TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[ia1234]

Anyone heard back from either Milbank or Kirkland post-AC?

Nope

 

[legally.brown]

Any word on Sidley this week?

 

[AlCapone]

For a 300-word 'personal statement' - what should be included? It doesn't feel like enough space to cover all three: 'Why law', 'Why this firm', 'Why you'

 

[Petallove1]

For a 300-word 'personal statement' - what should be included? It doesn't feel like enough space to cover all three: 'Why law', 'Why this firm', 'Why you'

What are the other questions on the app?
If there's already 'why the firm' and it's phrased as personal statement and not cover letter I feel like it gives q good scope to speak about ur motivations for law and what you bring to the table. It's always difficult when there's cover letter type sections on an app + multiple application questions because it's not always clear what they expect you to write - have had this problem too!

 

[Sunshinepink]

Does anyone know whether Shoosmiths recruits on a rolling or non-rolling basis?

 

[Lawapplication]

If a deadline says, for instance, Janaury 15th, does that mean 00:00 or 23:59 on the date?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

If a deadline says, for instance, Janaury 15th, does that mean 00:00 or 23:59 on the date?

usually means 23.59 on the date stated

 

[Lawapplication]

usually means 23.59 on the date stated

Ok!! Thank you! : )

 

[greentyboo]

no news from travers?

 

[EmileGreen]

Anyone heard from Kirkland post-VI?

 

[Amehta1]

@axelbeugre I saw you did the VI for W&C last year. I was just wondering if you had any advice on what types of questions came up, how many questions and any top tips to ace it. Thanks for your help!

 

[Sunshinepink]

Can anyone please confirm that the Shoosmiths Discover vacation scheme and training contract deadline is on the 4th February 2024? I’m seeing this day but also today (31st) so I’m slightly worried @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

 

[aspiringcatsolicitor]

Can anyone please confirm that the Shoosmiths Discover vacation scheme and training contract deadline is on the 4th February 2024? I’m seeing this day but also today (31st) so I’m slightly worried @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

I would assume it's the 4th because that's the date on the allhires application page. I would recommend reaching out to the firm to confirm!

 

[Sunshinepink]

I would assume it's the 4th because that's the date on the allhires application page. I would recommend reaching out to the firm to confirm!

I ended up just finishing it and submitting but thank you so much! 😊

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Can anyone please confirm that the Shoosmiths Discover vacation scheme and training contract deadline is on the 4th February 2024? I’m seeing this day but also today (31st) so I’m slightly worried @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

From their website:

 

[hannahfl]

From their website:

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They emailed me to say you’ve got a half finished application and the deadline is 4th February.

 

[Deleted member 31263]

CC recruiter viewed my profile. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? I am overanalysing every single cue

 

[EM23]

PFO from Brodies at 8am 😭
Weird how some of my best applications are getting rejected but getting through with my other ones that I thought were weaker 🤔

 

[mfuturetrainee]

CC recruiter view my profile. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? I am overanalysing every single cue

the tension is real
me when it hits 9:

 

[hannahfl]

Does anyone know when we are due to hear back from Skadden post AC?