TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[NJS]

Absolutely agree with this

Thank you for agreeing.

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Too much butter, too greasy.

eh tough crowd

 

[legally.brown]

Absolutely agree with this, and that is because you would not classify as a US commercial law firm. And as I said previously: W&C’s competitors will be other US law firms. My argument still stands.

Furthermore, to go back to the Ferrari and Tesla example, they are certainly more aligned than you may think. Ferrari have recently rolled out their new line of hybrid EV models which accounted for 44% of its deliveries last year. This shows that they could indeed be transferring into the EV industry and very much be rivalling Tesla and other EV car manufacturers. (Some free commercial awareness for you )

I am just gonna say what Jessica usually says. If you really want to discuss this, create a new thread and discuss !!

Also why are we even being snarky/ sarcastic? We are all going through enough already. Let’s just be nice? It’s really not that hard.

 

[LillyandSilver]

Anything from penningtons poast app? Keep forgetting I've applied to them?

 

[JLaw56]

got an email from Jones Day saying that all their places for interviews and AC for Summer are full now and that can apply next year

 

[Legalstalker]

It depends on the products

I can’t think of one product waitrose has that changed my life 😓 Colin on the other hand 🐛👹

 

[Seven]

Waitrose and M&S are competitors but I prefer M&S much better quality!

Just thought I’d share

Personally, Aldi and Lidl are competitors but I prefer Aldi

 

[S87]

I can’t think of one product waitrose has that changed my life 😓 Colin on the other hand 🐛👹

I usually buy meat from my local butcher, but Waitrose sirloin steaks are to die for. Anyway, my favourite supermarket is Sainsbury's for the generic items. They are cheap and good..but I admit that I shop around a lot. For example, I go to savers for toiletries and cleaning stuff.

 

[S87]

Anyway, looking forward to receiving my V&E PFO tomorrow.

 

[hungry_for_TC]

Just did the Morgan Lewis phone interview, not too bad, super friendly recruitment which is the best thing to find on the other end of the phone! She was 7 mins late though which made me really nervous I had clicked the wrong Teams link ahahah

 

[saj2002]

does anyone have a list of possible questions for interviews/VIs? It's (technically) my first one and I want to give it my all 🥹

 

[Seven]

does anyone have a list of possible questions for interviews/VIs? It's (technically) my first one and I want to give it my all 🥹

What firm is this? There could be 1000s of possible questions, but you could filter it down by looking for the firm-specific possible VI questions

 

[Studyinglaw]

Anyone applied to PMC? I did but can’t see my app on their portal. I wrote them an email to confirm receipt of my application since I never got a confirmation email either but no response from them.

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker Mother please come and give these kids some slaps or at least something to worry about.

You lot stress me out at times for no reason at all!

Please keep it civil. There are various ways in which competitors can be defined. The key to any good answer to these type of questions is how YOU are creating that definition!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi guys! I have 2 applications in for Spring VS that have no more stages (completed everything, just waiting for offers/PFOs to be sent to people), but have had no indication when we'll hear from them. Given I would have to organise travel into London, staying in London, etc. for the duration and also have to arrange time off work for them, how long before they are due to start do you think its appropriate to email/call and ask for an update? It's currently about 5 weeks out from the one starting and 6 weeks for the other.

I would contact them now.

 

[Heartofglass]

What firm is this? There could be 1000s of possible questions, but you could filter it down by looking for the firm-specific possible VI questions

Hahahaha, sorry but I have to quote Lady Gaga after reading this reply:

'There can be a hundred possible questions in the room, and 99 you prepared for. But if you mess up one, tough luck then.'

 

[tommyt_04]

If I want to apply to a firm that has a set week for interviews that I already know I won't be available for, is it better to just not apply? or to contact them now to ask if they can normally accommodate interviews at a later date? or just to apply and then get in touch if I get invited to an interview?

 

[Miss Chocolate]

@axelbeugre @Jessica Booker

Hi, I am applying for a vac scheme with a firm that has recently started doing a work experience scheme. Both are two week long. Both use the same application form. I asked the recruiter if I can apply to both and she sounded a little unsure at first but then said I can.

Am I okay to just copy and paste? I mean the application forms are identical so i don't know what else to do. Also, the reason why I am applying for the work experience programme as well is because there's no online test and so it's easier to get some sort of experience even if I don't make it to the vacation scheme.
thank you!! <3

 

[Jessica Booker]

If I want to apply to a firm that has a set week for interviews that I already know I won't be available for, is it better to just not apply? or to contact them now to ask if they can normally accommodate interviews at a later date? or just to apply and then get in touch if I get invited to an interview?

I would contact them to see if they have any flexibility with their deadlines before applying.

 

[Jessica Booker]

@axelbeugre @Jessica Booker

Hi, I am applying for a placement scheme with a firm that has recently started doing a work experience scheme. Both are two week long. Both use the same application form. I asked the recruiter if I can apply to both and she sounded a little unsure at first but then said I can.

Am I okay to just copy and paste? I mean the application forms are identical so i don't know what else to do. Also, the reason why I am applying for the work experience placement as well is because there's no online test and so it's easier to get some sort of experience even if I don't make it to the vacation scheme.
thank you!! <3

Are you sure you are eligible for both? I'd normally expect there to be different criteria for programmes like this.

But if you are eligible, based on the comments from the recruiter, then yes you can apply with similar answers.