TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[TrainingContract2024]

Yes

Thank you Jessica

 

[TrainingContract2024]

does Freshfields' Graduate Workshop require us to submit a CV? thank you!

 

[lawyersum]

does Freshfields' Graduate Workshop require us to submit a CV? thank you!

Yes it does

 

[TrainingContract2024]

Yes it does

Thank you so much! Any tips on how I can present my CV so that it is more tailored to the firm? @Jessica Booker could you pls provide guidance, thank you in advance.

 

[lawyersum]

Thank you so much! Any tips on how I can present my CV so that it is more tailored to the firm?

You're welcome! I'm by no means an expert but the application also requires you to give a 400 word personal statement, so that would ideally be the best chance for you to take some of your experiences/skills and tailor them to the firm. I'm sure @Jessica Booker could provide some more accurate advice

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you so much! Any tips on how I can present my CV so that it is more tailored to the firm?

90%+ of your CV will not be tailored to the firm as it should just show the best evidence of your experiences to date.

However, the 10% that can be tailored can be done by:

• Prioritising content that is more focused on elements that align to the firm's work - e.g. if you did a vacation scheme where you worked in both private client and litigation departments, it would make sense to prioritise the litigation bullet points over the private client ones in your CV (literally putting them first)
• Thinking about highlighting the skills the firm is looking for. For instance, Freshfields say they look for "determination, enthusiasm, time management, flexibility, attention to detail, an interest in business, willingness to work as a team, and resilience". If it was me, I'd try to make references to time management, attention to detail and team working in my CV.

 

[tomsmitg]

Hi, just wondering if anyone got their linklaters WG back? What percentile scores are each mark ?

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

HSF Iris Open Day!

 

[sammm10101]

HSF IRIS Open Day Invite !! 🎉🎉

 

[OliverTwist]

Could anybody share the Simmons & Simmons VI questions? It's unlimited preparation time as well?

 

[A2025]

Willkie PFO post app.

 

[lawstudent617]

anyone heard back from NRF or HSF post app/arctic shores????

 

[nodustollens]

Simmons PFO

 

[erderlylars]

Simmons PFO

I'm so sorry to hear, sorry to ask but when did you complete the online assessment?

 

[jojo23]

This might be a stupid question but, is it necessarily a bad thing if i accidentally missed out a gcse grade on an application (just one) that i submitted? - i only just noticed

 

[nodustollens]

I'm so sorry to hear, sorry to ask but when did you complete the online assessment?

on the 25th

 

[bangarangbass39]

Just invited to Mishcon Race Open day. However, my application has been transferred to the online event instead of the In person one. Is there a reason why this happens? Was my application not strong enough for the In-person Open Day?

 

[asplawyer100]

HSF winter vac scheme PFO

 

[VMS]

This might be a stupid question but, is it necessarily a bad thing if i accidentally missed out a gcse grade on an application (just one) that i submitted? - i only just noticed

It's really easy to rectify - if you let the firm's Grad Recruitment know they'll tell you what to do about it. I made a mistake on one of my apps and it was fine, I just had to attach an additional note to it.

 

[Amma Usman]

This might be a stupid question but, is it necessarily a bad thing if i accidentally missed out a gcse grade on an application (just one) that i submitted? - i only just noticed

Hey @jojo23 , this is not an issue in itself and it wouldn’t significantly impact your application. However, if you feel the need to amend it you should email graduate recruitment with more details on the omission.