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

[pfoapplicant]

Hi guys - does anyone know what the structure of Latham's Work Simulation Assessment is like?

 

[Lawyerwithadream]

Hi guys - does anyone know what the structure of Latham's Work Simulation Assessment is like?

do we receive it automatically and does it need to be completed before the deadline?

 

[pfoapplicant]

do we receive it automatically and does it need to be completed before the deadline?

I received mine automatically, but the email says that it doesn't need to be completed until 3 days after the deadline

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Hey all,

Was researching practice areas to develop my commercial awareness and stumbled upon (1) 'Private Equity Infrastructure'; and (2) 'Private Equity Infrastructure Finance'. These are seat options for Weil trainees. What do they mean?

I thought (1) would mean PE funds work but they already have a 'funds' team. Also, thought (2) would be (support) leveraged finance work but they have a 'Banking & Finance' team.

Does anyone (with experience at Weil) have an idea?

 

[Fkj]

Hello everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has done the Simmons & Simmons Video Interview and has any tips or can share what type of questions were asked?

 

[ZaraN]

Just heard back with an interview invite - applied yesterday so quite a surprise. Hopefully you'll hear soon if you haven't already as I know they are rolling!

Nice! 😍Did they send you an email about academic references?

 

[S87]

Hi @Jessica Booker,

I hope you are well.
I would like to ask for your opinion on a matter. I had various interviews, I requested reasonable adjustments after submitting my evidence and was agreed. Now what I do not understand is how more little time I am given, I am dyslexic and I can’t do nothing but be calm about it. What in the world makes the firm decide that I only need 20 seconds more, for someone it is a lot of time..but for me is a slap in the face!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker,

I hope you are well.
I would like to ask for your opinion on a matter. I had various interviews, I requested reasonable adjustments after submitting my evidence and was agreed. Now what I do not understand is how more little time I am given, I am dyslexic and I can’t do nothing but be calm about it. What in the world makes the firm decide that I only need 20 seconds more, for someone it is a lot of time..but for me is a slap in the face!

The time should be based on the adjustment you have had in assessments previously, which is typically determined by an educational psychologist.

If you haven't told the firm what the specifics are of the adjustment you require they are likely to set a standardised 25% additional time. I am assuming the 20 seconds is for something like a video interview, which would be about right (as the time is applied just to read the question, not answer it).

 

[Rob93]

Hey all,

Was researching practice areas to develop my commercial awareness and stumbled upon (1) 'Private Equity Infrastructure'; and (2) 'Private Equity Infrastructure Finance'. These are seat options for Weil trainees. What do they mean?

I thought (1) would mean PE funds work but they already have a 'funds' team. Also, thought (2) would be (support) leveraged finance work but they have a 'Banking & Finance' team.

Does anyone (with experience at Weil) have an idea?

Haven't worked at Weil but take a look through these - https://www.weil.com/people/paul-hibbert https://www.weil.com/people/james-macarthur https://www.legal500.com/firms/51047-weil-gotshal-manges-london-llp/9136-london-england/ (ctrl-f infrastructure for highlights)

It's not the financial infrastructure of PE houses (ie funds) but rather a specific focus on private capital investment into infrastructure for which they have a dedicated practice.

Probably not something that would fit into Weil's commercial awareness Q, but for general knowledge/interview it's probably worth having a think about how an infrastructure/infra finance focus creates a cross-sell for their securitisation team.

 

[lila122]

Hey, I'm trying to prepare for written case studies.. I've had a look at the advice from @Jacob Miller on 'Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*', which was super helpful! However, does anyone have any resources or know where I can find any exemplar answers for written case studies?

 

[S87]

The time should be based on the adjustment you have had in assessments previously, which is typically determined by an educational psychologist.

If you haven't told the firm what the specifics are of the adjustment you require they are likely to set a standardised 25% additional time. I am assuming the 20 seconds is for something like a video interview, which would be about right (as the time is applied just to read the question, not answer it).

Actually, the additional time was for verbal and logical reasoning tests. Thank you very much for the suggestion, I will make sure that the firm is informed about my specific needs. As usual, thank you very much.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Actually, the additional time was for verbal and logical reasoning tests. Thank you very much for the suggestion, I will make sure that the firm is informed about my specific needs. As usual, thank you very much.

20 seconds sounds like a mistake then. I would contact the firm to ensure you got the right adjustment.

 

[LEL]

Hi guys - does anyone know what the structure of Latham's Work Simulation Assessment is like?

It's quite similar to Linklaters' test, if you've done it. It's basically an SJT.

 

[Lily721]

Hi! Does anyone know if Addleshaw Goddard uses a Watson Glaser in their application process? I can't seem to locate information on their application process.

And actually, is there a list of firms who use the Watson Glaser I can find somewhere?

 

[lawyering]

Nice! 😍Did they send you an email about academic references?

Yes they did! - on the same day as I submitted my app

 

[PirateShip]

I don't suppose anyone knows whether it's too late to apply for NRF's Winter Vacation scheme? Today is the deadline, but I'm not sure whether that means 23:59 today or when it became today.

They offer a Spring vacation scheme as well, so I could apply to that instead, but I'm itching to get on with things ASAP 🙃

 

[jv1999]

Anyone know if Hogan Lovells AC (for winter VS) has a Watson Glaser element? They don't mention it in the invite but I know people have done one in previous years. Thanks!

 

[Jessica Booker]

I don't suppose anyone knows whether it's too late to apply for NRF's Winter Vacation scheme? Today is the deadline, but I'm not sure whether that means 23:59 today or when it became today.

They offer a Spring vacation scheme as well, so I could apply to that instead, but I'm itching to get on with things ASAP 🙃

Will mean 23.59 on the day stated

 

[PirateShip]

Will mean 23.59 on the day stated

Great! Thanks, Jessica!

 

[bibss]

What are good questions to ask at the end of HR interviews? I always find it pretty hard to come up with good ones