TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[AK001]

I reckon it is fine, I would not worry too much, in my opinion it does answer the question and it shows your interests and that you also did your research on the firm!

Phew - thank you

 

[bella98]

Oh my lord that is so little time!!

What if you’re not a student though? If I (hypothetically) make it through to AC I cant just tell my employer Im off next week - we need to give notice and have it approved…

I completely understand! I wished for more time to prepare too, but given that was the only available date... If you receive an invitation, check the dates first. You might have a choice, but if not, don’t hesitate to email the graduate recruitment team immediately. They will certainly be willing to accommodate your request as they run some ACs on different days 100%

 

[prospectiveswitcher]

Any s&s ac invites for wvs

Shearman & Sterling? I thought they weren't running a WVS this year?

 

[mkt]

Shearman & Sterling? I thought they weren't running a WVS this year?

Sorry meant Simmons

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Anyone reckon its worth applying to W&C for WVS at this stage? I believe they are rolling and it closes this weekend. My app is pretty ready to go but I may apply for Spring instead - has anyone heard of people been offered places / interviews?

i always think its still worth a shot!

 

[babylawyer1942]

Has anyone heard from Sidley yet?

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

Hey for cover letters do you guys put your address? I am applying for Slaughter and May and I feel like it's kinda pointless to put my address since they can already work that out from my education section and there's already a limited word count.
White & Case let me through to the next stage last year without putting my address so I think I'm good?

 

[sonnikasundar17]

hi guys, i know this is so irrelevant to vac schemes but i would really appreciate any insights and tips for the commercial awareness competition, particularly the quarter finals. If anyone here has participated in previous years, do help a girlie out <3

 

[sonnikasundar17]

hi guys, i know this is so irrelevant to vac schemes but i would really appreciate any insights and tips for the commercial awareness competition, particularly the quarter finals. If anyone here has participated in previous years, do help a girlie out <3

 

[lawapplicant]

Hey for cover letters do you guys put your address? I am applying for Slaughter and May and I feel like it's kinda pointless to put my address since they can already work that out from my education section and there's already a limited word count.
White & Case let me through to the next stage last year without putting my address so I think I'm good?

you are good. you don't need it.

 

[Deleted member 21782]

hi guys, i know this is so irrelevant to vac schemes but i would really appreciate any insights and tips for the commercial awareness competition, particularly the quarter finals. If anyone here has participated in previous years, do help a girlie out <3

Hey, I would recommend the podcast 'commerce meets law' (I listen to it on Spotify). It is hosted by a very impressive person called Shreya (Future Trainee at Skadden) who won the competition last year. The first episode is all about how to do well on the competition and I am sure some other episodes include other winners.

Hope this helps and good luck!

 

[hanz123]

Any advice for Pinsent Masons online assessment?

 

[lawapplicant]

Is NRF test automatic?

 

[lawapplicant]

Any advice for Pinsent Masons online assessment?

Have you received the test invite?

 

[hanz123]

Have you received the test invite?

Yes

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hey for cover letters do you guys put your address? I am applying for Slaughter and May and I feel like it's kinda pointless to put my address since they can already work that out from my education section and there's already a limited word count.
White & Case let me through to the next stage last year without putting my address so I think I'm good?

You don’t have to include this in the Slaughters cover letter - we have seen plenty of people be shortlisted for interview without this formality.

 

[KGNines]

For the White & Case application, is it an issue if the examples you provide to evidence your interests and extra-curricular activities, including any positions of responsibility and achievements are mentioned in your cover letter beforehand? What is the recommended amount of words for such a section and do firms tend to have a preference on formatting i.e. prose or bullet points? Any info would be much appreciated.

 

[axelbeugre]

Is citing firm's legal 500 ranking for a practice area not as good as citing tiers in chambers UK? I dont think I've seen much application mention legal 500 as opposed to chambers.

I do not necessarily think that it matters too much. In my opinion some firms do not even want you to mention facts like this as ''they know the rankings'', so I would not stress too much on it!

 

[Tintin06]

If you mention publications like Roll on Friday or The Lawyer, is it worth citing them, or is this a waste of word count?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Is citing firm's legal 500 ranking for a practice area not as good as citing tiers in chambers UK? I dont think I've seen much application mention legal 500 as opposed to chambers.

Either are fine to use - just try to explain what this means though to you and your motivations, as just citing a ranking tends be quite superficial. Think about either why this is important to you or the opportunities it will bring to you.