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

[antisocial applicant]

for me it was graduation date

Thank you!

 

[GXA123]

I got an invite to do a behavioural test for Latham & Watkins one day after sending in my application. Does every applicant get this invitation or is it because I got to the next stage?

it's automatic

 

[S87]

Can someone direct me to a website where I can find info about legal trends in Asia?
Thank you so much

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is the end date of your degree on applications forms the day you graduate or the day of your final exam?

It doesn’t really matter which one you go for in all honesty.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Done deal: Clyde & Co and BLM agree to combine
https://www.legalcheek.com/?post_type=post&p=174014

I heard about this merger in February but is the merger confirmed as completed yet.

 

[djqb]

Can someone direct me to a website where I can find info about legal trends in Asia?
Thank you so much

Asian Legal Business is a good one: http://www.legalbusinessonline.com/

You could also search for "Asia" under websites like Legal Business (https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/primary_tag/asia/) and IFLR (https://www.iflr.com/)

 

[S87]

Asian Legal Business is a good one: http://www.legalbusinessonline.com/

You could also search for "Asia" under websites like Legal Business (https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/primary_tag/asia/) and IFLR (https://www.iflr.com/)

Thank you @danieljonesqb

 

[antisocial applicant]

It doesn’t really matter which one you go for in all honesty.

Thanks Jessica

 

[opuinwn08777]

I know this has been asked a few times but can anybody please direct me to the interview question resources on here? Thank you so much

have you had any luck?

 

[green124]

Hey, I graduated in 2021 and this vacation scheme cycle really hasn't gone well for me as it is looking like I will come out with no offers. I was just wondering if anyone had any tips on to do next, I have found the past month to be a massive struggle mentally and have been trying to apply for paralegal roles and not having much success now too. Is it useful to get more legal experience now? In applying for the next cycle, am I too old now that I would be over a year after I've graduated? I didn't know if this is the right place to ask this but have been stressing for a while and don't really know who else to ask. I am feeling pretty stuck at the moment (this was my first cycle too)

 

[opuinwn08777]

Mischon de Reya VI!

CONGRATS! May I ask how the questions where/how many

 

[opuinwn08777]

I applied for Mishcon quite close to the deadline in January, got the holding email (saying they'd let us know either way by the 11th of March), then last Monday (7th) got an invitation to a video interview. I was absolutely convinced it was going to be a PFO at that point so don't worry if they're taking their time! Submitted the VI at the weekend and now we go back to waiting again

congrats!! How were the questions/the amount and could you re-do at least once?

 

[Law1099]

Has anyone got any vac scheme advice for vacation schemes that do not include a final interview at the end? How do we get our skills across more thoroughly in the scheme?
Many thanks in advance!

 

[hopefullylaw2000]

Hi, does anyone know the etiquette on declining a VS offer (not signed the contract yet) and pulling out of the interview process (following a successful 1st interview)? Not sure if I should ring / email the firm and how to phrase it?

 

[kat_]

has anyone here applied to freeths? I am a bit confused about the application form, seems like there are no 'application' questions just education and work experience.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, does anyone know the etiquette on declining a VS offer (not signed the contract yet) and pulling out of the interview process (following a successful 1st interview)? Not sure if I should ring / email the firm and how to phrase it?

I'd ring the firm you have been offered and explain you will be declining the offer. You can email the firm you are still interviewing with and just explain you are withdrawing from the recruitment process (unless you have an interview scheduled in the next 3 days, then I would call just to make sure they get the email in time).

I wouldn't over think it in terms of what to write/say. You just need to apologise and explain you won't be accepting the offer/you will be withdrawing and briefing explain the reason why (e.g. because I have accepted a training contract elsewhere/because I have decided to pursue an alternative career etc).

 

[awd1998]

Hello, does anyone have any info on the conversion rate of a Dentons vac scheme to TC? Or any stats relating to the percentages they take in via Vac scheme and TC? Thanks!

around 70% to 80%, if they like you and you meet the standard required they said they will offer you a TC as they can be flexible on numbers

 

[Kay44]

Just got the same.

Hello, have you heard anything yet ?

 

[S87]

Does anyone know a trainee or future trainee at Stephenson harwood?

 

[thewaythecookiecrumbles]

Is there a difference between a question asking to write about a commercial issue and a news story I found interesting? If there is, what is the difference between both?