TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Standardlawapplicant]

If anyone has completed Eversheds VI, please pm me!

 

[addy2004]

Hi, for those who have applied to Linklaters, what does your portal look like? After candidate review, does it just say interview or interview and interview outcome?

mine says interview and interview outcome, both are grey as I'm still 'on hold' for candidate review.

 

[amy2602]

Is anyone else's HSF summer VS scheme still under review? I'm slightly terrified at waiting so long for them

 

[laby201]

Is anyone else's HSF summer VS scheme still under review? I'm slightly terrified at waiting so long for them

I’m in exactly the same position. Been waiting since 4 December so seeing everyone else has already received either a AC or PFO is slightly unnerving! But it’s not a PFO until it’s a PFO so just have to keep our fingers crossed!

 

[Seven]

I’m in exactly the same position. Been waiting since 4 December so seeing everyone else has already received either a AC or PFO is slightly unnerving! But it’s not a PFO until it’s a PFO so just have to keep our fingers crossed!

Oh, where did you see everyone else receiving an AC? It’s only been about 2 or 3. As for PFO’s they’ve sent a handful.

If you haven’t heard back yet, I’d say that’s a good sign and I wouldn’t worry too much. January will be the month of outcomes from most firms.

 

[barbara]

Anything from A&O for direct TC?

 

[laby201]

Oh, where did you see everyone else receiving an AC? It’s only been about 2 or 3. As for PFO’s they’ve sent a handful.

If you haven’t heard back yet, I’d say that’s a good sign and I wouldn’t worry too much. January will be the month of outcomes from most firms.

I think I’ve seen 2 on here, so you’re right there, it’s definitely not loads. Probably seen 10 or so PFOs.

And thank you, think it’s just a time to be patient and keep our hopes up.

 

[amrita6399]

The key to this question is recognising an instance where changing your mind led to a better outcome. Lawyers need to have the emotional intelligence to realise where their approach to something or decision-making isn't the best route to take and then adapt to ensure a better outcome.

I would take the approach of briefly outlining your original decision-making and why you came to that conclusion. I would then explain the importance of how you changed your mind (e.g. what information/input did you have that helped you change your mind, how did you find this, why did it feel relevant/important in helping you change your mind), and then explain how the change in direction led to a better outcome.

Thank you so much Jessica! This is really helpful to brainstorm

 

[OliviaPope]

Hi, for those who have applied to Linklaters, what does your portal look like? After candidate review, does it just say interview or interview and interview outcome?

Mine says interview and interview outcome, but it's highlighted on candidate review still, hoping to hear back soon

 

[corplawperson23]

Hello! I have just been invited to an AC and I wondered if anyone had any tips on how to prepare for an inbox and client discussion exercise?

 

[legally.brown]

Is 73 percentile good enough for Linklaters? It is (33/40)?

 

[Petallove1]

For commercial awareness questions e.g. identify a current commercial issue which is relevant to X firm and explain why it's significant to stakeholders involved, how would you go about selecting the right commercial issue for that firm? Does it matter whether it's quite a prominent commercial issue if that really suits the firm you're writing about or is it better to go niche?

 

[ariellaquint]

anyone got advice on how to do well in Ashurst psychometric tests or know any free resources that could help?

 

[Hana ♥]

For commercial awareness questions e.g. identify a current commercial issue which is relevant to X firm and explain why it's significant to stakeholders involved, how would you go about selecting the right commercial issue for that firm? Does it matter whether it's quite a prominent commercial issue if that really suits the firm you're writing about or is it better to go niche?

I'd recommend picking something that interests you - something that you could go in-depth with! It doesn't matter if it's prominent or not, it's the quality of your answer that matters. If it's a 'mainstream' problem I'd recommend looking at the underlying issues!

 

[OliviaPope]

Is 73 percentile good enough for Linklaters? It is (33/40)?

I only know one person with an AC and they got 38/40. I got 78 percentile so not sure if that’s high enough either

 

[lawtrainee]

Anyone heard anything from Latham today regarding spring VS?

 

[BM99]

Anyone heard anything from Latham today regarding spring VS?

Nope I’m not expecting to hear anything back until next Tuesday

 

[Apple]

White & Case VI invite

 

[Jessica Booker]

For commercial awareness questions e.g. identify a current commercial issue which is relevant to X firm and explain why it's significant to stakeholders involved, how would you go about selecting the right commercial issue for that firm? Does it matter whether it's quite a prominent commercial issue if that really suits the firm you're writing about or is it better to go niche?

There is a balance to this. Choosing something prominent might lead to it being quite generic if it is a very big story that everyone could talk about. However, too much of a niche and there is a risk of it being relevant to the firm.

My advice generally is to pick a general trend you are genuinely interested in, but then focus on how it is impacting a specific sector or jurisdiction the firm is involved with. This will get the balance of your answer being more specific and unique without it necessarily being too niche.

 

[P41690]

Is Kirkland & Ellis rolling?