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

[F99]

My CC application updated again today, after it was updated on Friday. Honestly can’t deal with the stress of hearing back from apps 😭

Mine was updated today too! Hate not knowing what it means...

 

[bibss]

Mine was updated today too! Hate not knowing what it means...

Same , it’s very frustrating Guess we just have to wait

 

[John Travoni]

Same , it’s very frustrating Guess we just have to wait

Mine hasn’t been updated since the deadline day 🥲

 

[F99]

Mine hasn’t been updated since the deadline day 🥲

When did you submit yours, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Miki3999]

Is 4x average 1 above average Mayer Brown test score any good? Haha

 

[John Travoni]

When did you submit yours, if you don't mind me asking?

22 November I think

 

[John Travoni]

Is 4x average 1 above average Mayer Brown test score any good? Haha

It’s honestly so subjective. It’s possible that you passed that test but remember, you need to pass the benchmark for both tests to be progressed to the TI.

 

[F99]

22 December I think

November? 😄

 

[Hele25]

I’m absolutely stumped on how to answer the ashurst summer vac scheme question “please summarise for us what a commercial lawyer does”.
Should I give a general overview? Or touch more upon one of their practice areas and what a lawyer may do within this area?
I think I may give a general overview and then focus upon the clients/law firms actually being a business in and of itself?

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Has anyone heard from CC re the 2023 TC?

 

[Nicole15]

Thank you and to everyone else who replied as well.

Their cover letter is limited to 300 words only, which is why I asked in the first place. Because they sort of set out what they are looking for in the wording of the question, and with such a limited word count, I wasn't sure if I should/can include much on "why law."

I would have followed the "why law" "why firm" "why me" structure in a longer cover letter.

You're welcome!

It can be really tricky when you're restricted to a small word count. However, one of the key skills a commercial lawyer will have is a good command of written communication. Lawyers are required to summarize their legal advice/opinion in a comprehensive way that is digestible to the client. So I think when it comes to drafting your various apps, it can help you work on being more concise. You'd be surprise at how many words we can waste sometimes that don't add any further meaning/value to our overall answer! That being said, it isn't easy.. it's a skill that we all have to work (myself included!) - Wishing you all the best of luck with your app!

 

[pfoapplicant]

@Jessica Booker

This might sound like a stupid question, but I assume that when the Skadden app asks for "any interests/hobbies you have outside of university/work", discussion of taking part in university sports societies is off limits?

 

[Mehma]

Has anyone else heard from DLA post WG?

Have you heard back yet please?

 

[Mehma]

Post WG? I am still waiting to hear back after the WG...

what does PFO stand for?

 

[5678]

Please F*** Off

TCLA speak for a rejection from a law firm

Thanks!

 

[golden99]

Hi there, I submitted my Hogan Lovells app on 15th November but still have not received Watson Glaser. Do you think it's been long enough to email? Also how long has it taken for any of you guys to receive the test link? Thanks

 

[Tcapplicant]

CC WG invite!!!

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

2023 CC WG Test!

*Doja Cat voice* get into it yuh

 

[bibss]

CC WG invite!!!

2023 CC WG Test!

*Doja Cat voice* get into it yuh

Congrats!!!!! 🎉🎉 I didn’t get one so probably my app being updated today means I’ll be rejected. Best of luck!!!

 

[M777]

Congrats!!!!! 🎉🎉 I didn’t get one so probably my app being updated today means I’ll be rejected. Best of luck!!!

Likewise, I didn't get one yet and my app was updated yesterday so assuming it's a PFO - congrats to those who did!