TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Petallove1]

I've got a b&b AC invite - I applied ages before the deadline, invites to each stage were sent to me about a week from each other

That’s amazing!! Congrats did it take a while for them to review ur app? I guess I’m closer to the deadline so obviously they’ll be looking at more

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker and @axelbeugre

When an app asks for a recent commercial news, how far back can we go? I have a really interesting news story that was published in August, but I'm unsure if this would count as recent considering it's about 3-4months old.

Ideally anything in the last six months, but sometimes things can be 12-18 months old (as it might be things that only happen once a year, or not very frequently) and that is okay too.

 

[bibss]

Willkie PFO :/ Thought my application was really good, weird

 

[Tintin06]

Received email a day after completing Akin test that I did not pass the minimum requirement. What is that? Most of the test was behavioral/SJT.

I’m sorry to hear that, @Dwight. I’d definitely ask for as much feedback as possible because other firms use similar tests. Good luck with your other applications.

 

[addy2004]

HSF PFO but Gowling VI invite

When did you apply to HSF? Well done on Gowling VI invite too!

 

[Zaakir]

Currently completing the Covington Vac Scheme App. How would people go about answering this question:

Name a historical figure that you admire and outline why.

Do you reckon the person has to be famous or can I mention a late family member? Really unsure what they are looking for from this question! Any suggestions would be appreciated!!

I’d say they just want to get to know you, and how you write. I think the fam example is fine. Perfectly fine to also align with your interests imo- if you’re into football, could be Pele. If you’re into boxing, Ali. Doesn’t matter who it is- what matters is a) you’ve outlined why you admire them and b) your answer is easy to follow

 

[aolpsi]

Has anyone heard from Clifford Chance for video interview invites? (TC)

 

[izzy1036]

Has anyone heard from Clifford Chance for video interview invites? (TC)

Not yet. Guess we’ll all hear tomorrow

 

[Amehta1]

Has anyone heard from Clifford Chance for video interview invites? (TC)

No I haven’t, I’m pretty sure they will tell us tomorrow now. I don’t think they can tell us today.

 

[Amehta1]

Good luck to everyone for Clifford Chance!

 

[Harold Gunderson]

When did you apply to HSF? Well done on Gowling VI invite too!

Thank you! Deadline for HSF

 

[babylawyer1942]

anyone got insight into Akin's test?

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

How long after the HSF assessment do you have to wait for the feedback report? I closed the tab before the video ended and am wondering if it is given as part of the assessment.

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Gowling post arctic shores - PFO

I am so intrigued by what it takes to actually pass these tests.

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

Gowling post arctic shores - PFO

I am so intrigued by what it takes to actually pass these tests.

Agreed and how they manage to infer traits like sociability from someone's performance on these games... Also got PFO-ed.

 

[Cecylia03]

Might be overthinking this but on the cover letter for Slaughter and May, can I later on abbreviate the firm's name to S&M? I will have indicated the abbreviation the first time I use the full name but I was just thinking about the fact that they do not use the ampersand on purpose, so they might not want you to use it in an abbreviation either?

 

[Percypig12]

Might be overthinking this but on the cover letter for Slaughter and May, can I later on abbreviate the firm's name to S&M? I will have indicated the abbreviation the first time I use the full name but I was just thinking about the fact that they do not use the ampersand on purpose, so they might not want you to use it in an abbreviation either?

Yep don't use the ampersand at all

 

[Cecylia03]

Yep don't use the ampersand at all

Thanks! Would you then go for (SM) or no abbreviation at all?

 

[flower]

Thanks! Would you then go for (SM) or no abbreviation at all?

I just referred to the firm as “Slaughter” throughout my cover letter 🧍🏽‍♀️

 

[VacayScheme]

For DLA, does anybody have experience of not being invited to AC after passing the VI?