TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[aishaalexandra]

Sadly I can’t help here, but I just want to say that you’re absolutely nailing this application cycle! Seen you post quite a bit about your successes, and I just want to say congratulations!

Thank you so much! I think I've just got insanely lucky... This is the first year even one of my applications has gotten past the first stage and I have only discovered this forum this year so milking people's advice for all I can get😅 . Turns out 4th application cycle the charm lol

 

[hanz123]

Hi everyone,

I'd appreciate any advice on how to answer this question: How does AG (Addleshaw Goddard) stand out compared to other commercial firms?

 

[traineedreamer]

I graduated in 2018 and my university never provided percentage for each year, or a percentage for my overall degree. My transcript just has my module breakdown and my 2:1 classification, and I called my university and they said they don't degree percentages.

Will it look bad if I don't put my overall degree percentage on an application when it asks?

 

[jess_does_law]

Does anyone know what to expect at an W&C open day?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I graduated in 2018 and my university never provided percentage for each year, or a percentage for my overall degree. My transcript just has my module breakdown and my 2:1 classification, and I called my university and they said they don't degree percentages.

Will it look bad if I don't put my overall degree percentage on an application when it asks?

Were you modules weighted into different forms of credits?

 

[traineedreamer]

Were you modules weighted into different forms of credits?

Yes I believe they were

 

[Jessica Booker]

Yes I believe they were

You will need to be certain of this, but if you know the weighting (in the U.K. this is often 10, 20 and 40 credit modules that add up to 120 credits an academic year), you could calculate the average but make clear this is your calculation as the university doesn’t provide an average.

 

[traineedreamer]

You will need to be certain of this, but if you know the weighting (in the U.K. this is often 10, 20 and 40 credit modules that add up to 120 credits an academic year), you could calculate the average but make clear this is your calculation as the university doesn’t provide an average.

That's very helpful, thank you!

 

[lllaaawww098]

How long does Hogan Lovells grad recruitment team take before answering to a WG score request? I have sent them an email a couple of days ago asking for my score and they still haven't got back. Thanks!

 

[Jessica Booker]

How long does Hogan Lovells grad recruitment team take before answering to a WG score request? I have sent them an email a couple of days ago asking for my score and they still haven't got back. Thanks!

I'd personally wait 7 working days before chasing up, especially at this time of year.

 

[FutureLawyer99]

Has anyone heard from BCLP for the Summer Vacation Scheme yet?

 

[Rina]

Has anyone signed up for and heard back from Hogan Lovells on the Global Regulatory Practice Area Open Day?

 

[AvniD]

Hi everyone,

I'd appreciate any advice on how to answer this question: How does AG (Addleshaw Goddard) stand out compared to other commercial firms?

The way I'd approach this is to identify certain factors that make AG stand out to you (offices, practices, TC structure, business strategy etc.) ➡️ identify competitors that match AG on these factors ➡️ compare AG to these firms based on these factors and identify their USP ➡️ write about how these USPs makes AG stand out.

Does this make sense?

 

[Donuttime]

Has anyone heard back from white and case after completing VI?

 

[traineedreamer]

For anyone who's filled out the White & Case application (or similar)...when the application ask if each work experince is SQE Qualifying Experience, are they asking if you've already had it signed off as QWE or is it asking whether the role would qualify as QWE?

I've had Document Review and Paralegal experience, but I've not done anything SQE related so haven't had anything signed as QWE. Do I need to click no?

 

[toribabylawyer]

Has anyone heard back from Shearman post interview yet?

do you know if shearman is still inviting people for interview?

 

[BM99]

Can anyone who attended Linklaters' open day kindly introduce their travel arrangements, and fast track process?

 

[futuretraineecity]

do you know if shearman is still inviting people for interview?

Hey I’m not sure sorry! But when I interviewed last week they said they’d be interviewing for two more weeks 😊

 

[Dib31]

Does anybody know if Baker McKenzie reimburse travel expenses for open days? ☺️

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anybody know if Baker McKenzie reimburse travel expenses for open days? ☺️

I would expect them to (especially given their focus on diversity) but there is no harm in asking the firm this directly. It will be a common question they get from candidates.