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

[captainhilts]

Hi @Jessica Booker,

If I have vacation schemes over summer, would it be worth applying to TCs now? I have little legal work exp. currently, but many TC apps (S&M for instance) open in June and recruit on a rolling basis. Would it be sensible to wait and apply after my vac schemes? Or should I mention to grad rec that I have upcoming vac schemes?

Thanks

 

[failedlegallyblonde]

Weightmans online assessment/ interview. Does anyone know what type of question they ask?

 

[letmeintolaw]

For this question:

Please list any voluntary work experience that you may have, including one week and one day placements. Please specify the name of the organisation, location and dates of the placement

I dont really have anything to say as I have already listed my work experience and volunteering in another section? Can I include virtual internships here or is that not appropriate?

 

[Nuzi99]

Received a video interview invitation for Womble Bond Dickinson. Please message me if you have any tips or if you know what type of questions they ask. Thank you

 

[antisocial applicant]

Hi! I did mine a couple hours ago and I think it went so well, so don't worry!!

I don't know what I am allowed to say about it so I'll keep it brief, however, it was very short and the answers are only 90 seconds long. You can re-film your answer once too which is reassuring!

All in all they're very simple questions!

Good luck!

If you choose to re-fillm them, do they set any kind of time limit? (E.g. you have 30 seconds to decide whether to re-fillm or move on?)

 

[Penelope]

@Jessica Booker any tips on how to prep for a paralegal interview please?

Or anyone who could help

I would say prep for the usual topics of why law, why the firm, why the department, why the paralegal role, why you.

If it will be your first paralegal role, make sure to bring in all your transferrable skills and experience. Have a couple of questions prepared for the end. Also, be ready to discuss your long-term plans around TCs and qualification.

I hope that helps!

 

[TC fiend]

@Jessica Booker any tips on how to prep for a paralegal interview please?

Or anyone who could help

I would say prep for the usual topics of why law, why the firm, why the department, why the paralegal role, why you.

If it will be your first paralegal role, make sure to bring in all your transferrable skills and experience. Have a couple of questions prepared for the end. Also, be ready to discuss your long-term plans around TCs and qualification.

I hope that helps!

Seasoned paralegal here ✌🏻One question I’d recommend that people love to hear is “could you give me a sense of the dynamic of the team and how you see me fitting into that as a paralegal?” Gives you the chance to hear more about the kind of work you can expect to get and a get a feel for how the team is run.

 

[banana1189]

If you choose to re-fillm them, do they set any kind of time limit? (E.g. you have 30 seconds to decide whether to re-fillm or move on?)

I don't think there was, I felt like yes you had a time frame to answer the question, but then also you had time to review what you said and re-film it.

I'm pretty sure there wasn't a time frame for re-filming it.

 

[21wajsz]

SH VS offer! Unfortunately have 2 schemes running at the same time, but I asked to be reconsidered for a TC when they called me up. @Jessica Booker should I follow up with an e-mail or what next steps should I take?

 

[LBT99]

Stephenson Harwood VS offer as well!

 

[Jessica Booker]

SH VS offer! Unfortunately have 2 schemes running at the same time, but I asked to be reconsidered for a TC when they called me up. @Jessica Booker should I follow up with an e-mail or what next steps should I take?

Who did you speak to GR or a partner?

 

[TCApp2021]

Sorry unrelated but how long does the SQE take? Also where sponsored will firms require you to attend a uni of their choice?

 

[21wajsz]

Who did you speak to GR or a partner?

It was a member of the GR team, she told me she will make note of it and be in touch!

 

[OB]

Does anyone have a graduate recruitment contact email for Gowling?

 

[antisocial applicant]

I don't think there was, I felt like yes you had a time frame to answer the question, but then also you had time to review what you said and re-film it.

I'm pretty sure there wasn't a time frame for re-filming it.

Thank you!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Sorry unrelated but how long does the SQE take? Also where sponsored will firms require you to attend a uni of their choice?

It’s a varied length as really the SQE is just a set of exams rather than a specific course.

Sponsored firms may put you on a preferred suppliers prep course for the assessments, but are likely to tell you which SQE sitting you will need to have passed by.

 

[TCApp2021]

Thank you

 

[Jessica Booker]

It was a member of the GR team, she told me she will make note of it and be in touch!

If they have said they have noted it, I would just wait to hear from them rather than follow up. If you haven’t heard back within a couple of weeks, then send a brief email stating you are keen to still be considered for a TC and ask whether you need to provide any further information in relation to that.

 

[asf49955]

For this question:

Please list any voluntary work experience that you may have, including one week and one day placements. Please specify the name of the organisation, location and dates of the placement

I dont really have anything to say as I have already listed my work experience and volunteering in another section? Can I include virtual internships here or is that not appropriate?

I will say it's good to include it as long as you are not putting a list of 10+ virtual experience in it.
3-4 virtual internship experience is adequate to show your proactiveness to learn.

 

[Ameliaa]

I was wondering if anyone knew if the WBD VI concerned competency questions/SJTs or were more about the firm itself?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated