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

[Commerciallaw]

They're not a fun exercise at all, but if it helps I don't think anyone feels they do that great with VIs.

Not fun at all! I received a question like what would be the worst part about being a commercial lawyer. I honestly had not prepared that....and I don't even remember what I said - which is the worst part

 

[Lumree]

They're not a fun exercise at all, but if it helps I don't think anyone feels they do that great with VIs.

They’re so artificial I don’t know how anyone can put across their best self in them!

 

[BM99]

Has anyone heard from Mayer Brown post job simulation exercise?

 

[Strugglinglawstudent]

Anyone who applied to Watson Farley & Williams for their spring or summer vacation scheme, have you heard anything?

 

[LawfulRust00]

Anyone heard from NRF post TI?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Has ppl heard back from A&O re their summer vac scheme post-app and SJT?

- Nothing
- AC invite
- Rejection

Love this use of the voting system!

 

[AAA_a]

Hey is this for spring? Can i find out when you did the WG and when you heard back?

Yes for spring, I got WG on Dec 14, can't remember what day exactly I completed it but it would have been the day or two that followed. And got TI invitation on Dec 22.

 

[ps123]

Has anyone heard from Mayer Brown post job simulation exercise?

On the Open Day right now, they are aiming to get AC invites out in the next 2 weeks

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Has anyone heard from Taylor Wessing after the Artic Shore assessments?

 

[rose0904]

Not fun at all! I received a question like what would be the worst part about being a commercial lawyer. I honestly had not prepared that....and I don't even remember what I said - which is the worst part

I had that question on a VI before Christmas too and it was awful, I just panicked! I think it's rare to come out of a VI feeling like they went well though, just because of how unnatural they can feel. I did my first last cycle and I thought it was horrific but I made it to AC so don't write yourself off yet!

 

[WeRegretToInformYou]

Anyone heard from deloitte legal after the job simulation?

- Nothing
- AC
- Rejection

 

[isaacsj]

Hi everyone, hope you all had a wonderful festive period.

I'm new to the forum so I apologise if this has been asked already, but I was curious what kind of drop off is there between a firm's assessment and a VI invite? Somehow I've managed to complete VIs for Simmons & Simmons and Gowling, and was wondering if that's something to really celebrate and get my hopes up, or is there still a lot of applicants?

Thanks!

 

[TcApp97]

Received an AC invite from Hogan Lovells!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hi everyone, hope you all had a wonderful festive period.

I'm new to the forum so I apologise if this has been asked already, but I was curious what kind of drop off is there between a firm's assessment and a VI invite? Somehow I've managed to complete VIs for Simmons & Simmons and Gowling, and was wondering if that's something to really celebrate and get my hopes up, or is there still a lot of applicants?

Thanks!

It depends on the firm and welcome to the forum. Also for Gowling I think kit depends on the office that you applied for.

 

[John Travoni]

VI stage for Bristows

 

[jellybelly123]

Just checked on my CMS portal and it says my VI has been reviewed

Does anyone know how fast they are at getting back post-review?

 

[Veep9]

1) We’d love to know why you are motivated to pursue a career in a commercial law firm, in particular Squire Patton Boggs? (200 words max) *

2) We want to learn more about the skills you have gained from any extra-curricular activities, hobbies, job or work experience. Please select TWO skills from the list below and provide examples of how you have developed these skills in your previous experiences and how these skills will help you in a career in law. (300 words)

• Collaboration • Working independently • Taking responsibility • Showing initiative • Undertaking analysis and research • Problem solving • Self-improvement • Attention to detail • Creativity • Communication • Adaptability

Skill question and 200 words in why this firm combined with why commercial law.

Thank you!

 

[Law2021vacschemer]

Received an AC invite from Hogan Lovells!

Congrats!! Can I ask when you applied?

 

[TcApp97]

Congrats!! Can I ask when you applied?

I applied mid November but did not get the WG until just before Christmas

 

[Law2021vacschemer]

I applied mid November but did not get the WG until just before Christmas

Thank you