TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[bella98]

No the test is not automatic. The email said
“We enjoyed your application and would like to invite you to the next stage of our recruitment process…”

Ohh I see! Thank you for letting me know

 

[SemperParatus]

Okay so my Linklaters app is at 77% and on hold. Does this mean a PFO? Please help!!

which writing is orange? Candidate review or interview?

 

[ljms]

What motivates you? Please support this with an example of where you demonstrated your drive and motivation.

Would it be a bad move to provide more than one example since the question specifies an example? @Jessica Booker

Both examples I have given are closely related to one another.

 

[AnonKn635]

For those, without Latham AC can we assume PFO, given it seems majority have been given for both spring and summer? Also can someone confirm when these ACs are?

 

[Heartofglass]

For those, without Latham AC can we assume PFO, given it seems majority have been given for both spring and summer? Also can someone confirm when these ACs are?

I think only those who applied for spring got AC invites. I applied for summer but haven't got anything besides an email thanking me for my patience and said that they would get back to me by the end of the month

 

[ellabasing]

When it comes to questions about a time when you had to collaborate or work as part of a team, do you think it's ok to give an example from high school or does it need to be more recent?

 

[trainingcontract]

Has anyone done the McQuaig test for Trowers - I didn’t get a confirmation email and wanted to check if this was normal

No confirmation email for me either.

 

[CarolineC]

Congratulations! When did you apply and get the VI invite?

Thanks! Applied on the 8th and got the invite this Friday

 

[Jessica Booker]

What motivates you? Please support this with an example of where you demonstrated your drive and motivation.

Would it be a bad move to provide more than one example since the question specifies an example? @Jessica Booker

Both examples I have given are closely related to one another.

I would try and give the best example of the two given they are asking you to explain one. You could frame it in a way that identifies both briefly but then only detail one. eg:

During X and Y I demonstrated my drive. Specifically for Y, I was motivated by A, which led to……

 

[Jimz]

Has anyone been invited to the Debevoise Open Day?

I think their deadline last year was on 02/01 or 03/01 and they invited all successful applicants to the Open Day on 03/02 so it might be a bit early to get a response now

 

[Cynthia14]

Has anyone heard from Freshfields for AC stage for Summers?? I did WG two weeks ago and haven't heard. My friend who applied same timeframe got a PFO apparently. Does that mean I still have a chance??

When did your friend receive the PFO？is it post- WG？i know a quite few people haven‘t got any response after WG

 

[thenublawyer]

Hey congrats! Was this for spring or summer?

Spring!

 

[PlimptonWeld]

When did your friend receive the PFO？is it post- WG？i know a quite few people haven‘t got any response after WG

Maybe. I don't know - I need to ask him. I'm non-law, so maybe that's why I'm on a different timescale? My other law friend has got an AC invite and he applied a few days before the deadline like me. Hopefully, I'm in consideration for a later batch of ACs...

 

[Cynthia14]

Maybe. I don't know - I need to ask him. I'm non-law, so maybe that's why I'm on a different timescale? My other law friend has got an AC invite and he applied a few days before the deadline like me. Hopefully, I'm in consideration for a later batch of ACs...

I think most of the firms do not separate law or non-law，the only firm i know is Slaughter （they run separate scheme for non-law

 

[PlimptonWeld]

I think most of the firms do not separate law or non-law，the only firm i know is Slaughter （they run separate scheme for non-law

I just hope I'm still in the game :-/

 

[ah898]

Does anyone have any insights on what written assessments entail and how to prepare (if anyone knows anything specifically for Bird & Bird that would be especially helpful)

 

[OliviaPope]

Has anyone else tried to book a feedback meeting with A&O and had no response?

 

[izzy1036]

Currently doing my Travers Smith cover letter. Is 900 words too much or is it ok? I’m trying to cut it down but I feel like I’m removing important things.

 

[laby201]

Currently doing my Travers Smith cover letter. Is 900 words too much or is it ok? I’m trying to cut it down but I feel like I’m removing important things.

I think as long as those 900 words have a clear structure to them and are written well, it doesn't really matter how long it is. I think anything above 1,000 and I'd definitely look to be cutting down, but I feel 900 is fine.

 

[yasmars]

Currently doing my Travers Smith cover letter. Is 900 words too much or is it ok? I’m trying to cut it down but I feel like I’m removing important things.

Mine is around 890 words