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

[PM2021]

What firm is this if you don’t mind me asking ?

Cleary Gottlieb.

 

[Lumree]

Has anyone heard from Mischon?

 

[tt_xo]

Has anyone heard from Mischon?

I believe Mishcon doesn't get back to successful applicants until after the deadline.

 

[hopefullawyer101]

After completing WG for Linklaters, can anyone confirm their application is also 'on hold' while being reviewed? Not sure if that's normal

 

[LS12]

After completing WG for Linklaters, can anyone confirm their application is also 'on hold' while being reviewed? Not sure if that's normal

If it's the same as last year then you're fine

 

[Nicole15]

Has anyone heard back from HSF post online tests?

 

[hopefullawyer101]

Does anyone have any advice for how to discuss a commercial story in interview without losing yourself in a structureless tangent?! 😂

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone have any advice for how to discuss a commercial story in interview without losing yourself in a structureless tangent?! 😂

A general structure I think works:

1) explain why you picked that story - this question/interview is about you after all

2) summary (and definitely a summary) of the story itself

3) your analysis on why it happened (actually much more important than 2)

4) your analysis on how it may change the sector/how law firms operate (if appropriate).

Remember interviewers can always ask follow up questions if they want, so you don’t have to cover everything in the answer. They will ask for more if needed.

 

[hopefullawyer101]

A general structure I think works:

1) explain why you picked that story - this question/interview is about you after all

2) summary (and definitely a summary) of the story itself

3) your analysis on why it happened (actually much more important than 2)

4) your analysis on how it may change the sector/how law firms operate (if appropriate).

Remember interviewers can always ask follow up questions if they want, so you don’t have to cover everything in the answer. They will ask for more if needed.

Thanks so much!

 

[hopefullawyer101]

@Jessica Booker on average, how many people are invited to AC/ Interview versus the number of places?

 

[GK8997]

Has anyone completed a VI for Dechert before? If so, could you pls pm me and give me any advice as to what it consists of and how I can prepare 😊😊

I have, feel free to PM me!

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker on average, how many people are invited to AC/ Interview versus the number of places?

Roughly anything from 2.5 to 4 depending on the number of previous assessments, how many assessments are used at that AC/interview stage, and if there are any subsequent assessments

 

[User84]

Some firms aren’t worried about your motivations as they can assess that at the following interview stages.

If you really wanted to, you could put some motivational aspects in the extra info question, but it is explicitly asking about details of your “qualifications” so it would need to be linked to that.

However, you clearly don’t have to include motivational aspects in that question as that isn’t what it’s really asking for.

Volunteer work can be included in work experience.

Thank you!!

 

[S30]

Anyone heard from HSF yet?

 

[Imababysolicitor]

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Response I got from Clyde & Co today about the video interview.

So they’re reviewing applications before sending video interviews? Interesting

 

[lawful_neutral216]

PFO from Covington & Burling's mentoring scheme. I was drafting an application for their winter VS, is it still worth applying?

 

[Mxkry]

A bit off topic, but does anyone have experience interviewing with accutrainee?

 

[M777]

PFO from Covington & Burling's mentoring scheme. I was drafting an application for their winter VS, is it still worth applying?

yes

 

[Jessica Booker]

PFO from Covington & Burling's mentoring scheme. I was drafting an application for their winter VS, is it still worth applying?

Potentially yes. They could be looking for very different things in a mentoring programme than for the vacancy.

 

[Veep9]

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Response I got from Clyde & Co today about the video interview.

Yeah, so I was sent this today:


Thank you for your interest in Clyde & Co. Your application has been received and is currently being reviewed.

As part of the application process, you will be invited to take part in an Online Assessment. You will receive an invite for this in due course.

In the meantime, there are a few things we suggest you do to prepare:

•Visit the Cappfinity Preparation Hub for guidance on how to best prepare for a video interview

•Try our virtual experience programme to gain a deeper understanding of the firm, the quality of work we engage in and what we expect of our trainees via: clydecoearlycareers.com/en-gb/virtual-experience-programme

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process ….

I am not sure if this means I’ve progressed to video interview or, more likely, they’re just giving a heads up