TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker would it be okay to PM you about something (It's somewhat sensitive which includes some issues I might not be able to disclose on the public forum)?

Yes - please do

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, @Jessica Booker,

I trust you are well.

I am completing an application and need to answer this question 'What was a time you weren’t able to deliver on a promise and how did you deal with it?' I am trying to understand what is the question asking and do you think I can use a personal example?
Thank you in advance.

It’s asking because not delivering in a law firm happens from time to time, and they need to hire people who can learn from such experiences, so finding people who have learnt to not over promise/under deliver in the past is a good question to ask.

You can use a personal example for such a question though.

 

[AS24]

It’s asking because not delivering in a law firm happens from time to time, and they need to hire people who can learn from such experiences, so finding people who have learnt to not over promise/under deliver in the past is a good question to ask.

You can use a personal example for such a question though.

Thank you

 

[PlscanIhaveaTC]

Do we think we will actually hear from HD today ?

 

[trackstar1364]

Thank you so much to TCLA!!!!!!!! Just accepted a training contract at Skadden. Genuinely could not have gotten here without all of your help and resources.

Best of luck to everyone!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you so much to TCLA!!!!!!!! Just accepted a training contract at Skadden. Genuinely could not have gotten here without all of your help and resources.

Best of luck to everyone!

That is fantastic news! Congratulations and a massive well done 🥳

 

[ayiiii05]

Clyde & Co LIFT Offer 🥳

Same here!!

 

[legal18]

Is it time for the daily/weekly/monthly any news from SH Summer VAC Scheme (post test and VI)? VI done in November 🤣

still nothing has anyone emailed them recently about an update?

 

[A worried graduate]

Clyde & Co LIFT Offer 🥳

PFO for the rest of us or not?

 

[jplaw1010]

Has anyone heard back from Al Tamimi?

 

[Zaidoz10]

Has anyone heard back from Al Tamimi?

Their deadline was today so they’ll probably start getting back to people starting next week.

 

[Sunshinepink]

Same here!!

Congratulations!! Is this the black one or social mobility one?

 

[jasonbourne]

W&C rejection post-AC, damn

 

[CallumJR]

How do people answer „why this firm“ in interviews?

I have had several interviews and always
received the feedback that my answer for „why this firm“ was weak / too superficial.

I usually go with three points:
- deal / practices area that interests me
- technology / innovation
- culture / CRS

 

[LB24]

Anyone heard anything from Hill Dickinson for the Marine Insight Scheme or direct Marine TC? Said in the email we would hear towards the end of April but I’ve had nothing from them

 

[RonRod13]

Any other interviews from Faegre Drinker?

 

[Jessica Booker]

How do people answer „why this firm“ in interviews?

I have had several interviews and always
received the feedback that my answer for „why this firm“ was weak / too superficial.

I usually go with three points:
- deal / practices area that interests me
- technology / innovation
- culture / CRS

It might be that there is not enough “you” or “why” in the answer - all of those things could be claimed by many applicants, but they want to get to the reasoning as to why you (as a unique applicant) are interested in these things or why they are important to you.

Alternatively, it may be that there is not enough specifically about the firm. Those are broad topics that apply to lots of firms - so what is it about the specifics of the firm’s CSR initiatives (rather than CSR broadly), what is it about the firm’s innovation that is particularly important or stands out to you, especially as to how it will impact your career and responsibilities as a trainee/junior lawyer?

 

[ayiiii05]

Congratulations!! Is this the black one or social mobility one?

Black heritage one

 

[Izzy1026]

Does Sullivan Cromwell allow people to apply to both VS and TC in the same cycle?

 

[RonRod13]

Does anyone else feel like HR and partners are after two different things in an interview? What tips do people have for initial first round interviews with grad rec? And what tips do people have for interviews with partners?