TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Fosskat]

Hahaha I would’ve really hated that

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[OliviaPope]

That’s what I’m thinking. I may ask for an update. When did you submit your assessment?

Can you let us know what they say if you end up emailing please

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Hey guys! Not sure if we are discussing direct TC applications on here, but if anyone has done the Bristows VI, please could I have a quick chat about the format and just need some general tips for preparation! thank you so much <3

 

[abhuzaifa]

For RS’s blended assessment, do we receive our feedback report after completing the assessment part or after completing the whole assessment including VI ?

 

[lllaaawww098]

Am I right in understanding that only those, who have attended an open day/insight event have only been invited to an AC. As there has been 2 batches of PFO and some of us have received that "holding email", is it fair to assume there is a decent shot we'll get an AC invite?

what firm is this for?

 

[trainingcontract]

Hello guys,

I am answering this question " Providing an exceptional client service is at the core of everything we do, please provide an example of a time you have delivered exceptional client service". Should I mention how my client service skills will help me succeed, as a trainee, at the firm? @axelbeugre and @Jessica Booker do you have any tips?

out of curiosity, which firm is this for?

 

[Heartofglass]

what firm is this for?

I suppose it is for Latham

 

[clo224455]

As part of the application, the firm requires a cover letter to be anonymised. They suggest to sign off the letter using my application reference number. How should I go about formatting it correctly with my address and other details at the top right hand corner, or is this not necessary in this case?

Thanks in advance
@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

 

[Sunshinepink]

For RS’s blended assessment, do we receive our feedback report after completing the assessment part or after completing the whole assessment including VI ?

After the whole assessment including VI

 

[Sunshinepink]

How can I answer this:

"Please provide details of any additional posts of responsibility that have not been caputured in your Work Experience information (e.g. at school, university, or elsewhere) and your main extra-curricular activities and leisure interests" @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

even though I have gone into detail in the work experience section and have included all volunteering roles too. (I was also slightly confused that the spelling mistake was not double checked?)

 

[Jessica Booker]

As part of the application, the firm requires a cover letter to be anonymised. They suggest to sign off the letter using my application reference number. How should I go about formatting it correctly with my address and other details at the top right hand corner, or is this not necessary in this case?

Thanks in advance
@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

You don’t need your address or contact details. When they say sign off they just mean.

Yours sincerely/faithfully

And then your candidate number.

 

[Jessica Booker]

How can I answer this:

"Please provide details of any additional posts of responsibility that have not been caputured in your Work Experience information (e.g. at school, university, or elsewhere) and your main extra-curricular activities and leisure interests" @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

even though I have gone into detail in the work experience section and have included all volunteering roles too. (I was also slightly confused that the spelling mistake was not double checked?)

Firms are not immune to typos, but they may mean posts rather than positions.

I would shift any roles that were volunteer or extra curriculars (eg societies/clubs at university or school) into this section rather than listing them in your work experience section. You should also include your general interests too.

 

[Sunshinepink]

Firms are not immune to typos, but they may mean posts rather than positions.

I would shift any roles that were volunteer or extra curriculars (eg societies/clubs at university or school) into this section rather than listing them in your work experience section. You should also include your general interests too.

Okay, thank you so much. You have really helped

 

[clo224455]

You don’t need your address or contact details. When they say sign off they just mean.

Yours sincerely/faithfully

And then your candidate number.

Thank you so much Jessica!

They say to ensure that it is stricter as a formal business letter would I still need to include their address etc and mine at the top? I am wary that the word count is 300 words.
@Jessica Booker

 

[B.B.]

anyone heard from Mayer Brown London SVS? I still haven't got the job simulation test and completed the sjt back in october

I received the job simulation test on 4th January (I completed the sjt in December)

 

[Toomanypfo]

Does anyone know the format of Dentons VI ? Like the prep time

 

[yasmars]

I received the job simulation test on 4th January (I completed the sjt in December)

What was your SJT feedback report like?

 

[SLLLAMA]

Is anyone applying to Orrick and confused that they have 3 questions and a cover letter?

 

[B.B.]

What was your SJT feedback report like?

2 above average, 2 average, 1 below and top strengths: resilience, social adaptability and attention to detail

 

[clo224455]

Does anyone know the format of Dentons VI ? Like the prep time

When did you receive your VI invite and complete the WG if you don't mind me asking?