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

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Jessica Booker

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i’m sure it varies between firms but are firms generally willing to let you do a AC for next cycles vacation scheme if you been offered an AC and cannot make it because of exams? thank you
I would explain you have exams and ask whether you can have a later date first of all, rather than asking whether you can be considered for next cycle.
 
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Has anyone heard from Orrick at all post-written exercise? I'm not sure if I should email them - it's almost been a month since I submitted mine and I'm not sure how long is normal to wait :/
Given its a month, I think it is fine to send a polite email asking when you will hear back.
 
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    Hi guys, slightly random but I have an interview for a banking paralegal role at Dentons. Any insight into how best to prep for this/if any of you have interviewed with Dentons, any tips would be really appreciated!
    I don’t have dentons experience but I would assume it’ll be quite CV and competency based to try and see if you’ll be a good fit and have the key skills to do well in the role. Also motivational questions like why law, why this role, why dentons etc and how it aligns to your career goals. There may be questions about your sector knowledge if it wanted experience in the job advert but normally showing you have the skills to learn and thrive will be good enough!
     

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    I don’t have dentons experience but I would assume it’ll be quite CV and competency based to try and see if you’ll be a good fit and have the key skills to do well in the role. Also motivational questions like why law, why this role, why dentons etc and how it aligns to your career goals. There may be questions about your sector knowledge if it wanted experience in the job advert but normally showing you have the skills to learn and thrive will be good enough!
    Also to add a question that will be asked is why do clients choose us such as why do our banking clients choose us. As well 1 thing to prepare for is challenges facing banking clients and the banking sector such as interest rates or bonds so these types of challenges but there are other challenges as well are just some basic suggestions for examples of challenges.

    I hope it is helpful.
     

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    I received a vacation scheme offer at the end of January. I replied by email to confirm my acceptance and didn't receive a response (which I understand is normal). The start date is 13th June and I haven't heard anything since. At what point should I email just to check everything's okay/ask if they need any additional information/documents etc?
     
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    I received a vacation scheme offer at the end of January. I replied by email to confirm my acceptance and didn't receive a response (which I understand is normal). The start date is 13th June and I haven't heard anything since. At what point should I email just to check everything's okay/ask if they need any additional information/documents etc?
    I would email them now and just ask if there is any further information you need to provide to them ahead of the scheme starting.
     
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    So your advice worked, @Jessica Booker ! I'm officially a Future Trainee Solicitor at Baker McKenzie. Wahoo!
    Wow - that was quick! I am assuming this relates to your post about being asked to be considered for a direct TC process from last week?

    Ultimately that is amazing news and a massive congratulations to you!


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