TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Jessica Booker]

Hey guys, I am applying for a TC position at Hogan Lovells and the final question on the application form is:

"Tell us about any open days and events that you have attended in the legal sector. (Max 250 words)"

I have attended a couple of open days, but neither of them have been at Hogan Lovells. Could you please provide some guidance as to how to respond to this question?

Many thanks!

Include any events - they don’t just need to be Hogan Lovells events. Try to maybe highlight the key parts of the event that may have particularly helped drive you towards Hogan Lovells though or helped develop your transferable skills for a career with them.

For instance, if a presentation was on the the energy sector, even though it may have been with another firm, you could then connect this to Hogan Lovells expertise in this sector.

 

[axele]

That’s correct.

Hi Jessica - this does not include the word count for the questions right? As I have written the question for each answer. The 1,125 is only for the actual answer to the question?

 

[kokoprep]

Hi - How to answer this question, what do you guys think they are looking for? Apart from integrity and answering yes. Like in terms of details of decision and elaborate on your choice.

Did you seek assistance from ChatGPT when completing this application? (Please note that there is not a right or wrong answer to this question, we are focusing on your integrity to this process). Please provide details on your decision and elaborate on the reasons behind your choice. {Provide answer of 2500 characters}

 

[mfuturetrainee]

how many VI qs does IM have?

 

[yasmars]

Can i ask when you applied and when you got the invite to the WG i applied a while ago and havent heard anything dont know whether to assuem its a rejection

I applied 16/11 and received the test 22/11

 

[BBsharkk]

You reapplied for a Vacation Scheme at a firm you had previously been to for a vacation scheme? Surely not.

Yes I did. Anything wrong with that?

 

[WillkieGemma]

Does Willkie screen applications before inviting them to the next stage, the VI?

Yes, we do. I think all firms would screen applications before the second stage.

 

[AveragePoster]

Others have for Dechert (people early on with offers and some later with rejections) but I’m still waiting too. Weird as some people who did the written task but not AC yet have been told WVS is full and asked about being considered for spring instead. I’m planning on contacting dechert in the morning

Hi, just to clarify, have you been invited to an AC and they have said that the AC will be for Spring, not Winter? Or everyone still waiting to hear back from the written task has been contacted and told they will now be considered for Spring? Thanks!

I have my AC tomorrow for the WVS and am now worried I'll be disadvantaged if most, if not all, slots have been filled..!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi Jessica - this does not include the word count for the questions right? As I have written the question for each answer. The 1,125 is only for the actual answer to the question?

No it does not include the application questions - just the answers.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi - How to answer this question, what do you guys think they are looking for? Apart from integrity and answering yes. Like in terms of details of decision and elaborate on your choice.

Did you seek assistance from ChatGPT when completing this application? (Please note that there is not a right or wrong answer to this question, we are focusing on your integrity to this process). Please provide details on your decision and elaborate on the reasons behind your choice. {Provide answer of 2500 characters}

They are looking for balance. That you are open to using such technology but are not relying solely or too heavily on it and understand maybe the checks and balances you need to do if you are using it.

 

[tomsmitg]

Does anyone know exactly how the Linklaters fast track process works, can you not get an AC if you have been fast-tracked?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Hi, just to clarify, have you been invited to an AC and they have said that the AC will be for Spring, not Winter? Or everyone still waiting to hear back from the written task has been contacted and told they will now be considered for Spring? Thanks!

I have my AC tomorrow for the WVS and am now worried I'll be disadvantaged if most, if not all, slots have been filled..!

Oh that’s weird that yours is tomorrow! I had my WVS interview a couple of weeks ago and heard nothing since but someone here said yesterday that they’d received an email asking if they wanted to be considered for spring because winter was full - maybe they just meant interview slots were full!

 

[Deleted member 37508]

Yes I did. Anything wrong with that?

Just bold. In the least blunt way - I’m not surprised they rejected you. They ultimately gave you a chance and you did not live up to their expectations. I think applying for a vacation scheme again is wild given that you already did one. If they have a direct TC route is say apply to that as many do go on to progress with a firm if they’ve been rejected post Vacation scheme just never heard of getting another one. Seems like a waste of a space someone else could utilise

 

[BBsharkk]

Just bold. In the least blunt way - I’m not surprised they rejected you. They ultimately gave you a chance and you did not live up to their expectations. I think applying for a vacation scheme again is wild given that you already did one. If they have a direct TC route is say apply to that as many do go on to progress with a firm if they’ve been rejected post Vacation scheme just never heard of getting another one. Seems like a waste of a space someone else could utilise

I don't necessarily disagree with you. It's just that they didn't have a policy of not permitting someone to apply against after a VS (unlike some firms) and I was just trying to see if it's at all possible. Also I am in belief that this also applies to ACs as well, at least to some degree.

Also that firm doesn't have a TC route.

 

[NJS]

Just bold. In the least blunt way - I’m not surprised they rejected you. They ultimately gave you a chance and you did not live up to their expectations. I think applying for a vacation scheme again is wild given that you already did one. If they have a direct TC route is say apply to that as many do go on to progress with a firm if they’ve been rejected post Vacation scheme just never heard of getting another one. Seems like a waste of a space someone else could utilise

Tbh you've got nothing to lose for doing it

 

[sophieclaire24]

Is the Taylor Wessing psychometric test timed?

 

[Deleted member 37508]

I don't necessarily disagree with you. It's just that they didn't have a policy of not permitting someone to apply against after a VS (unlike some firms) and I was just trying to see if it's at all possible. Also I am in belief that this also applies to ACs as well, at least to some degree.

Also that firm doesn't have a TC route.

That’s a shame they don’t have a direct TC. I do agree with the AC part a little. Although never been in the position I think you’d need to demonstrate a significant change/improvement as well as reflecting on the areas in the feedback given. Well done for trying again very bold. I’m sure they were impressed with your resilience and they may have an unwritten rule.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Does any1 know how likely it is to get a final interview for PWC vac scheme after the AC? I’m still waiting to hear if I’ve got an interview and want to grasp how many people they move on to the next stage as I don’t want to get my hopes up

 

[Deleted member 37508]

Does any1 know how likely it is to get a final interview for PWC vac scheme after the AC? I’m still waiting to hear if I’ve got an interview and want to grasp how many people they move on to the next stage as I don’t want to get my hopes up

It’s all circumstantial. No point focusing on it. I’d only start querying if the start date is soon or others have heard back with an offer. You’ll put yourself into unnecessary stress.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

It’s all circumstantial. No point focusing on it. I’d only start querying if the start date is soon or others have heard back with an offer. You’ll put yourself into unnecessary stress.

Thanks for the advice! Really appreciate it