TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[emnlawyer]

Hi, I have an AC coming for CMS. Has anyone completed this before that can offer some advice? Thanks!

 

[Equal_Rites]

Anyone heard back from Milbank?

 

[tkwillbealawyer]

Best advice for GBAs is to be well rested before starting the assessment, and just do what comes naturally to you. Also, make sure to take breaks between the different games (eg. getting a glass of water), as some of them test things like reaction times, so being 100% alert really helps. Good luck!

It really is just a bunch of minigames, so there's not much prep you can do. Just make sure you have plenty of time to complete it and won't be disturbed, etc. Good luck!

Thank you both so much! Just finished it and it was alright

 

[aemond54]

Just recieved VI invite from CMS

 

[CorpLawyer00]

Just recieved VI invite from CMS

congrats! when did you do WG and apply?

 

[lawstudent0303]

Has anyone gotten any AC invites from A&O for the spring/summer vac schemes?

 

[aspiringforever]

Hi, I have an AC coming for CMS. Has anyone completed this before that can offer some advice? Thanks!

congratulations! When did you hear back about the AC? And is this for London?

 

[Pal22]

Hi everyone,

For Ashurst VS application how would you approach the first part of this question relating to yourself, your skills and achievements, 'Please use this section to tell us about yourself, your skills, achievements and why you want to train as a solicitor and work at Ashurst. (750 words max)'

Also, would you steer clear of academic achievements?

@Jessica Booker

 

[taetae]

Hi guys, I just received a VI invite for Eversheds Sutherland but I'm really worried.

I hate video interviews and I'm terrible at them. The one minute prep time I always panic and it's barely enough to read the question and let it sink in. Also when answering I always run out of time (they've given us 2 mins)

It's also a strengths based interview with scenario qs which I've never done before.

Any tips or advice would be appreciated.

Also if you guys have some example qs I'd be rly grateful.

 

[taetae]

Has anyone heard back from Linklaters Middle East Vac scheme?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi everyone,

For Ashurst VS application how would you approach the first part of this question relating to yourself, your skills and achievements, 'Please use this section to tell us about yourself, your skills, achievements and why you want to train as a solicitor and work at Ashurst. (750 words max)'

Also, would you steer clear of academic achievements?

@Jessica Booker

If there is something about your academic achievements that go beyond the details/aren't obvious from your academic section, then you can include it. But many times people are just repeating detail that obvious from their academic section, and I don't think that is needed.

 

[Ambs123]

I’m feeling a bit worried as I’ve done quite a few VIs and haven’t heard back from anyone. Has anyone heard back from:

Mishcon post VI
Willkie post VI
Dentons post test/VI
Simmons post yes/VI for summer VS

I don’t know if I should consider these to be PFOs

 

[law23]

PFO from DLA Piper post application today, but also invited to next stage for Dickson Minto!

 

[CorpLawyer00]

PFO from DLA Piper post application today, but also invited to next stage for Dickson Minto!

sorry to hear this for DLA - do you mind saying when you applied? And congrats for Dickson

 

[RB2022]

PFO from DLA Piper post application today, but also invited to next stage for Dickson Minto!

When one door closes another opens haha, congrats on progressing!

 

[sxw517]

Has anyone heard from Ashurst re Spring/Summer VS? Post tests

 

[Equal_Rites]

Skadden PFO

 

[S1gm4Solicitor1]

HSF Spring Vac Scheme AC!

Congratulations! See you there!!

 

[law23]

sorry to hear this for DLA - do you mind saying when you applied? And congrats for Dickson

Hi, I applied on the 19th of December!

 

[law23]

When one door closes another opens haha, congrats on progressing!

Thank you, and that's exactly my attitude! Shows how subjective these applications are and how the law firms can look for different qualities