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

[B A]

Just got an invite to Dechert's video interview & written exercise (for the summer VS) - does anyone have any tips or experience with these that they would be willing to share?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Just got an invite to Dechert's video interview & written exercise (for the summer VS) - does anyone have any tips or experience with these that they would be willing to share?

When did you get the invite was it this morning if you don't mind me asking.

 

[Abii]

Hey all, what would you say are the two biggest challenges facing key sectors within the legal industry (e.g technology, energy etc) at the moment?

Thanks in advance - trying to strengthen this area of my commercial awareness.

Off the top of my head technology would be pending regulation, particularly big tech - also the UKs proposed changes to data protection post Brexit. A little more niche within tech would be anything AI based and how that could/should be regulated and controlled and liability.

Energy the move towards renewables and ESG concerns alongside currently with the consumer price rises imminent in the UK I can imagine they are concerned with their image and reputation (not that big oil and energy have the most favourable of public perceptions)

BNPL and the regulation and rise of those providers - currently not regulated but should they be especially as more and more companies move into it.

There's a whole host of other more specific things but honestly its anything thats been in the news in the last 6 months or so really - feels quite difficult to do when the UK news is dominated by politics, parties and daft comments!

 

[LawfulRust00]

Off the top of my head technology would be pending regulation, particularly big tech - also the UKs proposed changes to data protection post Brexit. A little more niche within tech would be anything AI based and how that could/should be regulated and controlled and liability.

Energy the move towards renewables and ESG concerns alongside currently with the consumer price rises imminent in the UK I can imagine they are concerned with their image and reputation (not that big oil and energy have the most favourable of public perceptions)

BNPL and the regulation and rise of those providers - currently not regulated but should they be especially as more and more companies move into it.

There's a whole host of other more specific things but honestly its anything thats been in the news in the last 6 months or so really - feels quite difficult to do when the UK news is dominated by politics, parties and daft comments!

Thanks for this, very useful!

 

[B A]

When did you get the invite was it this morning if you don't mind me asking.

Yes, this morning

 

[GXA123]

Yes, this morning

when did you apply please?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Yes, this morning

Good luck with VI

 

[antisocial applicant]

Last year I did a vac scheme was meant to get paid £175 but never got paid 😂

is that legal?

 

[Orhsnxuozns]

Anyone know if Slaughters have given out any summer vac scheme offers?

yup!

 

[Miki3999]

is that legal?

"My loooord, is that legul?"

TS: "I will make it legal."

 

[atrumregina1]

Latham post-app PFO club. I honestly start feeling there is no light at the end of the tunnel

 

[elizabeth_98]

Could I ask anyone who has completed the Reed Smith assessment centre to pm me please?😊

 

[B A]

Latham post-app PFO club. I honestly start feeling there is no light at the end of the tunnel

Stay positive - I also got a PFO from Latham today and 30 mins later I got a video interview from another firm. You've got a chance with every application.

 

[abcdefg]

I just signed a TC offer and I just realised that I put some dates on my work experience history incorrectly :') I put down the year for two experiences incorrectly. Submitted the form last minute and didn't get to do a thorough check as my mother was admitted to hospital that day. Should I let Grad Rec know and does anyone think my offer will be retracted?

 

[Abii]

Thanks for this, very useful!

No problem, commercial awareness as a concept was something I always struggled to feel like I have ever done enough work towards! I see it now as knowing what's going on in the world and not looking at in isolation - I've always watched the news daily because I like to know what's going on in the world but now I make a conscious effort to think of the wider impact of what's going on, for example Russia/Ukraine situation might seem like its a world away from us in the UK but globally Russia is one of the largest oil producers and I think the largest of natural gas.

 

[Miki3999]

Nah I think you’re fine

I just signed a TC offer and I just realised that I put some dates on my work experience history incorrectly :') I put down the year for two experiences incorrectly. Submitted the form last minute and didn't get to do a thorough check as my mother was admitted to hospital that day. Should I let Grad Rec know and does anyone think my offer will be retracted?

 

[abcdefg]

Nah I think you’re fine

Should I let Grad Rec know asap or wait out a bit?

 

[mckelly]

How long did people take to hear back from Sidley post interview?

 

[aspiringsolicitor2000]

Does anyone have any experience with Bird & Bird's AC this year or before? My first AC, would really appreciate any help on how to prepare.

 

[Legalmel_99]

is that legal?

Honestly I thought I wouldn’t complain if I got the TC but when I got rejected I should of asked tbh