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

[Jessica Booker]

Hi! For Clifford Chance's work experience section, does anyone know if you should put in (briefly) what you've learnt from the experience. Or is it just best to stick to the facts? The application didn't specify.

@Jessica Booker what are your thoughts?

Yes, you can briefly highly key learnings if you think they aren’t obvious from other aspects of your description.

 

[xtinew]

Congrats! How long did it take you to hear back?

I know you're not asking me but fyi my WGT was sent on October 14th and I heard back December 2nd! Best of luck to you.

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Hey everyone! Can someone explain the CC process a bit more to me because I’m a bit confused? I applied for IGNITE 2023 in August and did Watson Glaser, got 95 percentile and was told I was successful after Watson Glaser and that my application is now under review. But other people are saying they are receiving emails saying “your profile is of interest” and other communication from Grad Rec to that effect. Should I be concerned that I didn’t receive this email or anything since the application under review email?

Hey!

Congratulations on passing the Watson Glaser Test.

From what I know, the people that received emails saying "Your profile is of interest..." are people who haven't yet been invited to do the Watson Glaser Test. Therefore, they're one step before you as you've already passed the test and your application is under review.

I guess the only thing to worry now is whether you get invited to AC (along with all the other candidates who passed the WG Test).

Hope this helps!

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

For everyone that was invited to CC's WG Test earlier this week and submitted their test:

1. Have you heard back on whether you're being progressed?
1(a). If so, how long was the gap from submitting your test and getting the email?

Thanks!

 

[Y-Gurl]

Hi, If since applying to Addleshaw Goddard I have started some work experience should I ring grad. recruitment to ask if it can be added to my form or just accept that as i have submitted my application it is too late to make changes. Also do AG just want you to include paid work experience? Thanks very much

 

[SCN]

Hey everyone! Can someone explain the CC process a bit more to me because I’m a bit confused? I applied for IGNITE 2023 in August and did Watson Glaser, got 95 percentile and was told I was successful after Watson Glaser and that my application is now under review. But other people are saying they are receiving emails saying “your profile is of interest” and other communication from Grad Rec to that effect. Should I be concerned that I didn’t receive this email or anything since the application under review email?

Hiya, I think the people who received emails like "your profile is of interest" and other communications are those who applied to the 2023 direct TC - not IGNITE. So, for 2023 TC, CC reviews the apps first and then sends WG if successful. If you've applied to 2024 TC or any other TC/scheme (like IGNITE or SPARK) then I'm guessing it's their standard procedure, which is to do WG first and if you pass, then your app is reviewed. Very confusing this year !! but congratulations on passing WG and all the best of luck with your app

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, If since applying to Addleshaw Goddard I have started some work experience should I ring grad. recruitment to ask if it can be added to my form or just accept that as i have submitted my application it is too late to make changes. Also do AG just want you to include paid work experience? Thanks very much

Unfortunately I would just leave it - it’s difficult for GR to add such information to your application without it causing too much work for them (if they did it for you, they would have to do it for everyone else).

Work experience will always include paid or voluntary roles unless the firm explicitly states it only wants paid employment.

 

[AvniD]

Ashurst asks 'Please summarise for us what a commercial lawyer does' (250w) - this seems quite broad, as contentious/advisory/transactional work are all substantively different. Any tips on how to approach this?

Apart from bringing in key responsibilities, skills and attributes of commercial lawyers more generally, I'd also emphasise what makes commercial lawyers distinct from other city professionals- what client needs are commercial lawyers fulfilling?

I think these articles here do a great job at breaking down what a commercial lawyer does-

Company & commercial

www.lawcareers.net

The role of a commercial lawyer

Commercial law is a set of legal rules of private law that apply to legal relationships arising from legal acts, deeds and…

www.lexology.com

I hope this helps!

 

[vacschemeapss]

Hey, does anyone have a clue about whether Clyde & Co takes on international students for vacation schemes?

 

[elizabeth_98]

Congrats! How long did it take you to hear back?

Thanks so much! It took 2 weeks from when I did the Watson glaser for the invite to come through

 

[hopefullylaw2000]

Has anyone not heard anything from CC for the 2023 TC? I know Laura said they would get back by Friday but not heard anything so just wondering if anyone else is in the same position?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hey, does anyone have a clue about whether Clyde & Co takes on international students for vacation schemes?

International students at a UK university or international students studying outside of the UK?

 

[S87]

Morning everyone!

There is a bonus question in Dechert application "If applicable please state any additional information which you think is relevant to your application or which you think has not been covered adequately in this form"

During my research, I discovered that the NY office is working on a big settlement for a pharma despicable company which also deals with their corporate responsibility. My current role also deals with "corporate responsibility", I know that it is always better to refer to the London office but I was wondering if I could mention it anyway.

Thank you for your help

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Whenever I save my Travers app to my PC and it transfers to word doc, the structure becomes all messed up - no paragraphs so my answers are just one big text, such as the cover letter. Please tell me I am not the only one!! How do I fix this?

 

[hf77777]

Hey!

Congratulations on passing the Watson Glaser Test.

From what I know, the people that received emails saying "Your profile is of interest..." are people who haven't yet been invited to do the Watson Glaser Test. Therefore, they're one step before you as you've already passed the test and your application is under review.

I guess the only thing to worry now is whether you get invited to AC (along with all the other candidates who passed the WG Test).

Hope this helps!

Oh Ok! Thank you so much!

 

[hf77777]

Hiya, I think the people who received emails like "your profile is of interest" and other communications are those who applied to the 2023 direct TC - not IGNITE. So, for 2023 TC, CC reviews the apps first and then sends WG if successful. If you've applied to 2024 TC or any other TC/scheme (like IGNITE or SPARK) then I'm guessing it's their standard procedure, which is to do WG first and if you pass, then your app is reviewed. Very confusing this year !! but congratulations on passing WG and all the best of luck with your app

Thank you so much!

 

[21wajsz]

Just got invited for the CMS VI! Can anyone give me any tips as this is my first video interview since I've started applying 2 cycles ago. What should I expect in terms of questions, how long will I have to answer each question and any general advice?

Thank you so much in advance!

 

[John Travoni]

I guess the application process for Mayer Brown has changed bc instead of a telephone interview, I just passed the online tests and was now invited to their job simulation stage 🥳🥳🥳

 

[M777]

I guess the application process for Mayer Brown has changed bc instead of a telephone interview, I just passed the online tests and was now invited to their job simulation stage 🥳🥳🥳

same!

 

[AAA_a]

Just got invited to do the Watson Glaser test for Hogan Lovells, is this automatic for all applicants?