TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[lawstudent5533]

what is bakers test? is it SGT/WGT/Arctic Shores?

 

[ja_mibe]

On a completely separate note, has anyone else here received an online assessment invite from Michelmores this week but not have any idea when their deadline is for completing it? Tried looking online but I can't find any answers.

 

[axelbeugre]

@axelbeugre I have been lucky enough to have gotten onto the Goodwin vac scheme, and was wondering if you had any advice on how to be successful and impress enough to get the TC? Do you have any insights into how you were assessed? Finally, what were your thoughts on the firm and what ultimately led you to accept the offer? Thanks in advance!

Congratulations on getting the vacation scheme offer, this is a huge milestone!!

I shared some tips on how to convert a vacation scheme to a training contract and I basically did everything that I listed there, the post in question is here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-169320

There is also another post with great advice here:

Thread 'Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....to-a-training-contract-top-tips-in-2021.3454/

During the scheme you will have a training contract interview, a group assessment and a written exercise. You will also be assessed on a piece of research that graduate recruitment will give you as well as tasks that your supervisors will give you. It sounds like a lot but everything is very doable, you just have to focus throughout the week and you will be fine!

My experience at the firm was very good, I felt very comfortable the entire time, and the firm is also very diverse compared to others I interacted with, plus their work with startup and venture capital (which is what drawn me to the firm in the first place) just pushed me to accept my offer.

I hope that is helpful and good luck!

 

[Ellsxoxbells]

Hey has anyone heard back from Sidley Austin post interview?

 

[axelbeugre]

HFW vacation scheme offer🥰 thankyou for all the support on this forum, you guys are inspirational!

Congratulations! You should be extremely proud of yourself and glad the forum was inspiration to you!

 

[Kaushik]

Hi did any international applicants hear back from Dechert for summer?

 

[haydararikci]

Hi did any international applicants hear back from Dechert for summer?

I received PFO yesterday, I hope you guys will succeed in getting a VC from this firm.

 

[kmo20]

Any news from W&C post-AC for the summer scheme?

 

[Amjaya]

Anyone hear back from Gibson Dunn - applied in November but nothing yet - worrying as its been so long?

 

[Amjaya]

Addleshaw Goddard PFO oh wells, onto the next..

 

[Kiwi239]

Congratulations on getting the vacation scheme offer, this is a huge milestone!!

I shared some tips on how to convert a vacation scheme to a training contract and I basically did everything that I listed there, the post in question is here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-169320

There is also another post with great advice here:

Thread 'Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....to-a-training-contract-top-tips-in-2021.3454/

During the scheme you will have a training contract interview, a group assessment and a written exercise. You will also be assessed on a piece of research that graduate recruitment will give you as well as tasks that your supervisors will give you. It sounds like a lot but everything is very doable, you just have to focus throughout the week and you will be fine!

My experience at the firm was very good, I felt very comfortable the entire time, and the firm is also very diverse compared to others I interacted with, plus their work with startup and venture capital (which is what drawn me to the firm in the first place) just pushed me to accept my offer.

I hope that is helpful and good luck!

Thank you Axel! This is incredibly helpful

 

[EllaClayton]

AG PFO and now assuming an imminent TS PFO 😫

 

[Dakuai]

If anyone has nrf vi tips, they would be greatly appreciated!! Are there also competency questions or only motivational ones?

 

[Broadwater]

If anyone has nrf vi tips, they would be greatly appreciated!! Are there also competency questions or only motivational ones?

Glassdoor is v accurate with what to expect

 

[Legalstalker]

wow Simmons PFO!

To say I'm shocked is an understatement strung me along for 4 weeks post AC, didn't answer any calls or emails.
I can happily say that was my best performance in an AC. Genuinely looking forward to my feedback call.

 

[Vasil2004]

Hi! Is there anybody here who has the SPB AC in a week's time? We were told we would receive further information on the AC tasks a week before the AC (which for me is today,) but I haven't had an email yet - just wondering if anyone else was in the same boat or if I should email grad rec if i've heard nothing by the end of the day?

I was sent mine yesterday, and my AC is on Tuesday. You are provided with a link that explains each part.

 

[Soprano]

I was sent mine yesterday, and my AC is on Tuesday. You are provided with a link that explains each part.

Same. I was sent mine yesterday.

 

[princess sparkle]

Is anyone here doing the S&C SVS 24-5th July? I just wanted to connect before the scheme and get to know everyone as well x

 

[Toomanypfo]

Anyone else got offer from CRS?

 

[Seven]

Hi, I've just been made aware of this comment so I wanted to reply as I'm really sorry to hear this. Of course there is no obligation to, but if you would like to provide some more feedback, we'd be very glad to receive it at: [email protected].
To give you a little bit of context, we started off by providing lunches, but none of it got eaten and candidates fedback that they felt too nervous to eat, which is why we swapped to lighter snacks of pastries and biscuits available throughout the day (plus options to suit any dietary requirements as needed), which typically run from around 10:30am-3pm. We gave a lunch break of between 45 and 30 minutes and let candidates know that they were free to leave during this time, but I'm sorry that this message didn't get through.
We really do care about making our Assessment Days (and all events) an environment that is welcoming and allows candidates to perform at their best, so if you want to either directly message me your feedback or email it through, we'd appreciate any suggestions you have.
Becca

Thank you for being so kind as to accepting feedback! I have some mixed feelings about the RS AC process but I have sent you a private message @ReedSmithBecca