TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[lolasparks]

How long after were you informed! and what vacation scheme did you apply for I am doing summer!!

I just to the VI invite, roughly 1 week and two days after I passed the WG.

 

[Audric_T]

@Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker @Jessica Booker - I would like to say a massive thank you for all of your help, I appreciate all of your support - I secured a position on the summer internship with DLA, I am extremely appreciative of your guidance.

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[DulyDiligent]

@Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker @Jessica Booker - I would like to say a massive thank you for all of your help, I appreciate all of your support - I secured a position on the summer internship with DLA, I am extremely appreciative of your guidance.

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Congratulations, when did you hear back?

 

[Audric_T]

The next day at 3pm - the partner who interviewed me phoned me to congratulate and confirm my place

Congratulations, when did you hear back?

 

[ashwright]

sorry to hear this! was this for WVS? I've still heard nothing...

Yes it was I think some other people received rejections today so if you haven’t heard back yet, it should hopefully be a good sign 🍀

 

[ashwright]

General question for anyone who has been to an interview/AC:

Did you feel being interviewed by a lawyer quite daunting? The idea of me (a rookie!) talking at length with a partner is pretty intimidating to me. Especially when the whole exercise is to see whether I’m what they’re looking for. (i.e. am I good enough or not?)
I’d love to hear how people frame the dynamic in their minds.

Thank you in advance ☺️

 

[nliro85]

Is Fieldfisher test automatic

 

[DulyDiligent]

General question for anyone who has been to an interview/AC:

Did you feel being interviewed by a lawyer quite daunting? The idea of me (a rookie!) talking at length with a partner is pretty intimidating to me. Especially when the whole exercise is to see whether I’m what they’re looking for. (i.e. am I good enough or not?)
I’d love to hear how people frame the dynamic in their minds.

Thank you in advance ☺️

It isn't really that daunting in my experience and can be quite enjoyable if you frame it as speaking to an expert in their field.

 

[User5678]

Is Fieldfisher test automatic

Nope

 

[asplawyer100]

Does anyone know of any big firms that don’t consider your GCSE / A level grades at all when deciding on your application (even if they ask for them)?

For example, I know Mayer Brown is one such firm: they ask for all of your grades from GCSE to degree level during your application, but only actually take the degree level results into account when making their decision, completely ignoring your GCSE’s & A levels. Any other firms like this?

 

[nliro85]

Nope

That is such a positive then.

 

[yasmars]

C

That is such a positive then.

Congrats!

 

[Tintin06]

General question for anyone who has been to an interview/AC:

Did you feel being interviewed by a lawyer quite daunting? The idea of me (a rookie!) talking at length with a partner is pretty intimidating to me. Especially when the whole exercise is to see whether I’m what they’re looking for. (i.e. am I good enough or not?)
I’d love to hear how people frame the dynamic in their minds.

Thank you in advance ☺️

Initially yes. But they want you to succeed. It often feels like a chat. Obviously that varies by firm.

 

[nliro85]

C

Congrats!

Thank you and it said after your test your application will be reviewed again.

States: After you complete the assessment, you’ll receive a feedback report which highlights your top two strengths and an area for development. Please note, your feedback report is not an outcome on the process with Fieldfisher. Once we have the result from your online strengths assessment we send your application to one of our trained Early Careers team members for review. You can expect to hear an update within the next 10 - 14 working days.

Does this mean they review your application twice.

 

[ashwright]

Initially yes. But they want you to succeed. It often feels like a chat. Obviously that varies by firm.

It isn't really that daunting in my experience and can be quite enjoyable if you frame it as speaking to an expert in their field.

Good ways of looking at things. Thank you guys for sharing

 

[User5678]

Thank you and it said after your test your application will be reviewed again.

States: After you complete the assessment, you’ll receive a feedback report which highlights your top two strengths and an area for development. Please note, your feedback report is not an outcome on the process with Fieldfisher. Once we have the result from your online strengths assessment we send your application to one of our trained Early Careers team members for review. You can expect to hear an update within the next 10 - 14 working days.

Does this mean they review your application twice.

Yes they do from what they state in their email
Just had an interview with them following the test

 

[yasmars]

Thank you and it said after your test your application will be reviewed again.

States: After you complete the assessment, you’ll receive a feedback report which highlights your top two strengths and an area for development. Please note, your feedback report is not an outcome on the process with Fieldfisher. Once we have the result from your online strengths assessment we send your application to one of our trained Early Careers team members for review. You can expect to hear an update within the next 10 - 14 working days.

Does this mean they review your application twice.

Yep! If you pass the test they assess your score with your application (do a more in depth review)

 

[axele]

Are we guaranteed a disputes seat at HSF? Can’t find anything on their website

 

[Audric_T]

General question for anyone who has been to an interview/AC:

Did you feel being interviewed by a lawyer quite daunting? The idea of me (a rookie!) talking at length with a partner is pretty intimidating to me. Especially when the whole exercise is to see whether I’m what they’re looking for. (i.e. am I good enough or not?)
I’d love to hear how people frame the dynamic in their minds.

Thank you in advance ☺️

So I just did an A/C and successfully passed (with a lot of support from here)

I will be honest, the thing to remember is that they are a person and they want you to succeed, they aren't trying to trick you or trip you up, they honestly just want the best for you. I tend to find all they are looking for is whether you can build rapport with them, are friendly and approachable and understand how you react can impact a conversation.

I find it helps to be polite, professional but talk to them as normal humans - they may be the top of their field but they are also human, kind, friendly and want to have a discussion with you - my two cents. In my field I would talk to my C.E.O the same as a graduate - friendly, polite and respectfully but also as a human.

 

[Audric_T]

Does anyone know of any big firms that don’t consider your GCSE / A level grades at all when deciding on your application (even if they ask for them)?

For example, I know Mayer Brown is one such firm: they ask for all of your grades from GCSE to degree level during your application, but only actually take the degree level results into account when making their decision, completely ignoring your GCSE’s & A levels. Any other firms like this?

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