TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[3000to1shoteverytime]

is there any point applying for Jones day summer VS - someone told me they are already doing ACs? thank you!

Still apply. Their ACs are simply zoom interviews and they keep on going all the way through.

 

[Gg2001]

Bit of odd question, I am doing the video interview course on TCLA as well. Does anyone know any videos/link showing a successful video interview answer? I am confused by the 1 minute time limit for CMS vi, I don’t think I will be able to mention 3 points in any answer like why law why firm etc. I am really struggling with the level of detail I need to include in my answer? should i just mention 1 point for every question then?

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Still apply. Their ACs are simply zoom interviews and they keep on going all the way through.

Those are not the ACs

 

[ThelawgraduateX]

Hi all! I see that the deadline for the Latham & Watkins SVS is this Sunday and that the automatic test needs to be completed within 72 hours after confirmation. To be clear, I assume that the 72h deadline can overrun the deadline of the 8th? Does anyone happen to know? thanks!

 

[gazdgazd11]

Tips for Latham assessment?

 

[mariistm]

hey when did you submit your CMS app to be invited to the next stage?

Hi, I submitted on 18 Nov, invited for WG on 20th, did it on the 24th and invited to VI on 27th. Hope that helps!

 

[RonRod13]

Thank you and for Spring!

Congrats, when did you submit your app？

 

[j3llyfish]

I had the exact same problem when I did my VI yesterday!! I could have done so much better on the first question, but they were all so loaded and I got nervous!! Bad thing is the nerves never get better for me... this is my 3rd CMS VI!! Hoping for good news

I knowww I flopped the first one cos of nerves and processing at the way they worded it - like they were trying to hit a word count. All the best with your outcome, hopefully 3rd time's the charm!!!

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Congrats, when did you submit your app？

27th Oct

 

[tomsmitg]

Hi, what is the recommended dress code for an online interview usually?

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Hi, what is the recommended dress code for an online interview usually?

Same as in person - suit/jacket and tie

 

[lawadvice_23]

Vantage crashed 15 mins before HSF deadline and would not let me submit my application. Emailed them and attached all of the application info required. Theres not much else to do but pray for the best.

Same thing happened to me, did you hear back from them in the end?

 

[NCTC2025]

Praying for news today...preferably good but at this point any will do 😭

 

[RonRod13]

Did everyone get the email from skadden saying they’re reviewing applications?

 

[Amma Usman]

@Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam Hi guys, I just wanted some advice on the 'why this firm' element of a question. Do you think it is acceptable to talk just about for example training or do you think it could be quite generic. Would you suggest for the 'why this firm' aspect to link it back to a practice area or deal

Hey there @Unknowncabbage ,

This is a really good question. I personally struggled with this element, specifically due to the need to show specificity, as @Jessica Booker and @Andrei Radu had mentioned.

Now, on the training point, many firms offer similar training structures. Thus, it’ll be generic to mention a broad point on training such as secondment opportunities, an exposure to bro bono, and the likes. One area I have succeeded in mentioning with regards training is the small trainee intake of some firms. Now, even this would be generic without specificity. The way I navigated this was through saying why that size appealed to me, such as the exposure to more responsibilities early on in my career. Now, even this is just a level 1 answer. Following this, I would talk about how I thrived in a similar environment to showcase the skills I had and how they would transfer to that unique structure.

As @Andrei Radu said, training is not as strong as other points such as work - practices. Thus, this should be backed up by other, more specific points to fully cement your answer.

I’ve made a thread on this which I’ve linked below; https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/why-this-firm-🤔💭-crafting-applications.9119/

 

[SSR27]

I have accidentally submitted the application writing meta collection instead of meta data should I email them as it was an integral part of the application and if I got this wrong they will probably assume I got my source from an incorrect one or wasn't listening!! what should I do!

 

[James Wakefield]

Has anyone who applied in the last week got the test yet from TW?

 

[Amma Usman]

is there any point applying for Jones day summer VS - someone told me they are already doing ACs? thank you!

Hi @hazanelson , I see no harm in applying as firm’s have different deadlines for how frequently they invite candidates to ACs. I have also just checked and seen their deadline is in January, and although rolling, I believe it’s fine to apply as it‘s at least over two weeks before the deadline date.

 

[Amma Usman]

Hi, what is the recommended dress code for an online interview usually?

Hey @tomsmitg , I usually come prepared like it’s a real in-person interview - full suit. etc.

 

[OliverTwist]

Anyone else unable to link all hired 'my locker' to their latham app?