TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[yxngd2x]

Any tips for a Latham AC?

they treat it like a convo (including the presentation aspect to a certain extent) but just structure your answers well and you'll be calm still -- I enjoyed it -- but just bear in mind I haven't heard back yet so that could also be dead advice

 

[jayhdh]

The Paul Hastings expectations slide 😂 Absolute classic

What is that? And where could I find it?😅

 

[Pennine Valley]

What is that? And where could I find it?😅

 

[legalgirlie]

I actually just emailed them to ask that, will let you know what they say!

+1 please let me know too! Thanks for emailing

Would love to know this too!

I asked if they're at capacity but they said they're reviewing all applications submitted before the deadline, so they're still considering them and that I should apply!

 

[jayhdh]

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Omg ... I'm crying where did u find this

 

[Pennine Valley]

Omg ... I'm crying where did u find this

Did the rounds on Linkedin last year

 

[vacschemesgalore]

Question about expedited results:
Hey everyone, I have an AC day from Cleary Gottlieb coming up (that will be difficult for me to attend) and I also did my Slaughter and May Summer Work Experience interview early this week - they said they would get back to candidates 'by early march'. They also said that we could ask for an expedited response if we heard anything back (offers, important stages, etc.) from other firms. Slaughters is by far my first choice. I was wondering what the process actually is for an expedited response. Are they more likely to reject you if you say you have an offer or similar from another firm? Or will they be impressed and want to take you on more?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I was wondering if anyone knows roughly how many applications top law firms will recieve for a VS in London?

Anywhere between 400 and 4000 - some firms do not advertise widely while others do, hence the pretty big gap.

 

[yasmars]

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Is this real?

 

[Pennine Valley]

Is this real?

Yes look up Paul Hastings powerpoint on Linkedin

 

[UnKnOwN5678]

Has anyone received a response from Hogan Lovells post Watson Glaser? I haven't but I have noticed one person already has an offer but that was only ONE person. Just trying to figure out whats going on esp since I submitted my test on the last day.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hello guys,

I am answering this question " Providing an exceptional client service is at the core of everything we do, please provide an example of a time you have delivered exceptional client service". Should I mention how my client service skills will help me succeed, as a trainee, at the firm? @axelbeugre and @Jessica Booker do you have any tips?

No - you don't need to do this, it is not what the question is asking you, it only wants the example of when you have demostrated the quality - you risk being seen as not answering the question if you do this.

 

[axelbeugre]

Hello guys,

I am answering this question " Providing an exceptional client service is at the core of everything we do, please provide an example of a time you have delivered exceptional client service". Should I mention how my client service skills will help me succeed, as a trainee, at the firm? @axelbeugre and @Jessica Booker do you have any tips?

I think the way I would approach the question is:

• Choose an example that allows you to talk extensively about the question and your experience in client service. This can be a corporate position but also waitressing or working in a shop, even those experiences will be very good examples for this question.
• Describe exactly what the question asks you, proving an exhaustive picture of what were you doing, what was your task, how did you delivered it exceptionally? How did the client feel about your delivery of the service? What was the outcome? Try to answer all of these questions whilst describing the experience and the event you have in mind.
• At the end of your answer, if you have some words left, you could explain very briefly how your client service skills will benefit you whilst working as a trainee at the firm, but this should be the focus of your answer as the question specifically asks you to focus on an example.

I hope these tips are helpful and good luck with the application!

 

[bibss]

What is happening with Simmons & Simmmons summer vs? Can I assume they have filled all spots?

 

[yasmars]

What is happening with Simmons & Simmmons summer vs? Can I assume they have filled all spots?

That’s what I’m thinking. I may ask for an update. When did you submit your assessment?

 

[bibss]

That’s what I’m thinking. I may ask for an update. When did you submit your assessment?

Yeah, that's probably a good idea. I submitted on 15th Dec

 

[bella98]

Has anyone received a response from Hogan Lovells post Watson Glaser? I haven't but I have noticed one person already has an offer but that was only ONE person. Just trying to figure out whats going on esp since I submitted my test on the last day.

We have already established THAT person did an insight scheme and was probably fast-tracked hahaha we all freaked out but it seems that nobody heard back post-WG

Don’t worry, we’ll know when they start sending AC invites because many people here applied

 

[s9111]

After ACs do firms usually send out offers first then rejections after? I interviewed before some people who have already received offers, so I’m getting nervous now waiting for my phone call next week

 

[S87]

I think the way I would approach the question is:

• Choose an example that allows you to talk extensively about the question and your experience in client service. This can be a corporate position but also waitressing or working in a shop, even those experiences will be very good examples for this question.
• Describe exactly what the question asks you, proving an exhaustive picture of what were you doing, what was your task, how did you delivered it exceptionally? How did the client feel about your delivery of the service? What was the outcome? Try to answer all of these questions whilst describing the experience and the event you have in mind.
• At the end of your answer, if you have some words left, you could explain very briefly how your client service skills will benefit you whilst working as a trainee at the firm, but this should be the focus of your answer as the question specifically asks you to focus on an example.

I hope these tips are helpful and good luck with the application!

Thank you so much

 

[EqualityNonNegotiable]

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