TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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Law Student

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Congratulations to everyone receiving offers! I just received two post-AC rejections in the course of three days, don't know how much resilience and drive and other trainee abilities I have left in me
You still got so far in the process! You should be proud of yourself

What tips would you give to people attending assessment centres that you wish you knew?
 

hannah04

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You still got so far in the process! You should be proud of yourself

What tips would you give to people attending assessment centres that you wish you knew?
One piece of advice I'd give for interviews with HR/grad rec/partners is that when you're prepping, avoid over-prepping answers such that they're more or less scripted - usually they will ask a variation of the question that you prepared for and you wanna make sure you directly answer that they asked and go with the flow rather than trying to remember what you prepared. Also that it's okay to take a second after the question is asked before jumping in so you can collect your thoughts first.
 

LawSir101

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You still got so far in the process! You should be proud of yourself

What tips would you give to people attending assessment centres that you wish you knew?
One piece of advice I'd give for interviews with HR/grad rec/partners is that when you're prepping, avoid over-prepping answers such that they're more or less scripted - usually they will ask a variation of the question that you prepared for and you wanna make sure you directly answer that they asked and go with the flow rather than trying to remember what you prepared. Also that it's okay to take a second after the question is asked before jumping in so you can collect your thoughts first.
To add to this and all the helpful tips spread across TCLA, here's slightly bleaker advice: be prepared to say stupid things and not let them domino your overall performance. In my experience with ACs, I have wondered, beyond a healthy amount, what others think of things I have said, so much so to deter my performance. Though you are being judged, it is done chiefly fairly and transparently.

At my last AC, the other candidates insulted me (the only POC on the day) right before me - resulting in my collapse, inability to speak up and consequent PFO. I wish I could go back and tell myself that their opinions did not matter, but insults don't mix well with nerves. Remember to enjoy yourself on the day, pretend you already work there, and remind yourself of trickier situations you've got through - if you've got to AC, you are clearly doing something right and it just boils down to the presentation of your abilities on the day. Good luck!
 

commerciallawyer2910

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One piece of advice I'd give for interviews with HR/grad rec/partners is that when you're prepping, avoid over-prepping answers such that they're more or less scripted - usually they will ask a variation of the question that you prepared for and you wanna make sure you directly answer that they asked and go with the flow rather than trying to remember what you prepared. Also that it's okay to take a second after the question is asked before jumping in so you can collect your thoughts first.
This! It’s okay to take a minute or even ask them to rephrase the question - it shows you’re really thinking through your answer and aren’t just impulsively answering :)
 
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    [interviewed last Friday]
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    AlCapone

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    Can anyone shed some light on how long firms usually take to get back to you between final interview and VS outcome??? (confirmation call / rejection email) had the interview a week ago today and literally can't focus on anything else.
     
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