TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[LHitchens1]

Has anyone not heard back from Hogan Lovells about Lift Off? Starting to feel a bit sick from the stress of not hearing back yet... Is it bad if you haven't heard by now?

 

[LHitchens1]

I'm on hold too, but I bombed that WG. I took mine a few weeks ago.

Mine's on hold too. I was told by Sam Lee(?) that they will let everyone know by January, so you have time still!

 

[lawtab]

I'm filling out a question asking to talk about a recent commercial deal - do we reckon a deal from August 2022 is recent enough or should I find one from 2023 instead?

 

[LHitchens1]

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

If you do it like "Paul Hastings (PH)" it should be okay?

 

[sufianwm101]

Can we abbreviate Morrison Foerster to MoFo in our applications? Just feels wrong lol

 

[PC99]

Did you get invited to AC? If so, would you mind me asking when you applied?

Hey! Yes! Got an invite. I applied the day before the deadline - Thurs (30th Nov) and finished the online test on the following Wednesday (6th Dec)

 

[lawtab]

Can we abbreviate Morrison Foerster to MoFo in our applications? Just feels wrong lol

On their website they do so I'd assume it's fine. But I agree it does feel kinda wrong using it haha

 

[Jessica Booker]

Can we abbreviate Morrison Foerster to MoFo in our applications? Just feels wrong lol

That is fine as it is something they commonly use.

 

[Deleted member 27336]

Bit of a random question, but I need some outside perspectives.

I am writing my answers for Hogan Lovells' SVS, and detailing some of my academic awards. I have currently written: 'I possess an excellent academic track record, achieving XX prize and the highest results in XX'. Does that come across as bragging a bit too much? Should I prefix the sentence with something like: 'I was honoured to' or 'My hard work helped me' to mitigate that risk, albeit risking waffling and taking away words from my other experiences?

Cheers in advance

 

[amrita6399]

I was wondering the same.. Last year my application percentage was 66% and this year it says 77%? So I am not sure..

Is that the WG score by any chance?

 

[ah898]

Bit of a random question, but I need some outside perspectives.

I am writing my answers for Hogan Lovells' SVS, and detailing some of my academic awards. I have currently written: 'I possess an excellent academic track record, achieving XX prize and the highest results in XX'. Does that come across as bragging a bit too much? Should I prefix the sentence with something like: 'I was honoured to' or 'My hard work helped me' to mitigate that risk, albeit risking waffling and taking away words from my other experiences?

Cheers in advance

I attended an application workshop with Hogan Lovells and they said you should never be afraid of bragging (as long as it doesn't come off very obnoxious I imagine), the whole point of the application is to convey how great you are - so I think that would be fine.

 

[Deleted member 27336]

I attended an application workshop with Hogan Lovells and they said you should never be afraid of bragging (as long as it doesn't come off very obnoxious I imagine), the whole point of the application is to convey how great you are - so I think that would be fine.

Amazing, thank you so much!

 

[LHitchens1]

hi all, anyone who has recently received a response from HL grad rec regarding a query, how long did it take to hear back from them ( I know grad rec are busy I just wanted to know when to roughly expect a response)?

I'm in the same boat, bud! Is it evil if I say it depends? Most of the time it's 3-5 working days. If it is as busy as it is now? A week/week and a half. I think their Winter Vac Scheme is now/has just happened so getting the TC contracts sorted, signed and done. Combine that with app reviews, organising ACs for vac schemes, etc, it's like rush hour at the Oxford Street McDonald's this week - no chance of a break. They're good with replying but with the above, a little leniency is best!
I'm waiting on Lift Off and I am stressed beyond belief!

 

[axelbeugre]

Linklaters AC invite!

Congratulations!

 

[axelbeugre]

Gibson Dunn SVS AC invite )))
Also, Clifford Chance TC AC (noticed the email got sent to my spam bizarrely from Candid)

5 ACs for January is a fever dream. Would love to thank the TCLA Community for all their help and support and hopefully I'll be able to convert at least one

Congratulations! Huge achievement!

 

[axelbeugre]

I'm filling out a question asking to talk about a recent commercial deal - do we reckon a deal from August 2022 is recent enough or should I find one from 2023 instead?

2022 is still recent enough, as long as it is within the year, it is totally fine!

 

[legally.brown]

Is that the WG score by any chance?

I am pretty sure it’s the progress since it was on the application portal.

 

[Hana ♥]

Bit of a random question, but I need some outside perspectives.

I am writing my answers for Hogan Lovells' SVS, and detailing some of my academic awards. I have currently written: 'I possess an excellent academic track record, achieving XX prize and the highest results in XX'. Does that come across as bragging a bit too much? Should I prefix the sentence with something like: 'I was honoured to' or 'My hard work helped me' to mitigate that risk, albeit risking waffling and taking away words from my other experiences?

Cheers in advance

Not at all! ☺️ Applications should be the place where you can feel free to show off your aptitudes! (Although.. I don't see how you perceive it as bragging - you really achieved that, with your own efforts; it's something commendable and they will admire you for it)

 

[legal.beagle]

Linklaters AC invite!

Congratulations! Can I ask when it is?

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

How long are we given to prepare and answer questions for CMS VI? I recall in previous cycles people saying it was 60 seconds. Is it still the same?