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

[Rob93]

Weil is rolling, some people on the forum have received ACs from what I remember

They progress on a rolling basis but don't give offers on a rolling basis (cf. Slaughters, who are decidedly first-come-first-served)

 

[Jessica Booker]

Has anyone got any ideas for sectors firms should expand to, I am thinking specifically to hSF (who appear to have everything already), but any general ideas would be appreciated!

It doesn't necessarily have to be something completely new.

Rather than thinking of the whole sector, are there any market trends or developments that might mean one area within it has opportunities to expand? For instance, Real Estate as a whole might not be expanding, but opportunities for certain types of real estate (warehouses/data centres) might. Having specific knowledge/experience of a sub-sector can often really help attract new clients.

Also consider whether new markets are opening up due to trade regulations/restrictions changing. If the UK has agreed new trade deals off the back of Brexit or has changed something to get more investment into the country, could that lead to more business being done in the UK? If so, is that an opportunity to expand a practice that already exists where more opportunities could present themselves? Might you decide to hire more dual-qualified lawyers or partner with lawyers in other countries to help build that expertise?

 

[tc.la.vs]

Ashurst TC offer post Winter VS ! So happy

well done!!!!! such an achievement!!! hope lots more people start getting WVS conversions soon too! <333

 

[l0133]

well done!!!!! such an achievement!!! hope lots more people start getting WVS conversions soon too! <333

Thank you!! Definitely <3

 

[AK105]

Hey guys,

I submitted an application to Freshfields, but I made a mistake and I do not know to what extent that mistake will play a role in the outcome of my application.

In a work experience entry, my first sentence was I rotated across the immigration and property departments. I talked so much about my work in the property department, but did not talk about my work in the immigration department. This was my final work experience entry in the form.

How will graduate recruitment consider this mistake.

Thanks,
Rijul

 

[Lawyered22]

It really depends on the firm what non-rolling means so you would have to double check with grad rec. Some firms who are 'non-rolling' still screen on a rolling basis, meaning you will get moved through the process before the deadline i.e. sent psychometric testing and be invited to VI but will not offer any ACs until after the deadline. Some interpret non-rolling strictly and won't even look at your application until after the deadline has passed.

Saying that, you can apply on the final day of a rolling deadline and still make it to AC so it all really just rests on the quality of your application.

Yeah exactly… it doesn’t really matter

 

[allthingslegaltech]

Anyone heard anything from Latham?

 

[Lawyered22]

Weil is rolling, some people on the forum have received ACs from what I remember

Yeah I’m aware, was just pointing it out because a lot of times you’re made to feel pressured to submit ASAP, or that your chances decrease the closer the deadline gets. Evidently not true.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Anyone heard anything from Latham?

I got an email them about adding extra stuff on my application portal.

 

[m.n]

freshfields wg

 

[Rob93]

Anyone heard anything from Latham?

I think they'll take quite a while, as if I recall correctly they are genuinely non-rolling and will be sifting through a mountain of applications

 

[lawful_neutral216]

Jones Day PFO post-app, applied mid-Dec. Was hoping to get past app stage this year since I genuinely thought it was a good app but oh well!

 

[lawful_neutral216]

Also anybody still not heard anything from Linklaters? (good or bad!)

 

[golden99]

Also anybody still not heard anything from Linklaters? (good or bad!)

I haven’t and I applied for the spring scheme

 

[littlecat]

So the way I approached this question was more focused on that last part i.e. "how would you help the firm to continue to be a socially responsible organisation?". It's not directly asking how you would help the firm maintain its B-Corp status specifically, but more enquiring as to your own values and how you would continue to harness these at Bates Wells to help drive CSR. If that makes sense.

I did open my answer with a reference to B-Corp status as I wanted to demonstrate my understanding of it but then the rest of my answer lead into talking about my previous volunteer work, how I continue to be social responsible alongside my other commitments, followed by how this would add value to Bates Wells specifically based on their various commitments to social responsibility I found through research.

I hope this gives you some idea of where to start! I got invited to WG which means I passed the initial screening stage so I guess it is a least somewhat relevant 😭 😭

Also feel free to PM me if you want to discuss anything else regarding Bates Wells apps, would be good to have a support network

This is so helpful, thank you! And massive congratulations on getting through to Watson Glaser. I hope I can do the same.

 

[lawvc2021]

AC invite for Macfarlanes! My first ever

 

[Rob93]

Hey guys,

I submitted an application to Freshfields, but I made a mistake and I do not know to what extent that mistake will play a role in the outcome of my application.

In a work experience entry, my first sentence was I rotated across the immigration and property departments. I talked so much about my work in the property department, but did not talk about my work in the immigration department. This was my final work experience entry in the form.

How will graduate recruitment consider this mistake.

Thanks,
Rijul

I wouldn't worry too much about it. They'll likely read this as indicating that you particularly enjoyed the property work/got a lot out of it.

 

[Donuttime]

AC invite for Macfarlanes! My first ever

Well done! when did you apply

 

[GXA123]

Well done! when did you apply

Macfarlanes is non rolling

 

[lawvc2021]

Well done! when did you apply

Thank you! On the deadline day last week.