TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Jessica Booker]

Hi everyone! For anyone that applied for a VS at Jones Day, on the question "Have you have chosen to use AI tools (such as ChatGPT) in your application?" Did you provide an explanation even though your answer is 'No' or do you have to explain your choice regardless of whether your used AI or not? Thanks!

I’d briefly explain why whether it is yes or no.

 

[yasminaddam]

PFO a long time ago lol

Hi what’s a PFO haha

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi what’s a PFO haha

Forum slang for "please f*ck off" - basically another way of saying someone's application has been unsuccessful

 

[09tata]

Hi, @WillkieGemma

To what extent can you talk about cases you have worked on to demonstrate skills you have developed?

For example I am working on a conspiracy claim and want to use this as an example of when I have shown analytical ability, In my answers I will be discussing how I was able to identify evidence that contradicts the claimants claim (with a bit more detail).

I wanted to confirm that we can talk about cases in some detail as long as we don't disclose the specific case name and parties involved, I assume,

 

[lookingforaTC]

Hi is anyone here with Flex Legal? I have some questions.

 

[nliro85]

I am writing my NRF application. The first question asks why are you interested in commercial law and why NRF. As the 2nd question asks about which sector has the most potential for growth in 12 months. Wanted to ask if I focus on the energy Sector growth for Q2 will it be okay to talk about the firm's project finance work in Q1 or will that be repetition. Any advice will be appreciated @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman @Kay Aston

 

[Izzy1026]

Those who have applied to Willkie, how fast do they get back? I saw some PFOs in the previous posts already :0

 

[WillkieGemma]

Hi, @WillkieGemma

To what extent can you talk about cases you have worked on to demonstrate skills you have developed?

For example I am working on a conspiracy claim and want to use this as an example of when I have shown analytical ability, In my answers I will be discussing how I was able to identify evidence that contradicts the claimants claim (with a bit more detail).

I wanted to confirm that we can talk about cases in some detail as long as we don't disclose the specific case name and parties involved, I assume,

Hi @09tata I'm afraid I can't answer that - you would need to verify that with your current employer.

 

[WillkieGemma]

Those who have applied to Willkie, how fast do they get back? I saw some PFOs in the previous posts already :0

Hi @Izzy1026 I try to get back to all people within 15 working days.

 

[Izzy1026]

Hi @Izzy1026 I try to get back to all people within 15 working days.

I see, thank you Gemma!

 

[legal18]

Hi @Izzy1026 I try to get back to all people within 15 working days.

hi, have you started getting back to applicants about the Open Day?

 

[WillkieGemma]

hi, have you started getting back to applicants about the Open Day?

Hi @legal18 I will get back to all applications for the Open Day after the deadline.

 

[Adithi]

Hi, I was wondering for those who applied to the Willkie open day, who got an email that the results of their application will only be given after the deadline, does that mean we are waitlisted, or is it that they will review all the applications after the deadline as I originally got the message that I will get the outcome within 15 days.

 

[j8]

Is anyone still waiting for a response post AC for direct TC from last cycle?

 

[plshireme]

has anyone heard anything back from Addleshaw Goddard yet?

 

[User5678]

Hi is anyone here with Flex Legal? I have some questions.

Hi, yes I’ve secured a job at flex legal (for university term time part- time role) 2 months ago and happy to answer questions if helpful.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, I was wondering for those who applied to the Willkie open day, who got an email that the results of their application will only be given after the deadline, does that mean we are waitlisted, or is it that they will review all the applications after the deadline as I originally got the message that I will get the outcome within 15 days.

@WillkieGemma has mentioned in another post that they will be reviewing applications after the deadline, so I suspect this is just a holding email to update you so you know not to worry if you haven’t heard back within 15 days.

 

[Rad2912]

Forum slang for "please f*ck off" - basically another way of saying someone's application has been unsuccessful

Hi Jessica, please can you have a look at your pms. Thanks

 

[addy2004]

Has anyone bought the JobTestPrep Watson Glaser practice tests, or from a similar website? Would you recommend them? (I've done every free test on the internet lol)

 

[Bread]

Hello, I applied to the Taylor Wessing open day for October 21st and haven’t heard back, however I logged into the website and instead of saying “find out more” it said the event was full but I had the option to reserve a spot. Does this mean I was accepted?