to apply anymore to firms that have similar game-based tests. What frustrates me the most is not passing the test despite investing so much time in writing the application🙈

 

[pb15]

Is one disputes and one corporate seat mandatory at Gibson Dunn?

 

[NW Law]

Currently completing the Covington Vac Scheme App. How would people go about answering this question:

Name a historical figure that you admire and outline why.

Do you reckon the person has to be famous or can I mention a late family member? Really unsure what they are looking for from this question! Any suggestions would be appreciated!!

I can't speak for anyone else, but from my own experience (which was successful) - my gut instinct was they wanted someone quite well-known. My approach was I ended up picking someone quite well-known and broke down my answer to highlighting three things I admired about them. So my order was 1) perseverance, 2) importance of making and learning from mistakes, and 3) work ethic and persuasion. I do think there needs to be that personal element - so it is great to say a historical figure you admire and detail some reasons why they're admirable. But ultimately, the firm, imo, is looking for a clear reasoning for the person you select, and then why that person is important to you. Only thing I would probably recommend is to avoid anyone who might be considered too controversial (I tended to avoid politicians). I suppose another way of thinking about the question is asking who your role model in history is and why is it them specifically. Good luck with the app!