TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

ashwright

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    Has anyone heard from Mishcon
    Haven't heard from Mishcon but i've got to say.. i love your username - absolutely iconic!! 🫶
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    Amma Usman

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    For those interviewing with PW, are we expecting just a motivational interview at this stage?
    I’d say prepare for the full spectrum if a law firm has not specified - motivational, SJT, competency, commercial awareness, etc. Another thing is you can really weave in all types of traits. For example, in discussing motivational aspects like why X firm, you could show some commercial awareness my touching on recent developments in a sphere the firm is good at.. say private equity and other corporate work.
     

    simplyfaith

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    Goodwin post-VI rejection at 09:45, 41 days later 😔 This one was important to me, so I shall indulge in a small morsel of a rant.

    I could've sworn I nailed it, but now, it feels like I wasn't worth speaking with a real person. I don't even get told why. I went to a world-class business school and understand high-innovation clients like the back of my hand. I have four years of legal experience and a plethora of activities demonstrating commitment to the field. I go out of my way to speak with those at all levels, from lawyers and their clients to literal presidents. I get it's competitive, but if I could just talk with those hiring over a coffee instead of having to play these games - I'd make light work of a real conversation. I even had some practice with a former recruiter. Ah, well. I'll get over it soon enough.

    Does anyone have advice for those struggling to get past the VI/TI stage? Especially when you think you'd perform well in a proper back-and-forth interview. What is that trying to tell me? Man, it's so hard to decrypt everything. Maybe I also need to just keep playing the numbers game as this was only my third VI, plus one TI. Is this stage even worth giving myself any credit? I did improve upon last year's post-app rejection, though... unless that was just because they fabricated a new stage this year 😭

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    Legallylaw

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    Hi! I'm unsure whether they are fully rolling, that being said, myself and a few others have been invited to the AC (in 10 days) already. I will say, their turnaround was particularly quick- from app to AC invite was exactly 2 weeks, so it is possible they will hold another AC for people applying on/near the deadline.

    If you have time, apply- if not, maybe focus on the other app. The other thing to note is they have a WG test, so have a think about whether you are good at those or not (and compare with the other stages of the other app obviously).
    Have you heard back from RPC? I submitted on 13th and then did the test. But haven't heard back yet
     
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    Joey green

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    Goodwin post-VI rejection at 09:45, 41 days later 😔 This one was important to me, so I shall indulge in a small morsel of a rant.

    I could've sworn I nailed it, but now, it feels like I wasn't worth speaking with a real person. I don't even get told why. I went to a world-class business school and understand high-innovation clients like the back of my hand. I have four years of legal experience and a plethora of activities demonstrating commitment to the field. I go out of my way to speak with those at all levels, from lawyers and their clients to literal presidents. I get it's competitive, but if I could just talk with those hiring over a coffee instead of having to play these games - I'd make light work of a real conversation. I even had some practice with a former recruiter. Ah, well. I'll get over it soon enough.

    Does anyone have advice for those struggling to get past the VI/TI stage? Especially when you think you'd perform well in a proper back-and-forth interview. What is that trying to tell me? Man, it's so hard to decrypt everything. Maybe I also need to just keep playing the numbers game as this was only my third VI, plus one TI. Is this stage even worth giving myself any credit? I did improve upon last year's post-app rejection, though... unless that was just because they fabricated a new stage this year 😭

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    That's horrific to hear! The competition is seriously ridiculous if people like you don't even have more success. I do wonder how many firms you have applied to... Maybe it is worth considering applying to 50-60 firms (if you have the time and energy!), as I heard some people manage to do that. I also get rejected consistently and it is a terrible feeling, especially if you wait for weeks, sometimes months, to only be rejected without any feedback or reasoning. Very frustrating!
     

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