TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
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You can mention it briefly - you can’t really leverage the experience having not done it, but you can explain it in a way to show you are pursuing the career or a type of firm.@axelbeugre @Jessica Booker when completing an application, it is a good idea to mention a legal work experience/vacation scheme opportunity that you have coming up at another law firm? The firm is in a different region to where I would be applying for TC's but also in the same region as another that I am to for a VC.
I know that completing legal work experience can be helpful but I have not yet done it even though it has been confirmed. Should I mention it and how could I go about this because it was somewhat due to a connection that I have at the firm putting in a good word for me in addition to my CV which is also pretty good
Mcdermott PFO, only waited four months for this lol
Hi everyone, I have an upcoming TI with Morgan Lewis. Does anyone have any insights? TIA
Yes I just did, is this the next stage? The website says there is an SJT so I am a bit confused
Agreed. It depends how you go over. by that I mean, the way you present your waffle it’s too long.
If you take a long time to say something quite straightforward it’s not great. You seem like you’re searching for an answer when you shouldn’t be. If the story requires detail though and it is very interesting (and relevant) they don’t mind.
I did an AC recently and started off quite concise and to the point. They asked me follow up questions because there was more to know about what I said. When I started to add more detail however, it helped me a lot and instead of asking questions they were far more engaged with I said.
I don’t think you should be strict with how long you speak. But you should know when you should be detailed and how long that can take. And appreciate that it can go over a little
Does anyone have any advice as to who W&C's competitors are? Thank you
Literally every other US law firm...?Does anyone have any advice as to who W&C's competitors are? Thank you
No? W&C are full-service in London and many US firms in London aren't
I had mine this morning. It's standard competencies and motivation with nothing to catch you out so as long as you know your examples inside out you'll be fine - the person that I spoke to was very lovely for what it's worth!
What I do is go onto Chambers look at the firms key sectors and where they rank against others and kinda base those firms as their competitors.Does anyone have any advice as to who W&C's competitors are? Thank you
But I could be wrong🫤
I think the firm wishes to follow in Latham's footsteps. Others may be those who are very strong in cap markets space in London and also energy/ projects.
Has anyone who applied for Mayer Brown's Summer Scheme heard back after the test?
Thank you very much and I hope your interview went well
taylor wessing VS offer
okay? That doesn't mean that W&C's competitors are only law firms with a full-service practice in London. Law firms are constantly competing with each other all the time for deals, clients, talent etc.
The fact that W&C is full-service in London is a way for W&C to DIFFERENTIATE itself from their competitors. Its a way for W&C to innovate and set itself apart from other law firms. It does not mean that W&C will only now face competition from other full-service London firms.
But of course this is just my view, by all means, I'm welcome to any thoughts and further comments
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