If I have an upcoming winter VC but am still putting in applications for summer VCs in case of non-conversion, is it wise to mention that I'm an in incoming winter VC student at another firm in my apps? Not sure how this would be viewed by grad rec, @Jessica Booker any insights?
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
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You should include it - I would put it in any extra information sections, or mention it very briefly (e.g. "In addition to my upcoming winter scheme at Joe Bloggs LLP) in a cover letter/personal statement/motivational answer.
Got it thanks! So I basically use it as evidence of my commitment to a career in law? Just a bit unsure how to spin it as obviously I've not done the scheme yet so can't talk about it as work experience
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It shows you are pursuing a career in law. I don’t think you need to spin it in anyway though, you can just state it factually - something like “I also look forward to completing a winter vacation scheme with Joe Bloggs LLP” - it really doesn’t need anything more than that.
The only reason it would need to be spun in some way is if the firms are very different from one another - eg local immigration firm in Sunderland, vs US PE focused firm in London.
HL have actually started ACs and giving out VSs but I wouldn't let this stop you from applying - I have applied to firms on the deadline in the past who were recruiting on a rolling basis and been invited to the next stage. Good luck
Has anyone else heard from Travers Smith Winter VS? I have not received any emails until now. Do they send AC invites all at one go?
Hi- wanted to know if anyone has had the experience of HR interview with Stephenson Harwood. Would really appreciate it!
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May I ask you what's your take on using a colour coded system to organise your time and mention it in your answer?
May I ask you what's your take on using a colour coded system to organise your time and mention it in your answer?
Sorry for the slow reply- I had the WG invite on 01/10 and I think I completed it on 05/10. So it took a couple of weeks for a VI offer.
From memory, they sent Summer VS interview invites in batches so may be the same for Winter.
Ahh yes, this was helpful. Probably I can still hope to hear something soon then.
I completed it on Monday. It’s basically an SJT with a couple of verbal reasoning questions. Very similar to the Linklaters CAPP assessment (obvs) as it is made by the same provider.
I don’t think you can do much in terms of preparation!
Good luck 🤞🏻
Did you receive any feedback from it? I completed EY's SJT weeks ago and haven't heard anything since
I didn't realise EY had a law grad scheme and the deadline is tomorrow so thanks for this haha - good luck btw
Nope I didn’t get any feedback or email… just a message on the portal saying they will review my application and be in touch soon.
I believe it’s the numerical reasoning test, then job simulation
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I think this question is primarily about assessing your commitment to a career in commercial law, so I think it is good to mention all the relevant examples of career events you have attended, followed by a brief explanation of what you learnt from them and how they confirmed your interest in commercial law.
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