TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi, if asked about a commercial news story that will affect a firm in an interview, is it okay to talk about a news story in the US which might primarily affect a firm’s US offices (if they are a US firm)? And how in depth should we go into what kind of work the firm might see e.g. just saying the corporate team might see some more acquisitions to work on vs explaining in detail what they might do in these sales? Thanks !

I would recommend trying to find something that has more of a U.K. angle to it if you can. It’s not going to be an absolute issue if you choose the US topic, especially if you can talk about the broader commercial implications or if you can explain how it may also impact the work the U.K. office does, even if this is indirectly.

You don’t need to go into detail about the processes teams undertake to do the work, just more about the trends that may impact that work (will there be more/less of it, does it change the way things are structured etc).

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Anything from Goodwin post-VI?

 

[legallady123]

Did the people getting Cooley WGs apply to Spring or Summer VC?

I applied to the summer intake

 

[az1k099]

congrats! could I ask when you submitted the VI?

6th Jan

 

[plshireme]

DLA Manchester PFO they said they recruit on a rolling basis and had limited spaces for VI which are filled - I applied on the deadline so is it wishful thinking to believe it was just my timing or is that them being polite and my application wasn't good enough? 😂

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Are the two examples very different experiences within your work experience?

they are two different instances from the same work experience, one around delivering excellent client service (which was an example of me doing some independent work) and another around being a value member of a team.

 

[MR218]

Has anyone else who did the Latham open day not heard back for summer, or should I assume pfo?

 

[Kakaboo]

Did the vi last week, AC invite 2 days ago

What office was this sorry? I also did my VI last week but fear pfo

 

[Kakaboo]

Anyone heard from Burges Salmon? We were meant to hear by tomorrow

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

they are two different instances from the same work experience, one around delivering excellent client service (which was an example of me doing some independent work) and another around being a value member of a team.

I think this is fine then if your other aspects of your application are demonstrated elsewhere.

 

[tomsmitg]

Hi, if anyone has done a first-stage interview with MoFo before any tips would really be appreciated!

 

[coolpanda]

I applied to the summer intake

Ah what time did you receive the cooley WG invite?

 

[NJS]

Is the Freshfields online test sent after the deadline? (for direct TC)

 

[BreadandButter]

What office was this sorry? I also did my VI last week but fear pfo

London

 

[Diana54]

Is there a word Limit for the Freshfields personal statement? - I can’t see a reference to it but want to double check in case I have missed it.

My statement is 871 words and I am finding it difficult making it shorter.

 

[seashanty]

has anyone received an interview invite from the Aspiring Solicitors Amazon scheme?

 

[Alaa]

Is there a word Limit for the Freshfields personal statement? - I can’t see a reference to it but want to double check in case I have missed it.

My statement is 871 words and I am finding it difficult making it shorter.

Please upload your Personal Statement in a pdf or Microsoft Word format.

In no more than 850 words, tell us all about who you are. As part of your personal statement you should demonstrate that you have the potential to be a great trainee. We also want to know why you want to work at Freshfields and what excites you about a career in commercial law. You may wish to mention any positions of responsibility held at university, as well as work experience or employment, achievements, interests and personal qualities you think are relevant.

Your personal statement should be structured using paragraphs, avoid bullet points and sub-headings.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Is there a word Limit for the Freshfields personal statement? - I can’t see a reference to it but want to double check in case I have missed it.

My statement is 871 words and I am finding it difficult making it shorter.

It will need to be 850 words.

This thread might be useful to cut words down:

How to get your applications within their word limits

After reviewing applications over the last 7-8 months, one of the most common issues for candidates is getting their answer within word limits. Often people find it difficult to cut their answers down, and in doing so usually cut out interesting content or points to ensure the answer meets any...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[YL807]

Hi, if anyone has done a first-stage interview with MoFo before any tips would really be appreciated!

Hi, firstly well done! Could you let me know when you applied by any chance? thank you

 

[EN77]

Any insights on the Reed Smith VI and test? Can share info on Goodwin's VI!