TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Cool pigeon]

Does anyone have any insight into Paul, Weiss application process?

I went to thier first open day in October and they said things for the 2nd stage were still in the working- wondering if anyone attending anything more recent has any new insight?

 

[unknownnn7372]

does anyone have any insight for jones day ac? happy to share some insight for w&c and ashurst ac!

 

[andreilover01]

have to do the eversheds VI by end of day tomorrow. Havent reached out to anyone yet because I wanted some blind prep time, but is there anyone online and around who did the vi? would appreciate any and all insight.

 

[Chill_solicitor]

Anyone recieved any feedback for HSF summer after passing online tests?

I’ve only seen rejections so far, I’m still curious about spring

 

[bsh]

Does anyone have any insight into Paul, Weiss application process?

I went to thier first open day in October and they said things for the 2nd stage were still in the working- wondering if anyone attending anything more recent has any new insight?

Went to Dec OD, I think we should expect an SJT after the application and then AC.

 

[bbbbbb]

Will DM you in a bit. (Just posting so I remember to)

Edit: done

Hi @jta227, could you please pm me the vi questions as well. Not able to dm you first. It would be a huge help!!

 

[Tintin06]

Please give details of your extra-curricular activities and interests including any positions of responsibility. (250 words) - do I need to write in full prose for this question? And how far back should I include?

Yes I think you should, actually. Use headings to break it up. Extra-curricular activities usually means university activities. You could also include volunteering here.

 

[jta227]

Hi @jta227, could you please pm me the vi questions as well. Not able to dm you first. It would be a huge help!!

I didn't send them the exact questions (as I can't even remember them) but I'll forward you the full DM I sent explaining the entire assessment

 

[xxx]

For NRF work experience section did you guys use prose or bullet points…

The structure of the app is confusing, and I’m not sure if there’s a word limit

 

[Zaraa.x]

For NRF work experience section did you guys use prose or bullet points…

The structure of the app is confusing, and I’m not sure if there’s a word limit

I wrote mine in prose & yeaa the application form is a little strange

 

[helloj]

I have not received the artic shores test for NRF yet and I applied for the summer scheme on the 25th Nov. Anyone else?

 

[kokoprep]

NRF sector led question do be tricky, any one who has been successful with the application, have any insights?

 

[kokoprep]

Does NRF have a cover letter for the summer vacation scheme or I'm I missing out on it?

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

Went to Dec OD, I think we should expect an SJT after the application and then AC.

did they say anything about a possible VI?

 

[James Wakefield]

Hi all- I’m about to submit my Reed Smith application. The FAQs state they permit AI to be used to help in the application form (which I’ve taken advantage of), with the usual caveats.

But at the end of the form, they have a box to tick to confirm your responses are free from ‘any influence or assistance’ from AI.

Has anyone else come across this? how did you deal with it? Did you just tick the box?

 

[bsh]

did they say anything about a possible VI?

I don't think so but they are still figuring things out.

 

[yasmars]

Does anyone have any insight into Paul, Weiss application process?

I went to thier first open day in October and they said things for the 2nd stage were still in the working- wondering if anyone attending anything more recent has any new insight?

The first step will be a screening I.e. SPAG check of your application and this will determine whether you make it to the test stage. The details of the test stage hasn’t been confirmed yet. Those who perform the best in the test will be invited for interview. They have 20 VS places.

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

The first step will be a screening I.e. SPAG check of your application and this will determine whether you make it to the test stage. The details of the test stage hasn’t been confirmed yet. Those who perform the best in the test will be invited for interview. They have 20 VS places.

did they confirm that at the virtual open day?

 

[marisachr]

Hi @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu @Ram Sabaratnam. Could you help me navigate the question '' If you were the CEO of Penningtons Manches Cooper, where would you look to open a new office and why? (Max. 250 words)''? Thank you!

 

[yasmars]

did they confirm that at the virtual open day?

Yes