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

[Veep9]

I think this can be done if you are linking it to why it is important. But if you do this, keep it brief (eg you don’t have to go into full STAR format of answers on how you have demonstrated the importance of diversity, just how it has benefitted you or the situations you have worked in).

I don’t think it is necessary for the answer though, and that individuals can put their own spin on similar themes by putting it in their own language/style and voicing their opinions. Those combinations will make answers different from one another.

Thank you. I keep feeling like this is a trick question because surely the benefits of diversity are well known. What are they assessing here? It's not knowledge of law, the firm or my experiences.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you. I keep feeling like this is a trick question because surely the benefits of diversity are well known. What are they assessing here? It's not knowledge of law, the firm or my experiences.

It isn’t a trick question. They are assessing your knowledge of diversity to see if you align to the firm’s values regarding it. I think you’d be surprised at how many people wouldn’t know how to answer this question or would just Google “why is diversity important to businesses”. A good answer would demonstrate knowledge of how law firms operate.

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

everyone gets it, but they send it every friday!

Thanks for this. Do you know how many days they give from the day of receiving the WG test?

 

[Lily721]

Hi @Jessica Booker,

would you advise for or against putting headings in a cover letter? e.g. adding a heading before each section of the letter - Why law, why that firm, why me etc.?

 

[S87]

Sorry to post the same question again but I could really use your help
I am planning to apply to A&O and there are two questions to answer?

Please describe the key learnings/skills you’ve gained through work experience, positions of responsibility, personal experience or extracurricular activities. (250 words)

Outline how you would apply these skills to the trainee role at A&O, in order to be successful. (250 words).

For what concerns the first question: do you think i should use STAR and can I mention the AS commercial awareness competition even if it is an achievement? Plus what do we mean by "learnings"
The second questions: is the general trainee role or specifically A&O?

thank you 🙏

 

[Lily721]

Sorry to post the same question again but I could really use your help
I am planning to apply to A&O and there are two questions to answer?

Please describe the key learnings/skills you’ve gained through work experience, positions of responsibility, personal experience or extracurricular activities. (250 words)

Outline how you would apply these skills to the trainee role at A&O, in order to be successful. (250 words).

For what concerns the first question: do you think i should use STAR and can I mention the AS commercial awareness competition even if it is an achievement? Plus what do we mean by "learnings"
The second questions: is the general trainee role or specifically A&O?

thank you 🙏

Hi,

Regarding the first question - given the word count, I think using the STAR method would be exceptionally difficult as I think that you are required to refer to multiple examples. I would absolutely mention the AS CAC - it is a personal experience for you and you can definitely talk about skills you have developed or lessons you have learned while competing.

I think that by "learnings" they simply mean what (lessons) you have learned from your experiences etc.

With regards to the second question, I think you have to explain how these skills would help you be a good trainee, and then link that back to the firm and what it is that they look for.

I hope this helps.

 

[S87]

Hi,

Regarding the first question - given the word count, I think using the STAR method would be exceptionally difficult as I think that you are required to refer to multiple examples. I would absolutely mention the AS CAC - it is a personal experience for you and you can definitely talk about skills you have developed or lessons you have learned while competing.

I think that by "learnings" they simply mean what (lessons) you have learned from your experiences etc.

With regards to the second question, I think you have to explain how these skills would help you be a good trainee, and then link that back to the firm and what it is that they look for.

I hope this helps.

Thank you so much

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker,

would you advise for or against putting headings in a cover letter? e.g. adding a heading before each section of the letter - Why law, why that firm, why me etc.?

In my opinion, they aren’t really needed in a cover letter.

 

[SCN]

Hey does anyone know if the time it took you to complete A&O or Simmons SJT is taken into account?

 

[Lily721]

In my opinion, they aren’t really needed in a cover letter.

Thank you

 

[Lily721]

Hey does anyone know if the time it took you to complete A&O or Simmons SJT is taken into account?

For Simmons, I am pretty positive that they don’t, and I would guess it is the same for A&O. I don’t think time matters with SJTs as they are not testing your knowledge or abilities

 

[em311]

CMS WG invite! If anyone could recommend some helpful resources I would really appreciate it as I haven't been doing too great on the practice tests😬

 

[jellybelly123]

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[S87]

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[zidoeslaw]

Thanks for this. Do you know how many days they give from the day of receiving the WG test?

I had 14 days

 

[OB]

Anyone heard from EY for the law summer internship yet? It has been over the 7 days that they say we should hear back within.

Someone on here said they got a final partner interview yesterday I think

 

[User274302]

Someone on here said they got a final partner interview yesterday I think

Yeah for the grad scheme they have a final partner interview, but not for the law summer internship so the next response we get will either be a rejection or offer onto the programme!

 

[Veep9]

hey, which law firm asked this question? i remember asnwering a similar question in one of my apps

A few firms do, I’m currently looking at Penningtons

 

[M777]

Can anyone shed some light on the Dentons telephone interview?

 

[GXA123]

Does Irwin Mitchell still asks you to specify whether u want personal or business?