TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

Hi

In terms of structure -

I attended a TCLA workshop and they mentioned that while there is not set structure you have to follow, it is good to start with the microanalysis then move on the macro-analysis

Micro being: analysing what actually happened in the deal

Macro: look at the wider implications, political, economic and legal impact - how this would affect the firm both internally and externally

Detail wise - I’ve been told you should be as detailed as possible really - not description but in analysis and forming an opinion around the story.

So after doing detailed research - choosing the top 4/5 things that were most interesting or important about the story and focusing on that and cutting out any unnecessary information

Is this where PESTLE comes in?

 

[Arianne Kez]

They don't do psychometric tests but they do voice interviews.

Lovely thank you!

 

[Arianne Kez]

Is this where PESTLE comes in?

Yes i think so!

 

[lawful_neutral216]

Anyone at the Legal cheek virtual digital economy event with Ashurst today?

 

[Denver]

Hello
does anyone know when the winter vacation scheme for Latham opens up?
I can't see it on their application portal - only open days are listed.

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

Hi everyone! I was wondering if any of you guys are going for Magic Circle firms, are there any MC firms that you want specifically and why? I'm trying to deepen my understanding of how they all differ from each other.
Allen & Overy is very tech based and I know them well. Clifford Chance has very good training and the largest trainee intake. But I don't know what differentiates Freshfields, LinkLaters and Slaughter & May so I would appreciate your thoughts ☺️

 

[TheTCcommune]

Hello
does anyone know when the winter vacation scheme for Latham opens up?
I can't see it on their application portal - only open days are listed.

It looks like they are only holding Spring and Summer VS this cycle: https://www.lwcareers.com/en/offices/united-kingdom/london-graduate-opportunities/key-dates.html

 

[sxw517]

Hi everyone! I was wondering if any of you guys are going for Magic Circle firms, are there any MC firms that you want specifically and why? I'm trying to deepen my understanding of how they all differ from each other.
Allen & Overy is very tech based and I know them well. Clifford Chance has very good training and the largest trainee intake. But I don't know what differentiates Freshfields, LinkLaters and Slaughter & May so I would appreciate your thoughts ☺️

I'd say what has differentiated FF has been its expansion and success in US markets.

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

I'd say what has differentiated FF has been its expansion and success in US markets.

Thanks!

 

[AlexJ]

I'd say what has differentiated FF has been its expansion and success in US markets.

FF has also arguably the most developed litigation practice (particularly in arbitration and investor state work), as well as doing 3 month seats, and being the most established firm in continental Europe.

Links does more genera corporate work whilst A&O & CC are more financial oriented.

A&O is merging with Shearman

Size of the intake is not the best differentiator!

 

[goodvibesonly]

What is the difference between applying for a linklaters open day vs a vacation scheme? Is the open day to VS AC fast track for everyone that gets into the open day?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi!

I was wondering what kind of structure is usually used/recommended when answering the 'tell us a commercial news topic that has interested you' type of questions.

I do know it's important to link it back to the firm, but how in-depth are answers meant to be? Does anyone have any tips on this?

You only need to explicitly link it to the firm in terms of what you write if the question asks you. But even if they don’t ask, the subject should have some link, you just don’t need to explain what the link is.

 

[F a v o u r]

Hi, does anyone know if White & Case's interviews for the vacation scheme are CV/application blind?

 

[Minitomatosalad]

So if an application asks if I ever had to retake an exam voluntarily - does that mean only at uni or at a level as well?
Do I need to tell them about AS exams I retook?
(This question is asked after the undergrad section)

 

[Jessica Booker]

So if an application asks if I ever had to retake an exam voluntarily - does that mean only at uni or at a level as well?
Do I need to tell them about AS exams I retook?
(This question is asked after the undergrad section)

If you can include this detail in the A-level section I would.

 

[lawful_neutral216]

Hi all, can somebody tell me what the written application questions are for A&O's winter vacation scheme? Thank you!

 

[hanz123]

Does the DLA Piper application process still include a Watson Glaser test? I don't see any mention of it on the website.

Yes it does, also added a video interview too

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Yes it does, also added a video interview too

Is the test automatic still.

 

[Aga123+]

Yes it does, also added a video interview too

Thanks for confirming @hanz123

 

[hanz123]

Is the test automatic still.

I'm not sure