TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[ariellaquint]

anyone got advice on how to do well in Ashurst psychometric tests or know any free resources that could help?

 

[Hana (aaah I want a TC)]

For commercial awareness questions e.g. identify a current commercial issue which is relevant to X firm and explain why it's significant to stakeholders involved, how would you go about selecting the right commercial issue for that firm? Does it matter whether it's quite a prominent commercial issue if that really suits the firm you're writing about or is it better to go niche?

I'd recommend picking something that interests you - something that you could go in-depth with! It doesn't matter if it's prominent or not, it's the quality of your answer that matters. If it's a 'mainstream' problem I'd recommend looking at the underlying issues!

 

[OliviaPope]

Is 73 percentile good enough for Linklaters? It is (33/40)?

I only know one person with an AC and they got 38/40. I got 78 percentile so not sure if that’s high enough either

 

[lawtrainee]

Anyone heard anything from Latham today regarding spring VS?

 

[BM99]

Anyone heard anything from Latham today regarding spring VS?

Nope I’m not expecting to hear anything back until next Tuesday

 

[Apple]

White & Case VI invite

 

[Jessica Booker]

For commercial awareness questions e.g. identify a current commercial issue which is relevant to X firm and explain why it's significant to stakeholders involved, how would you go about selecting the right commercial issue for that firm? Does it matter whether it's quite a prominent commercial issue if that really suits the firm you're writing about or is it better to go niche?

There is a balance to this. Choosing something prominent might lead to it being quite generic if it is a very big story that everyone could talk about. However, too much of a niche and there is a risk of it being relevant to the firm.

My advice generally is to pick a general trend you are genuinely interested in, but then focus on how it is impacting a specific sector or jurisdiction the firm is involved with. This will get the balance of your answer being more specific and unique without it necessarily being too niche.

 

[P41690]

Is Kirkland & Ellis rolling?

 

[Apple]

Has anyone else had White & Case VI for spring/summer? I haven't kept up with the thread and curious to see if im early/late on the invite

 

[user184794]

White & Case VI invite

May I ask if you applied for spring or summer?

 

[IwantaVacSchemePlz]

Anyone remember what the cover letter question for NRF was for the WVS?

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Anyone remember what the cover letter question for NRF was for the WVS?

Please explain your motivations for pursuing a career as a commercial solicitor and why you think Norton Rose Fulbright would be a good match for you.

 

[futuretrainee2024]

anyone got advice on how to do well in Ashurst psychometric tests or know any free resources that could help?

I did it last year. Not sure if it has changed but I found that there wasn't really a way to prepare, so don't worry too much. Ensure your mental maths is quick though as I remember that was one of the games.

 

[Hana (aaah I want a TC)]

Has anyone heard back from Bakers post application? I presume since i haven't that that's a PFO but no one on this thread seems to have received a WG invite and they have been quite slow this year.

I haven't heard from them, and I attended their open day (not that it would mean I passed the application stage, but still, it was quite competitive)

 

[kmo20]

Does anyone know how long BCLP takes to send the test after submitting the application form?

 

[EliteWhovian]

I don't know if anyone else is in the same boat but I've lost my momentum for applications and have found myself in a bit of a slump

As a result, I'm going to set myself a goal of sending off 4 applications minimum before the New Year begins so I can start the year on a bit of a high!

4 days, 4 apps, let's go!

If anyone else is in the same position, you can do this!

 

[tomsmitg]

Akin and Macfarlanes basically have the same test. 65 questions are SJT. 24 are critical thinking.

do you know if there are any video interview questions for macfarlanes ?

 

[tomsmitg]

or does anyone know if macfarlanes have any video interview questions for Vacation scheme applications this year ?

 

[jas1502]

I don't know if anyone else is in the same boat but I've lost my momentum for applications and have found myself in a bit of a slump

As a result, I'm going to set myself a goal of sending off 4 applications minimum before the New Year begins so I can start the year on a bit of a high!

4 days, 4 apps, let's go!

If anyone else is in the same position, you can do this!

I'm feeling the same way, I haven't written an application since the 15th of Dec 😭 good luck with your goal, you've got this! I might set myself a similar one hope you've been having a relaxing break from applications at least ahaha

 

[flower]

I don't know if anyone else is in the same boat but I've lost my momentum for applications and have found myself in a bit of a slump

As a result, I'm going to set myself a goal of sending off 4 applications minimum before the New Year begins so I can start the year on a bit of a high!

4 days, 4 apps, let's go!

If anyone else is in the same position, you can do this!

Hahah in the exact same position, I have 4 apps left to go that I want to send off before NY but I think I've hit burnout.