TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[axelbeugre]

Does anyone have any tips on how to prepare for a video interview - what firm related topics may come up outside of 'why this firm?', 'a specific practice area', or 'a specific case'?

Thank you

I shared some tips here and I also referenced another post where I shared some questions that might come up, I hope these are helpdul and good luck with your preparation! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-158671

 

[axelbeugre]

I wanted insight on an application question for a Vacation Scheme. The question is: Think of a current commercial issue that has recently attracted your attention. Why does it interest you, why do you consider it to be significant and how do you think this will impact on the firm's clients? What does "significant" mean? Does the firm want to know about the potential opportunities and challenges of the commercial news story?

I would say that they care about knowing why the news you decided to talk about is important according to you. This could be because of the impact it has on the business sector, on society, on law firms, on their clients, whatever you deem significant or important. It is a personal consideration regarding the issue at hand so you should investigate what kind of news you want to talk about and discuss its consequences, and according to those, coupled with other factors (some of which I have mentioned before), you have to specify why the news is important.

 

[axelbeugre]

Hi, I was just wondering, if I got through to a firm's VI stage last year, and re-applying this year, and their questions for their application are essentially the same, can I more or less copy paste my answers from last year (with some minor edits), or will it be flagged up as plagiarism?
Thanks!

I would try and change the answer. This can also mean changing the verbs and nouns with synonyms without necessarily changing the content of the answer, if you do not have anything to change. However, try to use different experiences if you can or describe experiences you have already talked about last year from a different angle.

 

[CallumJR]

For anyone waiting on CMS- they’ll be sending out a second batch of interview invites on the 29th of dec!

Thanks for letting us know.

How do you know this?

 

[aleece]

Can anyone confirm the deadline for Reed Smith? I am finding different dates online. Some say 8th January and others say 31st January. Thank you!

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

If anyone has had a HR interview with Accutrainee, please message me!

 

[Samridhi Jain]

What would be your top tips for the Willkie app? anything you'd like to highlight that's worth noting?

 

[nya]

For anyone whose heard back from Linklaters about their WG score, how long did it take?

 

[allwillbewell]

Can anyone confirm the deadline for Reed Smith? I am finding different dates online. Some say 8th January and others say 31st January. Thank you!

8th January! That’s what the firm’s website says

 

[Jessica Booker]

I think this question has been asked before so my apologies for repeating - but what is considered a small trainee intake? Is it anything under 10? Is 12 considered a small intake?

I would say it is generally smaller than many firms, but it depends on the context you are describing here. For a US firm 12 would be large, but for a multi location national firm it may not be that small.

 

[lawyerletsgo]

Got 2 PFOs already - is this usually an indication as to how the rest of my application turnouts are gonna be this cycle? :/

 

[Legalstalker]

Got 2 PFOs already - is this usually an indication as to how the rest of my application turnouts are gonna be this cycle? :/

I think I've had 23 PFO's , don't let two stop you! you might not be a right fit for their firm but another firm will be perfect for you, keep applying and be positive

good luck!!

 

[mikaxxlkhan]

Has anyone heard from HSF for summer?

 

[hirene]

Anyone having issues with CMS VI? My status says error and it keeps telling me to try later (which i still cant) - I reached our to CMS team and awaiting their response but in this case they would give me extension if the issue doesn't get fixed until the deadline right?? 🥺😭

 

[Deleted member 31263]

Clifford Chance TC AC invite. Yesss!

 

[BM99]

Besides the wave of Latham PFOs last week, did anyone receive positive news?

 

[saqlain09]

Hi, has anyone applied to the CMS training contract this year? I am due to do my video interview with them and was hoping for some guidance from people that have experience with the firm. This is my first shot so I really don't want to make a mess of it. Let me know!

 

[lawyergirl]

Can we abbreviate Paul Hastings to PH in applications to them?

 

[0livia.pope]

how long do white & case typically take to get back to people post app ?

 

[yeezyee]

huge congrats omg that’s such a big deal!!! when was your VI and when are the AC dates if u don’t mind me asking!

Clifford Chance TC AC invite. Yesss!