TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[User5678]

Anybody heard from browne jacobson or BBC today?

Not heard post TI from BJ but they said they would get back week commencing 7 April with ac invites

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

Just guessing, since I haven’t passed a single cappfinity test yet either, but I think each firm tailors the test based on their own core values.

One firm might prioritise adaptability, drive, and teamwork, while another might focus more on ownership, attention to detail, and commercial awareness. So it can vary quite a bit depending on what the firm is looking for.

Thank you! If I don't manage to get a TC, my backup plan is to call myself an 'occupational psychologist' and invent new ways to torture law firm applicants. Seems very lucrative.

 

[User5678]

Hi all, sorry if this has already been asked - do you get a feedback report after the Mayer brown automatic SJT/verbal reasoning test? I gave the test just now but didn’t receive the report so I’m assuming it takes a day or two to receive it?

 

[jojo23]

Thank you! If I don't manage to get a TC, my backup plan is to call myself an 'occupational psychologist' and invent new ways to torture law firm applicants. Seems very lucrative.

Just make us do basic maths... it works every time with me🤣

 

[Maddy]

Hi everyone! In order to apply for Dubai or GCC training contracts, is it necessary to know Arabic? Or can we still apply? Does anyone have any idea about it?

 

[Charlotte139]

Gateley VS offer!!!

Gateley VS offer!!!

Same! Which office?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Does any1 know if Orrick has given out all their VS offers? Still waiting post AC, over two weeks ago

 

[Ali2020]

Has anyone completed the sky group interview? Wondering what the format is in terms of timing and how it works interviewing with a group. Thanks!

 

[theruleofno]

Does any1 know if Orrick has given out all their VS offers? Still waiting post AC, over two weeks ago

I just got an offer yesterday! And from speaking to trainees they seem to give them out over a couple of weeks

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I just got an offer yesterday! And from speaking to trainees they seem to give them out over a couple of weeks

Huge congrats!! Thank you!

 

[Kakaboo]

Same! Which office?

Leeds wbu!

 

[Overthinker123!]

Hey all,

Really excited to say that I have received an offer! The partner called last week offering the role. At the end, he said that I have his number now, and I think he said to reach out for any questions or help (which I am pretty sure is what he said, but I was really excited, so idk if I understood it wrong 😭). Would it be appropriate to reach out to arrange a short call because I genuinely have some questions to ask, and it will also help to build rapport? Thanks

@Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam

 

[legallyrach]

While I have not applied at Paul Hastings nor do I personally know any who interviewed there, I would say the following:

• Take a look at these two TCLA posts on Paul Hastings Interviews from the 2021/2022 cycle - they might give you some idea about what to expect.
• Read up on the firm's finance/capital markets practice areas and try to develop an ability to (i) explain the firm's core practice areas in layman terms; and (ii) explain the similarities and differences between the work done in those practices.

Thank you! Just got an email this morning saying that it'll be competency/ motivation & commercial awareness based, so hopefully not too wildly different from anything I've done before.

I'm not too familiar with capital markets and find it quite confusing - is there any way you could simplify the concept and the type of work they do? That would be extremely helpful. And with the commercial awareness, would I benefit from talking about something more finance-based/ a particular M&A deal for instance, or could I speak about something broader like the current tariff war & its implications on PH's clients? If the former is preferred, what kind of things can I speak about that won't just sound like I'm regurgitating knowledge on how a deal is funded/ operates? Thanks so much!

 

[legallyrach]

Has anyone been given an exact date for their Paul Hastings first stage interview yet?

Mines on the 14th, got an email from them a couple hours ago!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hey all,

Really excited to say that I have received an offer! The partner called last week offering the role. At the end, he said that I have his number now, and I think he said to reach out for any questions or help (which I am pretty sure is what he said, but I was really excited, so idk if I understood it wrong 😭). Would it be appropriate to reach out to arrange a short call because I genuinely have some questions to ask, and it will also help to build rapport? Thanks

@Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam

What kind of role is it and what kind of questions would you be asking? I ask as depending on the answers it might be better to ask someone else rather than the partner, even though they have offered.

 

[Legallywhatever]

Has anyone applied to Burges Salmons DTC yet?

 

[Overthinker123!]

What kind of role is it and what kind of questions would you be asking? I ask as depending on the answers it might be better to ask someone else rather than the partner, even though they have offered.

Hi @Jessica Booker, I've sent a private message with some more details if that's fine

 

[jojo23]

Not heard post TI from BJ but they said they would get back week commencing 7 April with ac invites

Referring to them as BJ is lowkey diabolical🤣

Please say no diddy at least 🤣

 

[km_bntn]

Anyone heard from Stephenson Harwood post-VI?

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Hi everyone! In order to apply for Dubai or GCC training contracts, is it necessary to know Arabic? Or can we still apply? Does anyone have any idea about it?

Hiya @Maddy

Great question (it’s one that comes up often for those considering training contracts in the Middle East). From what I’ve seen, many firms offering training contracts in Dubai or the wider GCC region do look for candidates who have a working knowledge of Arabic. Some explicitly state that Arabic is required, while others don’t make it a strict requirement but do mention that they’re particularly interested in bilingual applicants who can speak Arabic. If you're unsure, it’s definitely worth reaching out directly to the graduate recruitment team at the firm you’re interested in. They’ll be able to clarify whether Arabic is essential for that particular role or whether you can still be considered without it. Good luck with any Middle East TC applications!