TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone know who the Training Principle is at Davis Polk? It says we should address the cover letter to them but I cant seem to find their name.

From their brochure:

 

[Jessica Booker]

Ok I just submitted my summer vac app for HL and in one of my vac scheme work experience, I made the following typo - "2 years, In 2022," . I should have typed in instead of In. Can anyone tell me if this is going to impact the overall prospect of my app being considered and whether I could change it? I am not sure how to use Vantage, seems very confusing as it did not allow me to preview the app.

Highly unlikely to be a major issue.

 

[studrny36]

@Jessica Booker

In my CC application, I provided my uni results as grades for each module, i.e., 1st, 2.1, rather than a numerical score. I did this as the form asked for the 'grade'. Do you think this is an issue? Thanks.

 

[B A]

Could someone please share the application questions for Akin Gump's VS

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker

In my CC application, I provided my uni results as grades for each module, i.e., 1st, 2.1, rather than a numerical score. I did this as the form asked for the 'grade'. Do you think this is an issue? Thanks.

I would normally suggest putting each individual modules result (usually as a percentage) rather than just a 2.1/2.2 etc

If you can update your application, I would try to change the grades to specific scores.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Could someone please share the application questions for Akin Gump's VS

What motivated you to pursue a career as a commercial Solicitor? Explain how you would add value as a Trainee in the London office of Akin Gump. (250)

Describe a particularly challenging experience you have faced and the way you dealt with it. (250)

What are the most important rewards you expect in your career? (250)

Identify a current commercial issue which has recently attracted your attention. Why do you consider it to be significant? Who are the key stakeholders in this situation and what are the implications for those concerned? (250)

Please give details of any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility and any other noteworthy achievements that will support your application. (250)

 

[B A]

What motivated you to pursue a career as a commercial Solicitor? Explain how you would add value as a Trainee in the London office of Akin Gump. (250)

Describe a particularly challenging experience you have faced and the way you dealt with it. (250)

What are the most important rewards you expect in your career? (250)

Identify a current commercial issue which has recently attracted your attention. Why do you consider it to be significant? Who are the key stakeholders in this situation and what are the implications for those concerned? (250)

Please give details of any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility and any other noteworthy achievements that will support your application. (250)

Thanks Jess!

 

[CF12345]

such good news! Can I ask when you applied?

thank you 26th of september!!

 

[selfcarequeenzzz1]

Did anyone get through to the Taylor Wessing online games assessment but still hasn't got the link to complete the test? I'm kind of panicking

Hi - i didnt get a link either, did you end up getting one?

 

[gw9]

Hi - i didnt get a link either, did you end up getting one?

The last email I got said they’d send a link today - haven’t received it yet, but it didn’t specify what time so I’m not going to worry till later haha.

 

[selfcarequeenzzz1]

The last email I got said they’d send a link today - haven’t received it yet, but it didn’t specify what time so I’m not going to worry till later haha.

Okay thank u !!!!

 

[kab]

Has anyone else’s HSF test not been recorded?

 

[futuretrainee202X]

Has anyone else’s HSF test not been recorded?

I've emailed grad rec asking if a confirmation email will be sent out. Waiting to hear what they say.

 

[confusedlawstudent]

Hi - i didnt get a link either, did you end up getting one?

hey, yeah i got it like a week ago. They said cause of a technical issue they couldn't send it on the day they said they would. did the test a few days ago.

 

[futuretrainee202X]

I've emailed grad rec asking if a confirmation email will be sent out. Waiting to hear what they say.

Just heard back! I passed the blended assessment test (didn't pass last year) so genuinely pleased! Good luck, hope you hear back with the best news

 

[kab]

I've emailed grad rec asking if a confirmation email will be sent out. Waiting to hear what they say.

Thanks! Turns out it was a technical issue.

 

[FutureLawyer99]

Does Hogan Lovells send out a feedback report after the WGT?

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Do Dechert send rejections as they go, or just reject everyone at the end?

 

[B A]

Do Dechert send rejections as they go, or just reject everyone at the end?

As they go

 

[CorpLawyer00]

Do Dechert send rejections as they go, or just reject everyone at the end?

can confirm they send as they go. Was rejected a couple weeks after applying.