TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[lozgalb20]

I think i saw someone in here heard back the next day!

Good luck for yours!!

 

[DKLaw]

Fieldfisher Diversity Access Scheme Test Invite!

Hey, well done on progressing to the test ! I just found out about this diversity scheme and was wondering if they consider successful applicants for a TC or do you need to apply separately for that?

 

[axelbeugre]

Hogan Lovells AC Invite!!!!!!!

Yess, Congratulations!!

 

[liseazurite]

Has anyone received an outcome for their Dechert's open-day application?

I have

 

[mfuturetrainee]

guys should I email w&c cuz im still waiting on the VI invite for the wvs 🤣🤣

if u do they'll jus say theyre going thru a lot of apps atm you'll hear from them 'soon'

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Hey, well done on progressing to the test ! I just found out about this diversity scheme and was wondering if they consider successful applicants for a TC or do you need to apply separately for that?

Thank you! Yes, I remember grad rec saying that success on the scheme can lead to a TC I’ve got a TC application drafted anyways, just in case I’m not successful on the scheme so I’d recommend doing that too

 

[Aaj03]

For Direct TC or Vac Scheme?

Vac Scheme

 

[Untilwinter]

Do you have any advice on this question? @axelbeugre
Choose one of our clients and explain a challenge they are currently facing. What could the organisation do to overcome this challenge and how could we assist? 400 words

 

[futuretrainee202X]

I have

Did you receive an invite recently? And if so, when did you apply?

Also - I sent you a DM just now, in case you didn't receive it or there was no notification, could you respond to that when you've got a minute, please? Thanks a lot

 

[axelbeugre]

Does a campus ambassador role for a year go under work experience section?
Does virtual experience programme on forage go under work experience section as well because their (forage) guideline is to include it under 'achievements'

Thanks in advance

Yes, a campus ambassador role does go under work experience section.
When it comes to virtual experience programmes on forage, what I would say is, they usually say to put it under achievements on a CV, not on an application for a law firm. If you have a lot of professional experiences, then I would not include virtual experiences. I personally did not include any forage experience when I was applying last year because I had a lot of professional experiences.
Overall, I think you can include all of the above in the work experience section.

 

[axelbeugre]

In a cover letter, is it okay to mention your completion of another firm's Forage course as a means to emphaise 'why law' and attest to your interest in a certain area of law?

I think it is valid as long as you specifically focus on what you learned from it and how that experience made you interested in commercial law and in that specific area of law that you are mentioning.

 

[axelbeugre]

Do you have any advice on this question? @axelbeugre
Choose one of our clients and explain a challenge they are currently facing. What could the organisation do to overcome this challenge and how could we assist? 400 words

Hey @Untilwinter,

There are things to take into account:

• Do your research on the clients of the firm. This could be down through looking at the website of the firm, or look at websites such as chambers student, legal cheek, or any other legal-based website. I think it is really important to know exactly which are the clients of the firms that you might be interested in. Eventually, LinkedIn is also a good way to learn about the clients as some times the law firms will comment on some clients' successes or repost their posts.
• Once you have selected the client you want to talk about, do some further research on the client and identify a business issue that it is facing or has been facing recently.
• I would not focus too much on going over the issue and explaining the intricacies of that, but mainly focus on how you think the company can implement new ways to face the issue, and how the law firm can assist from a legal stand point. When it comes to this last point, I would focus on whether there are issues within the organisation or with a transaction they recently went into, I would look at synergy issues, employees satisfaction, position of the company within the market (when it comes to the company entering into a transaction for instance) or implementation of new market strategy, diversification of products sold (if the issue is more internal to the company). These are just examples of things to think about.

I hope this helps you and good luck!

 

[axelbeugre]

A&O SVS AC invite!!🎉🎉

Congratulations! Very well done!

 

[axelbeugre]

Slaughter and May winter workshop invite!!

Congratulations!! This is huge! You deserve it all!

 

[axelbeugre]

White & Case WVS interview

Congratulations! Amazing news!

 

[TC seeker]

Anyone hear back from Freshfields's non-law workshop?

 

[s9111]

A&O SVS AC invite!!🎉🎉

Congrats! Just me being silly, but does the S here mean Summer or Spring?

 

[bella98]

Why is ESG important to Gowling WLG, and how can lawyers proactively promote ESG best practices in the commercial world? (350 words)

I've been struggling with this question for a couple of days now. I decided to approach it from a client perspective, saying ESG has become increasingly important in business as it has evolved from a minor aspect to a key part of business strategy, including areas like operations, risk management, and managing employees. And obviously, it is important for Gowling because the firm needs to advise its clients on best practices.
Then in the second part of the question, I explain that lawyers should be proactive in advising on ESG matters and use their expertise in strategic thinking and risk assessment to help companies navigate the ESG landscape, ensuring compliance and spotting opportunities.

But I feel it's a bit generic as a response, can someone help me with this? I'm considering picking a specific practice area in order to be more specific with my answer, and consider how can lawyers promote best practices in that particular area. Or even focus on one of the ESG elements, such as the Environmental part.

 

[axelbeugre]

Why is ESG important to Gowling WLG, and how can lawyers proactively promote ESG best practices in the commercial world? (350 words)

I've been struggling with this question for a couple of days now. I decided to approach it from a client perspective, saying ESG has become increasingly important in business as it has evolved from a minor aspect to a key part of business strategy, including areas like operations, risk management, and managing employees. And obviously, it is important for Gowling because the firm needs to advise its clients on best practices.
Then in the second part of the question, I explain that lawyers should be proactive in advising on ESG matters and use their expertise in strategic thinking and risk assessment to help companies navigate the ESG landscape, ensuring compliance and spotting opportunities.

But I feel it's a bit generic as a response, can someone help me with this? I'm considering picking a specific practice area in order to be more specific with my answer, and consider how can lawyers promote best practices in that particular area. Or even focus on one of the ESG elements, such as the Environmental part.

Hey, this is the advice that I gave to someone who asked the same question, I hope that helps:

TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4​

Yes i got one the day after i failed sorry to hear that, did they give you any percentile benchmark that was supposed to be met?

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

Good luck with the application!

 

[DKLaw]

Thank you! Yes, I remember grad rec saying that success on the scheme can lead to a TC I’ve got a TC application drafted anyways, just in case I’m not successful on the scheme so I’d recommend doing that too

That makes sense, thank you.