TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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not sure if this is correct, but the way I understood those was that, if someone is saying XYZ about managers' success, then necessarily, that success CAN be defined (through some metric etc). Otherwise, if it couldn't be defined, you wouldn't be able to make claims about their level of success because you wouldn't be able to measure/count it. Idk if that's correct but that's how I think about it!
@Sunshinepink ^ a way better explanation than mine!
 
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I’ve got a spring AC for a firm but due to personal reasons the VS dates don’t work for me anymore— should I still do my AC (scheduled for next week) and then ask the firm to reschedule the VS if I get it, or should I request to be moved to the summer VS group now itself, before the AC? @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre
I would wait to get an actual offer before asking to be moved personally. Law firms are usually very understanding when it comes to situations like this so I would work hard to get the offer and then see what can be done to move you afterwards.

Ideally, if they are not able to move you to the summer scheme you could ask them to consider you for a direct training contract if possible.
 
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Hi @Jessica Booker , @axelbeugre , is it ok to mention same commercial stories as I did during the AC interview of a firm, for the final interview of their upcoming Spring VS (timelag is is only 2 months) ? Do they expect you to prepare afresh and say new things ? Do they keep a record of what you spoke about in AC and hold it against you if you repeat it ? Same question for competency and motivational questions - since they havent changed since AC , can I give same answers? I guess I am trying to establish in general if they want fresh perspectives since AC or same will do ? Would this change for Summer VS given the lag is more ?
 
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Hi @Jessica Booker , @axelbeugre , is it ok to mention same commercial stories as I did during the AC interview of a firm, for the final interview of their upcoming Spring VS (timelag is is only 2 months) ? Do they expect you to prepare afresh and say new things ? Do they keep a record of what you spoke about in AC and hold it against you if you repeat it ? Same question for competency and motivational questions - since they havent changed since AC , can I give same answers? I guess I am trying to establish in general if they want fresh perspectives since AC or same will do ? Would this change for Summer VS given the lag is more ?
You can but this is an opportunity to show something different about your interests or knowledge and so I would potentially try to pick another story to show more variety.

However, they still may ask you about what you wrote on your application, so make sure you are up to date with the developments in that story too.

It is unlikely they will know the details of what you spoke about it previous interviews during the interview itself, and so you could use the same examples, but if that comes across as one dimensional in wrap up feedback meetings/discussions between the assessors, it is more risky.

You don’t have to change all the perspectives of your motivational answers - it is expected they will be the same/similar.

Ultimately I wouldn’t expect your interview at a final stage to cover the exact same things you have had in a previous interview though, and so this worrying of repetition is probably not something to concern yourself with. There maybe some overlap, and where you can try to show more variety in your skills, knowledge or experience but don’t worry about it if you are using occasional similar answers.
 

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Re-reading the application I sent to a firm in preparation for an interview, somehow wrote that I was interested in their private wealth team when I know the firm doesn't actually do any private wealth work. It was a passing mention amongst other areas they do practice in, but any suggestions for the best way to correct myself if they mention this at the interview?
 
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Re-reading the application I sent to a firm in preparation for an interview, somehow wrote that I was interested in their private wealth team when I know the firm doesn't actually do any private wealth work. It was a passing mention amongst other areas they do practice in, but any suggestions for the best way to correct myself if they mention this at the interview?
I would stress how you are a very curious and inquisitive person and you are actually interested in more areas and sectors the firm works in such as xyz and dive deeper into those.

I think that in interviews there is a subtle way to diverge the conversation towards something you want to say and this might be the best way in my opinion.

Alternatively, you can pick up a certain aspect of private wealth such as working closely with clients and how you understand that there are other departments that can provide that too such M&A or something like that.

I hope this approach works and good luck with your interview and congratulations for obtaining in the first place!
 

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I would stress how you are a very curious and inquisitive person and you are actually interested in more areas and sectors the firm works in such as xyz and dive deeper into those.

I think that in interviews there is a subtle way to diverge the conversation towards something you want to say and this might be the best way in my opinion.

Alternatively, you can pick up a certain aspect of private wealth such as working closely with clients and how you understand that there are other departments that can provide that too such M&A or something like that.

I hope this approach works and good luck with your interview and congratulations for obtaining in the first place!
Thanks so much, that's really helpful advice!
 
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    Those who have taken Watson Glaser tests and understand the “assumption” part, please can someone explain this to me? I understand the other parts but for some reason when it gets to “assumption” I get confused.

    Does “assumption not made” mean that the statement does not necessarily match with the assumption and “assumption made” would mean that the statement matches the assumption so correlates but is just re-worded?

    Please could a question and answer be provided but also explained a little?

    @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker do you perhaps have any tips on how I can better understand the “assumption” part of the WG? 😊
    Basically, assumption made = is the assumption logically justified? In this case, its certainly reasonable to assume that managerial can be defined/quantified/measured etc.
     
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    How long does everyone take to prepare for interviews including forming their competency examples and motivation answers to actually being able to speak freely in interviews?
    For competency, it depends on how quickly you are able to draw examples from your experiences and flesh it out into STAR. Then practise until you are certain you'll be able to think of that example on the spot when asked during an interview.

    For motivation, just go back over your application and maybe research more into those reasons to solidify them further. Practice as you would with the competency answers
     
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