TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi. I am about to send off an application for an insight day.

However, they ask in the work experience section if the experiences are 'SQE qualifying work experience'.

The experiences I listed are all paralegal roles I have worked either as a student or graduate, though I am not sure if these are SQE experiences?

Does anyone know what might/might not qualify as an SQE qualifying work experience? Alternatively, should I just leave this blank?

Thanks

If you would not use them as QWE, then state no. It is only if you expect the submit them as QWE that you should say yes.

 

[Deleted member 30442]

Anyone had a BCLP first round interview and still not heard back?

 

[HZP1309]

When do people hear back from A&O post AC?

They said W/C 28th oct so hopefully by Friday

 

[JLaw56]

how long does jones day take post first round interview

I had an interview a week ago from today and still haven't heard back.

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Just confirming that there is no place to enter work experience details on the Addleshaw Goddard application form?

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

Hi, I would really appreciate some guidance around the BCLP Vacation Scheme Question : Please describe a time where you have received constructive feedback? How did you react and how did you utilise this feedback to ensure your own positive self-development? (500 words). In terms of general structure and ideal examples. Thank you! @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam !

 

[Runsim]

Finally Sidley Austin long awaited PFO for WVS

 

[lawyersum]

Just confirming that there is no place to enter work experience details on the Addleshaw Goddard application form?

Yes, no place for work experiences! Just to add to this point - did you list every module grade in the education section or simply your overall grade?

 

[HelpAStudentOut]

Any W&C WVS offers this week?

Nope still waiting post AC last Friday

 

[Tintin06]

Holding myself accountable again (Sidley rejection)

CC*
HSF
NRF
Weil
Akin
Sidley
Orrick
Willkie
Cooley
Latham
Milbank
Kirkland
Dechert
Skadden
Goodwin
Covington
Linklaters*
Paul, Weiss
Slaughters*
Gibson Dunn
Macfarlanes*
White & Case
Morgan Lewis
Hogan Lovells*
Cleary Gottlieb
A&O Shearman
Vinson & Elkins
Arnold & Porter
King & Spalding*
Winston & Strawn
Morrison Foerster

Key: = application submitted; = test received; = video interview; = rejection.

*Training Contract applications

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi, I would really appreciate some guidance around the BCLP Vacation Scheme Question : Please describe a time where you have received constructive feedback? How did you react and how did you utilise this feedback to ensure your own positive self-development? (500 words). In terms of general structure and ideal examples. Thank you! @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam !

I wouldn’t worry about ideal examples - the example doesn’t really matter, it is more the explanation of how you took the feedback and then acted on it that is important.

In terms of structure I would:

- Explain the context of the situation you received the constructive feedback (what led you to get the feedback in the first place)

- explain your reaction to that initial feedback - how did you feel?

- Explain any steps or activities you took to implement that feedback either into the same environment or also how you have implemented the feedback into wider experiences.

The key to this question is showing a proactive approach to addressing the feedback and being open to the feedback. Good evidence will show people seeking opportunities to develop in the constructive feedback area and taking on new responsibilities to help develop the area identified.

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

I wouldn’t worry about ideal examples - the example doesn’t really matter, it is more the explanation of how you took the feedback and then acted on it that is important.

In terms of structure I would:

- Explain the context of the situation you received the constructive feedback (what led you to get the feedback in the first place)

- explain your reaction to that initial feedback - how did you feel?

- Explain any steps or activities you took to implement that feedback either into the same environment or also how you have implemented the feedback into wider experiences.

The key to this question is showing a proactive approach to addressing the feedback and being open to the feedback. Good evidence will show people seeking opportunities to develop in the constructive feedback area and taking on new responsibilities to help develop the area identified.

Thank you very much @Jessica Booker ! That's really helpful, I'll give that a go

 

[a1024]

hey! has anyone done the macfarlanes assessments? any tips for it?

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Yes, no place for work experiences! Just to add to this point - did you list every module grade in the education section or simply your overall grade?

I am just going to add my overall grade as there wasn't any space to list every module (plus there are no minimum requirements as far as I know so makes even more sense to just do overall grade)!

 

[Tintin06]

hey! has anyone done the macfarlanes assessments? any tips of it?

I have advice. Use a calculator!

 

[BM99]

Anyone still waiting Sidley WVS lol

 

[plshireme]

Does anyone know which percentile is classed as a pass for the AG CRT?

 

[gazdgazd11]

Sidley Pfo

 

[AlegalA]

Hi guys!
For DWF, they ask:
Please complete the personal statement below in no more than 750 words. Please note that you will be scored on your drafting ability as well as your content. Within your personal statement please answer the following questions:

• What are your motivations for wanting to pursue a career as a Solicitor at DWF? (250 words)
• The DWF value 'Be Better Together' is key to our business. Please identify when you have demonstrated this value and how you would apply this to the role of a Trainee Solicitor. (250 words)
• Please comment on a commercial news topic or trend which has interested you recently. Within your response, please consider how this news topic or trend is relevant to DWF. (250 words)

I've answered all three as individual questions. Do you think I need to make a link between all of them to make it more one document, or is having a separation fine?

Thank you!

 

[olivia2003]

Hi everyone,

I just got a rejection for an open day for one of my top firms and I’m a bit in shock.

I had even asked an associate from the firm to review my application to ensure I had a decent chance of being successful.

Should I move on from the rejection, or should I understand the rejection as an indication that I might not get past the application stage for a vacation scheme?