TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone know if Skadden Summer VS closes today or tomorrow 23:59? Deadline is 10/12/2023 on AllHires.

Will be 23.59 on the 10th

 

[Jessica Booker]

Annoyingly, my previous message has been deleted because I disclosed the CC video interview question, even though they disclose it to us well in advance! So it's no more of a secret than any other application question.

Back to the point - @Jessica Booker or anyone who can help - was hoping for help on why CC has emphasised 'in the region' in their video interview question. They mention it twice. Could you shed any light on how you would address this?

Sorry, but I cannot repeat the full question here, or it will likely be deleted again. DM me if you would like it. As ever, THANK YOU so very much.

Hi - that was me that deleted the post.

Unfortunately we do ask that video interview questions are not specifically shared on the forum - we can’t keep a track of which firms share video interview information or not, and so we just blanket remove it.

if they are asking you to talk about a location, it likely means the question is used across various TC locations and therefore they want you to explain why you are specifically interested/applying to that particular location.

 

[TakeAChanceOnMe]

Hi - that was me that deleted the post.

Unfortunately we do ask that video interview questions are not specifically shared on the forum - we can’t keep a track of which firms share video interview information or not, and so we just blanket remove it.

if they are asking you to talk about a location, it likely means the question is used across various TC locations and therefore they want you to explain why you are specifically interested/applying to that particular location.

Ah gotcha, ok it just seemed a very strange and notable emphasis on 'this region' given they are such a global firm. You know what it's like, we are supposed to very clearly address every part of the question, and directing part of my limited-time answer to why I would want to be a CC Lawyer in London (rather than say, Hong Kong) just seems very odd.

 

[Seven]

Ah gotcha, ok it just seemed a very strange and notable emphasis on 'this region' given they are such a global firm. You know what it's like, we are supposed to very clearly address every part of the question, and directing part of my limited-time answer to why I would want to be a CC Lawyer in London (rather than say, Hong Kong) just seems very odd.

I would say it’s because every firm’s offices has its own specific strong suits. CC could be Band 1 in Finance departments in London for example but Band 4 in Hong Kong. I think it’s moreso emphasising why CC on a UK level, rather than speaking about say deals, departments, or matters originating from their other offices.

 

[NJS]

Does anyone know if the next stage of the CMS application is WG, or is this automatic?

I messaged on insta and they said it was not

 

[jplaw1010]

@Jessica Booker have you heard of any Stephenson Harwood interviews for their WVS?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Ah gotcha, ok it just seemed a very strange and notable emphasis on 'this region' given they are such a global firm. You know what it's like, we are supposed to very clearly address every part of the question, and directing part of my limited-time answer to why I would want to be a CC Lawyer in London (rather than say, Hong Kong) just seems very odd.

It may seem odd, but it’s going to be very important to them. Given they are a popular firm (and with international candidates) they will want to make sure they find people who have a long-term motivation/commitment to the region they are recruiting for.

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker have you heard of any Stephenson Harwood interviews for their WVS?

I don’t track these type of details so am not best placed to advise.

 

[Legalstalker]

Stupid question but should i assume PFO for Stephenson Harwood seeing as their WVS starts on Monday haha

I got an email from them 20/11/23 asking to specify what scheme i wanted to be selected for as they had made an error when publishing, i stated winter only. I have not heard from them since... should i just assume PFO or maybe they're saving my application for Sping even though i didn't say that although i am not opposed to a spring date. Just a little annoying as i would like to update my application tracker but they're the only winter one i've not heard from lol

 

[futuretrainee2025]

What's the difference between work experience and positions of responsibility?

 

[Jessica Booker]

What's the difference between work experience and positions of responsibility?

Work experience is a job where you have made a commitment to turn up and deliver things that are set for you by others.

Positions of responsibility are the things you choose to do - usually your extra curriculars but it’s just really a broader term for people who are not necessarily in education. It could be things you do within work but that you are not contracted to do (eg part of an internal network group/charity fundraising) or it could be activities that have no connection to your education (volunteering at a local place of worship/local food bank).

 

[futuretrainee2025]

Work experience is a job where you have made a commitment to turn up and deliver things that are set for you by others.

Positions of responsibility are the things you choose to do - usually your extra curriculars but it’s just really a broader term for people who are not necessarily in education. It could be things you do within work but that you are not contracted to do (eg part of an internal network group/charity fundraising) or it could be activities that have no connection to your education (volunteering at a local place of worship/local food bank).

Thank you Jessica!!!

 

[Amehta1]

@Jessica Booker when is the Latham Watkins vacation scheme application due? Is it on 23:59 on the 10th or is it at midnight today?

 

[Charlottehollyx]

When TW said they will "advise of an outcome by w/c 1 December" and I haven't had a response do you think I should email? Did anyone else get the same?

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

Hi is anyone familiar with Freshfields' 8 seat system? I'm just wondering how helpful it is for feeling like you have actually learned new skills in a seat given that it is so short and if the short seat time would limit me if I moved to another firm in the future.

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

How long does it take to hear back from Latham after completing the online assessment?

 

[Shah74k]

How long does it take to hear back from Latham after completing the online assessment?

Wondering the same - anyone heard back from Latham post SJT/VI?

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

I wanted to ask- does DLA piper have a strong corporate/finance/transactional practice group? or should I treat them as a truly full-service firm?

Would love if someone could respond to this with DLA Piper's strongest practice areas (no amount of research is giving me a straight response)!

 

[Seven]

Would love if someone could respond to this with DLA Piper's strongest practice areas (no amount of research is giving me a straight response)!

https://www.toprankedlegal.com/firms/gbr00167/ Anything marked Band 1 and Band 2 is generally their strong practice areas. You can look on Legal 500 also.

 

[sufianwm101]

Does anyone know if Millbank SVS is rolling?