TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Jessica Booker]

thanks - how does it work then if they have a specified number of trainees that they recruit every year and recrut across three vac schemes and a direct TC route? do you reckon they have a specific target number that they select from each scheme? and do they always stick to the trainee intake number rigidly even if they have many more candidates that meet the benchmark?

How many training contracts does the firm offer?

 

[cattlawapps324]

How many training contracts does the firm offer?

33

 

[pb15]

Does anyone know when we’ll hear back from V&E post VI?

 

[LawAspirer]

Has anyone heard from Goodwin regarding the vacation schemes?

 

[Ghassen]

33

If you are talking about Macfarlanes because I did a vacation scheme with them last, I can help in this regard.

 

[Jessica Booker]

33

Then I don’t think there is much to worry about here.

To get to 33 trainees they will probably have to make around 42-55 offers (depending on their acceptance rate but no firm has a 100% acceptance rate, it typically is between 40-80%).

Some vac schemers are just not going to meet the benchmarks required. That’s probably going to be at least 25%.

Given that, the firm is highly unlikely to over offer or need to worry about how many people they offer within each scheme.

 

[Amy Lucy]

CRS VI!

Hi, do you know how I could prep for the CRS VI? Should i expect a lot of questions about the firm? Or should i focus more on commercial awareness or competency? Any advice will be super appreciated!

 

[cattlawapps324]

Then I don’t think there is much to worry about here.

To get to 33 trainees they will probably have to make around 42-55 offers (depending on their acceptance rate but no firm has a 100% acceptance rate, it typically is between 40-80%).

Some vac schemers are just not going to meet the benchmarks required. That’s probably going to be at least 25%.

Given that, the firm is highly unlikely to over offer or need to worry about how many people they offer within each scheme.

what do you mean highly unlikely to over offer? And i didn't even think about the fact that some people won't accept, so just thought they would literally make 33 offers lol

 

[VV]

How long does Jones Day typically take to respond after the video interview? For a decision on the AC?

 

[axelbeugre]

@axelbeugre @Jessica Booker when receiving an email for an interview they told me I would be asked commercial questions. However, I am not too sure what exactly this might entail apart from competitors to the firm and current issues that law firms are facing. What other commercial questions could I possibly be asked?

• They might ask you questions regarding your application answers and anything commercial you have mentioned there so definitely keep up with trends and events you have talked about.
• They might ask what kind of practice area you would create at the firm following the new trends in the business world?
• They might ask about what kind of businesses you would invest and why

I hope these are helpful!

 

[legallyells]

W&C summer VS PFO

 

[Petallove1]

Hi, do you know how I could prep for the CRS VI? Should i expect a lot of questions about the firm? Or should i focus more on commercial awareness or competency? Any advice will be super appreciated!

It’s 5 questions + mix of competency and questions about the firm

 

[axelbeugre]

Has anyone heard from Goodwin regarding the vacation schemes?

Last year I heard the first day of March so I am assuming that around that time you will hear back too!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hey guys,

Come here for abit of reassuring and support. Just had a VI which I wasn’t happy with.

What do you do when it’s a question you haven’t prepared for? Something you just simply did not see coming.

I refuse to accept someone can have every possible question ready. It just simply isn’t possible. It’s great when there’s a question you prepared for , or at least something you can weave a slightly different question into.

What are your go to moves when you’re faced with a question you just haven’t heard before? Something you just can’t find an example for in the 10 seconds or so you have to prepare.

It’s all well and good to say a few points, but 1-2 mins for an answer is a long long time. You can’t simply submit a quick 30 second answer.

Any ideas

You don't have to have perfect VI interviews and come across as being completely knowledgeable about a topic.

Lawyers will be asked questions they don't know the answer to all the time. Whether it be a client call or meeting, these things happen a lot and its more about how you handle the question rather than having a prepared answer ready.

That "think on your feet" skill is an important one to have as a lawyer and so it is important to become more comfortable with these situations. However, try not to fixate on the "outcome" of the answer. Focus more on your thinking and if you have to talk through that thinking when answering the question, that might be a way to approach the question.

 

[avry]

bird & bird spring VS offer!!!!!!

 

[trackstar1364]

Sidley Austin and W&C PFO!!!!!

 

[l234567]

bird & bird spring VS offer!!!!!!

Did you get an email or phone call?

 

[yueyueer]

Hi, just wondering if the W&C PFOs are post-app or post-VI?

 

[Lawapplication]

33

Which firm is this?

 

[Lawyer03]

Hi everyone, does anyone have any experience of asking firms for reasonable adjustments at assessment centres? I have dyslexia and receive extra time in university exams. I have an AC with AG coming up and feel I would benefit from extra time but not sure how this will be received - I wouldn't want for them to subconsciously discriminate because I took extra time to finish a task but equally want to make sure I perform to the best of my ability.

@Jessica Booker Do you know how AG deal with reasonable adjustments at AC's?