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

[JM1998]

I applied 17/10 and did the VI 21/10, it didn’t go well haha. When did you do yours? Apparently the final ACs are next week so I’m not hopeful

The AC’s are on the 16,17,18th

 

[Miki3999]

At Travers you either get an AC invitation or you are lost in the endless abyss, there is no middle ground

 

[RS31]

Cleary Winter VS AC - does anyone have any advice on how I should prep?

Was also wondering if anyone knows how long W&C takes to respond post VI? I did my VI last friday (5th November) but haven't heard anything since. Seems like the last of the ACs are next week (and some people have already done theirs) - so I don't know if I should think it is a rejection!

 

[GOI983]

Just met the benchmark for the HSF test, I really hope they invite me to the AC. Anyone know how long HSF take to review spring apps post online tests?

 

[GXA123]

Just met the benchmark for the HSF test, I really hope they invite me to the AC. Anyone know how long HSF take to review spring apps post online tests?

I applied ages ago, cannot even remember when (met the benchmark, nothing heard yet)

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Would you advise include being a quarter finalist in the commercial awareness comp on a CV/application?

 

[ellwilsen]

Would you advise include being a quarter finalist in the commercial awareness comp on a CV/application?

I was a finalist in a commercial awareness comp last year and I have usually included it on applications (and where I have included it, all interviewers have brought it up/asked about it/commented on it), so yes I would😁

 

[Phoenix for all]

Does anyone know if Reed Smith has a preference for prose vs bullet points for the work exp section?

 

[qwertay]

I saw an earlier post about applying to both winter and spring and actually got through for the spring scheme so thought I would ask again.
I think we can still apply for direct TC though!

Would love to know the answer to this question with regards to vacation schemes if anyone knows!! I know we can reapply for direct TC, but the FAQs say nothing about applying for another vac scheme :/

 

[pfoapplicant]

@Jessica Booker

On the Baker McKenzie form, candidates are asked to discuss "something - anything - that excites and inspires you" - would it be valid to answer this in a similar way to a "What motivates you" kind of question, and talk about how it excites me to go above and beyond what is expected of me in team activities (with an example of when I balanced multiple activities, and had enough time left over to help fellow authors of a research project on their own work)?

Moreover, is it necessary/preferable in a work experience section to explicitly discuss the skills we have gained from said experience?

Cheers!

 

[User274302]

@Jessica Booker

On the Baker McKenzie form, candidates are asked to discuss "something - anything - that excites and inspires you" - would it be valid to answer this in a similar way to a "What motivates you" kind of question, and talk about how it excites me to go above and beyond what is expected of me in team activities (with an example of when I balanced multiple activities, and had enough time left over to help fellow authors of a research project on their own work)?

Moreover, is it necessary/preferable in a work experience section to explicitly discuss the skills we have gained from said experience?

Cheers!

I actually asked Baker's Grad Rec about that first question at their Open Day, and they said they get asked this a lot. They basically said they have no preference whatsoever about what people include, but to ensure it is engaging (ultimately, making them want to get to know more about you and invite you to interview). They said people have included all sorts of random things here in the past, just make sure to link bank to how it excites/inspires you. I personally think your example is a good one, but of course Jessica will know better!

 

[bibss]

Impatiently waiting for my Linklaters PFO 🤯😎

 

[User274302]

Does anyone know how to access EY's feedback for any of the stages so far? They say to log in to your account, but when I do, there doesn't seem to be anything there.

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

NRF PFO... Thought I did well on the WG this time :/

Same! I've requested a copy of my results because I wonder if I actually did or not lol.

 

[psr23]

Does anyone know how to access EY's feedback for any of the stages so far? They say to log in to your account, but when I do, there doesn't seem to be anything there.

I can’t access mine either. At the last stage they emailed my feedback after a couple of days, so I’m wondering if they will do the same this time

 

[WillF]

Just met the benchmark for the HSF test, I really hope they invite me to the AC. Anyone know how long HSF take to review spring apps post online tests?

I applied ages ago, cannot even remember when (met the benchmark, nothing heard yet)

Hi guys, at HSF's Innovation Open Day today they said applications were non-rolling (so will not hear until after the deadline)!

 

[GXA123]

Hi guys, at HSF's Innovation Open Day today they said applications were non-rolling (so will not hear until after the deadline)!

Thank you, this is very surprising. Their website says it's rolling!

 

[WillF]

Thank you, this is very surprising. Their website says it's rolling!

I know - I thought it was rolling too so submitted mine at the end of September... just to find out today its non-rolling!

 

[kat_]

I can’t access mine either. At the last stage they emailed my feedback after a couple of days, so I’m wondering if they will do the same this time

I received my Job Simulation feedback report today

 

[S87]

Would you advise include being a quarter finalist in the commercial awareness comp on a CV/application?

Yea