TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Tintin06]

Has anyone heard back from Baker McKenzie for their open day?

I got the employability open day.

 

[ashwright]

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!

You're actually an absolute legend!! Your message has made my morning (and the rest of my day!) ☺️

Honestly - this was the kindest and most helpful message a human being could have possibly written in response.

I wholeheartedly thank you for generosity, time, and support!!!
I will make sure to drop you a message.
I wish you all the best in your career + life - you're a very good egg!! 🫶 ☺️

 

[ashwright]

I got the employability open day.

Big congratulations!!! 🐐🐐 May I ask when you applied & when you heard back?

 

[Tom smith]

Hi, I am just wondering what the general approach in competency interviews is regarding whether you should use examples on your application form, examples from the work experience section or answers to application questions?

 

[Tintin06]

Big congratulations!!! 🐐🐐 May I ask when you applied & when you heard back?

I can't remember when I applied. It was last month I think.

 

[marisachr]

Anyone know if Irwin Mitchell applications are rolling or non-rolling?

 

[Tintin06]

Does Baker McKenzie recruit mostly from Vacation Schemes or direct Training Contract applications?

 

[ashwright]

I can't remember when I applied. It was last month I think.

Thank you. Did you hear back yesterday?

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker If I am submitting an application review for CC can this include both my work experience section as well as my answer to the prose question?

Thank you for your time😊

Hi there - unfortunately we cannot review both sections as part of one review. It would either be the application question or the work experience section, but not both.

 

[svb risk management intern]

A&O Shearman PFO

 

[legalxp2]

Sidley PFO finally! Although I am due to go to their insight day next thursday haha, not too sure if there's any point in attending now

 

[sammm10101]

a&o pfo

 

[RSK]

Does Baker McKenzie recruit mostly from Vacation Schemes or direct Training Contract applications?

Yep, their direct tc intake is relatively small

 

[helloj]

does anyone have a Sidley Austin winter offer?

 

[KBanana]

What's with all the partner departures at Latham this year? 😮

 

[studenttolawyer]

A&O PFO

 

[Gday33]

A&O PFO - busy day for them..!

 

[wanttosolicit]

Rejected from A&O Summer Vac scheme after a 3 month internship at their Paris Office (which they extended because they liked me!).
I got a near perfect SJT and have perfect grades + double first at Oxbridge
Mad that there's not even any feedback !

 

[asplawyer100]

Rejected from A&O Summer Vac scheme after a 3 month internship at their Paris Office (which they extended because they liked me!).
I got a near perfect SJT and have perfect grades + double first at Oxbridge
Mad that there's not even any feedback !

Wow, with your academics and experience it really is insane that they would reject you. You really have to question what is going on in the heads of law firm recruitment teams sometimes.

 

[johnnysins]

Rejected from A&O Summer Vac scheme after a 3 month internship at their Paris Office (which they extended because they liked me!).
I got a near perfect SJT and have perfect grades + double first at Oxbridge
Mad that there's not even any feedback !

maybe you were too good