TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[sibs23]

I think that works, you do not have to mention all their sectors so do not worry. Your interest in employment law is enough in my opinion.

Thanks, Axel. I included prof services as my sector of interest and then discussed employment and quality of training as separate motivations for my application. Happy to have it done and dusted now

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Did people who got Debevoise Open Day all receive the email at 9:40? Just wondering if any more will be sent out

Yes 9.40am

 

[FunmiO]

Hi,

Has anyone successfully completed an assessment centre for a vacation scheme with Trowers & Hamlins? If so, would you be happy to chat through your experience with the assessment centre and/or provide any tips?

Many thanks

 

[thoms]

Linklaters AC invite

Hi, was it for summer vac scheme?

 

[Arf1309]

Does anyone know what the format is for DWF's VI? Also do they ask any commercial awareness questions?

 

[futuretrainee2025]

Are any firms still accepting apps for vacation schemes? Preferably no boutique or smaller firms. Thank you!!

 

[izzy1036]

Are any firms still accepting apps? Preferably no boutique or smaller firms. Thank you!!

King & Spalding close on the 12th of Feb

 

[DKLaw]

I think it’s possible, a lot of people don’t have much legal work experience as it’s hard to get.

You might be underselling your experiences. Online gigs are still work experience, and content creation would be great to talk about imo as I think it’s quite a unique experience you’ve had. All the roles you’ve mentioned will definitely have some transferable skills that would be helpful for law. I’ve just searched ‘key skills for content creation’ and things like research and analytical skills, and creativity are some things that have come up, but there are a lot more too.

If you aren’t already, maybe try to really highlight how those roles have helped you develop skills that will help you as a lawyer

Thank you for giving examples I do mention some of these skills like research & communication , but I have to admit that I haven’t explained how they will be helpful to my career in law. I’ll try to improve on that aspect.

 

[Aga123+]

Does anyone know if there is an online version of the Jake Schogger 'Commercial Law Handbook'? Can't really wait 2 days delivery for a paperback...

You might want to try some of his online courses - particularly M&A and the one on case studies - the information provided is quite similar to what is found in the books.

I have almost all his books now and sometimes use the courses to help supplement the info in the books with visual learning.

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Mishcon need to put us out of our misery

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

They already did for me 🥺 so you must still be in with a shot

 

[sibs23]

Are any firms still accepting apps for vacation schemes? Preferably no boutique or smaller firms. Thank you!!

Blake Morgan close at the end of the month

 

[Deleted member 9747]

How long did it take for people to hear back from Hogan Lovells post WG, with good news or bad?

 

[EllaClayton]

How long did it take for people to hear back from Hogan Lovells post WG, with good news or bad?

I'm waiting about 3 weeks I think for news, I would imagine lots of us are still waiting

 

[UnKnOwN5678]

Going to email HL now because I haven't heard a response post WG.

 

[Boating]

Going to email HL now because I haven't heard a response post WG.

Could you share the response when you get one please?

 

[UnKnOwN5678]

Could you share the response when you get one please?

Will do

 

[FT_82]

Hi,

Does anyone have an answer structure for when they are asked about commercial awareness in an interview question?

 

[SolicitorHopeful]

Did anyone attend King & Spalding's Open Day? Please could you PM me?

 

[Legalitaly]

Are any firms still accepting apps for vacation schemes? Preferably no boutique or smaller firms. Thank you!!

NRF