TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Kenomy]

Anyone heard from DWF?

 

[axelbeugre]

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre and anyone else that could offer advice:

I've been lucky enough to receive vacation schemes at both Skadden and Weil. I've already booked my spring scheme for Skadden and found out today that I got on the Weil spring scheme.

The GR at Weil told me that they could move me to summer, but they would prefer it if I completed the Spring scheme; because of this, I am considering asking Skadden if I could be moved to a summer scheme.

How do I go about asking Skadden if I could potentially be moved from the Spring scheme to a Summer one?

These are both firms that I am highly interested in, but want to ensure that I am not negatively interacting with the firms/they understand that I am not choosing one over the other.

Do let me know and I appreciate any advice anyone has <3

Hey @trackstar1364,

First of all congratulations on securing both vacation schemes, those are amazing firms and you should be so proud of you!

Since you already asked Weil, I would just ask them to move you as if they did not want to move you they would have said it but they confirmed that they would do it regardless of how they might feel. I am sure it is fine to move as it happens all the time. That is what I would do personally.

Congratulations once again and good luck with the schemes!

 

[axelbeugre]

Hi! I am in this exact position, well I was recently, and I think you should email Weil and be really really nice and I am sure they will let you (BUT I would email really quickly in case someone else gets in first and fills it. I also do not think i it will reflect on you badly if you say you have a scheme that clashes; if anything it makes you look more desirable and they know people apply to lots of places!!

@trackstar1364 I totally agree with this too!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker - I have an AC on Monday Morning (in-person) but I'm not feeling well atm. Would it be best to let the firm know now or wait it out over the weekend? I don't want to miss out on doing the AC but I also don't think it fair to GR if I cancel at the last minute...

Do you think you will still be unwell on Monday?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Would it be unwise to ask questions in an AC interview regarding the firms recent redundancies? The firm asked us not to mention it in the Q&A with trainees on the open day - I wonder if it would be respected or better left unsaid

I would try to spin the question in a more positive or subtle way. For instance, rather than directly asking about redundancies you can ask something about the firm’s future talent plans.

 

[Aga123+]

Do you think you will still be unwell on Monday?

it's not looking good so I think I will be - even if I recover somewhat, I think it might affect my performance. But I'm also concerned I'll miss out on the opportunity to interview with the firm.

 

[haydararikci]

How many VI questions were there? Thanks!

Either 3 or 4 I think

 

[Apple]

@Jessica Booker I saw you answer how to approach "tell us about something that excites you" and you emphasised the fact it doesn't need to be legal, or commercial, and they make that quite clear in the phrasing.

Would it seem disingenuous to talk about something relevant to the firm's key practice areas and the legal market? It is something I am actually genuinely interested in, and have done lots of research on before, but I don't want to seem uninteresting, as I imagine lots of other applications are about more exciting topics outside of law and stand out to grad recruitment.

 

[vecna]

If anyone could help me on this I'd really appreciate it: I received a vac scheme offer over the phone two days ago, and in my application I said either June or July would be fine, but due to some family circumstances I would much prefer doing it in June. Should I wait for a formal email confirming dates and then respond to that or should I pre-emptively email the grad team? And would this come across as rude/inconvenient? Thank you

 

[J53]

Shearman PFO. I was also encouraged to re-apply.

I'm guessing that's a generic message, though.

I found it quite funny, as they won't exist next cycle

 

[neonorange]

Morgan Lewis TI invite

(applied 24/01)

does anyone have any experience with the morgan lewis TI? thank you!

I don't suppose either of you have been given a date/time? "Shortly" seems like a very vague (and subjective) measure of time but I don't want to harass grad rec if they haven't sent that info out to anyone yet!

 

[CK997]

Addleshaw AC (Leeds), any tips from anyone who has done one already this application cycle?

 

[Xx123_]

Does anyone have tips for HL AC?

 

[Kld]

Anyone not heard back from Irwin Mitchell post-VI? I see a couple of people getting through (congratulations!) but I’ve heard nothing either way?

 

[NMA]

Has anyone had their A&P interview yet?

 

[Zi48]

Has anyone had their A&P interview yet?

I did their TC interview last year, not sure if it’s exactly the same but feel free to message!

 

[legallyad]

I don't suppose either of you have been given a date/time? "Shortly" seems like a very vague (and subjective) measure of time but I don't want to harass grad rec if they haven't sent that info out to anyone yet!

I haven’t received a time, no - thats what i also thought but I’m sure we’ll hear back by the end of this week !! 😊

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

How do people prep before an AC?

 

[law2022x]

Has anyone had their A&P interview yet?

is that arnold &porter? do you have an interview?

 

[axelbeugre]

@Jessica Booker I saw you answer how to approach "tell us about something that excites you" and you emphasised the fact it doesn't need to be legal, or commercial, and they make that quite clear in the phrasing.

Would it seem disingenuous to talk about something relevant to the firm's key practice areas and the legal market? It is something I am actually genuinely interested in, and have done lots of research on before, but I don't want to seem uninteresting, as I imagine lots of other applications are about more exciting topics outside of law and stand out to grad recruitment.

It may be a genuine interest but I could see how someone might think you rehearsed the answer a little bit so I would keep the answer personal to you, you definitely have to show a different side to you and I would highlight that.

The way I see it is that you are showing your interest in the law by applying to the firm and the vacation scheme and answering why x firm.

The question ''tell us about something that excites you'' is really pushing you to show a different side to you so I would talk about something personal to you that you have been enjoying prior to be interested in commercial law maybe.