TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Deleted member 37508]

This may be a silly question but for some applications I can see a word limit of over 2,000 words - do firms really expect us to write this much? How many words do people usually average?

Reality a lot of these questions will over lap with other firms and you’d have an answer for them already. Extra curriculars, hobbies, something you’re interested in, teamwork, leadership etc. Therefore you’re not really writing 2000 every time. I’d suggest you make a word doc with answers to these questions and edit them as you see fit to each firm. Also explain a commercial story is one that firms use. These answer can be repeated and adjusted to each firms practice areas to show a link. Work smarter not harder.

 

[unknownnn7372]

dont they only have around 25 spaces per scheme?

yeah but i’m not sure how many spaces are filled up

 

[Brandon93]

Describe a specific instance where you have utilised artificial intelligence (AI) or other technologies in your work or studies. How have these tools enhanced your personal development? (200 words)

Can anyone provide guidance on how to answer this question for CMS? I am stumped.

 

[Chelsea101]

Not sure if this is a silly Q but at AC, do firms tend to take your phones away before doing a case study exercise for example? Thank you

 

[bella98]

Not sure if this is a silly Q but at AC, do firms tend to take your phones away before doing a case study exercise for example? Thank you

Hi! No, they don’t but the Graduate Recruitment team is usually in the room when you read the case study documents so you can’t really look at your phone
I’m not sure if it’s forbidden because they don’t mention it but they always say that everything you need to know is in the documents + you don’t really have time because you usually have 15/20 mins to read A LOT of docs. There is no need for you to use your phone but you’ll have it with you at all times!

 

[SAlegal]

Hi, does anyone also have an AC for DLA London on 18th November?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Not sure if this is a silly Q but at AC, do firms tend to take your phones away before doing a case study exercise for example? Thank you

They don’t take them away but they don’t expect you to use them at the same time.

 

[legal18]

In 'why do you want to be a solicitor' questions is it ok to have the more generic reason of the intersection between business and law as long as you are backing it up with evidence and examples?

 

[hfbjsdhfbhf]

Just submitted the WG for HG Lift Off! Fingers crossed I passed 😭

 

[cjwx]

In 'why do you want to be a solicitor' questions is it ok to have the more generic reason of the intersection between business and law as long as you are backing it up with evidence and examples?

I think as long as you connect it with examples of why that resonate with you it’s okay. Realistically, a lot of answers to this question are going to have similar points, so it’s up to you to personalise them.

 

[kokoprep]

Once you successfully complete a Watson Glaser assessment, we save your score for 2 recruitment cycles so there is no requirement to re-complete the test within this time frame. - This CC website, does this mean if you fail now, you will not be able to retake the test in next cycle?

 

[l789]

Once you successfully complete a Watson Glaser assessment, we save your score for 2 recruitment cycles so there is no requirement to re-complete the test within this time frame. - This CC website, does this mean if you fail now, you will not be able to retake the test in next cycle?

Yes this is true. It’s why I went ballistic when I passed the WG for CC recently!

Given the circumstances it’s a huge impediment in the application process, so you’ll really have to nail it!

 

[sammm10101]

Yes this is true. It’s why I went ballistic when I passed the WG for CC recently!

Given the circumstances it’s a huge impediment in the application process, so you’ll really have to nail it!

Also, at an event I went to at CC, the graduate recruitment women there implied that their WG does cut out a lot of people, so I imagine it has a pretty high benchmark

 

[l789]

Oh Damn!

Thanks for sharing

 

[needatccccc]

Once you successfully complete a Watson Glaser assessment, we save your score for 2 recruitment cycles so there is no requirement to re-complete the test within this time frame. - This CC website, does this mean if you fail now, you will not be able to retake the test in next cycle?

my understanding is that if you passed the test previously, you will not be required to re-take it for the next 2 cycles; however, if you had failed before, you need to take the WG again

 

[cjwx]

In up to 600 words, please outline up to three significant challenges that you think all law firms will face over the next 5 years. You should draw on your current awareness and commercial awareness to answer this question.
Would breaking this down into subheadings be a good idea?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

In up to 600 words, please outline up to three significant challenges that you think all law firms will face over the next 5 years. You should draw on your current awareness and commercial awareness to answer this question.
Would breaking this down into subheadings be a good idea?

I don’t think you need subheadings. You can just tackle the three areas in different paragraphs.

 

[helloj]

For Sullivan & Cromwell's cover letter how long should it ideally be. I have not found much guidance online but mine is around 1 and a quarter pages long. Is this too long or is it fine?

 

[Apple]

my understanding is that if you passed the test previously, you will not be required to re-take it for the next 2 cycles; however, if you had failed before, you need to take the WG again

At least if necessary I'll be going into the next cycle starting with a win.

 

[saminoriya]

If anybody can give any tips for Jones Day AC, I would be very grateful!! I'm going there tomorrow and feel very worried.