TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[EliteWhovian]

Idk what it is but I hope it's just a simple WG for this new AG test and not a SJT-type thing

 

[nya]

The 88% progress thingy got confirmed, so Linklaters VS AC!

I would really appreciate any advice/insight into their AC process.

 

[legallyells]

The 88% progress thingy got confirmed, so Linklaters VS AC!

I would really appreciate any advice/insight into their AC process.

WELL DONE!!! 🎉🎉🎉

 

[Deleted member 31343]

WOW AG test invite happy to be apart of the 4pm AG test invite batch lol 🥳🥳🥳

 

[Deleted member 21782]

Would love to be a fly on the wall inside Latham's grad recruitment office to see what is going on with invites or if they have already handed them all out

 

[BM99]

Would love to be a fly on the wall inside Latham's grad recruitment office to see what is going on with invites or if they have already handed them all out

I'll join you

 

[BM99]

LOL just saw a Latham AC post?

 

[nya]

WELL DONE!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Thank you! ☺️

 

[VMS]

DLA just sent me a Withdrawal because they've filled all their spots, really wish I'd applied earlier! Something to bare in mind if I'm not successful this application cycle I suppose.

 

[legally.brown]

Has anyone heard from Sidley?

 

[VacayScheme]

DLA just sent me a Withdrawal because they've filled all their spots, really wish I'd applied earlier! Something to bare in mind if I'm not successful this application cycle I suppose.

Is this for London?

 

[JoannaAHA]

Has anyone heard from Dechert?

 

[clo224455]

DLA just sent me a Withdrawal because they've filled all their spots, really wish I'd applied earlier! Something to bare in mind if I'm not successful this application cycle I suppose.

Was this for London and when did you apply if you don’t mind me asking ?

 

[Deleted member 31343]

Idk what it is but I hope it's just a simple WG for this new AG test and not a SJT-type thing

If it’s WG like test I might as well move AG to my PFO list now 😭

 

[bella98]

Describe why a career in commercial law appeals to you. What skills do you think are needed to be a successful commercial lawyer? (300 words max)

What's your opinion on the best way to approach the second part of this question? When answering questions regarding the skills necessary for a successful commercial lawyer/ trainee solicitor, I typically state the skills and link them to my personal experiences (demonstrating that I developed the skills required throughout my journey). However, due to word count limitations, especially after explaining why commercial law in the first part of the question, I find it challenging to cover both aspects. Should I blend the answer why commercial law where I state my experiences with the skills necessary?

My draft right now is: why commercial law for the first part, and the skills needed to be a successful lawyer for the second part (without stating how I developed those skills).

 

[ia1234]

Just got an email invite to Latham AC! but when I click on the link to confirm a slot it says "you do not have an interview" lol? anyone else get this? bit of an emotional roller coaster

When did you apply?

 

[Dae]

The 88% progress thingy got confirmed, so Linklaters VS AC!

I would really appreciate any advice/insight into their AC process.

congrats! if you don't mind me asking when did you apply and for which VC is it

 

[ia1234]

Has anyone heard from Davis Polk? That applied in January

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Quick question re group exercises in assessment centres - are you ever asked to rank each team member's performance throughout the task?

Highly unlikely but you may get asked for feedback on both how you thought you tackled the task both as a group and individually (eg you performance).

 

[lawtrainee]

anyone else got a spring Latham AC?