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

[MNK]

Has anyone heard back from CMS post VI?

 

[koshka]

PFO from Reed Smith following SST

same and there I was thinking I got good strengths lol 🙃 🙃

 

[KADELE]

@Jessica Booker @AvniD
Hi, I’m applying to eversheds this after being rejected last year. I have used the same examples (the questions are below) for two of the questions, that I used last year but I have made major changes and think the responses are stronger for it. I also think the examples used are the best one I have. Do you think this is an acceptable approach or would they expect something completely different? (Not sure if relevant but my university grades have also dramatically improved in the last year)

1- When have you worked towards an ambitious goal? As part of your answer, please describe how you tackled this goal, what set-backs you faced and what energised you about the situation.

2- When have you delivered a piece of work where quality was an important factor? As part of your answer, please describe why quality was important to you, what approaches you took to help you deliver and what you enjoyed?

Hi! Someone asked the same question at one of the Legal Cheek fairs and Evershed's Grad Rec team said it was basically fine to re-use old answers (obviously improving things where you can) and the two applications won't be cross-compared or anything. Hope that helps!

 

[elizabeth_98]

Just received the Reed Smith vi invite as well! Sorry if this a silly question but if the deadline is three days from now, does that mean Sunday is the last day we can complete it?

 

[atrumregina1]

Reed Smith PFO after SJT. I can't seem to pass the SJT for any firm. I've spent so much time on my application so it's really disheartening that something arbitrary like the SJT stops me from being looked at holistically. Does the SJT really mean anything anyway? Like, the values are always wrong for me and shouldn't I be able to learn on the job anyway?

I have also received PFO. I have taken that SJT 4 times now and passed 2 times and failed 2 times. No idea what the deal is anymore 🤷‍♀️

 

[commerciallawyer123]

does anybody have any tips for Kirkland & ellis's video interview?it's my first one and would really appreciate any insights

 

[TcApp97]

For those invited to CC's AC for the 2023 Training Contract, are you able to/have you booked an interview slot for the w/c 17 Jan? I was only able to book for w/c 10 Jan but would prefer booking in later (Though, I think 2024 and IGNITE may take place during the weeks after).

I was only able to book for w/c 10 Jan as well. Definitely not ideal as I have exams during that week as well!

 

[bibss]

Reed Smith VI !!! 😍🥰 First time ever I get some positive news

 

[Anoned]

Just received the Reed Smith vi invite as well! Sorry if this a silly question but if the deadline is three days from now, does that mean Sunday is the last day we can complete it?

I've emailed to ask, will let you know if I hear back.

 

[elizabeth_98]

I've emailed to ask, will let you know if I hear back.

Thank you so much!

 

[BM99]

CC 2024 AC!!!

 

[hhh]

Does anyone have a list of strengths-based type of interview questions? Always get a bit confused as to how it differs from competency ones

I would also love to have this list, if anyone has some advice on strengths based interviews please PM me

 

[hellovacschemes]

Slaughter and May interview invite + Reed Smith VI !!

 

[A M]

CC 2024 AC!!!

Congratulations!!!
When did you apply and when did you get your WGT Report?

 

[BM99]

Congratulations!!!
When did you apply and when did you get your WGT Report?

Thanks!!! I applied on Dec 5 and got my report on Dec 8.

 

[deckoking123]

Reed Smith VI and Akin WG invite! Really positive week tbh

 

[lawful_neutral216]

CC 2024 AC as well! My first ever AC can't believe it

 

[BM99]

CC 2024 AC as well! My first ever AC can't believe it

Same here! My first ever AC!

 

[Parsorandini]

That second Reed Smith email got me teased thinking it was another VI for a different firm 🥲

 

[George Maxwell]

I would also love to have this list, if anyone has some advice on strengths based interviews please PM me

Hi @hhh,

Welcome to the forum! I look forward to hearing more from on here 🚀. It is always great to see new members posting!

In answer to your question, myself, @Jessica Booker and @AvniD provided some advice on strength-based questions here.

I would also recommend checking out TCLA's question bank (as Avni linked in her post I link to) which will allow you to see the types of questions to expect and to practice (as this really is the secret to successful interviewing!).

Do tag me and/or the rest of the team if you would like any further help or guidance!