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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
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has anyone else not heard back from b&b post vi? expecting PFO now 
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Had my sullcrom interview yesterday - it was very informal and super friendly. It was basically having several normal conversations, so if anyone has it coming up, I wouldn’t stress too much- just be confident and go with the casual style. However, for both of my partner interviews (30minutes each), I probably only spoke for a total of 5-10minutes max since both of the partners had a lot of (interesting!) things to say, and I had to really work to get any comments in, so I’m not overly confident on what impression they have of me 😅😅😅
I'd say most SM's interviews look like that; that's their way of finding the "best" people
They are nice, but tend to challenge your views whatever you will say, so hold your ground
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I mainly want to know about the culture and your general experience one the scheme. How many people do the scheme and is converting to a tc common?
hey, yes could we pm as I’ve had a vac scheme offer from a firm that doesn’t want it publicized until recruitment is over.
I mainly want to know about the culture and your general experience one the scheme. How many people do the scheme and is converting to a tc common?
It can be specific to the interviewer if you know something about their practice area e.g. for me, the partner was in a newly established practice area so I asked what it was like building the practice from scratch. But don't ask about their practice for the sake of it, and always be prepared to give your input if they ever turn the question round to you!
It can be about training - a question I often ask is what qualities they value in trainees.
It can be about the firm e.g. where do you see the firm in 5-10 years?
Common ones other people ask are what is your favourite thing about the firm, what motivates you to get up everyday and come to work at the firm?
Just a few ideas, hope it helps
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