TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[ZaraB]

Anyone who is looking to apply for Gowling - I have just received an email from them which says that they currently have a high volume of candidates for the vacation scheme and so they encourage candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible, as the closing date for applications may be brought forward if necessary!

 

[John Travoni]

Anyone still haven’t heard back from Dechert post written exercise ?

 

[Ollie_Law_1]

Hey! Applying to Addleshaw Goddard, they have the question 'What do you feel will be the biggest challenges for the legal sector over the next 12 months?'

Anyone got any novel ideas for this, beyond the normal Big 4, WFH etc?

Thankyou!

 

[tt_xo]

Anyone else still waiting to hear back from Slaughter and May?

 

[gg332dd]

anyone heard from bird & bird post WG?

 

[ZaraB]

Anyone heard back from CMS post-WG?

 

[GXA123]

How long does it normally take HL to send WG? (I applied for the summer VS)

 

[S87]

Anyone heard from Simmons post VI?

 

[Mxkry]

PFO Hogan lovells Winter Vac

 

[LawStudent2000]

Anyone heard back from the Linklaters Winter Vacation Scheme 2021 or the Slaughter & May Winter Workshop 2021?

 

[LongSufferingLawGrad]

To those waiting - just received a charming PFO from Sidley... ✌️

 

[Frankiette]

Hi, I've just been invited to my first vacation scheme interview ever (with Travers Smith). Can anyone provide any tips/guidance on how best to prepare? The interview is next week 😣

I hope your interview went well!! Hi I have an interview this week, do you have any tips?

 

[poppyia]

Don't mention legal concepts or buzzwords you do not feel comfortable explaining. From my personal experience, if you mention a specific legal principle or a buzzword then you could very likely be asked to explain it/provide a definition.

If you are unsure or unclear about what they are asking you, you could ask them to phrase it another way. I would then attempt to give an answer. If you are incorrect or not on the right track, they will try to guide you towards the right answer. This is from personal experience at assessment centres and at HSF specifically.

They are not trying to catch you out, they just want to see how your mind works and how well you deal with challenging situations.

If you are challenged/pressed, it is important to remain calm and not show your nerves. Thinking out loud while trying to come to a solution is a good idea instead of shutting down and getting flustered.

I had an assessment centre at HSF for a VS and was successful. There were times I did not understand some of the words/concepts the partners were using and they were more than happy to explain further until I got it.

Just approach each station as if you were having a normal conversation. That helped calm my nerves before AC's in the past. Come in with confidence from the beginning. Even if one station did not go so well, it is important to remain calm, confident and level-headed.

HSF are genuinely a really nice and friendly firm. All the best.

Just to add on this, I recently had a successful AC with HSF and when the partner said how are you etc I straight up said “a bit nervous but okay apart from that!” and then half way through he could tell I was nervous and told me not to worry and that I was doing well. My point is, don’t worry if you can tell you’re coming across as nervous, they will completely understand!!

 

[Cantab_95]

Anyone still not heard from Travers for Winter Vacation Scheme?

 

[Ambs123]

Does anyone have any tips for written exercises? I did one last year and it went terribly! I would really appreciate any guidance

 

[RS31]

Latham VI! If anyone has any tips - please do share!

 

[GXA123]

Latham VI! If anyone has any tips - please do share!

congrats! winter or summer?

 

[RS31]

congrats! winter or summer?

Winter, I applied on deadline day and did the test last Tuesday.

 

[Lumree]

anyone heard from bird & bird post WG?

Been over a month now! Not holding my breath

 

[Legalmel_99]

Anyone who is looking to apply for Gowling - I have just received an email from them which says that they currently have a high volume of candidates for the vacation scheme and so they encourage candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible, as the closing date for applications may be brought forward if necessary!

For some reason my account isn’t working now I’ve got the draft in my job page but there’s nothing for me to click to continue my app