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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
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If I remember correctly their strengths were respect and teamwork and their weakness was commercial awareness
Debevoise & Plimpton - online form application for in-person Open Day (equivalent of an AC) consisting of 1 interview, deadline 2 Jan
Davis Polk - CV and cover letter application, 1 online interview with training partner, partner and senior associate, deadline 6 Jan
Sidley Austin - online form application, 1 online interview with counsel/partner, deadline 7 Jan (rolling basis)
Travers Smith - online form and cover letter application, 1 online interview with a senior counsel, deadline 14 Jan
Shearman & Sterling - online form application, 1 online interview with HR member and a lawyer, deadline 15 Jan
Jones Day - online form application, 1 online interview with two senior lawyers, in-person AC, deadline 31 Jan (rolling basis)
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On their “Kickstart Your Careers” Page, it says “Applications are now closed, please register your interest below to receive updates when applications reopen.”
Thanks! Their FAQ refers to the last recruitment cycle so it might be out of date?
"What is motivating you toward a career at Cooley?"
Is this question essentially asking why commercial law and why Cooley?
I would really appreciate some help understanding this question and the best way to structure a response
@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre
Is this question essentially asking why commercial law and why Cooley?
I would really appreciate some help understanding this question and the best way to structure a response
@Jessica Booker @axelbeugreCompletely bombed my White & Case VI. So discouraging.
Its so difficult to prepare competency, motivational and commercial questions in just 2 days.
Its so difficult to prepare competency, motivational and commercial questions in just 2 days.
hi, I havent had a chance to attend any kirkland event so would appreciate any insight on this - do they hire all future trainees through vac schemes? i know they have a 2026 direct tc app open as well, and since i have some international work experience i was considering the tc option, but am a bit unsure about which route to choose to maximise my chances. thanks in advance!
I thought so too but on their Instagram, they posted "we still have a few schemes open..." and London SVS wasn't mentioned at all.
If it helps I applied this afternoon and received an invite to complete the assessment an hour later so I think it’s still open
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Oh, that's interesting. Maybe I'll apply for the London SVS one then. I'm worried because it's an automated test, they will tell you they have filled up after you have done the test. How long do you have to complete the assessment?
Wow... I literally got their blended assessment invite today. I know its automatic but wouldn't expect it if the places were already filled.
I'd suggest you apply for the TC. The application processes are exactly the same.
Kirkland hasn't run a Vacation Scheme for the last few years, and they said that they most likely won't in 2024 either (although they're not sure).
They're currently giving us the option to apply for a Vacation Scheme. However, chances are, they'll just invite those who apply for the VS to the same assessment centre as direct TC applicants.
This is what they've done for the last few years, and they've said that it's quite advantageous.
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