TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Jessica Booker]

what kinds of things are we supposed to include in the section "is there anything else you can tell us about yourself to support your application?" should this include extra circulars or only things like awards and scholarships?

This can be anything you would like to include but that hasn’t naturally been able to be presented in other sections, because you haven’t been asked but you think it’s quite vital for your candidacy. This shouldn’t be anything you ran out of space to include, but anything where you haven’t been given the opportunity to present the information.

This could be a whole host of things though:

- Clarification of grading systems
- extenuating circumstances
- explaining any gaps in education or employment
- typical application questions that are not included in this particular application

 

[dxbbilly]

Hi I got rejected from ES and wondered if someone could take a look at my application? Thanks

 

[zizszhplum]

@Jessica Booker would appreciate your help! 'Please tell us about a recent commercial deal that has captured your interest. If you could represent a side, which would it be and why?'
Would you take this to mean a commercial deal of the firm or just a commercial deal we have seen online?

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker would appreciate your help! 'Please tell us about a recent commercial deal that has captured your interest. If you could represent a side, which would it be and why?'
Would you take this to mean a commercial deal of the firm or just a commercial deal we have seen online?

It can be any deal - it doesn't need to be something the firm has worked on. I would just make sure it is a deal of interest to the firm (e.g. if they have a sector focused approach, that the deal is within one of their areas of expertise).

 

[zizszhplum]

It can be any deal - it doesn't need to be something the firm has worked on. I would just make sure it is a deal of interest to the firm (e.g. if they have a sector focused approach, that the deal is within one of their areas of expertise).

Great, thank you so much for your help!

 

[saj2002]

Does anyone have a list of firms with super short applications that you could feasibly do back to back within a short time-frame? I want to get a bunch out of the way before I tackle the long ones

Mills & Reeve, Mayer Brown, Simmons. But they all require some form of test. Mills asks no questions, and the latter two ask a very general question along the lines of "Tell us about yourself/your skills and achievements."

 

[barbara]

Anything from Skadden yet?

 

[Futuretrainee!1!1]

Has everyone heard back from Slaughters? I have not yet

 

[amrita6399]

I am having trouble answering a potential interview question based on the competencies.

"Tell me about a time when you had to influence others with your opinion/suggestion"

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre what kind of examples or scenarios can I use? I'm having a hard time with this question.

 

[Lopez2017]

Can anyone confirm the deadline for Reed Smith? I am finding different dates online. Some say 8th January and others say 31st January. Thank you!

8th

 

[ChanA2626]

HSF PFO for summer vacation scheme after passing their test
Merry Christmas ;(

 

[eleven14og]

Eversheds VI invite! applied on the deadline

 

[Ghassen]

I received Eversheds VI now, but without a deadline to complete. Is it first come, first served to the AC ? Also, any insights would be helpful.

 

[amrita6399]

How should I tackle the "Tell us about a situation where you made a decision and then changed your mind." potential interview question? @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

 

[Jessica Booker]

How should I tackle the "Tell us about a situation where you made a decision and then changed your mind." potential interview question? @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

The key to this question is recognising an instance where changing your mind led to a better outcome. Lawyers need to have the emotional intelligence to realise where their approach to something or decision-making isn't the best route to take and then adapt to ensure a better outcome.

I would take the approach of briefly outlining your original decision-making and why you came to that conclusion. I would then explain the importance of how you changed your mind (e.g. what information/input did you have that helped you change your mind, how did you find this, why did it feel relevant/important in helping you change your mind), and then explain how the change in direction led to a better outcome.

 

[saj2002]

Has anyone done the Simmons & Simmons blended online assessment? Any tips?

 

[Lalis]

I received Eversheds VI now, but without a deadline to complete. Is it first come, first served to the AC ? Also, any insights would be helpful.

I logged back into the portal and got another automated email from Shortlister saying the deadline is 1st Jan 23:59

 

[Miss Elli]

Has anyone heard back from Weil?

 

[Ghassen]

I logged back into the portal and got another automated email from Shortlister saying the deadline is 1st Jan 23:59

Ah okey. Thanks.
That’s very helpful.

 

[ayiiii05]

Hi, for those who have applied to Linklaters, what does your portal look like? After candidate review, does it just say interview or interview and interview outcome?