TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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EllaClayton

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is the test automatic and how was it? yet to send my application in for them still cant tackle their questions lol
Test was honestly quite long I thought! Bit more of a rigorous maths section than other tests but still doable in my opinion. Don’t believe it was automatic as the email said: We are pleased to confirm that you have been successful in getting through to the next stage of the process.

Honestly my tip for the questions is just don’t overthink them, I applied about 10 days ago and just trusted my gut and it seemed to work haha
 

ccfuturetraineesolicitor

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Does Jones Day place any emphasis on whether or not applicants have completed their Forage programme? Given that they have a specific question about it on their portal?
from my experience, no. i think its more important that you understand how JD is different from their competitors and other law firms in the market (esp from other US law firms)
 
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I’m_Batman

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    1. Describe why you want to be a trainee solicitor at Shoosmiths. (300)
    Should I solely focus on Shoosmiths? Or include a small part of why I want to be a solicitor?
    The question inevitably brings out why you want to be a lawyer but those answers must be tied into Shoosmiths. If it’s the work you’re interested in, add e.g Shoosmiths strategy of.

    You have a lot of standalone points though for Shoosmiths you could mention like their culture, d&i, band 1 rankings, and interactions with the fee-earners.
     
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