TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

Martsssss

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I am slightly confused about the BDB Pitmans application window as their VS or TC are not live yet. Last year they mentioned their TC would be opened until July on their website and that just was not the case so I missed the opportunity to apply. Does anyone know when their applications open and close for this year? I have found so many different answers on their website...
 

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In no more than 500 words, please tell us about your extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility and an achievement of importance which you are most proud of.
How will these experiences help you excel as a Clifford Chance lawyer?

How closely intertwined to CC should our answer be? How much of our interest in specific practice areas, legal tech be embedded in our answer? Or is this question mainly focused on your extracurriculars and how this would help you as a trainee?
 

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In no more than 500 words, please tell us about your extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility and an achievement of importance which you are most proud of.
How will these experiences help you excel as a Clifford Chance lawyer?

How closely intertwined to CC should our answer be? How much of our interest in specific practice areas, legal tech be embedded in our answer? Or is this question mainly focused on your extracurriculars and how this would help you as a trainee?
I can advise ( if you want to dm) as I had this question for their insight day and made a successful application
 
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Jessica Booker

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I am slightly confused about the BDB Pitmans application window as their VS or TC are not live yet. Last year they mentioned their TC would be opened until July on their website and that just was not the case so I missed the opportunity to apply. Does anyone know when their applications open and close for this year? I have found so many different answers on their website...
I know there is a lot going on at the firm as they move to the Broadfield brand - so it maybe delayed because of that. I would drop them an email and see if they can give you any insight via there.
 

l789

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Super sorry to jump on this but - could I ask whether you approached each aspect distinctly? Thank you :)
Don’t apologise….Ask away!

Yes I did, I believe grad rec recommended one example for each - so one EC, one POR and one achievement you are most proud of.

I strongly recommend reflecting on your experience for each point , I found CC application required the most introspection, really make sure you tease out the key skills.

. CC are big on client service, and that is evident by how innovative they are with their global delivery centres, data experts etc. They also emphasise this in their four year strategy, key skill to talk about is client focus/service.

Structure is going to be so important for this application, I subtly signposted, and made sure every sentence served a purpose.

I’m happy to talk further in DMs because I could go into a lot more detail.

In any instance I wish you the best of luck with the application and hope you knock it out the park! :)
 

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for the mishcon vac scheme, the section on activities and achievements, did people put uni societies? what are we meant to put there? cause we can only do 4 work experiences, so figured it makes sense to do societies.
Yeah, last year I put down societies, positions of responsibility and achievements in terms of like winning a competition or a prize. I’d say don’t just list them but explain in depth your role, the result, what qualities or skills you picked up very briefly. I got through to the AC last year so hopefully that helps.
 
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