TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[BNBlawyer]

W&C PFO SPRING POST-app

 

[ray_ray]

Has anyone done the Bird & Bird VI? Any tips for coming across well would be greatly appreciated. As would any tips on how to make the best use of the preparation time given before you speak.

Congratulations on being invited to the VI!!! If you don't mind me asking - when did you receive the invite? Also, is this for the summer VS or direct TC? Thank you

 

[Miss Chocolate]

For a question like "what sets X firm apart from other firms" should I focus on both why clients would prefer it over its competitors as well as trainees (so speak about training/work availability)?

 

[JLaw56]

Is there anyone who is still awaiting an outcome post-app from Jones Day for Summer VS?

 

[Petallove1]

Farrer and Co PFO 😝😝 just as i was about to start my Mishcon VI!!!

 

[S87]

For a question like "what sets X firm apart from other firms" should I focus on both why clients would prefer it over its competitors as well as trainees (so speak about training/work availability)?

is this for K&S? I believe that when you write about the firm’s competitive edge over its competitors also explains why clients prefer it. I would also the firm’s quality of training.

 

[tanamontana]

Has anyone done W&C VI? Please PM if you have!

 

[affidavid]

why do people use this term pfo? If you got to the AC stage I don't think the company is telling you to just fuck off by turning you down

 

[Petallove1]

For a question like "what sets X firm apart from other firms" should I focus on both why clients would prefer it over its competitors as well as trainees (so speak about training/work availability)?

I would summarise, give an example of a firm that’s a competitor, explain how the firm can be differentiated with a specific example of that in practice e.g they use X which is unique to this firm

 

[Victor87]

Has anyone done W&C VI? Please PM if you have!

Hey, congrats on the VI invite!! May I ask if you got your invite today?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

my v&e vi link isn't working and IM STRESSING did anyone else experience a glitch because ik it has a timer but I cant even see the q all I can see is the timer im gonna cry

 

[tanamontana]

Hey, congrats on the VI invite!! May I ask if you got your invite today?

Hi thank you & yes I did, about an hour ago!

 

[Zi48]

my v&e vi link isn't working and IM STRESSING did anyone else experience a glitch because ik it has a timer but I cant even see the q all I can see is the timer im gonna cry

Contact the willo team and explain, think there’s a question mark at the bottom of the page if you can see that. If not the email is [email protected]. I would take a screenshot for evidence. You could also email Aman, she responds quite quickly in my experience, [email protected]

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Contact the willo team and explain. Maybe take a screenshot for evidence. You could also email Aman, she responds quite quickly in my experience

ive emailed Aman and I tried calling grad rec as well and its going straight to voicemail 😩 my deadlines soon so im sweating

 

[JLaw56]

Does anyone know if it is acceptable to say "King & Spalding" and then refer to them as "K&S"?

 

[Zi48]

ive emailed Aman and I tried calling grad rec as well and its going straight to voicemail 😩 my deadlines soon so im sweating

I think it’ll be fine! The deadline is Friday? They should be able to be it sorted out today/tomorrow. And as it’s a tech issue they may be able to give an extension

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Has anyone applied to stephenson harwood (non-London) VS here? I have a few questions 👁️🐽👁️

 

[studentdelaw786]

I’m assuming no one has still heard from HFW? When are their AC dates?

 

[S87]

Has anyone completed the V&E VI? How did you find it?

 

[SolicitorHopeful]

Does anyone else sit here constantly refreshing this forum and their emails hoping for a response from firms? Or am I going crazy? 🥲🥲🥲