TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[NJS]

If anyone has done a V&E AC please message me! Thank you

 

[Percypig12]

If anyone has done a V&E AC please message me! Thank you

Did you get invited?

 

[pb15]

V&E AC - any insights would be super super appreciated!

 

[aspiringfuturetrainee2025]

Ropes & Grey rejection

Sorry about it 😓 but can I know when did you apply please?

 

[neonorange]

I think Withers has been interviewing people

Where did you hear that? I know the forum isn't the be all/end all but it seems a lot of us applied there and I haven't seen anybody talk about hearing back post-test yet.

 

[law2022x]

If anyone has done a V&E AC please message me! Thank you

V&E AC - any insights would be super super appreciated!

Congratulations both! May I know when the dates offered are? And if either of you were part of the AS mentoring scheme?

 

[Fulhamfulham]

Any non-law students not able to apply to Winston & Strawn? They say they accept applications from students of all degree disciplines yet the application portal requires a law school.

 

[pb15]

Congratulations both! May I know when the dates offered are? And if either of you were part of the AS mentoring scheme?

Thank you! From what I can see I think there are slots from 4th - 13th March. I was not part of the mentoring scheme, just a direct application. Hope you hear back soon!

 

[NJS]

Congratulations both! May I know when the dates offered are? And if either of you were part of the AS mentoring scheme?

Not part of the scheme, the dates were first and second week of March, I believe

 

[m1907]

Freshfields TC AC

Congratulations! Can I ask you when did you do the WG?

 

[JSS123]

I had an AC three weeks ago and am yet to hear back even though they said that they would get back to me in two weeks. Is it worth reaching out or just waiting to hear back?

 

[Lola333]

Not part of the scheme, the dates were first and second week of March, I believe

Thank you! From what I can see I think there are slots from 4th - 13th March. I was not part of the mentoring scheme, just a direct application. Hope you hear back soon!

I also got offered an interview, I can see first 2 weeks of March and then 26th March?

 

[m1907]

Baker Mckenzie Spring vac scheme AC!

Congratulations! Can I ask you when did you do the VI?

 

[laby201]

When asked to speak about a commercial story that interests you, is it a mistake to talk about a generic/widely covered story?

For instance, if I planned to talk about the EU AI Act that is set to come into force and how that’ll impact firms/their clients, would that be fine as long as my answer is well structured and informative, or would you suggest going for something a bit more unique?

Any thoughts, @Jessica Booker?

 

[hehostressed]

Can I ask advice re including someone you know at the firm bit of the application? My mentor recommended me using their name but I’m definitely not even remotely near the requirements of the firm (and they know that). I just wondered if there’s actually any benefits to it/do they even look at it?

 

[Jessica Booker]

When asked to speak about a commercial story that interests you, is it a mistake to talk about a generic/widely covered story?

For instance, if I planned to talk about the EU AI Act that is set to come into force and how that’ll impact firms/their clients, would that be fine as long as my answer is well structured and informative, or would you suggest going for something a bit more unique?

Any thoughts, @Jessica Booker?

I wouldn’t say that this is a generic story - generic would be if you talked about AI generally rather than this specific act. Because you are focusing on a specific act, it will be more focused. If you felt it still needed more focus, you could always explain how it will particularly impact one particular industry/sector so it is even more specific (but I don’t think this is necessary).

 

[axelbeugre]

Hey all, I have my very first AC coming up and not sure what to expect in terms of how the day is organized, since it's only 2 assessments but the AC is over 5 hours long. Are there other stuff you do during an AC? Pls excuse my very elementary question lol, would love any insight on the structure of the day in general!
Also the AC I'm doing is virtual b/c I'm based outside the UK, if that changes things.

@axelbeugre would love to hear your thoughts!

It really depends on the firm. I personally only did 1 hour assessment centres so I do not know what you might be expected to do.

What I would suggest is reaching out to people who are future trainees or trainees at the firm who have recently gone through the process and will be able to tell you precisely what the process entails.

 

[lllaaawww098]

Does anyone know whether Dentons' legal high potential assessment includes a VI section as well?

 

[lawstudent15]

Hi - Congrats for AC, how many days prep time. Are you receiving till your slot to complete the AC?

I have 9 days!

 

[axelbeugre]

Can I ask advice re including someone you know at the firm bit of the application? My mentor recommended me using their name but I’m definitely not even remotely near the requirements of the firm (and they know that). I just wondered if there’s actually any benefits to it/do they even look at it?

It will certainly not hinder your chances but it is not in any way the only thing that will get you in in my opinion.

So my advice is, since the person confirmed that you can put down their names, I would do just that, but I would not rely on this and have confidence in your application and what you bring to the role as that will certainly increase your chances of being offered an interview!