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

[jellybelly123]

Is it still worth applying to a firm which recruits on a rolling basis if the deadline is in 2 weeks? Don't want to waste my time - really have no idea what is realistic!

 

[Ej1293]

You have 30 secs to prep each question and 90 secs to answer each question (except the first one which is shorter)

Hello, If you do not mind me asking, how many questions were there and what were they focused on? Good luck with your application

 

[F99]

Is it still worth applying to a firm which recruits on a rolling basis if the deadline is in 2 weeks? Don't want to waste my time - really have no idea what is realistic!

I would say yes - I've heard of people getting ACs having applied on the deadline day

 

[Ej1293]

You have 30 secs to prep each question and 90 secs to answer each question (except the first one which is shorter)

Hello, If you do not mind me asking, how many questions were there and what were they focused on? Good luck btw

 

[S87]

may i ask what did you apply for and when did you apply?

I applied for the direct training contract and completed the test a couple of weeks ago.I won’t progress because I just discovered a couple of typos. Well onto the next firm!

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

Is it still worth applying to a firm which recruits on a rolling basis if the deadline is in 2 weeks? Don't want to waste my time - really have no idea what is realistic!

It really depends on the firm - so many firms wait until after deadline to hold AC even when they are rolling. Last year I applied on deadline of 7 rolling firms, made it to 5 AC and 2 said they were full! So

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

It really depends on the firm - so many firms wait until after deadline to hold AC even when they are rolling. Last year I applied on deadline of 7 rolling firms, made it to 5 AC and 2 said they were full! So

Also forgot to mention that most firms get most of their apps within last week/couple of days before deadline anyway, so applying early might benefit you but applying late won’t automatically reject you!

 

[GXA123]

It really depends on the firm - so many firms wait until after deadline to hold AC even when they are rolling. Last year I applied on deadline of 7 rolling firms, made it to 5 AC and 2 said they were full! So

Hi, can you please share the names of the firms, if you don't mind ofc

 

[deckoking123]

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

On the 5th of December

 

[F99]

Please could someone post the CMS application qus?

 

[George Maxwell]

Any tips for NRF telephone interview?

Hi @Melissa2196,

Practice the classic "Why you/NRF/commercial law?" questions as much as you can. Revise other general motivation questions too. This can be with friends and family or even in front of a mirror.

Telephone interviews are tricky because you obviously cannot see the other person so you can't draw on visual cues as you would normally. Practicing was important for me at least because I said things in a more fluid, succinct way after going through it a few times. I think without visual cues there is a temptation to ramble!

Hope that helps 🚀

 

[George Maxwell]

HSF rejection post SJT (((( spent sm time on that app ugh

Hey @AspiringSol,

I am really sorry to hear this. I found SJTs frustrating honestly as it feels like there is no 'right' answer.

I remember applying to A&O, submitting my application, completing the SJT and being rejected afterwards (meaning no one ever read my application). Wow that was annoying .

That being said, as @AvniD mentioned in a post on here, especially the initial application stage is ultimately clinical and non-personal. Let that annoyance turn to motivation!

I am to help if you would like any support with any questions or guidance on future applications.

Onwards and upwards 🚀

 

[Lawdolphin]

Does anyone have any advice for the Reed Smith VI? e.g. how many qs etc?

 

[George Maxwell]

Does anyone have any advice for the Reed Smith VI? e.g. how many qs etc?

Hi @Lawdolphin,

Welcome to the forum! 🐬

Here is a thread on the Reed Smith VI where some questions have been answered already.

Feel free to ask follow-ups by tagging me or any other member of the team!

 

[jellybelly123]

It really depends on the firm - so many firms wait until after deadline to hold AC even when they are rolling. Last year I applied on deadline of 7 rolling firms, made it to 5 AC and 2 said they were full! So

Thanks so much! It's for Hogan Lovells - will just go for it!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is it still worth applying to a firm which recruits on a rolling basis if the deadline is in 2 weeks? Don't want to waste my time - really have no idea what is realistic!

If this firm is a strong contender for you - for instance it is in the top five-ten firms you would accept an offer with, I would apply anyway.

Most applicants won’t apply until the last week (and even the last few days), and even then some of those people are bound to be selected to the next stage.

You have got to be in it to win it.

 

[Nemo11]

Hi everyone I’ve accepted a TC with Clyde’s and I wanted to write to thank everyone on the forum for all their help.

I finished my first cycle without getting through the application stage at any firm I applied to. I’ve now finished this cycle with two vac scheme offers, two training contract offers and assessment day offers from DLA Piper, BCLP and CMS. This forum has been great in getting advice on applications and just generally being able to talk to people going through the same process.

If anyone has any questions about Clyde’s, NRF, EY, CMS, BCLP or DLA Piper or their assessment processes, or just for a general chat please message me and I’ll be happy to talk to anyone!

Thank you all again

Hi! Congrats on the TC. Just wondering how the BCLP interview went, and how soon after you received feedback/were invited to the AC? thanks!

 

[BM99]

Has anyone heard back from Hogan Lovells for its summer vacation scheme? (post WG)

 

[s10]

Congrats! Can I ask when you applied to TW?

I think it was in the second week of November!

 

[s10]

When did you apply to Weil if you don’t my asking?

5th October!