TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[DTB]

Hi when did you apply to Kirkland?

Hi, a while ago actually! Last Month!

 

[DTB]

I completed it last year. They asked two questions which were Why Kirkland? and What skills do you need to be a good commercial lawyer? You had 15 seconds to prepare for each and 90 seconds to answer. Hope this helps!

Hi @KBLAW as a follow up would you have advice on VI? It is my first one. I am particularly unsure about how to fit in everything in 'why firm' - do we need to link it back to ourselves or just give reasons?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @KBLAW as a follow up would you have advice on VI? It is my first one. I am particularly unsure about how to fit in everything in 'why firm' - do we need to link it back to ourselves or just give reasons?

I wouldn't try to fit in everything - focus on no more than three of the most prominent points from your perspective.

You will need to link it back to you though, it's important to focus on why you have come to those conclusions.

 

[ssolicitorz]

for linklaters you can only submit 3 work experiences? but what if you want to discuss more

 

[UnTCSilVousPlait]

In your view, what steps should a law firm take to put client relationships at the forefront of its strategy? (200 words)

This is one of the questions on the CMS VS form. Is the question actually as general as it sounds (what would be best for any law firm) or would tying my answer to CMS be better?

I am thinking of taking the more general approach because I am apprehensive about unnaturally forcing CMS into the answer when the question does not specifically ask for it. Any thoughts on this would be lovely!

 

[Jessica Booker]

In your view, what steps should a law firm take to put client relationships at the forefront of its strategy? (200 words)

This is one of the questions on the CMS VS form. Is the question actually as general as it sounds (what would be best for any law firm) or would tying my answer to CMS be better?

I am thinking of taking the more general approach because I am apprehensive about unnaturally forcing CMS into the answer when the question does not specifically ask for it. Any thoughts on this would be lovely!

I recommend taking the general approach to this question - e.g., what will be best for many law firms.

 

[UnTCSilVousPlait]

I recommend taking the general approach to this question - e.g., what will be best for many law firms.

Thank you, Jessica! Really needed some expert direction on this.

 

[AvniD]

In your view, what steps should a law firm take to put client relationships at the forefront of its strategy? (200 words)

This is one of the questions on the CMS VS form. Is the question actually as general as it sounds (what would be best for any law firm) or would tying my answer to CMS be better?

I am thinking of taking the more general approach because I am apprehensive about unnaturally forcing CMS into the answer when the question does not specifically ask for it. Any thoughts on this would be lovely!

Taking a general approach makes sense- you're absolutely right, making it about CMS is not inly unnatural but also takes your answer away in a different direction to where your question was originally pointing you to.

I'd focus the answer on what makes a great client relationship (responsiveness, longevity, serving needs pointedly etc.) and how a law firm can prioritise this as a part of their strategy.

 

[aniraz]

for linklaters you can only submit 3 work experiences? but what if you want to discuss more

Where are you seeing this? On my application form, there wasn't anywhere to put work experience.

 

[BM99]

Where are you seeing this? On my application form, there wasn't anywhere to put work experience.

If you are applying for a direct TC you will have work experience sections. Otherwise you don't need to put down any work experiences

 

[johnnn821]

Does anyone have any experience on how to approach Kirkland Ellis' work experience section. The application form asks for a CV and has a separate work section. Is the work section supposed to be copy and paste from the CV or we should aim to include different information?

 

[F99]

Eversheds Insights Evening invite!

 

[Lord Sumption]

anyone invited to Latham & Watkins event on the 30th?

The Networking Dinner?

 

[Highnumberofapplicants]

Hey guys, has anyone heard anything from Gibson Dunn?

 

[UnTCSilVousPlait]

Taking a general approach makes sense- you're absolutely right, making it about CMS is not inly unnatural but also takes your answer away in a different direction to where your question was originally pointing you to.

I'd focus the answer on what makes a great client relationship (responsiveness, longevity, serving needs pointedly etc.) and how a law firm can prioritise this as a part of their strategy.

Thank you so much, Avni!

 

[Ambs123]

Has anyone had an assessment centre with Accutrainee? I don't really know how to approach the attention to detail task + the commercial awareness exercise! If anyone has insight into these kind of tasks anyway could you dm me please

 

[LoveAspireLAW]

Anyone heard from w&c post AC

 

[lllaaawww098]

The Networking Dinner?

Yes!

 

[AvniD]

Has anyone had an assessment centre with Accutrainee? I don't really know how to approach the attention to detail task + the commercial awareness exercise! If anyone has insight into these kind of tasks anyway could you dm me please

Hi @Ambs123- with the attention to detail task, I'm guessing it will be a document checking exercise where you have to identify and correct errors. My best tip for this is to ensure you're reading everything line by line and keeping an eye on grammar, cross-referencing, obvious legal error (misspelling a piece of legislation or including an unrelated one).

As for the commercial awareness exercise, I have a feeling this may be modelled on a classic case study. Have you checked out this article by any chance? It's got some great tips on how you can approach such case studies!

 

[futuretrainee202X]

Has anyone heard back re: Freshfield's graduate workshop?