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

[lawful_neutral216]

Dechert VI and written exercise invite! (applied on 29/12)

 

[Lumree]

Taylor Wessing GBA invite!

Congrats! Do you mind if I ask when you applied?

 

[LawfulRust00]

congrats, when did you apply?

Late December

 

[ZaraB]

Congrats! Do you mind if I ask when you applied?

Of course! I applied on 1st Jan 😊

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Dechert VI and Written Exercise invite!

Is the AC and VI together for Dechert. Congratulations this is really good and good luck with it.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Dechert VI and written exercise invite! (applied on 29/12)

Congratulations this is amazing news good luck.

 

[crispychicken]

Thank you Asil! I don't think they are combined, I believe there will be some sort of partner interview after the VI & Written Exercise.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Thank you Asil! I don't think they are combined, I believe there will be some sort of partner interview after the VI & Written Exercise.

Your welcome.

 

[gg332dd]

The best way IMO to elevate a 'why this firm' answer is by linking it back to your motivations. So if you say you like their training structure then you should ➡️ talk about where you found this information + how you know this is an important feature for your TC ➡️ and then round it off by stating how you think your career/training will benefit from this feature. I hope this helps?

helps a lot thank you!

 

[Law2022]

Had the Skadden TI and it was a disaster!!!!!! Lol at least I tried 🤣

 

[captainhilts]

Had the Skadden TI and it was a disaster!!!!!! Lol at least I tried 🤣

what happened?

 

[Law2022]

what happened?

I was just expecting a 'nice' interview from reading previous posts on here, etc about my skills and why Skadden. It sounded like it was very chilled. However, I found my interview to be quite commercial heavy. I guess it's my fault for not being prepared enough. We live and learn

 

[jv1999]

If anyone went to CC's Live chat for Assessment Day prep or the webex link, do they mind sharing any useful takeaways or notes? I couldn't make the time.

 

[Anoned]

I was just expecting a 'nice' interview from reading previous posts on here, etc about my skills and why Skadden. It sounded like it was very chilled. However, I found my interview to be quite commercial heavy. I guess it's my fault for not being prepared enough. We live and learn

I had the exact same experience, definitely was not expecting that level of difficulty for a TI.

 

[Law2022]

I had the exact same experience, definitely was not expecting that level of difficulty for a TI.

I completely agree - was wondering if this was an interview for a partner at one point! 🤣 so annoying that I have probably messed up this incredible opportunity. Good luck to you anyway!

 

[SebKru10]

PFO from CMS 2,5 months after VI - onto the next one!

 

[Tcapplicant]

If anyone went to CC's Live chat for Assessment Day prep or the webex link, do they mind sharing any useful takeaways or notes? I couldn't make the time.

Essentially be yourself! The interviewers are willing you to do well and there is a TC for everyone that applied as long as you are successful. Don’t panic.
Take things logically and commercially and you should be fine. Be concise and clear in your writing. You are given 35 mins to read and prepare your letter and prepare for the case study element of the interview.
Anything else feel free to PM me!

 

[Law2022]

Could I ask what exactly they asked you?

I don't think that's fair, sorry. Just do your best and brush up on commercial awareness

 

[Commerciallaw]

I just received Linklaters Spring VS AC!!!!!!! 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭

 

[elizabeth_98]

I just received Linklaters Spring VS AC!!!!!!! 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭

That’s amazing congratulations 🥳