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

[GXA123]

I applied to the Manchester office. will keep my fingers crossed for you!

Thank you so much! I appreciate it

 

[Law1099]

For shearman’s positions of responsibility in ‘university , school or elsewhere’ can we not talk about work experience? The majority of my positions of responsibility are from working, I graduated from high school 6 years ago (and university 2 years ago) & I didn’t really have any significant positions of responsibility that are worth talking about, however I have lots of work experience :/

 

[Lawfulx]

Hi, I applied on 4th Jan

I applied a week before Christmas, so that's probably a PFO for me 🙃. Best of luck with the test!

 

[Miki3999]

Anyone else has not heard back from Macfarlanes?

 

[OB]

I applied a week before Christmas, so that's probably a PFO for me 🙃. Best of luck with the test!

I'm sure they're just dealing with the backlog of application over the xmas period so I wouldn't lose hope! Thanks

 

[tt_xo]

If any has any tips for the CMS AC, I would really appreciate a PM as it is my first AC

 

[OB]

Freeths Legal Assistant programme interview invite

 

[Donuttime]

Hi, I thought I should share my experience with the Skadden vacation scheme application. I applied the night before the deadline on 19/12/2021. I received an invitation to the Skadden telephone interview in the evening of 10/01/2022 and I booked my interview for 14/01/2022. I found the interview quite challenging. I did not expect it to be as commercially focused as it was, given that it was conducted by the Graduate Recruitment Manager, not an Associate/Partner. I am wondering what the interview with the partners and associates will look like - if anyone has any experience in this please feel free to share what questions you were asked.

The questions I was asked at the TI were the following (not sure if I am missing anything)

(redacted)

I spoke for 20' minutes straight, but I could have probably kept it more concise so do not worry if your interview does not last as long. I did not receive any responses from the interviewer or hints in terms of whether my answers were what they were looking for. I was told that answers re the assessment centre will be sent by tomorrow Saturday 15/01/2022.

I hope this helps!

I see you’re trying to help but is this allowed to be shared? …

considering ppl are in the process of competing TI aswell

 

[GXA123]

Freeths Legal Assistant programme interview invite

Hi! Congratssss! I was wondering if you are a student or not? Because I wanna apply but nor sure when I should.

 

[OB]

Hi! Congratssss! I was wondering if you are a student or not? Because I wanna apply but nor sure when I should.

Hi, I graduated in 2020!

 

[5678]

Addleshaw and Eversheds VI invites today, both within an hour of each other!
I still have two apps to do this week and a CMS VI to do tonight so im feeling slightly overwhelmed, any advice for either VI would be appreciated

Congrats! What ES office please?

 

[thirdtimelucky]

NRF AC

Genuinely so surprised and happy, haven't had an AC since 2020!

 

[GXA123]

Hi, I graduated in 2020!

Thank you!

 

[jellybelly123]

Can anyone confirm that Shearman & Sterling's deadline is 16th Jan at 23.59? It says 'by 16th Jan' so I'm not 100% clear!

 

[Sophh182]

does anyone know how long you have to prepare your answer for the AG voice interview?

Congrats! Which office is this for if you don’t mind?

 

[eellla1]

NRF AC

Congrats!! May i ask when you did your telephone interview?

 

[gt1465]

Congrats! Which office is this for if you don’t mind?

Thank you! For the Scottish offices

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Can anyone confirm that Shearman & Sterling's deadline is 16th Jan at 23.59? It says 'by 16th Jan' so I'm not 100% clear!

Yes it is did you not receive an email from them today about this.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

This email

The deadline to apply for our upcoming vacation schemes closes this weekend.

Applications for our Spring & Summer Vacation Schemes close at midnight on Sunday 16 January 2022.

We are running three vacation schemes on the following dates:

• 8 - 19 March
• 29 March - 8 April
• 21 June - 1 July

Importantly, during the Vacation Scheme, we will also assess you for a training contract.

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Congrats!! May i ask when you did your telephone interview?

The 21st December!