TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Maddy]

@dinoorchestra can I ask you by when you heard back?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Where can I find practice written assessments to help me prepare for an upcoming AC?

Not necessarily practice assessments, but there is some useful general advice/guidance here:

• https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....cheme-applications-discussion.2732/post-76323
• https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/writing-tip-4-acing-written-assessments.1392/
• https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/ac-written-exercises.3638/post-72204

If it is more of a written case study format, you could attempt our old written case studies. Unfortunately we no longer provide feedback on these, but they can be a useful practice assessment to at least try/attempt:

• https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ies-interviews-and-vacation-scheme-resources/
• https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/...+Case+Study+1+-+The+Corporate+Law+Academy.pdf
• https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/...+Case+Study+2+-+The+Corporate+Law+Academy.pdf

 

[dinoorchestra]

@dinoorchestra can I ask you by when you heard back?

They sent me an e-mail last Wednesday to arrange a phone call!

 

[jmak]

Not necessarily practice assessments, but there is some useful general advice/guidance here:

• https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....cheme-applications-discussion.2732/post-76323
• https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/writing-tip-4-acing-written-assessments.1392/
• https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/ac-written-exercises.3638/post-72204

If it is more of a written case study format, you could attempt our old written case studies. Unfortunately we no longer provide feedback on these, but they can be a useful practice assessment to at least try/attempt:

• https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ies-interviews-and-vacation-scheme-resources/
• https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/...+Case+Study+1+-+The+Corporate+Law+Academy.pdf
• https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/...+Case+Study+2+-+The+Corporate+Law+Academy.pdf

This is very helpful, thank you Jessica!

 

[LucyEmma]

Has anyone ever done the online assessment for Devonshires? What is the format of it

Hi, did you ever do the Devonshires assessment? I'm also wondering what format it is. Let me know asap if you can!

 

[hungry_for_TC]

Morgan Lewis TC after finishing the VS :'-))))) I am [redacted] my pants, I can't even believe I'm typing this

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Morgan Lewis TC after finishing the VS :'-))))) I am [redacted] my pants, I can't even believe I'm typing this

Congratulations and well done!

 

[sibs23]

Feel like I might explode waiting to hear back post VS. This might be the longest week of my life

 

[O]

Hello - I have my Assessment Day for Linklaters coming up in a week. This is for their India Internship/ Winter Vacation Scheme. I would greatly appreciate any tips/ resources for the Case Study and Interviews (HR and Partner) as this is my first time ever sitting for an AC and feel extremely clueless.

Thank you

@Jessica Booker @Jaysen

Check out the interview experiences on TCLA and the commercial law academy M&A course. Personally found them nearly identical to the AC down to the questions asked.

 

[l789]

Has anyone done the Perkins Coie interview for the legal work experience opportunity. I’m not sure what kind of questions will be asked as it’s with both business service professionals and associates - both separate interviews, however the associates are unavailable so my interview will only be with business services employees.

 

[SaLM]

Hi everyone!

Was hoping someone could provide me with some advice about final partner interviews for vac schemes? Just got my notification from the firm that I've been put forward for one but I'm not sure what to expect!!! Ofc I'll reach out to trainees at the firm but if anyone has any general advice would really appreciate it

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi everyone!

Was hoping someone could provide me with some advice about final partner interviews for vac schemes? Just got my notification from the firm that I've been put forward for one but I'm not sure what to expect!!! Ofc I'll reach out to trainees at the firm but if anyone has any general advice would really appreciate it

Spend some time really reflecting on your time on the scheme:

- what’s been the most enjoyable?
- what’s been the most challenging?
- has the time on the scheme surprised you in anyway (good and bad)?
- what do you think you have learnt the most?
- has the scheme changed your opinions of the firm in anyway (not just that you like the firm, but maybe you have found stuff out that has made you feel you might want to experience different things during your TC)

And then prepare to provide answers that will analysis why this firm in a much deeper level. You maybe asked to compare the firm to others you have applied to and think about the pros and cons of why their TC is going to be the right one for you vs the other firms you have either done vacation schemes with, worked elsewhere, or just applied to.

 

[legallybrunette24]

Has anyone heard back from Irwin Mitchell post VS/final interview?

 

[Lawstudent1218]

Got a tc offer with IM!!!!

 

[Psych2solicitor]

Got a tc offer with Irwin Mitchell today. Ecstatic!!

 

[fusion]

Another IM tc offer.

 

[LillyandSilver]

IM offer as well!

 

[c1907]

Has anyone heard from Linklaters post-interview for their Get Ahead programme?

 

[Donuttime]

Has anyone heard from Linklaters post-interview for their Get Ahead programme?

When was your interview?

 

[c1907]

When was your interview?

It was last week