TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[u26jm18]

Anything from Squires post VI?

 

[Deleted member 32324]

Bakers AC -> 29th of February Lets goooooo

 

[thoms]

Bakers AC!

congrats!!!!

 

[thoms]

Just received an interview invite from Travers Smith but it was scheduled for literally tomorrow ☠️

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

congrats! did they call you?

 

[HelenR]

Has anyone else not heard back from Freshfields post WG for TC?

 

[Shah74k]

Has anyone else not heard back from Freshfields post WG for TC?

Yep. Did my WG on Monday 12/02 - haven’t heard back (neither AC or PFO) since.

 

[ssssmme]

When did you get the email out of curiosity?

Late afternoon!

 

[bella98]

So I got the feedback from Hogan Lovells post-AC and I’m so happy and extremely angry with myself at the same time - happy because of the confirmation that I did very well in the part where I used to always struggle - the case study interview ( those who followed my posts know ahaha), which here was commercial heavy and with questions that I did not expect and challenged me. The feedback said I was able to engage in a robust analysis of the commercial issues discussed (including a well-thought through response to the case study). Generally it’s the most difficult part of the process for me so I’m proud of myself and really gave me a little bit of confidence to continue!!

But then, here comes the twist – the situational interview. Oh boy, did I make a mess of that! I mean, seriously, everyone says it’s supposed to be straightforward and based on common sense. Yet somehow, in the heat of the moment, I managed to mess it up.

It's driving me nuts because acing the toughest part and then bombing this feels like a cosmic joke.

 

[axelbeugre]

thanks Axel! Did you get called?

Yes! iI actually emailed for an earlier update the same day and they called me two hours later but I am assuming now that I just emailed on the right day anyway so I was lucky!

 

[axelbeugre]

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

Congratulations!

 

[Zaakir]

Yes! iI actually emailed for an earlier update the same day and they called me two hours later but I am assuming now that I just emailed on the right day anyway so I was lucky!

That’s amazing, I might give that a go!😭

 

[laby201]

anyone heard from Taylor Wessing yet post-AC? been almost three weeks for me now

I think they're likely to complete all the ACs before handing out offers. Mine is the start of March and think they finish on the 12th. Imagine you'll hear after then

 

[kmo20]

Does anyone know how many AC’s there are to number of places for W&C?

 

[Ali A]

Does anyone know how many AC’s there are to number of places for W&C?

They keep interviewing till they fill it with potential W&C people. This can mean they send out interview invites even in late March and April if they still have places. They don't have a number of interviews to places offered metric like other firms according to grad rec.

 

[axelbeugre]

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?

I think this is a valid request and I am sure they will gladly accomodate you, I would not worry about it!

Law firms are really understanding when it comes to things like this and they do comprehend that people face different issues and they should be accommodated to perform to the best of their abilities as you said.

 

[axelbeugre]

Read the article on [general topic]. A client has asked for an overview and the key points. In 600 words, please summarize the article.
Max 600 words

@Jessica Booker Hi For an application question like this, should I focus on summarizing the points within the article or is there a specific analysis that is required, i.e., highlighting the opportunities or challenges for the client? I mean I think I should focus only on the key points but I really don't need any more than 300 words so I don't know why it's allowing so much word count haha Thank you so, so much! 🙏

I shared some tips in this post some time ago and I think they can be helpful to you too: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-151489

Good luck with the application!

 

[axelbeugre]

How can I perhaps answer a question about why I want to pursue a career in Law in a specific region? @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker

I would highlight 3 reasons why you are making that decision:

• Is it because of the diverse clients the region has to offer?
• Is it because of the practice area you are interested in which is well positioned in the region compared to others?
• Is it because of the nature of the the deals and cases that region deals with?

These are some of the things I would consider and potentially discuss.

 

[axelbeugre]

Baker Mckenzie Spring vac scheme AC!!

Congratulations! Very well done!

 

[Jessica Booker]

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?

I don’t know how this firm specifically does but ultimately it should be the same way any firm does.

You don’t need to disclose your condition, you just need to disclose the reasonable adjustment you would require. The firm has the right to determine whether it is a reasonable adjustment or not. For instance with some group exercises they can’t give you additional time because everyone needs to be given the task at the same time.

But for anything that requires significant reading or writing, a 25% extra time adjustment is 1) a fairly common request and 2) fairly easy to add the additional time.

 

[ccfuturetraineesolicitor]

Literally, I was begging W&C to send me my rejection on the phone rn. I asked that I need to know if I am progressed to AC or not ASAP, as I have full time job and I should ask for my annual leave 6 weeks in advance. I applied to spring VS and I cannot postpone it to summer as it overlaps with another scheme that I secured already. Every time they say we will update you, but nothing. I literally said people were offered schemes already, so just this rejection so I can plan my life. I know it’s probably not the right thing to show impatience to GR, but I have my own circumstances, and they should adjust with personal requests, if reasonable.
Anyway, I will consider it as a rejection officially now, because I will decline in both situations…

I understand your frustration - it’s rather unfair to leave applicants hanging for so long, especially since there may be certain arrangements that need to be made to accommodate the ac timings they provide (and from my experience, the choices are very limited).

Did W&C’s grad rec mention what is taking them so long? I’ve definitely seen people on this forum, who were invited to complete the VI after me, progress to the AC.