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

[S87]

Hi guys,

Could I have your opinion on my answer for the Covington application; the question is asking to discuss an interesting recent news and how this could benefit the firm. I decided, given the firm's expertise on semiconductors, to talk about the global shortage of chip.
I am bit stuck on how this could benefit the firm's business: I mentioned how the US Senate, the EU Commission and the UK Government are introducing measures to address the global shortage. Given Covington's presence in all these countries is well equipped to assist its existing clients facing regulatory or IP issues. Moreover, since Germany is the hub of patent lawsuits, they could consider expanding their team in Frankfurt. Finally, American or Asian companies might consider vertical acquisitions which might ignited competition litigation.
What do you think, do you have more suggestions?

 

[law2561]

Has anyone taken the AG VI? How many questions do we have and how long to prepare? Thanks

 

[Arche172372]

Have you received an invitation to Davis Polk interview already?

Yeah I was called this morning, I think they pack them all into a few days from what I could tell.

 

[AP2000]

How much of a heads up do law firms typically give for ACs? Does it tend to be more of a "your AC is next week" or are you given more time to prep?

 

[Adrian_S]

DLA Piper PFO.

And the mf automated application system sent me my rejection email twice. THE AUDACITY.

(applied on December 09th)

 

[S87]

DLA Piper PFO.

And these mf automated application systems sent me my rejection email twice. THE AUDACITY.

(applied on December 09th)

 

[LEL]

How much of a heads up do law firms typically give for ACs? Does it tend to be more of a "your AC is next week" or are you given more time to prep?

It really depends! I've had 3+ weeks to prepare for an AC, I've also had 3-4 days, which is definitely on the shorter end. I don't think there's a definite answer

 

[skmx]

How much of a heads up do law firms typically give for ACs? Does it tend to be more of a "your AC is next week" or are you given more time to prep?

Entirely dependent on the firm. Some will have slots between 1-4 weeks from the date you get your invite. Very rare to have less than a week between the invite and first date though

 

[AK105]

DLA Piper PFO.

And these mf automated application systems sent me my rejection email twice. THE AUDACITY.

(applied on December 09th)

Don't worry, I'm sure its a numbers game.. You'll deffo get through next year!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

HFW AC for spring scheme!

This will be my first AC, so any general advice would be amazing, plus if anyone has any experience with the firm that would also be great! Thank you all in advance

They are rolling and congratulations.

 

[21wajsz]

Anyone has gotten any news from Mayer Brown post-job simulator?

 

[Law2021vacschemer]

How much of a heads up do law firms typically give for ACs? Does it tend to be more of a "your AC is next week" or are you given more time to prep?

I had 6 days to prepare for an A&O AC but 4 weeks to prepare for a Slaughters AC- so it very much depends on the firm!

 

[kmax301]

Manifesting news from Clyde & Co

Wait in a positive or a negative way? I got a bit confused by this one

 

[AP2000]

It really depends! I've had 3+ weeks to prepare for an AC, I've also had 3-4 days, which is definitely on the shorter end. I don't think there's a definite answer

Entirely dependent on the firm. Some will have slots between 1-4 weeks from the date you get your invite. Very rare to have less than a week between the invite and first date though

I had 6 days to prepare for an A&O AC but 4 weeks to prepare for a Slaughters AC- so it very much depends on the firm!

That's great to know! Thank you all- I'm waiting to hear back after a GBA and thinking/planning ahead for ACs is the only way for me to stay sane and calm!

 

[Laurenbt2110]

has anyone done the WFW VI? how many questions were asked and how long did they give you to prep and answer? thank you !

I did it last week, its only two questions. Only thing that threw me off was at the end it asked you for your personal tagline so get something prepared for that before you start

 

[Rob93]

I did it last week, its only two questions. Only thing that threw me off was at the end it asked you for your personal tagline so get something prepared for that before you start

Personal tagline? Like... a motto or slogan?

 

[Laurenbt2110]

Personal tagline? Like... a motto or slogan?

Yeah thats what I took it as. I was advised that its kind of like the top line that some people put on their CV's

 

[sarahlynn729]

Yeah I was called this morning, I think they pack them all into a few days from what I could tell.

Hey, when did you apply?

 

[tc.la.vs]

just got a rejection from my dream firm after doing a vac scheme. won't get feedback for weeks, and thought I did well on the scheme. its such a blow and I don't know how much longer I can be in this cycle of rejection. I tried so so hard on the vac scheme and thought that I had done well on the assessed stuff and built a rapport with the people working there. I know I'm not 'entitled' at all to be successful but it really stings because I thought the firm and I were a great fit for each other. not asking for sympathy or anything really -- just I suppose getting it off my chest.

 

[May221]

Helloo, has anyone done the Irwin Mitchell VI? any tips? in desperate needd!!

Have you done the VI yet? How did you find it?? I'm due to also do one and have no clue what questions to expect!