TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[EllaClayton]

Any Ropes & Gray news? It’s not been long since closing so I’m just curious haha

 

[Seven]

Do you guys think Reed Smith is likely to send out another batch for AC invites?

Yeah they'll probably send a mix of rejections and AC's by Friday I believe (since they said all applicants should hear back by the end of the week) - well I'm hopeful anyway.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hey @Jessica Booker, is the question of why should we offer you a place the same as why do you want to work at this firm? Or are they looking for different things?

They are different questions to me.

The first is about selling your USPs/strengths.

The second is about your motivations.

There might be a bit of cross over if a strength is your motivation, but I’d generally expect them to cover different themes.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Can't believe this one, but Addleshaw Goddard VS offer!
(Glasgow/Edinburgh - Spring/Summer)

Guess it shows that even the worst interviews with the worst case study performances can also have a chance 🥳

This also shows that sometimes candidates are the own worst critic.

There is no chance on earth that your performances were “worst” no matter what category you put on it!!

Don’t beat yourself up even after such good news - make sure you recognise the positives of your performance as it’s a really important tool when being a lawyer!

 

[zekeking]

Does anyone know what the format is for DWF's VI? Also do they ask any commercial awareness questions?

for those who got a debevoise open day - did it allow you to book a day or were you allocated a certain day? Not sure if they are sending out open invites day by day maybe?

for those who got a debevoise open day - did it allow you to book a day or were you allocated a certain day? Not sure if they are sending out open invites day by day maybe?

All invites were sent out on Monday at the same time I assume. There was an option of 3 dates on a first come first served basis with a deadline to reply by tomorrow.

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker Can you please highlight how to answer questions focusing on an individuals weakness. need some inspiration please.

The first step is to do some self analysis and be honest with yourself as to what you need to improve on. Make sure it has some relevancy to the type of firm/work you would be doing though.

Then try to think about how you are currently trying to improve that area now and also how you could continue to develop in that area as a trainee too. They key to this answer is really showing the proactive steps you are taking to will take in the future to improve this area.

 

[danturner]

I basically said that I had another offer that clashed but I really wanted to do the scheme at firm x and I was eager to know an earlier update to be able to choose firm x. I would just try to be very gracious and appreciative of even being offered the interview or final assessment centre in the first place and ask for an update. I would say that this is effective after 2 full weeks of waiting, especially if they did not tell you when to expect to hear back.

Thank you! Is that even if the dates do not actually clash?

 

[Filia]

Has anyone applied to Marriott Harrison and heard back?

 

[kmo20]

W&C VI invite! Would anyone who has already taken it be able to offer any advice? Any advice on what sort of questions they ask would be really appreciated

 

[SolicitorHopeful]

Kennedys PFO

 

[Pennine Valley]

Kennedys PFO

post app or test?

 

[SolicitorHopeful]

post app or test?

post app

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

Kennedys PFO

Me too...I guess reusing last year's application is not a good strategy...

 

[user184794]

W&C VI invite! Would anyone who has already taken it be able to offer any advice? Any advice on what sort of questions they ask would be really appreciated

Congrats! Was your first preference summer or spring? Many thanks

 

[user2211]

Anyone completed the CRS VI that could give me any tips? Please message if so!!

 

[Cheesemachine]

Helloooo does anyone know how long the questions and prep time are, and how many questions there are for the VI in the Gateley assessment?

 

[aspiringsolicitor1234]

For people that have done the Dechert WE, I'm booked in for tomorrow but am yet to be sent anything to do with the exercise, do they send it all on the morning of the assessment?

when did you get your applicaiton in?

 

[princess sparkle]

Did anyone not get a PFO from Sidley but also no reply for a AC/Interview? Because I don't know how to feel, like is it just a rejection and they forgot to like email me or is it like another waiting list? This is for the summer VS btw

 

[SolicitorHopeful]

Anyone completed the CRS VI that could give me any tips? Please message if so!!

Which office is this for?

 

[aspiringsolicitor1234]

Has NRF changed from a Telephone interview to VI this year?

wasnt the case for summer - was still phone interview