TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[kokothemagicdragon]

I hear the head of capital markets at DP studied Golf Course Management at the University of Lampeter

Imma need a LinkedIn/DP link to confirm that chief. If it exists imma print it and paste it on my wall to tell myself that nothing is impossible.

 

[Samir_O]

Applied for the Latham spring vac, havent heard back post situational judgment test - anyone else?

 

[aspiringforever]

Update for the CMS, I’ve had a few messages of people getting AC invites and had their VI start of jan so I’m presuming the worst for the December VI 😩

For London or regional offices?

 

[legally.brown]

Applied for the Latham spring vac, havent heard back post situational judgment test - anyone else?

Just answered this! Think they are sending VI in batches
They have also extended the deadline so could be a while

 

[Sachin Chandra]

Does anyone have the link for the page that is good for 'why law instead of consulting/investment banking etc'?

I would really appreciate it

 

[axbg]

Applied for the Latham spring vac, havent heard back post situational judgment test - anyone else?

same i applied end of november and still nothing ugh its so frustrating

 

[Adrian_S]

Akin Gump AC invitation! Thought I completely bombed the telephone interview on 12 December!

 

[traineedreamer]

Akin Gump AC invitation! Thought I completely bombed the telephone interview on 12 December!

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You may not feel like it but you've actually been killing it this cycle! It's a pleasure whenever I see your name with positive news 💞

 

[Adrian_S]

You may not feel like it but you've actually been killing it this cycle! It's a pleasure whenever I see your name with positive news 💞

And if I can help anyone else - yourself included - in any way, DM me! (though disclaimer - I'm a bit of a mess)

 

[j.s.cox]

Akin Gump AC invitation! Thought I completely bombed the telephone interview on 12 December!

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So great to see your success this cycle!! From no ACs to 2 in a matter of days. Absolute legend 👏

 

[legally.brown]

The support this community offers >>>

 

[lawpersongirl123]

Thank you so much for your advice!! This is super helpful and I definitely feel a little less nervous about going in tomorrow. I’m also worried about the case study as it sounds like you need to have a very high level of commercial awareness to succeed, but I think I’ll be able to do ok as long as I don’t overthink it (as you said!) 😊

No worries! Honestly, I had barely any commercial awareness, i learnt all about equity and debt financing etc but none of it came up. That’s where I went wrong as I kept trying to apply stuff I learnt when there was very obvious things I would’ve pointed out in the document if I hadn’t prepared! Trust your instincts- it’s a document catered to law and non law students and people with zero to some experience. My best piece of advice would be to calm your nerves and be optimistic

 

[GOI983]

People who have done Skadden TIs, how long did yours take?

17/18 mins for me

 

[Future Six Figure Fee Earner]

Only put the locations you are actually willing to work in (and beyond the training contract).

I doubt they need to know your GCSEs but if your grades are ok - I would include them any way.

Can I put Manchester and London down as my location preference options, or would that raise suspicions about my loyalty to the regional office?

It won't let me leave the second option blank - I have to pick two locations.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Can I put Manchester and London down as my location preference options, or would that raise suspicions about my loyalty to the regional office?

It won't let me leave the second option blank - I have to pick two locations.

If you have to pick two locations, it is not going to be an issue if you pick two (as every applicant will need to do this). I'd just make sure your first choice is the first one on the list.

 

[sdsou]

Hey, I notice everyone discussing Latham having extended their VS application dates - could someone please provide a link for the same? I looked online and it still says 1 January and Apply4Law states deadline has passed. Thank you very much!

 

[sdsou]

Also, could anyone confirm the deadline for WG for Hogan Lovells? The email came on Jan 9 and it says the test must be completed within 3 days of receiving the email.

 

[hopefulfuturelawyer]

Hey, I notice everyone discussing Latham having extended their VS application dates - could someone please provide a link for the same? I looked online and it still says 1 January and Apply4Law states deadline has passed. Thank you very much!

They extended it to the 10th so I don’t think they’re accepting applications anymore.

 

[HLL]

Ughhh, nrf pfo post ti

 

[selfcarequeenzzz1]

Does anyone know anything about the RS VI? I saw something about 10 questions? thanks