TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[TC seeker]

Self-plagiarism is not a thing. It’s your content, even if you reuse it.

The issue with submitting the same application is you can’t expect the outcome to be any different this time around. If your application is the same, there is a strong chance you will be unsuccessful again. That is why it is always best to update and refine your application.

So law firms do not look at our previous application when recruiting?

 

[Jessica Booker]

So law firms do not look at our previous application when recruiting?

Depending when you applied and their data retention policies, they could review your previous application, but they won't deem it plagarism.

If they do review your old application (they may not need to do this or may not have time even if they could), they are just going to be questioning why nothing has changed since your last application though, not that you have used the same application. They are looking for people who push their own self development/use their initiative, so showing how you have done this since your last application is important.

You don't necessarily have to review a previous application to do this though - you can often just look at what someone has done in the last 6-12 months to judge this rather than comparing applications.

 

[PufftheMagicDragon]

Passed HSF SJT! Hope my app does the same lol

Congrats on passing the SJT!!
Just a couple of quick questions -> Is it just a standard format SJT or is there any unique element to it? Did you use any practice resources? If so, which ones?

Thanks!

 

[LW123]

I've noticed that a lot of apps now have a question about whether you've used AI in the application process. Most say they don't care if you do, and just want the reasoning for why/why not. However, would more tech-forward firms view the use of ChatGPT etc. as a positive?

 

[lookingforaTC]

is HSF deadline 11 or midnight lol. What is 22:59 UTC

 

[lawstudent2002]

is HSF deadline 11 or midnight lol. What is 22:59 UTC

its midnight so 23:59 UK time . That also confused me haha

 

[lookingforaTC]

its midnight so 23:59 UK time . That also confused me haha

Oh yeah when you open the app it says 23:59. Lol this is a UK job it should show UK times.

 

[sunshine101]

is HSF deadline 11 or midnight lol. What is 22:59 UTC

Pretty sure it's at 23:59 !

 

[Tsitsipas10S]

I completed the Watson Glaser for HSF after the deadline for their VS (although I submitted my application for the VS before the deadline).

Will this have an effect on my application?

 

[asplawyer100]

I completed the Watson Glaser for HSF after the deadline for their VS (although I submitted my application for the VS before the deadline).

Will this have an effect on my application?

HSF doesn’t use a Watson Glaser? I just did their blended online assessment yesterday

 

[Ellis Finch]

I completed the Watson Glaser for HSF after the deadline for their VS (although I submitted my application for the VS before the deadline).

Will this have an effect on my application?

Apologies - I meant their SJT!

 

[Jessica Booker]

I've noticed that a lot of apps now have a question about whether you've used AI in the application process. Most say they don't care if you do, and just want the reasoning for why/why not. However, would more tech-forward firms view the use of ChatGPT etc. as a positive?

I think it depends on how you describe how you are using it - I don't think its really about whether you choose to or not, but more the positive (or negative) will be in how you use it, whether the firm is more tech focused or not. They will have to have checks and regulations in place if they are using AI within a firm and so they will want to see there is a sense of someone understanding the technology's limitations and not relying on it because of it.

 

[tc252627]

Hi everyone,

I'm doing the Pinsent Masons vac scheme application. For the roles and responsibility section, there isn't a word limit. I'm unsure whether to give very detailed example, or just a brief summary of my experience. If anyone has any suggestions on the structure this would be very helpful also.

 

[0livia.pope]

The SQE pass rate dropping to 44% is scary

 

[Seville123]

Hi @Jessica Booker ,

In some application forms, firms ask if you know any employees and to state your relationship with them. Would this include people I’ve had coffee chats with? Additionally, how might this impact a candidate’s application?

Thanks!

 

[Seville123]

Also, would opting out of the Rare Contextualised recruitment questionnaire affect your application in any way?

 

[AGRACHEL]

Has anybody received a women's open day invite from Baker Mckenzie?

 

[Maddy]

Regarding the referee part of the Jones Day application process, will they inform me before contacting my referee? Also, do they only reach out to my referee after my application has been shortlisted, or do they contact referee's before deciding if I move to the next round?

 

[Apple]

Regarding the referee part of the Jones Day application process, will they inform me before contacting my referee? Also, do they only reach out to my referee after my application has been shortlisted, or do they contact referee's before deciding if I move to the next round?

they invite you to first stage interview and wait for your referee to respond in the meanwhile, but you cant get on the scheme until its given.

EDIT: yes they inform you after requesting the reference.

 

[Tintin06]

CC* ✅📝
HSF ✅📝❌
NRF ✅📝❌
Weil ✅
Akin ✅
Sidley ✅
Willkie ✅🎥
Cooley ✅
Latham ✅
Milbank ✅
Kirkland ✅
Skadden ✅
Goodwin ✅
Covington ✅
Linklaters* ✅📝
Paul, Weiss ✅
Slaughters* ✅
Gibson Dunn ✅
Macfarlanes* ✅📝
White & Case ✅
Hogan Lovells* ✅
Cleary Gottlieb ✅
A&O Shearman ✅📝

Key: ✅ = application submitted; 📝 = test received; 🎥 = video interview; ❌ = rejection.

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