TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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    for those who are doing cc vi for their tc, I think the 3rd question might cover a personality type of q cuz they already sort of ask a motivational (ish) and a competency q so it might be smt like 'where do you see yourself in 5 years??' type, idk im grasping at straws at this point
     
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    Seven

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    why does goodwin ask for details of other firms you are applying for? should i list all of them?
    I imagine they’re trying to assess whether you’re being strategic with firms that you’re applying to, rather than just applying to firms on a whim (with no real interest in the firm other than to get a TC). It’ll be looked at positively I guess if you’re applying to firms that are similar to them.
     
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    for those who are doing cc vi for their tc, I think the 3rd question might cover a personality type of q cuz they already sort of ask a motivational (ish) and a competency q so it might be smt like 'where do you see yourself in 5 years??' type, idk im grasping at straws at this point
    Having completed the VI, I would suggest you prepare your greatest achievement / went extra mile / innovative idea
    (these are not the actual VI Q but a good preparation for the actual VI)
     

    laby201

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    Was about to sit HSF's SJT and was wondering if anyone had a link to their core values please? Perhaps @axelbeugre may have them? I've found "human, bold and outstanding" on their website, so are those just the three they have?
     

    Percypig12

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    Was about to sit HSF's SJT and was wondering if anyone had a link to their core values please? Perhaps @axelbeugre may have them? I've found "human, bold and outstanding" on their website, so are those just the three they have?
    Having passed it recently I don't think you need to focus on the firm's values. Rather, I would focus on general attributes that make a successful trainee e.g. are you committed to putting out great work product, are you a team player, are you sensible about managing competing priorities etc.
     

    laby201

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    Having passed it recently I don't think you need to focus on the firm's values. Rather, I would focus on general attributes that make a successful trainee e.g. are you committed to putting out great work product, are you a team player, are you sensible about managing competing priorities etc.
    Thank you! I've done the practice test, but is there anything else you would advise? The verbal reasoning seems relatively standard.
     

    lawstudent0303

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    hey everyone! quick question about latham vac scheme applications.

    do we have to complete the behavioural assesment by the deadline? if so, what time is the deadline?

    does the behaviour assessment include a video assessment at the end? i couldn't find any information about this on their website but someone on the forum said so.

    thank you and best of luck with your applications :)
     

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    Hi is anyone familiar with Freshfields' 8 seat system? I'm just wondering how helpful it is for feeling like you have actually learned new skills in a seat given that it is so short and if the short seat time would limit me if I moved to another firm in the future.
    You don’t necessarily change seat every 3 months. There will be some three month seats, but some will be six months.
     

    laby201

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    What's the general approach towards shortening firm's names in applications? For instance, would it be fine to put "one reason I would choose to train at Latham & Watkins (Latham)" and then refer to the firm as "Latham" throughout? Or is it preferable to stick with the full name of the firm, as outlined in the original question?
     
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    laby201

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    hey everyone! quick question about latham vac scheme applications.

    do we have to complete the behavioural assesment by the deadline? if so, what time is the deadline?

    does the behaviour assessment include a video assessment at the end? i couldn't find any information about this on their website but someone on the forum said so.

    thank you and best of luck with your applications :)
    I know the deadline is 23:59pm tonight, so if they're still accepting written applications up to that point, I imagine you have a few days after the deadline to complete the behavioural assessment. I think someone mentioned having 3 days elsewhere, but don't quote me on that.
     
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