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

[JM1998]

Oh great, may I ask what email address? Thank you!!

[email protected]

 

[Kareena]

Hii! How long after submitting the Linklaters application do you get the Capp assessment link? Also, how many days do you get to complete it?

 

[John Travoni]

Hii! How long after submitting the Linklaters application do you get the Capp assessment link? Also, how many days do you get to complete it?

There are no links for the Capp assessment. The moment you submit the application, you can go back to your portal and complete it straight away.
And I’m pretty sure you have 5 days to complete it

 

[Ziaskia]

Hi! I got invited to a Linklaters AC yesterday! Any tips would be extremely useful.

 

[Samir_O]

What is the general sentiment on including deals in cover letters? what methods have proved most effective in demonstrating why the firm? Thank you!

 

[user254]

Hi! I got invited to a Linklaters AC yesterday! Any tips would be extremely useful.

Congratulations! What opportunity was this for if you don't mind me asking?

 

[SR99]

Does anyone have any tips for AI-based video interviews? I never seem to be able to get past this stage

 

[Ziaskia]

Congratulations! What opportunity was this for if you don't mind me asking?

Its for the winter vacation scheme I assumed it was a PFO but clearly they are still sending AC invites!

 

[George Maxwell]

So I’ve done my HSF test and thankfully took a screenshot of my confirmation because I’ve now got an email saying my application has been binned because they haven’t got my test results. I’ve sent them an email but does anyone have a contact number for them?

PS: also has this happened to anyone before?

Hello @Veep9,

I know that this has been touched on by another user- but do not panic. Graduate Recruitment get this a lot from what I have heard, and they were always lovely when I contacted them about it. HSF's GR team (from experience) are really great people (and are very friendly) so do not panic! I would personally just wait to hear back from them via email.

Let us know how it goes!

Hi guys.

After a tremendously long journey, I finally secured a vac scheme at a top American law firm!

My question is, since many schemes overlap, how normal is it to ask for deferring a winter vac scheme offer to the spring?

Most winter schemes overlap, so that is why I am wondering. I also don't wanna ask this question unnecessarily to risk being 'disinterested'.

Any tips are warmly welcomed

Hi @Scandi,

Firstly, I want to say a huge congratulations 🙌 . If there are any questions that come up for you between now and your VS, please do ask. We are here to support you.

Secondly, your question about deferral is very normal. I know @Jessica Booker touched on this already for you, but it is entirely fair enough for you to ask. Graduate Recruitment will have been asked before (and they will understand that some candidates have other scheme offers!).

I just did the White & Case VI and my last 3 words were cut off by the timer in one of the answers. Is this fatal lol

@RS31,

Again, I know that @Jessica Booker touched on this, but I wanted to say that I empathise! I had this issue with a VI (and got through). It will not mean that you are automatically rejected speaking from experience .

Hi! I got invited to a Linklaters AC yesterday! Any tips would be extremely useful.

Hi @Ziaskia,

As with my congratulations for @Scandi above, I really want to emphasise that this is a huge achievement. Take stock of the fact that you have made it this far and that the firm sees something in you (on paper at least!).

I am going to tag @James Carrabino and @AvniD, as I do not have experience of the Links AC personally (and they might). Alternatively, we can definitely try to advise you on ACs in general. What have you been told to expect so far?

Looking forward to hearing your reply soon!

 

[AlRJ]

Hi all

I just found out I was invite to an open day next week, but the email went to my junk mail and I have only just seen the message. The deadline to confirm my attendance was also yesterday at noon. Does anyone know how best to approach grad rec as I'll be gutted to miss out.

Thanks!

 

[kitty_kat]

Hi! this may be a dumb question, but what does: 'The deadline for this interview is 9 November 2021 (GMT+00:00)' mean? Is the deadline 9 November 2021 23:59? I received a prior email saying that the deadline is 9 November 23:59. Just to confirm it isn't 8 November 23:59. thanks!

 

[Kubed]

Hi all

I just found out I was invite to an open day next week, but the email went to my junk mail and I have only just seen the message. The deadline to confirm my attendance was also yesterday at noon. Does anyone know how best to approach grad rec as I'll be gutted to miss out.

Thanks!

Hey, I would just be honest and say exactly what happened. They probably won't get to it until Monday but I think people generally understand that these things happen.

 

[AlRJ]

Hey, I would just be honest and say exactly what happened. They probably won't get to it until Monday but I think people generally understand that these things happen.

thank you for this! I have responded exactly in this way- fingers crossed!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi all

I just found out I was invite to an open day next week, but the email went to my junk mail and I have only just seen the message. The deadline to confirm my attendance was also yesterday at noon. Does anyone know how best to approach grad rec as I'll be gutted to miss out.

Thanks!

Just call them first thing on Monday morning to see if there is any chance you can still be considered.

 

[AlRJ]

Just call them first thing on Monday morning to see if there is any chance you can still be considered.

Thank you Jessica, I will do so.

 

[thewaythecookiecrumbles]

Hi! this may be a dumb question, but what does: 'The deadline for this interview is 9 November 2021 (GMT+00:00)' mean? Is the deadline 9 November 2021 23:59? I received a prior email saying that the deadline is 9 November 23:59. Just to confirm it isn't 8 November 23:59. thanks!

I think that means until end of day on the 9th.

 

[GXA123]

can someone mention me on the thread for the application questions (not the premium one). Thanks in advance

 

[fm97]

Super excited to have just been invited to interview for Travers winter vac scheme! If anyone has done it, I would be so grateful to hear your tips/any advice, the grad recruiter I spoke to on the phone didn't give away many details and I haven't received any emails yet with more info...!

 

[GXA123]

Hi everyone! could someone who had experience with Addleshaw Goddarda tell me more about their process. I cannot seem to find it online.

 

[SamTam99]

Hi everyone! could someone who had experience with Addleshaw Goddarda tell me more about their process. I cannot seem to find it online.

Going off of my experience last year it’s an application form followed by a voice interview followed by an assessment centre comprised of a written exercise, case study and partner interview!