TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Manuchelsout]

I’m so sorry to hear that. Which area was this? So rather than assessing your suitability for the role, they wanted to talk about themselves?!

Am not allowed to disclose that sorry

 

[alexchristos]

ngl all these comments of assuming pfo for w&c is scaring me 😭

Did you apply for Winter?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Did you apply for Winter?

yep

 

[NJS]

Would working in PwC count as being in house? As it’s not a complete law firm?

 

[Legalstalker]

Has anyone applied for 10,000 black/able interns and got any legal experience like vac scheme or insight day through them?

Just wondering what legal employers they have and what they’d offer.

 

[Manuchelsout]

Looking for advice. In my interview today the interviewer asked me questions about their practice area and I counter argued his point by stating that recently in the news it said different and the UK is behind other countries in the work done in his practice area but then he said to me this is wrong and that is wrong as the UK is ahead of other countries in transactions in his practice area. Is this a bad sign as I kept on counter arguing his points and his practice areas but with evidence. Will this be seen as a negative when assessing my interview performance. Btw for reference purposes the partner did not specialise in the energy sector. Am just thinking about this too much I guess.

 

[jplaw1010]

Anyone heard back from Stephenson Harwood WVS?

 

[jplaw1010]

CMS Watson Glaser and Stephenson Harwood send me a test aswell. It’s not the Watson Glaser, I don’t know what it is loool.

Was this for SH's WVS?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Am not allowed to disclose that sorry

Fair enough! Sorry that it wasn’t the best experience but best of luck regardless

 

[Manuchelsout]

Fair enough! Sorry that it wasn’t the best experience but best of luck regardless

Thanks

 

[NMA]

Looking for advice. In my interview today the interviewer asked me questions about their practice area and I counter argued his point by stating that recently in the news it said different and the UK is behind other countries in the work done in his practice area but then he said to me this is wrong and that is wrong as the UK is ahead of other countries in transactions in his practice area. Is this a bad sign as I kept on counter arguing his points and his practice areas but with evidence. Will this be seen as a negative when assessing my interview performance. Btw for reference purposes the partner did not specialise in the energy sector. Am just thinking about this too much I guess.

other people may have different experiences, but for interviews like this, they always told me afterwards that they play the devil's advocate on purpose to see how you react. Not sure which firm you interviewed at, but basically it's much better for you to stand your ground and attempt to try and convince the interviewer to accept your POV instead of just immediately crumbling and agreeing with them. If you felt like you didn't really change your line of argument when they challenged you, meaning your answers were more persuasive since you backed it up with your own knowledge, I think you did well

 

[Manuchelsout]

other people may have different experiences, but for interviews like this, they always told me afterwards that they play the devil's advocate on purpose to see how you react. Not sure which firm you interviewed at, but basically it's much better for you to stand your ground and attempt to try and convince the interviewer to accept your POV instead of just immediately crumbling and agreeing with them. If you felt like you didn't really change your line of argument when they challenged you, meaning your answers were more persuasive since you backed it up with your own knowledge, I think you did well

Thank you and this is really good to hear it makes me feel a lot better

 

[Dwight]

Hey @Dwight,

I have not addressed the cover letter to anyone, I immediately typed my answer. With the limited word count, I think they prefer people going straight to the point, so no need for introductory sentence or sign-off sentences, do not worry!

Hey @axelbeugre - so to confirm the Gibson Dunn grad rec team are happy for applicants to just type their why commercial law, why GD, why me paragraphs without (1) dear grad rec (2) introductory sentence (3) sign-off sentence and signature?

 

[Shi]

How long it usually take for DLA to respond after WG? I am applying for london and did mine on last Wednesday but haven't got anything.

I have a friend did WG on thursday and was invited to VI on friday. Not sure whether DLA screen all applications centrally or it's up to each office.

 

[s9111]

I’m now assuming PFO for Travers WVS!

 

[jplaw1010]

How long it usually take for DLA to respond after WG? I am applying for london and did mine on last Wednesday but haven't got anything.

I have a friend did WG on thursday and was invited to VI on friday. Not sure whether DLA screen all applications centrally or it's up to each office.

Each office I think. I did the WG for the London office on a Friday and heard back the following Monday, so very quick turnaround.

 

[zizszhplum]

I would say that diversifying the experiences mentioned works in your favour as the answers do not seem redundant. I was very inclined to only use legal related experiences when I was apply, though they were not much, however I got the advice that law firms like to see someone with different experiences.

I am sure that in the case you feel like your paralegal job is the only experience that could distinguish you from other candidate, I would make sure to tackle the experience from different angles and highlighting the different skills you have learned.

Good luck with the application!

Thank you so much, appreciate it!

 

[ayiiii05]

I’m now assuming PFO for Travers WVS!

There is no way I'm losing hope rn!! To me, it makes sense if they do 2 weeks of interviews before the scheme starts. There are so many applicants, they can't interview their required number in 1 week right? If its a rejection oh well, but I really like TS😭

 

[lawtrainee]

Anyone heard back from Travers Smith WVS?

Any updates on the above with people hearing back?

 

[hopefultrainee888]

for anyone that has submitted a&o - what were the vi questions like on the SJT test?! any insight would be really appreciated!