TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

Hi is anyone familiar with Freshfields' 8 seat system? I'm just wondering how helpful it is for feeling like you have actually learned new skills in a seat given that it is so short and if the short seat time would limit me if I moved to another firm in the future.

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

How long does it take to hear back from Latham after completing the online assessment?

 

[Shah74k]

How long does it take to hear back from Latham after completing the online assessment?

Wondering the same - anyone heard back from Latham post SJT/VI?

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

I wanted to ask- does DLA piper have a strong corporate/finance/transactional practice group? or should I treat them as a truly full-service firm?

Would love if someone could respond to this with DLA Piper's strongest practice areas (no amount of research is giving me a straight response)!

 

[Seven]

Would love if someone could respond to this with DLA Piper's strongest practice areas (no amount of research is giving me a straight response)!

https://www.toprankedlegal.com/firms/gbr00167/ Anything marked Band 1 and Band 2 is generally their strong practice areas. You can look on Legal 500 also.

 

[sufianwm101]

Does anyone know if Millbank SVS is rolling?

 

[FutureTS13]

Did the deadline for Skadden pass or is it until 23:59 on the 10th of December?

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

Anyone who did A&O WVS how long did it take to hear back if successful after the AC? Nervously waiting on SVS results...

8 days, I heard pretty late in the day around 5pm

 

[lawyerletsgo]

why does goodwin ask for details of other firms you are applying for? should i list all of them?

 

[TakeAChanceOnMe]

When TW said they will "advise of an outcome by w/c 1 December" and I haven't had a response do you think I should email? Did anyone else get the same?

Confused. Wasn't the deadline 1st of December?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

for those who are doing cc vi for their tc, I think the 3rd question might cover a personality type of q cuz they already sort of ask a motivational (ish) and a competency q so it might be smt like 'where do you see yourself in 5 years??' type, idk im grasping at straws at this point

 

[Seven]

why does goodwin ask for details of other firms you are applying for? should i list all of them?

I imagine they’re trying to assess whether you’re being strategic with firms that you’re applying to, rather than just applying to firms on a whim (with no real interest in the firm other than to get a TC). It’ll be looked at positively I guess if you’re applying to firms that are similar to them.

 

[CallumJR]

for those who are doing cc vi for their tc, I think the 3rd question might cover a personality type of q cuz they already sort of ask a motivational (ish) and a competency q so it might be smt like 'where do you see yourself in 5 years??' type, idk im grasping at straws at this point

Having completed the VI, I would suggest you prepare your greatest achievement / went extra mile / innovative idea
(these are not the actual VI Q but a good preparation for the actual VI)

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Having completed the VI, I would suggest you prepare your greatest achievement / went extra mile / innovative idea
(these are not the actual VI Q but a good preparation for the actual VI)

ure a legend ty <33

 

[laby201]

Was about to sit HSF's SJT and was wondering if anyone had a link to their core values please? Perhaps @axelbeugre may have them? I've found "human, bold and outstanding" on their website, so are those just the three they have?

 

[atlas2425]

Wondering the same - anyone heard back from Latham post SJT/VI?

I just got an email with feedback on my assessment

 

[Percypig12]

Was about to sit HSF's SJT and was wondering if anyone had a link to their core values please? Perhaps @axelbeugre may have them? I've found "human, bold and outstanding" on their website, so are those just the three they have?

Having passed it recently I don't think you need to focus on the firm's values. Rather, I would focus on general attributes that make a successful trainee e.g. are you committed to putting out great work product, are you a team player, are you sensible about managing competing priorities etc.

 

[Yusuf391]

When TW said they will "advise of an outcome by w/c 1 December" and I haven't had a response do you think I should email? Did anyone else get the same?

I got the same and still havent heard back.

 

[Mariyam_M]

Considering that the deadline for the Bird & Bird vacation scheme is in a few days, is it still worth it to apply? I know the applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

[laby201]

Having passed it recently I don't think you need to focus on the firm's values. Rather, I would focus on general attributes that make a successful trainee e.g. are you committed to putting out great work product, are you a team player, are you sensible about managing competing priorities etc.

Thank you! I've done the practice test, but is there anything else you would advise? The verbal reasoning seems relatively standard.