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

[LexNavigator]

Has anyone not received the tests from Mayer Brown after submitting an application for a vs? I thought they were automatic but doesn't seem so

I still haven’t received the tests and I filled in the form on 26/01. Anyone in the same situation? @Jessica Booker do you recommend following up with graduate recruitment? Thank you

 

[manchester12]

Has anyone got any tips on how to prepare for a case study interview? (Addleshaw goddard)

 

[BM99]

I still haven’t received the tests and I filled in the form on 26/01. Anyone in the same situation? @Jessica Booker do you recommend following up with graduate recruitment? Thank you

I remember that it took one week for Mayer Brown to send me the test invite after submitting the application form. So if you are eligible you are likely to receive it soon!!

 

[YUKI1201]

I think different people view answers to these questions differently, and that's because they're not all looking for the same sets of information from them. You have to try and gauge the level of detail you've been asked to provide depending on the context in which you've been asked a question.

If someone simply asks you 'why law' without any prior discussion, then go into a good amount of detail, beginning with what first sparked your interest to how you developed this interest deeper. I would not go into specifics of these details (dates, background etc, challenges etc.) unless prompted further. If you've have had conversations around 'why law' or 'why this firm', then add detail as needed.

Having a solid structure ensures that you add an appropriate level of detail and that your answer flows well into any follow-up questions. I would have at least three well-developed points ready for questions like 'why law'/'why commercial law', 'why this firm' and 'why you'.

For why law, it could be something like what first interested you in law (an event, something you read, a conversation etc.) ➡️ the steps you took to develop your interest in law as a career (extracurriculars, academic initiatives, attending career events etc.) ➡️ why you think the law is well suited to your skills, experience and character traits (pick an example, analyse how it would help you as a layer and link it to a career in law)

For why this firm, you could try stating XYZ thing you liked about the firm ➡️ how you learnt about this (research, attending an event, speaking to someone from the firm etc.) ➡️ how you know this is important to you (link back to things you want for yourself in your training contract, your ambitions for your career etc.)

I hope this helps?

Thank you so much - this is very very helpful!!

 

[InNeedofaTC]

Anyone hear from V&E apart from those invited to a VI last week?

 

[parsleyperson]

has anyone heard back from reed smith after the 3rd holding email? or should i just wait for a pfo now 🤣

 

[crispychicken]

Congrats! Is this for summer?

Thank you! This is for the spring VS.

 

[aleece]

has anyone heard back from reed smith after the 3rd holding email? or should i just wait for a pfo now 🤣

I think they sent out lots of pfos last week but I still haven't heard anything after the 3 holding emails, not too sure what to think!

 

[Lilz]

Forgot to post this earlier, but does anyone else find it soooo frustrating when you undertake so much research on a firm for video interviews, including the deals they’ve been involved in etc and showing off your greatest experiences etc and then when the questions come up, you forget / can’t incorporate them into your answer. I’m so frustrated with myself because I had so much knowledge and prepped prior, but just didn’t utilise this info or use my own experiences as much due to the nature of the questions! Any luck for success on this?

positive part is that I believe I came across confident, but I don’t know if my answers were strong enough!

 

[stemlawgal]

Taylor Wessing AC!! They called me about an hour ago ☺️

 

[Riya20000000]

Taylor Wessing AC!! They called me about an hour ago ☺️

Hey congratulations!! When did you do the GBA?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I still haven’t received the tests and I filled in the form on 26/01. Anyone in the same situation? @Jessica Booker do you recommend following up with graduate recruitment? Thank you

I would only contact them if you know it is automatically sent to everyone.

 

[awd1998]

I still haven’t received the tests and I filled in the form on 26/01. Anyone in the same situation? @Jessica Booker do you recommend following up with graduate recruitment? Thank you

Still haven't received the tests either so your note alone.

 

[TCApp2021]

Done the WG test for HL but haven’t received a confirmation email? Do they send any feedback (also how long did they take to get back to ppl post-WG)?

 

[starbright]

Done the WG test for HL but haven’t received a confirmation email? Do they send any feedback (also how long did they take to get back to ppl post-WG)?

They responded to me over a month later after I did the WG. I had lost hope as well so just hang in there and hopefully they respond to you soon!

 

[HopefulForALawJob]

Done the WG test for HL but haven’t received a confirmation email? Do they send any feedback (also how long did they take to get back to ppl post-WG)?

I've had no reply either (for the TC, post WG)

 

[pfoapplicant]

Hi guys - I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have any tips for Macfarlanes assessment centres? I'd be so grateful for any advice!

P.S. thanks to @Jaysen @Jessica Booker et al for keeping the Interview Experiences pages updated!

 

[rayemuse]

Hi, was just wondering, does having an AC at a later date matter? I just rescheduled my AC from the 8th to the 18th bc of COVID symptoms. Or do firms only start giving out offers after all the ACs are done?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hi, was just wondering, does having an AC at a later date matter? I just rescheduled my AC from the 8th to the 18th bc of COVID symptoms. Or do firms only start giving out offers after all the ACs are done?

No look at Jessica post from this thread 2 weeks ago I think.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Baker McKenzie just sent me an email that it was an error sending the video interview and am not disappointed or surprised.