TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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Manuchelsout

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I have my first AC of the cycle on 16 Jan.

Group exercises seem like something that is essentially hard to prepare for (aside from commercial knowledge that might assist the scenario). Does anyone have advice about what I could do to prepare? The AC is CMS London if that helps more with the specifics.

I appreciate any advice.
I believe @nthero has it that day also but don't quote me on that and mine is on 17
 

laby201

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Does anyone who has attended (or is attending) HSF’s AC have any insights? Already putting the pressure on myself as know it’s very commercial heavy and feel this is something I need to brush up on.

What exactly do the case study/scenario interviews entail, and what’s the best way to prepare? If anyone has any guidance, it would be greatly appreciated (and I can offer an insight on W&C in return) :)
 

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Hey guys, where do you begin looking when a firm says "what work have we done recently that interests you" I never know where to begin researching as a lot of things firms do are only reported on their website (from what I can tell), so it's difficult to draw 250-300 words out on this. I'd appreciate any advice on where to look and how to go about answering this 🤗🙏
Hi, I used to find this a tough question too. You definitely need to find some clear examples of the firm engaging in whatever work you choose to talk about, but it doesn't have to be one specific deal or piece of client work. Even if they don't talk about a specific piece of advice, they will definitely talk about capabilities that they have on the firm's website and often will write up articles on topics that they advise clients on. Also worth thinking about the firm's core practice areas and what are the main issues in those practices, then work backwards to find info about the firm doing work in those areas.
 

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I have my first AC of the cycle on 16 Jan.

Group exercises seem like something that is essentially hard to prepare for (aside from commercial knowledge that might assist the scenario). Does anyone have advice about what I could do to prepare? The AC is CMS London if that helps more with the specifics.

I appreciate any advice.
I don’t think there’s much you can do to prep for group exercises, general advice for the day would be to make sure you contribute, but don’t be the only one who speaks, so listen to what other people have to say. If there’s anyone that isn’t speaking much maybe ask if they have anything to add but don’t be pushy. People say being timekeeper shows good leadership, but if you offer to do this make sure you actually remind the team about timing.

It’s all pretty straightforward, I think they’re mostly just testing how you work with other people. I haven’t done a CMS AC but for other group exercises I’ve done the content hasn’t been very difficult, it’s good to add commercial awareness where you can, but also just common sense things too.

Good luck!
 
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    Does anyone who has attended (or is attending) HSF’s AC have any insights? Already putting the pressure on myself as know it’s very commercial heavy and feel this is something I need to brush up on.

    What exactly do the case study/scenario interviews entail, and what’s the best way to prepare? If anyone has any guidance, it would be greatly appreciated (and I can offer an insight on W&C in return) :)
    hi, congrats firstly! <33 I havent had any experience w hsf but if ure a law student its best to brush up on contract law, ive heard they can get quite technical as well generally (was speaking to a mentor and he said one of the qs his friends got asked like a cycle or two ago was 'how do you set up a hedge fund?')
     
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    laby201

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    hi, congrats firstly! <33 I havent had any experience w hsf but if ure a law student its best to brush up on contract law, ive heard they can get quite technical as well generally (was speaking to a mentor and he said one of the qs his friends got asked like a cycle or two ago was 'how do you set up a hedge fund?')
    Thank you so much and oh god, I’d be completely lost 😭 Looks like I better start preparing!
     
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