TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[EqualityNonNegotiable]

Greenberg Traurig interview woop!

Does anybody have any insight/experience here? Curious how I would go about answering their commercial-centred questions.

For a second I thought you said Greta Thunberg 🤣

Congratulations and good luck!

 

[CorporateCrocodile]

Had you received a rejection email after asking them for the AC feedback or before? Just asking becasue i havent heard back yet too after my AC

It was after asking for feedback (but I had already assumed PFO as they already gave out offers).

 

[Ellsxoxbells]

Does anyone have any insight into the Marriott Harrison assessment centre? Would be greatly appreciated!

 

[S87]

Does anyone know how to answer Why do you wish to complete a work placement with us? What structure should I follow?

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Has anyone done the Penningtons Manches Cooper virtual assessment?

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Is there any guidance available based on TCLA courses or individuals experiences regarding a mock client interview? I have not done the LPC/ SQE and understand that this is covered in those courses.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi everyone, does anybody have any advice on approaching the following application question? - "If you could have dinner with 2 people from any point in history, who would you choose and why? Please convince us to why they would be the best choices." I feel like this is such a left-field question and I haven't come across anything like this before!

Pick a couple of people who really suit your interests or curiosity, or who aligns with your own values.

Try to not pick obvious names whether they be very prominent “celebrities” or people who are very closely linked to law - you are not going to stand out from the crowd if you say Baroness Hale or Barack Obama.

Try to find something a little more unique you can do the “convince us” part of this question.

I would also try to make clear how you are defining why they would be the best dinner guests. Different people will have different views on what makes a good dinner guest, and so by making this clear you are likely to be more persuasive.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone know how to answer Why do you wish to complete a work placement with us? What structure should I follow?

Focus on what you hope to gain from the placement in terms of experience, skills or knowledge, and try to make this more tailored to the firm you are applying to.

For instance is there a particular practice area you are keen to experience? Or are you hoping to gain more insight into types of work? Maybe you are hoping to refine your drafting skills in a corporate environment rather than academic.

 

[holz567]

Out of interest, how much preparation do you all do if you have an AC coming up?

 

[lawstudent2003]

Pick a couple of people who really suit your interests or curiosity, or who aligns with your own values.

Try to not pick obvious names whether they be very prominent “celebrities” or people who are very closely linked to law - you are not going to stand out from the crowd if you say Baroness Hale or Barack Obama.

Try to find something a little more unique you can do the “convince us” part of this question.

I would also try to make clear how you are defining why they would be the best dinner guests. Different people will have different views on what makes a good dinner guest, and so by making this clear you are likely to be more persuasive.

Thank you so much Jessica!

 

[tcplease2345]

Anyone heard from Stephenson Harwood summer vacation scheme?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Finally got my Mishcon holding email 🤣

 

[Lawyer500]

Finally got my Mishcon holding email 🤣

I haven’t got one yet😂

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

I haven’t got one yet😂

Mine literally came in at 22:50 😭 so maybe give it a minute

 

[Lawyer500]

Mine literally came in at 22:50 😭 so maybe give it a minute

Such random timing!

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Such random timing!

Honestly! People have been getting them during the week and I’ve got it at 10 mins to 11 on a Sunday 🤣 I really hope it’s automated and not some poor soul working on a Sunday

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Has anyone applied to Mischon, gotten the holding email and gotten rejected?

(This question would be applicable for Spring applicants not Summer)

 

[Lawyer500]

Honestly! People have been getting them during the week and I’ve got it at 10 mins to 11 on a Sunday 🤣 I really hope it’s automated and not some poor soul working on a Sunday

Yes I was thinking that really hope it’s an automated one 🤣🤣

 

[Lawyer500]

Honestly! People have been getting them during the week and I’ve got it at 10 mins to 11 on a Sunday 🤣 I really hope it’s automated and not some poor soul working on a Sunday

When did you submit yours out of interest?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

When did you submit yours out of interest?

Submitted my VI in the last week of December so quite early on!