TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[solba]

Pm me if you need any help for DLA!

Pm'd you!

 

[BeGrateful.101]

Has anyone heard back from Goodwin?

 

[Sarah T]

Completed my tests 28th or 29th November, got the strengths report on 30th November, not heard back yet… I don’t think anyone has heard back!

I was just at an event with Mayer Brown they said that they are just starting to screen following the tests so they will start working their way through. The priority will be spring vac applicants atm.

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Has anyone heard back from Goodwin?

I think they said we'd hear by 4 weeks post-deadline, and it hasn't quite been 2 weeks yet! So I'm expecting to be waiting a while.

 

[Ameliaa]

That email has been sent around 3 times to me now

I have not received this email once so dunno what to think 💀

 

[BM99]

Does anyone know whether it’s a good or bad sign that interviewers keep pushing you, like keep ask further questions on your answers? Also if in an interview if you answer incorrectly, got a bit of hint, then reply correctly, will that be a big problem?

 

[FutureLawyer99]

Does anyone know whether it’s a good or bad sign that interviewers keep pushing you, like keep ask further questions on your answers? Also if in an interview if you answer incorrectly, got a bit of hint, then reply correctly, will that be a big problem?

Not in my experience? A lot of interviews are designed to push you and see whether you can handle the pressure and go deeper into your answers. It’s inevitable that you might get some questions not wholly correct but it’s how you deal with it and your thought process. That’s just my opinion of it anyway

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Is there a list of potential competency questions anywhere?

 

[Uvaia]

Is there a list of potential competency questions anywhere?

260+ Training Contract Interview Questions

are there any others on here?

 

[confusedlawstudent]

Does anyone have any advice on how to prepare for the Eversheds AC "simulation" exercise (where we have to read documents, develop arguments, and discuss them with one of the fee earners)?

 

[livelovelaw]

Does anyone know if HSF send out summer vacation scheme AC invites in batches? Still haven't heard and getting worried

 

[hanz123]

anyone else feeling quite stressed about this whole process? most of my firms haven’t gotten back to me yet, and it’s really challenging to fight the urge to consistently check emails/email graduate recruitment. obviously my main priority is my degree, but it’s definitely terrifying to consider what happens if i do not secure a vacation scheme and convert it into a training contract.

Can relate to this, it's so stressful.

 

[Samphire]

hello! for anyone who has done the Bristows video interview - please could I ask, how long were you given for the answers? thanks so much

 

[laubedusixjuin]

I can never help but be offended when I get a feedback report for a silly online assessment telling me I have low skill or competency in xyz, because I know I don’t - I tend to avoid firms that do these because it just feels so insane to judge based on this kind of thing??

 

[futuretrainee202X]

Does anyone know whether it’s a good or bad sign that interviewers keep pushing you, like keep ask further questions on your answers? Also if in an interview if you answer incorrectly, got a bit of hint, then reply correctly, will that be a big problem?

I did a few partner interviews previously on legal case studies rather than commercial and that analytical element is what I really enjoyed.

From my perspective, the purpose of pushing you is to test your thinking. And I know that whatever answer I give, it will be scrutinised by someone who might be an expert in the area. They want to see if you can defend your point and come up with a reply on the spot that is well-considered. That can be really tricky if you're not used to debating or mooting (especially at the international level) but I personally find it quite refreshing to have my perspective challenged from time to time

Think of this exercise as a "game" in seeing who can come up with the most balanced and persuasive argument instead of the partner or associate trying to knock your argument down. This helps calm my nerves a lot!

 

[Seven]

Taylor Wessing AC 😭😭 any advice would be massively appreciated! (Either DM or posted on the thread).

Congrats! You seemed to be hyperventilating earlier (totally understandable). Proof that you shouldn't stress too much, you got what it takes! Best of luck.

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

hello! for anyone who has done the Bristows video interview - please could I ask, how long were you given for the answers? thanks so much

60 seconds!

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Congrats! You seemed to be hyperventilating earlier (totally understandable). Proof that you shouldn't stress too much, you got what it takes! Best of luck.

Thank you so much! Yes, I was having the classic "am I just kidding myself that I'm good enough for law"!

 

[Ameliaa]

I can never help but be offended when I get a feedback report for a silly online assessment telling me I have low skill or competency in xyz, because I know I don’t - I tend to avoid firms that do these because it just feels so insane to judge based on this kind of thing??

Honestly feels like the buzzfeed personality tests I used to do when I was in school where they told me what gossip girl I was from my food choices

 

[solba]

Any advice for Milbank AC? Thanks!