TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Anonymous3444543]

I think anywhere in the region 500-700 should be fine. I remember in one of Willkie’s virtual events Gemma said someone had wrote 2,000 words in 90 minutes…

Idk how they even managed that given the limited time frame tbh. I think I wrote roughly 600 words. 🥲

I think the word count for previous exercises was about 600 but they changed the written exercise this year so they can’t really be compared. 🙂

2000?? Did they get through??

 

[sapphireoreos]

Hi, received the interview invite on the 3rd of Feb, I applied very late tbh close to the deadline. I don't think theres any reason to be worried yet!

Cool, thanks so much! Applied close to the deadline too so I’m worried about this, but I guess no news is good news. Huge congrats on the interview, I’m sure you’ll smash it!

 

[Ash4202]

Any pfos for goodwin post-VI? i hate the waiting game just let me move on!!

 

[starfish345]

If I didn't hear from Squire Patton Boggs for VI, am I cooked?

 

[applicant457]

NRF VI this morning; anyone has tips?

how did it go, any insights?

 

[Raspberry44]

Any pfos for goodwin post-VI? i hate the waiting game just let me move on!!

Wondering the same, should I assume PFO?

 

[FoxStella]

Debevoise open day invite!! 😄

 

[Amakaa]

Congrats! May I know when is your open day?

There are two dates in February and one in march. I think 90 people will get invited as they said max of 30 people per open day in the email.

 

[missfuturetraineemaybe]

just to add onto this, has anyone at all heard from W&C post-AC with offer or rejection?

Got an offer yesterday for their spring

 

[member7830]

Got an offer yesterday for their spring

congrats! when was your ac?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Any pfos for goodwin post-VI? i hate the waiting game just let me move on!!

I emailed them and they said they r still reviewing video interviews

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Debevoise open day invite!! 😄

Congrats! Was your email from last night or today? Hoping they r gonna send more today lol

 

[missfuturetraineemaybe]

congrats! when was your ac?

Thanks! It was 3 weeks ago

 

[👩🎓]

If I didn't hear from Squire Patton Boggs for VI, am I cooked?

Me too, not sure if they give them out in batches.

 

[tdbaby]

hey, has anyone done the Mayer Brown AC? Would really appreciate some insights!

 

[FoxStella]

Congrats! Was your email from last night or today? Hoping they r gonna send more today lol

Came in just before midnight last night

 

[Amma Usman]

These are Russell Cooke's application questions:

Discuss a news article that interests you and why.
Please give details of any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility (or something you are proud of) and any other noteworthy achievements that will support your application.
Please tell us about something which did not turn out as you expected.
If you couldn’t work in law, what do you think you would do and why?

None of them specifically relate to the firm, so does anyone have advice for how I should tailor my answers to explain my specific interest in Russell Cooke?

I presume for 1,3, and 4, it will be difficult for you to tailor to RC. This is not a problem in my opinion as they have their reasons for asking such questions. If you do feel the need to tailor the application which is great, then you may likely do so in question 2. The reason is because the end of the question references, “that will support your application“, implying some flexibility in linking these elements to the firm/their values/ key trainee competencies, and so on. Best of luck!

 

[Amma Usman]

Hi there,

This is a totally valid feeling that I commonly got. How I best navigated all the info, was to take a deep breath first. After doing so, I would look at the question being asked. Then, I will read all the materials carefully, while having the question in mind. Whilst doing so, I would make any notes relevant to the task at hand.

This approach works because it ensures you have all the relevant facts and info, before jumping straight to the task. It minimises the chances of errors. It instills a certain level of confidence from being informed on all the facts.

Remember: Everything you need is right in front of you.

I have quoted another recent post I made to help.

Dear @Amma Usman,@Andrei Radu and @Ram Sabaratnam,

I hope you guys are well and enjoying this sunny day.

I am trying to prepare for an upcoming written exercise, which is my weakness during AC.
I would like to ask if you could advise me on how to structure my thoughts in an organised manner without allowing my anxiety to take over.

How do you think I should organise my time when tackling the case?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Hi there. I have quoted a post I made on this to help. You will need to click on the post itself to see the links I have tagged. Another thing to add is that succeeding in ACs is more mental, than technical. One may have all the technical knowledge in the world, but easing yourself mentally throughout ensures you remain calm and less likely to produce errors.

 

[Amma Usman]

This is super last minute but would really appreciate some insight. I have an AC tomorrow and really struggling with how to choose a deal that the form has worked on and discuss it. What factors should i consider when discussing the deal?

@Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman would really appreciate your advise as well?

The truth is, you don’t have to discuss a deal to succeed in an AC. Many firms work on similar deals, so unless the deal you are referencing has a unique aspect to it, then you will find it difficult to show demonstrated interest. If you really want to discuss a deal, you may find it worthwhile considering the below aspects:

• Overview of deal itself.
• Position/effect in market.
• Firm’s advisory role to link to their strength in a specific practice.

NB: This list is non-exhaustive.

 

[AS24]

Hi there. I have quoted a post I made on this to help. You will need to click on the post itself to see the links I have tagged. Another thing to add is that succeeding in ACs is more mental, than technical. One may have all the technical knowledge in the world, but easing yourself mentally throughout ensures you remain calm and less likely to produce errors.

You are an angel!