TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[OliviaPope]

Is anyone else having trouble logging into Aspiring Solicitors?

 

[lawstudent0303]

anything from linklaters?

 

[bella98]

I don’t think you are expected to take a particular position on this. It is more about how you position your thinking and evidence your analysis, rather than which side you think on.

I’d also stress it is rarely black and white - although I think it is important to state a clear opinion, rather than sitting on the fence, how AI is used is probably up for discussion in this question/answer rather than simply whether it should/shouldn’t be used.

Thank you so much! Just want to clarify your last point

how AI is used is probably up for discussion

Should I focus on discussing how AI is used by law firms for tasks like document review and predictive analytics, or how AI is used by candidates in the recruitment processes within these firms?

 

[m_ecode2000]

AG Manchester voice interview invite! Any advice would be much appreciated as it is my first one and I don't know what to expect

 

[RonRod13]

Has anyone heard from Cleary after submitting their app?

 

[addy2004]

waiting to hear from Freshfields post-WG is so stressful

 

[Deleted member 27336]

For the question: “why do you want to pursue a career as a solicitor at X”, do you need to go into why law and why the firm or just focus on the firm?

 

[s2203]

AG Manchester voice interview invite! Any advice would be much appreciated as it is my first one and I don't know what to expect

Hi, when did you get an email?

 

[ohnoselim]

For the question: “why do you want to pursue a career as a solicitor at X”, do you need to go into why law and why the firm or just focus on the firm?

I would tie in both, show your commitment to the law and how that led you to apply to the firm. Your reasons for why you'd apply to a firm might overlap with your own motivations.

 

[ljms]

Trowers test invite. I sent my application in at 23:54 last night. Surely this is automatic?

Unless it pings up that I’m a previous interviewee (from all the way back in 2017) and that caught their attention?

 

[erderlylars]

As anyone received any info about the written exercise for Willkie, after the confirmation email of getting through to that part?

 

[0livia.pope]

waiting to hear from Freshfields post-WG is so stressful

They might reach out on Friday once again

 

[Marissa]

I guess the question is, has anyone applied to Trowers and not heard back? That way we know if the test is automatic.

 

[CallumJR]

Trowers test invite. I sent my application in at 23:54 last night. Surely this is automatic?

Unless it pings up that I’m a previous interviewee (from all the way back in 2017) and that caught their attention?

same for me - I sent in a last minute application.

Could not find any information about the test / application process in their brochure.

 

[VacayScheme]

I can't find it but remember someone asked if s
Freshfields share WG scores on request - I asked and they said no

 

[wannabesheridansmith]

Hate how some firms send you assessment test reports automatically. At least let me live a few moments in delusion before you tell me all the ways I could improve

 

[Zaakir]

As anyone received any info about the written exercise for Willkie, after the confirmation email of getting through to that part?

nah

 

[iz1]

I can't find it but remember someone asked if s
Freshfields share WG scores on request - I asked and they said no

Maybe we can only get them after they give us a decision?

 

[iz1]

Also, regarding Freshfields, does anyone know why they review applications in batches? Surely without looking at all of the applications they can't be certain if someone is 'worthy' of a WG/AC invite compared to all the other applicants

 

[addy2004]

Also, regarding Freshfields, does anyone know why they review applications in batches? Surely without looking at all of the applications they can't be certain if someone is 'worthy' of a WG/AC invite compared to all the other applicants

How do you know they review them in batches?