TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[lawtrainee]

future trainee here - i got pretty high on the quantitative element, middle of the pack scores for everything else tbh. don't really know how important it is relative to the VI or how they grade the tests!

Thanks so much - that's good to know

 

[Lola333]

I applied on 31st (deadline) and have just received a VI.

For which?

 

[Untilwinter]

sorry to hear is this post app or post test?

App

 

[Untilwinter]

I applied on 31st (deadline) and have just received a VI.

assuming PFO now lol

 

[legallyad]

Hi! If anyone’s done the BBC VI - is it strength or competency based? Thank you so much!

 

[lawapplicant]

Taylor Wessing rejection post app applied 27th Nov

 

[treemate44]

HSF pfo for summer vac scheme, on to the next

 

[lawstudent15]

Has anybody had the DLA Piper AC in London yet?

 

[user12345law]

Has anybody had the DLA Piper AC in London yet?

Just got the email now

 

[futuretrainee2025]

Has anybody had the DLA Piper AC in London yet?

I've seen a few mentions of London ACs on the forum

 

[Shah74k]

What are people doing who applied for Shearman's summer scheme, given that it is seemingly cancelled now?

Why do you say it is cancelled?

 

[TakeAChanceOnMe]

Same as you, had attended several events but condensing the form by that much just felt like a waste

I also loved how their website advises you to take time to prepare for the aptitude test and familiarise yourself with it but then gives you absolutely no details about what their bespoke test involves.

 

[happyhippo0402]

Can anyone offer any insight into the Weil VI? - as in are the questions commerical, competency based etc. Thanks

 

[Untilwinter]

How do these two questions differ? Arent they both asking why you want to be a commercial lawyer?
and how would i go about answering these questions.
Any tips or insight would be greatly appreciated.
"What motivates you to pursue a career as a commercial Solicitor? Explain how you would add value as a Trainee in the London office of Akin"
"What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?"

 

[Therugbylawyer]

For which?

kirkland and ellis

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

If I pronounced a firms name completely wrong in a VI, is this an automatic PFO?

It’s not the best thing to do but it’s actually pretty common for firms whose name is not obvious. It really depends on how badly you are pronouncing it.

Top tip - if you are ever unsure, go on the firms website or YouTube and see how they pronounce it. I can remember doing that before my interview with Freshfields way back when, as despite working in the legal sector for years I wasn’t quite sure how to pronounce Deringer!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

How do these two questions differ? Arent they both asking why you want to be a commercial lawyer?
and how would i go about answering these questions.
Any tips or insight would be greatly appreciated.
"What motivates you to pursue a career as a commercial Solicitor? Explain how you would add value as a Trainee in the London office of Akin"
"What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?"

The first one is more about why you will enjoy inputting into the work, whilst the second is more about what you will get out of doing that work.

 

[NewYearNewMe24]

For Osborne Clarke, it says we will be sent a verbal reasoning test after submitting our application, does anyone know if this means we also have to complete the test by the deadline (15/01/2024)?

If it is the same as last year then you have to do the verbal reasoning test by 15/01. But it doesn't take too long, an hour should be enough.

 

[TurnbullBR]

Its my first law recruitment cycle - am I correct in assuming that most firms (certainly the magic/silver circle, other major firms), will reply to you (regardless whether PFO or progression to next stage), given they use automated systems?

I.e If I haven't heard back I am technically still in the running.

Or are some of the major firms known to not reply?

 

[pb15]

Has anyone got an AC yet for Dechert spring VS? (I haven’t, just asking)