TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[axelbeugre]

would you recommend to explain that you have other offers coming in or just politely ask for an update? Thanks!

Yes, if you do have them definitely, however you should stress how doing a scheme at this particular firm is what you want the most, that was my approach at least.

 

[goggles123]

Thank you!

I got the gist from it that it wasn’t unlimited and they wanted it done within a few minutes?

Was I wrong?🫠

 

[F12M34L]

To those who received a second holding email from Reed Smith what does it say? If it says "Thank you for completing your assessment for our Vacation Scheme 2023/24 role. We will be in touch soon with an update on your application." its not a holding email, its an automated response

I didn’t even get the first holding email 😭😭😭

 

[PFO King]

Has anyone heard from the AC at macfarlanes yet? I did mine on the 6th of feb,still waiting

 

[S87]

Hi, @axelbeugre and @Jessica Booker would love to have your opinion on a bunch of questions that I am trying to answer.

1)When asked what are the attributes that a lawyer, what do we refer to? Should I talk about commercial acumen, teamwork, and communication?
2) When asked to describe what sets this firm apart from other firms? Should we talk about how x firm compares against another specific firm and I can mention capabilities or training etc..or should I compare x firm against many other firms?
3) When asked to talk about a specific news and why interest me? Should I write about something that relates to the firm? Additionally, can I mention that I am interested because of my background in specific industries, it affects me as an everyday consumer and interests me as an aspiring lawyer because the legal implications are multiple such as etc..?

Forum feel free to chime in

 

[Dakuai]

Is anyone still waiting for Latham spring post app 🤣 (did not receive an AC nor PFO) I wonder what happened to my application

 

[Lawyer500]

Bristows pfo post-VI

Sorry to hear this. Was this for the TC?

 

[axelbeugre]

Hi, @axelbeugre and @Jessica Booker would love to have your opinion on a bunch of questions that I am trying to answer.

1)When asked what are the attributes that a lawyer, what do we refer to? Should I talk about commercial acumen, teamwork, and communication?
2) When asked to describe what sets this firm apart from other firms? Should we talk about how x firm compares against another specific firm and I can mention capabilities or training etc..or should I compare x firm against many other firms?
3) When asked to talk about a specific news and why interest me? Should I write about something that relates to the firm? Additionally, can I mention that I am interested because of my background in specific industries, it affects me as an everyday consumer and interests me as an aspiring lawyer because the legal implications are multiple such as etc..?

Forum feel free to chime in

1) those attributes are perfectly fine, examples of that nature are what they are looking for.
2) You should highlight the firms' strengths compared to other firms generally without naming a specific firm in my opinion.
3) You should talk about something that interests you specifically, it does not have to be linked to the firm necessarily. Yes, you can definitely do that, your explanation works in my opinion and I used to mention similar things too.

Good luck!

 

[S87]

1) those attributes are perfectly fine, examples of that nature are what they are looking for.
2) You should highlight the firms' strengths compared to other firms generally without naming a specific firm in my opinion.
3) You should talk about something that interests you specifically, it does not have to be linked to the firm necessarily. Yes, you can definitely do that, your explanation works in my opinion and I used to mention similar things too.

Good luck!

You are a gem @axelbeugre

 

[studentdelaw786]

HFW PFO. applied 12th Jan
You should always stay humble but cant say I'm not surprised. I thought my app was really strong considering I made it past app stage for other shipping firms. Was my application too late? or was the quality not enough compared to other applicants

i still haven’t received a response and I applied on the same date as you. but if people have already done ACs, i’m assuming it’s PFO for me?

 

[Lawyer500]

Yes, if you do have them definitely, however you should stress how doing a scheme at this particular firm is what you want the most, that was my approach at least.

Thank you so much, very helpful!

 

[PFO King]

has anyone heard back from Irwin post VI? Still waiting for a response.

 

[PFO King]

Im in the exact same boat, AC on Tuesday and just waiting and praying for that phone call so badly.

Are you waiting for macfarlanes post AC? If so when did you do it? I had mine this Tuesdat 6th feb. Still waiting

 

[addy2004]

other than the offer itself, are there any other signs in the interview whether it went well or not? Having to wait a whole week is going to be so tedious...

 

[Deleted member 32324]

Posted this on the other thread too but will share it here as well for the greater reach.

Hello all,

An update from the Freshfields team:

"Hi Zeyad,

We’re still in the process of screening applications. Watson Glaser invitations will be issued over the coming days, with the last of these to be sent later this month.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Kind regards,
Anav"

They are such a great recruitment team and always respond to any queries I have

Please let me know if you'd like a follow up email. Wishing everyone the best of luck.

 

[lonelycruise]

Who has the 'final say' in an application cycle once you collate all the feedback? If you've got to AC, is it the partners? Is it GR? I'd love to learn how they select successful candidates for VSs.

 

[SaLM]

Fieldfisher doing calls for DAS and TCs this morning

 

[SolicitorHopeful]

Happy RS day everyone!

 

[Apple]

Are you waiting for macfarlanes post AC? If so when did you do it? I had mine this Tuesdat 6th feb. Still waiting

I was also on the 6th, still waiting.

Hoping we hear today, as once it hits the weekend and I know we wont hear anything for 2 days ill go crazy,

 

[Lilil]

Is anyone still waiting to hear from Bristows post-VI?