TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[mfuturetrainee]

if a q asks how you developed resilience, is taking about moving to a new country and dealing w those challenges a good example or no?

 

[confusedlawstudent]

Is it okay to reuse parts of my application for a VS last year? Or will firms not like this?
It is difficult to come up with something new when the application questions are the same as last year

 

[Jessica Booker]

if a q asks how you developed resilience, is taking about moving to a new country and dealing w those challenges a good example or no?

It is more about the challenge behind moving rather than moving itself. A lot of people will move countries with little issues each year, so you have to really demonstrate why your circumstances were ones where it was more challenging than other people’s.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is it okay to reuse parts of my application for a VS last year? Or will firms not like this?
It is difficult to come up with something new when the application questions are the same as last year

It’s ok to use parts of it but it is always important to try and reflect on what you have done since your last application and for that to be reflected in your application.

I would therefore always update as much as you can and also try to refine your application. Even reviewing your past answers to try and work out whether the way the answer is presented/written could be improved is a good approach to take.

 

[Jessica Booker]

what if it was a language challenge, like it not being ur first language and you struggled with it etc because of X,Y, do you think that in itself is a strong enough example to expand upon?

Honestly - not really enough for it to be just about it not being your first language. That will be the case for most people moving to another country.

But it’s really talking about your experience rather than the facts. For instance, moving to a country with no knowledge of the language is very different to it being your second language. Living somewhere with little/no access to the things that were your day to day norms is very different to moving to a country with a very similar economy/society to your home country.

It therefore could be a good answer depending on your circumstances, but it’s generally one I have seen a lot and most times it doesn’t really feel too challenging it the way it is described.

 

[Deleted member 31263]

Anyone had any response from Paul Hastings or Gibson Dunn regarding their Open Day?

 

[flower]

For "Please give details of any interests/hobbies you have outside of university/work." (250 words) , I'm considering writing about my reading and creative writing interests and some of my sports hobbies. Not quite sure what and what is off limits to discuss or if I should stick to discussing any volunteering or tutoring classes, etc.

@Jessica Booker and @axelbeugre - I would really appreciate some insight on this!

 

[Jessica Booker]

For "Please give details of any interests/hobbies you have outside of university/work." (250 words) , I'm considering writing about my reading and creative writing interests and some of my sports hobbies. Not quite sure what and what is off limits to discuss or if I should stick to discussing any volunteering or tutoring classes, etc.

@Jessica Booker and @axelbeugre - I would really appreciate some insight on this!

Anything is open as long as it is not part of your degree or you have been contracted to do it as part of a job. I’d probably avoid the volunteering/tutoring as both fall into employment, and therefore should really be in your work experience section. However it’s a grey area and some people will think their volunteering in particular will fit into interests rather than employment.

 

[I’m_Batman]

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.

What do you use to practice WG?

 

[lawyerinzootopia]

Hi everyone,

I'm currently working on applications to law days and the like, and I was just wondering is it okay to talk about upcoming stuff that I am due to start but haven't actually started yet? For example, I am due to start some volunteering work but I haven't begun working there yet. Is it okay then to talk about the stuff I will be doing when I'm there, as opposed to it being something I have already done? (I hope this makes sense)

 

[I’m_Batman]

Hi everyone,

I'm currently working on applications to law days and the like, and I was just wondering is it okay to talk about upcoming stuff that I am due to start but haven't actually started yet? For example, I am due to start some volunteering work but I haven't begun working there yet. Is it okay then to talk about the stuff I will be doing when I'm there, as opposed to it being something I have already done? (I hope this makes sense)

As a response to the questions? If you do though, I would talk about something you're using as an example in the past tense if you're absolutely sure you will be doing it. E.g. to show some competency. I have X skills because I demonstrated Y while working at [name of place I will work at]. It won't look great imo if it's saying I will learn this in the future. Similar with describing it in work experience sections.

 

[bella98]

Hey guys,
Any recommendations for a free platform to practice the Watson Glaser? I'm specifically looking for one that provides correct answers after the practice session. I just tried the Clifford Chance WG practice, and it only gave me a score with some tips. I need the correct answers to know what I'm doing wrong. I need to improve, so any help would be appreciated! It's a bit frustrating, to be honest. Thanks!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hey guys,
Any recommendations for a free platform to practice the Watson Glaser? I'm specifically looking for one that provides correct answers after the practice session. I just tried the Clifford Chance WG practice, and it only gave me a score with some tips. I need the correct answers to know what I'm doing wrong. I need to improve, so any help would be appreciated! It's a bit frustrating, to be honest. Thanks!

I found this link on here which might be helpful

Watson Glaser Cheat/Hint Sheet

Hi all, As discussed, here's a WG cheat/hint document a friend and I put together which hopefully you will find helpful! Obviously, feel free to adapt and change it as you see fit so it works best for you. Good luck! Dan

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

It has some free resources for practise questions with answers.

Hope it is helpful.

 

[S87]

Hey guys,
Any recommendations for a free platform to practice the Watson Glaser? I'm specifically looking for one that provides correct answers after the practice session. I just tried the Clifford Chance WG practice, and it only gave me a score with some tips. I need the correct answers to know what I'm doing wrong. I need to improve, so any help would be appreciated! It's a bit frustrating, to be honest. Thanks!

Job test prep

 

[Apple]

HL post AC rejection.

I thought it went very well, so quite disappointed.

 

[lawapplicant]

PwC test was received for me last Monday. It says complete within 7 days. Is the deadline today or tomorrow

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

PwC test was received for me last Monday. It says complete within 7 days. Is the deadline today or tomorrow

Do it today to be on the safe side!

 

[aspiringm&alawyer]

Anyone that has done the DLA Piper VI have any tips?

Is this for the summer internship?

 

[oliviapope1]

anyone have any insight on how long it takes to complete latham and watkins sjt?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi everyone,

I'm currently working on applications to law days and the like, and I was just wondering is it okay to talk about upcoming stuff that I am due to start but haven't actually started yet? For example, I am due to start some volunteering work but I haven't begun working there yet. Is it okay then to talk about the stuff I will be doing when I'm there, as opposed to it being something I have already done? (I hope this makes sense)

You can reference you will start it, but I don’t think it is worthwhile going into the detail of what you will be doing.