TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[lolololol]

wilkie pfo - great start to the cycle 😔

 

[legaldruid]

Does NRF have a watson glaser test for their vacation schemes?

 

[Maddy]

Is anyone able to find the deloitte legal graduate scheme dates? They have already opened the applications for audit and tax.

 

[Tintin06]

Anyone know if Hogan Lovells take more from VS or direct TC?

 

[Maddy]

Interview with Jones Day

How many days you had from the day you received the interview for JD to the actual interview?

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

@Maddy 15 but I chose the last available slot offered to me

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

wilkie pfo - great start to the cycle 😔

May I ask when you submitted the application?

 

[cjwx]

1.
Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer at A&O and what do you think are the key skills and qualities required for success?

2.Tell us about a challenge you have faced. What are the skills you used to overcome that challenge and how are they transferable to help you with a career as a lawyer

I found the two minutes was really not a lot of time I’m not really sure what they wanted us to include in this

 

[lolololol]

May I ask when you submitted the application?

6th sept

 

[bibss]

Is anyone able to find the deloitte legal graduate scheme dates? They have already opened the applications for audit and tax.

I’d be surprised if any of the Big Four recruit trainees this year

 

[M_m]

Can anyone suggest any resources which I can use to familiarise myself with the Ashurst psychometric tests? I've read here that you can't really prepare for them beforehand, but I don't want to be completely taken aback, either.

 

[jasonbourne]

Hey! I'm currently writing an application but am struggling with the latter end of this question: 'How did your interest in commercial law develop, and how have you built your understanding of this sector/industry?'

I am pretty comfortable with the first limb of the question. As for the second part, I'm not sure if they're looking for me to list resources that have helped me build my understanding of commercial law or if they're looking for other specific things. What would they be looking for here? SHould I make mention of any resources produced by the firm?

Would appreciate your help with this @Jessica Booker, as well as anyone else!!

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[SoonToBeTrainee]

Hey! I'm currently writing an application but am struggling with the latter end of this question: 'How did your interest in commercial law develop, and how have you built your understanding of this sector/industry?'

I am pretty comfortable with the first limb of the question. As for the second part, I'm not sure if they're looking for me to list resources that have helped me build my understanding of commercial law or if they're looking for other specific things. What would they be looking for here? SHould I make mention of any resources produced by the firm?

Would appreciate your help with this @Jessica Booker, as well as anyone else!!

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I think another way of looking at the second bit of the question is ‘what events, webinars, open days etc. have you attended. Who have you spoken to? How did that interest you?’

 

[erderlylars]

Anyone got Mayer Brown test invite yet?

Nope not yet

 

[cjwx]

Hey! I'm currently writing an application but am struggling with the latter end of this question: 'How did your interest in commercial law develop, and how have you built your understanding of this sector/industry?'

I am pretty comfortable with the first limb of the question. As for the second part, I'm not sure if they're looking for me to list resources that have helped me build my understanding of commercial law or if they're looking for other specific things. What would they be looking for here? SHould I make mention of any resources produced by the firm?

Would appreciate your help with this @Jessica Booker, as well as anyone else!!

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What firm is this for

 

[Maddy]

Is Jones Day very particular about high 2:1 or 1st?

 

[NJS]

Anymore Jones day interviews? I applied on the 8th, assuming a PFO given how fast they get back

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Anymore Jones day interviews? I applied on the 8th, assuming a PFO given how fast they get back

I don’t think you should assume that bc I’ve seen people getting rejected very quickly too so you don’t know until you know!

 

[ndqk]

Is Jones Day very particular about high 2:1 or 1st?

Yeh they are. Spoke w their grad rec and they basically said 68 and above. That aligns w the fact they ask for a ‘strong’ 2:1.

 

[Maddy]

Yeh they are. Spoke w their grad rec and they basically said 68 and above. That aligns w the fact they ask for a ‘strong’ 2:1.

So makes no sense to apply if the overall grade is low 2:1 and not excellent work experience or extra curricular activities. Is this true? @Jessica Booker