TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Andrei Radu]

I had a first-round interview with GDC back in December and sent a follow-up email shortly after. Since then, I’ve been ghosted by the firm, while others who interviewed after me have already received rejection emails. Does anyone know if GDC has a waitlist, or if sending another follow-up email would come across as inconsiderate?

If you have already sent a follow up I would advise you to just wait a bit longer. I had a friend in a similar situation who interviewed with White & Case in December. He sent a number of follow ups and did not receive any response so he assumed he had been rejected, but then he ended up getting the offer a few days ago. For one reason or another, firms sometimes have drawn out processes - and the general rule is that no news is good news. As such, I advise you to wait one or two more weeks before sending a new email.

 

[elena11]

Hey everyone I've been reading FT, economist and similar sources to improve my commercial awareness and I've found that it has helped keep me up to date with current trends in the market etc. What should I read to help me understand specific things such as the difference between debt financing and leverage buyout? Is there a resource for key terminology for corporate law that I can utilise? Thanks!

 

[Cool pigeon]

Does anyone know when Skadden will get back to us?

 

[elsx]

Reed Smith Reserve list for AC. This is the closest I have been to an AC so even if I don't get out of the list I am happy!

 

[Adithi]

Does anyone know when Skadden will get back to us?

Today is the last day of interviews so soon I hope, been stressing out lol

 

[congrades]

Morgan Lewis summer pfo

 

[elsx]

Congrats 🥳

Thank you!

 

[yellowponytwin]

if anyone has tips for CRS VI that’ll be greatly appreciated!

have you heard back from CRS then? I've heard nothing yet...what stage are you at?

 

[elsx]

Morgan Lewis PFO and Shoosmiths test for the placement (no idea of this automatic).
I received the emails in less than 5 minutes 😅
This is a busy day !

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

Shoosmiths test invite! Only need to smash it to get a VS. I wish more firms made it that simple…

 

[mulan0]

Is the strengths based test for shoosmiths automatic?

 

[jojo23]

Shoosmiths test invite✨️
I swear if the test is anything like the reed smith one I will scream

 

[suhana]

Hi @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu

had a quick query about situational interviews. just an example question below

You are working on a piece of work assigned to you by your supervisor. A partner on another matter assigns you with another piece of work. The work is complex and the partner is unavailable, while your supervisor is in a client meeting. It becomes clear that you won't be able to complete both within the deadlines, what do you do?

in this scenario, how do you suggest we approach answers in interviews? usually the first point approach would be to ask your supervisor for advice, but since that is not possible here, what is your advice to assess the deadlines and priority of the work ourselves when someone senior is unavailable? is it better to ask someone on the same deal, maybe a senior associate about the nature of the deadline and if its pressing?

 

[Andrei Radu]

This may have been asked already but... I have an in-person AC interview coming up and I believe that there will be (at a minimum) two fee-earners interviewing me. When one of them asks me a question, and I have to respond, should I look at both interviewers back-and-forth when responding? Or should I only focus on the person that’s asked me?

Alternatively, does it depend on the question/who is writing notes on my answers lol💀

@Jessica Booker @Amma Usman

To add to Amma's great response, I think you should try to engage with both, but focus more on the person who is not taking the notes, as that is the person who you will likely be able to hold more eye contact with. Also, at least in my experience, it tends to be a partner/counsel leading the interview with questions and an associate taking the notes. Since the impression you make on the partner will likely influence your progression chances more, you want to concentrate on creating the best rapport with them.

 

[mfuturetrainee]

how long does it take for people to hear post ac?

 

[jojo23]

have you heard back from CRS then? I've heard nothing yet...what stage are you at?

Same here, I've heard nothing from them (paul weiss too)

 

[saminoriya]

is Shoosmiths SJT for the discover scheme automatic?

 

[zq522]

is anyone yet to hear back from Covington, either AC or PFO? Seen that a few have got AC’s last week and today others have heard back too, but I’m still waiting. Should I assume PFO?

 

[elsx]

is Shoosmiths SJT for the discover scheme automatic?

I don't know because it says that it is the final stage..

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Morgan Lewis PFO