TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[M123]

Hi - Can someone who has completed the W&C VI, please share insights on DM. I can share information for Linklaters, HSF, AOS, and Sidley.

Is this for the spring or summer vac scheme? x

 

[Amakaa]

Is this for the spring or summer vac scheme? x

Hi. When did you apply and when did you get an invite please? Is this for summer as well please.

 

[James Wakefield]

Is the Withers Vacation Scheme freestanding? As in, do you have to separately apply for their TC after?

 

[futuretrainee8482]

Is this for the spring or summer vac scheme? x

Spring

 

[TheInevitableTCholder2024/25🙏]

Is Addleshaw closed? it says its still open but I'm not seeing anything?

 

[M123]

Spring

If you haven’t sat it already, dm me! I applied for the summer vac scheme so haven’t heard back but i spoke to a future trainee who gave me an insight to it

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thanks for your guidance again, I guess I was just was under the impression at the time of writing that it was acceptable to round certain experience lengths up on cvs

Unfortunately that won’t be a legitimate reason - nearly doubling a placement length by rounding up a three day placement to a week could bring into question judgement/integrity.

Hopefully the reference check agency or recruitment team will not be concerned given it was a very short placement or won’t cross reference the discrepancy.

If you have to confirm employment details for the employment reference check (eg you have to resubmit your employment details to them) - then make sure that information is correct at the point of submitting the information again.

 

[bsh]

Unfortunately that won’t be a legitimate reason - nearly doubling a placement length by rounding up a three day placement to a week could bring into question judgement/integrity.

Hopefully the reference check agency or recruitment team will not be concerned given it was a very short placement or won’t cross reference the discrepancy.

If you have to confirm employment details for the employment reference check (eg you have to resubmit your employment details to them) - then make sure that information is correct.

Hi Jess, just wondering what the situation with this will be for self-employed roles?

 

[Shandy101]

That Goodwin VI was unnecessarily stressful!

Really? I thought it was ok.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi Jess, just wondering what the situation with this will be for self-employed roles?

You typically have to provide another form of proof of employment. For instance, I have had to provide either my corporate tax returns, bank statements, or even a reference from my accountant. Any formal document that shows income is likely to be sufficient.

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

@Jessica Booker @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu

When a firm says that during an interview they will be looking for "knowledge of current affairs and ability to apply this knowledge to the benefit of a discussion" in a case study exercise, what exactly do they mean by this? Does this mean that, for example if the case study is related to an M&A and has a specific element to it, I should be able to discuss a similar M&A with that element that has been in the news lately? Apologies for a clumsy question.

 

[lolololol]

any insight into wfw vi?

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu

When a firm says that during an interview they will be looking for "knowledge of current affairs and ability to apply this knowledge to the benefit of a discussion" in a case study exercise, what exactly do they mean by this? Does this mean that, for example if the case study is related to an M&A and has a specific element to it, I should be able to discuss a similar M&A with that element that has been in the news lately? Apologies for a clumsy question.

I wouldn’t expect you to be able to talk about another M&A matter. It’s more about thinking about how general macro level trends, as well as things changes in things like regulation might be changing or influencing clients’ business operations or concerns.

 

[LawJourney101]

Has anyone not received the Baker test after completing their application for summer vac scheme?
(near deadline)

 

[LB24]

Kennedys VI invite! Anyone have any tips or have any idea as to what the questions may be?

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

I wouldn’t expect you to be able to talk about another M&A matter. It’s more about thinking about how general macro level trends, as well as things changes in things like regulation might be changing or influencing clients’ business operations or concerns.

would thing like the increase in scrutiny from the CMA and EU Commission towards digital markets or increase in investments into technology be examples of this?

 

[futuretrainee8482]

Has anyone not received the Baker test after completing their application for summer vac scheme?
(near deadline)

Summer Baker tests out?

 

[jacksollaf]

Summer Baker tests out?

No I don't think so; I once asked them about the application process and they said: "We hope to have test invites out by 10 January 2025".

 

[jacksollaf]

REMINDER: Clyde & Co will be sending out their Cappfinity digital assessment tomorrow, or at least are supposed to, as confirmed by the email I received stating: "If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be sent a link to complete our Cappfinity digital assessment on Tuesday 7th January. You will then have 5-days to complete this. Please note, we are unable to extend this deadline as we have a short timeframe to shortlist for all our roles."

Good luck!!!

 

[APGCA]

Pinsent AC London!!!