TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Has anyone done the VI with Vinson & Elkins before? How many questions are in the VI? I’m so bad at VIs

 

[gggg]

Anything from mishcon post VI for summer scheme? It's literally been 2 months...

 

[aspiringfuturetrainee2025]

Might be an extremely stupid question, but do you think the firm's can figure out if you have used ChatGPT to cut down on some words even if the content is all my own?

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

does the V&E VI specify when it should be completed by or how many qs need to be answered?

It’s 9 days if you open the link

3 questions

 

[Zaakir]

V&E VI

Is there a deadline to complete it? I can’t find one

 

[ah898]

@axelbeugre For an AC interview, how long would be too long for a 'Why commercial law' or 'Why this firm' answer.

Thank you

 

[mfuturetrainee]

It’s 9 days if you open the link

3 questions

thank you🥹

 

[Deleted member 21782]

SPB PFO but Vinson & Elkins VI invite.

Does anyone one know if the V&E VI invite is sent to everyone?

 

[kcr]

Might be an extremely stupid question, but do you think the firm's can figure out if you have used ChatGPT to cut down on some words even if the content is all my own?

As long as it’s all in your own words and own work then I can’t imagine that there would be a problem with using it to cut down words, after all there’s many other non-AI tools that do this too.

 

[mfuturetrainee]

SPB PFO but Vinson & Elkins VI invite.

Does anyone one know if the V&E VI invite is sent to everyone?

I think it might be 2nd stage but I’m not sure

 

[Pennine Valley]

SPB PFO but Vinson & Elkins VI invite.

Does anyone one know if the V&E VI invite is sent to everyone?

SPB are the funniest firm ever man. They rejected some don last year who got Freshfields AC 💀

 

[bread basket]

V&E allows video interviews to be retaken once - the best policy ever 🥹

 

[Deleted member 17013]

V&E allows video interviews to be retaken once - the best policy ever 🥹

Is there a limited prep time?

 

[bread basket]

Is there a deadline to complete it? I can’t find one

If not mistaken we have got 9 days? I clicked onto the link and there is more information about the interview

 

[bread basket]

Is there a limited prep time?

“
Welcome to the Vinson & Elkins video interview. Congratulations on being shortlisted to the next stage of the 2024 spring/summer vacation scheme application process!



In this stage, you will be asked 3 pre-written questions to answer. These questions will be presented in a written format.



On the next screen you will have the choice to watch a hints and tips video which I advise you watch to ensure a smooth process when completing this phase. You will also be given the option to complete a sample question which I highly advise you do so you are clear on the instructions for the real set of questions.



When you click on the get started link, you will see at the bottom of each question has an answer time we have set for the allocated question. This is 2 minutes for the question 1 and 1 minute for question 2 and 3. Please note, we do see the time you take to prepare for each question and we advise on spending around 1 minute to prepare for each question before hitting the record button.



You have been set an option to retake once for each question.



We wish you the best of luck, smile and enjoy the process and we look forward to reviewing your answers. “

 

[Lola333]

Please keep info about V&E VI coming!

 

[JLaw56]

Hi, I applied for Summer VS with Jones Day 2 weeks ago and have not received anything since then. Do you think it's PFO?

 

[pb15]

Also received the V&E VI invite, anyone know what kind of questions are asked? Would be super appreciated!

 

[jen lala]

“
Welcome to the Vinson & Elkins video interview. Congratulations on being shortlisted to the next stage of the 2024 spring/summer vacation scheme application process!



In this stage, you will be asked 3 pre-written questions to answer. These questions will be presented in a written format.



On the next screen you will have the choice to watch a hints and tips video which I advise you watch to ensure a smooth process when completing this phase. You will also be given the option to complete a sample question which I highly advise you do so you are clear on the instructions for the real set of questions.



When you click on the get started link, you will see at the bottom of each question has an answer time we have set for the allocated question. This is 2 minutes for the question 1 and 1 minute for question 2 and 3. Please note, we do see the time you take to prepare for each question and we advise on spending around 1 minute to prepare for each question before hitting the record button.



You have been set an option to retake once for each question.



We wish you the best of luck, smile and enjoy the process and we look forward to reviewing your answers. “

Thank you! 👍👍

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

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

Nothing in particular - could be a whole host of reasons, including something like them just accidently clicking on your profile because you liked a post they have seen on their feed.