TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[hannah04]

Should we talk about deals and firm-related issues and what not in applications? For example, I'm writing a cover letter for Wedlake Bell's open day (on the deadline lol so not hopeful) and the prompt is Demonstrate your interest in Wedlake Bell and a career in Law. Is it necessary to talk about the firm's deals for questions like this?

Since the question is "demonstrate" your interest, I'd say they are probably looking for you to provide a personalized answer where you link aspects of the firm to yourself and your experiences and interests! Deals that you can specifically link to your own interests can work but probably only if it is clear how it connects to you.

 

[lawyerinzootopia]

Since the question is "demonstrate" your interest, I'd say they are probably looking for you to provide a personalized answer where you link aspects of the firm to yourself and your experiences and interests! Deals that you can specifically link to your own interests can work but probably only if it is clear how it connects to you.

Ah this makes sense, thank you!!

 

[Dwight]

what online assessment does Taylor Wessing use?

Trying again - anyone have any insight re the above?

 

[Dwight]

Anyone got CMS VI?

Curious how long they take to get back to ppl after WG?

 

[IwantaVacSchemePlz]

Trying again - anyone have any insight re the above?

its basically a harder (imo) WG without assumptions.

 

[IwantaVacSchemePlz]

Does anyone know whether you can apply to CMS's Direct TC and Insight programme in the same cycle?

 

[Ooshmate]

So sorry about that.
Could I ask which scheme this is for?

TC

 

[missingh]

Trying again - anyone have any insight re the above?

last year they used arctic shores, not sure if it's the same this year but i'm applying tonight

 

[Flavius Aurelius]

last year they used arctic shores, not sure if it's the same this year but i'm applying tonight

They don't use arctic shores anymore, grad rec said they switched to a critical reasoning test similar to the WG but did not mention which one it was.

 

[lovelaw223]

Submitted 23rd Oct and got the AC offer on the 16th Nov

Is this for London? Also, when is your AC?

 

[kmo20]

Has anyone been invited to a Mishcon AC after the VI for the SVS?

 

[Flavius Aurelius]

I am struggling with this question on CMS's TC application: How could CMS use technology to help you further your legal career?

Does anyone have any idea on how to approach it? Is it asking what CMS's current technology can do to help me or generally what tech it can use? Thanks very much!

 

[biglaworbust]

Passed CC WG, first win of this cycle!

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Need BCLP, PwC and Fieldfisher to put me out of my misery…

 

[bella98]

S&M PFO

Don't worry, you dodged a bullet!

 

[Marissa]

Hey guys, Does anyone know how long you have to think for Pinsent Mason's 2 VI questions and how long you have to answer? Thanks.

2 mins to respond to Qs, unlimited thinking time. That’s what I was told during their insight day.

 

[lawapplicant]

2 mins to respond to Qs, unlimited thinking time. That’s what I was told during their insight day.

Pinsents unlimited prep time. All first stage VIs will be unlimited prep time.

 

[Charlottehollyx]

Don't worry, you dodged a bullet!

Why'd you say that? I have an interview with them in 2 weeks time..

 

[axelbeugre]

Should we talk about deals and firm-related issues and what not in applications? For example, I'm writing a cover letter for Wedlake Bell's open day (on the deadline lol so not hopeful) and the prompt is Demonstrate your interest in Wedlake Bell and a career in Law. Is it necessary to talk about the firm's deals for questions like this?

It depends as to whether it makes sense for your and your interests. I think that it is not a necessity to be honest. I did it for most applications but not all of them and I manage to get through some firms without mentioning any deals. As long as you are mentioning a deal and link it back to you and why it is interested to you. This is an important point.

There are many other things you can talk about when you are trying to give reasons as to why you are applying to a certain firm: their commitment to ESG, D,E & I, the strength and reputation of a practice area, the structure of their training contract and international opportunities. These factors are perfectly fine to mention, especially if you can link it back to you. This link is what differentiates you from other people.

 

[VacayScheme]

Does anybody have any advice for the DLA VI? It's the first I've done, so not sure what to expect or how to go about it, and the information they provide is pretty vague 😅.