TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[a1024]

Please note, for our vacation scheme, insight scheme and solicitor apprenticeship opportunities you are not required to upload a CV but you need to include a covering letter providing details on your skills and why you have applied for the scheme.

What motivates you for a career in Law at Taylor Wessing and what key skills would you bring? {provide answer of 2500 characters}

Hi! The application form for Taylor Wessing requires a cover letter as well as asks a motivational question. I am confused about how to structure my cover letter in a way that it doesn't overlap with my answers. @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu could you please help me out on how to structure the cover letter? Thank you so much!

 

[axele]

Sorry if this is a dumb question. For the 1 day application review - if I submit before 4pm on Thursday do I get it back on Friday?

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker for Skadden’s application they ask:

“If you had to choose a career apart from law, what would it be”

For this question is it okay to pick a career that is vastly different from the role of a lawyer? I’ve always been interested in technology and would probably be a software engineer if I wasn’t pursuing a career in law. Would that be an acceptable answer or are they looking for a much more commercial profession like consulting or banking?

Thanks for the help!

It is not about how closely they are in terms of commercial aspects. It’s about drawing comparisons between the careers that align with your motivations. I have seen examples of teaching, being a fiction writer, working in the civil service etc. it isn’t really about what you choose it is more about how you describe what keeps you interested /motivated that the firm can then see parallels with the career they offer.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Please note, for our vacation scheme, insight scheme and solicitor apprenticeship opportunities you are not required to upload a CV but you need to include a covering letter providing details on your skills and why you have applied for the scheme.

What motivates you for a career in Law at Taylor Wessing and what key skills would you bring? {provide answer of 2500 characters}

Hi! The application form for Taylor Wessing requires a cover letter as well as asks a motivational question. I am confused about how to structure my cover letter in a way that it doesn't overlap with my answers. @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu could you please help me out on how to structure the cover letter? Thank you so much!

I would split out reasons for applying for the firm into the role/job in the application question and more environmental aspects (like culture, firm’s values etc) into the cover letter, so it effectively becomes why the day job/career in the application question and why in this specific working environment in the cover letter.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Sorry if this is a dumb question. For the 1 day application review - if I submit before 4pm on Thursday do I get it back on Friday?

Yes - anytime up to 4pm on Thursday and you would get it back by Friday evening.

 

[B2025]

PFO Bird post app and W&C.

 

[IneedaTCASAP]

PFO Bird post app and W&C.

You had a W&C post application rejection? Was this for winter. I know many of us are waiting to hear back. Surprised to see this

 

[B2025]

You had a W&C post application rejection? Was this for winter. I know many of us are waiting to hear back. Surprised to see this

No VI

 

[A worried graduate]

Anyone here know if it’s worth applying for Simmons and Simmons

 

[andreilover01]

@Andrei Radu for Skadden's question "Tell us about your interests and inspirations outside of education/work", what exactly does 'inspirations' refer to/ expect from an applicant? I assume 'interests outside of education/work' is a clear indication to target actual extra-curriculars such as art, sport, etc (correct me if I'm wrong). However, it seems like inspiration is an odd middle ground that I am struggling to navigate.