TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Uch21]

Hey @Uch21 ,

This is a really good question. To help with wider commercial awareness beyond news reading, I usually spend some time learning new terms. This way, you can weave them in during interviews which sets you apart. Alternatively, doing so also helps make the articles/case studies make more sense. Since one will not have access to the internet, knowing certain terms unique to the industry/ finance world increase your comprehension and assimilation of the legal/business issues at hand, enabling you to more efficiently discuss it in the AC.

I have also come up with a few questions I’ve usually seen from my experience that tend to come up:

1. Why do you want to become a solicitor?

2. Which areas of law interest you the most, and why?

3. What inspired you to study law or choose it as a career?

4. How has your work experience confirmed your interest in law?

5. What specific skills do you bring to the legal profession?

6. What recent legal case or development in the UK has interested you?

7. How do your interests align with Farrer & Co’s practice areas?

8. What do you think are the key responsibilities of a solicitor?

9. How do solicitors contribute to resolving complex client issues?

10. Have you considered how your background might contribute to specific areas of law?

11. What excites you most about a legal career?

12. Are there any areas of law you’re less interested in? Why?

13. What skills do you think are essential for a successful solicitor?

14. How do you think a solicitor’s role differs from that of a barrister?

15. Why do you think attention to detail is critical in a solicitor’s role?

16. What recent development in a specific area of law caught your attention?

17. Are there any areas of law you’d like to explore further?

18. What first inspired you to consider becoming a solicitor?

19. How do you think the legal sector in the UK is changing today?

20. Why do you want to work at Farrer & Co specifically?

A few more challenging one’s I’ve seen…

1. How would you approach advising a client on a legal issue in an area of law you’re unfamiliar with?

2. Can you think of a recent piece of legislation or regulatory change that could significantly impact Farrer & Co’s clients?

3. If a client had a goal that conflicted with your ethical obligations as a solicitor, how would you handle it?

4. What role do you think technology and AI will play in transforming traditional legal practices, especially for a firm like Farrer & Co?

5. How would you explain a complex legal concept to a client with no legal background while ensuring they feel confident in the advice provided?


Goodluck on the AC!

Thank you so much. These questions are really useful!

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

Have all Milbank AC invites been sent out already?

 

[johnnysins]

Have all Milbank AC invites been sent out already?

HAHA hopefully not, but seems quite unlikely given that Weil VI invites are still getting sent out as shown above. You never really know until the rejection email (fingers crossed not) comes in - or so copium tells me

 

[murm]

Are people under same impression as me?
We should hear from Weil this week if we were in the earlier batch of VI with 5th Jan deadline as email said we would hear in 2 weeks?

 

[CG_101]

Congrats! Did you just get it? And was it also for the Lev-Fin track programme?

got it at 3am this morning. Applied for both LevFin and Ordinary vac scheme

 

[Miss Chocolate]

What the actual hell....these SJT reports are legit never accurate. I am actually fuming lmao Like not some test gaslighting me into believing what my strengths and weaknesses are. honestly I do not know why firms use these.

 

[cjwx]

Would I get brownie points for mentioning I noticed a typo on a firms website? 😂😂😂😂😂

 

[cjwx]

What the actual hell....these SJT reports are legit never accurate. I am actually fuming lmao Like not some test gaslighting me into believing what my strengths and weaknesses are. honestly I do not know why firms use these.

It’s honestly like astrology for firms and the feedback report is your birth chart.

 

[SamiyaJ]

It’s honestly like astrology for firms and the feedback report is your birth chart.

Lmaooooo this made me laugh so much!! So true

 

[tcla02]

Hi, does anyone have any insights into the Clyde & Co digital assessment? Is it true that there are video recorded questions?

Happy to trade insights with Weil VI, Mishcon VI, White & Case VI and AC last year, and Jones Day AC and partner interview.

Thanks!

hi! i did it this week feel free to PM me i would love trade for W&C VI

 

[Gin]

Just received my Macfarlanes test report and I scored lowest in Analysis. Should I expect a direct rejection? Could anyone please share some ideas on preparing for the WGT? Thanks a lot.

 

[Amakaa]

It's wonderful that we all share our progress and good news here! 🥹 However, it would be even better if we could indicate which scheme we have applied for. Many of us have applied for summer schemes, and seeing updates from spring applicants progressing can make us anxious about receiving a "sorry for your outcome" (PFO) message when it could be that GR hasn't started reviewing summer applications. I apologise if I come off as a Debbie Downer; I just think this could help some of us feel less anxious. Thank you all! 🩷🩷

 

[xxx]

Honestly, I loved the fact that Kennedys VI allowed you to view your answers before the next question. Gave me confidence by saying “oh okay doesn’t come across that bad if I stumble.” Like it was a split second or two that usually would’ve thrown me off.

 

[EK_27]

@Amma Usman I hope you are well?

Please would you be able to help with how to approach the question- where does x firm sit in the market?

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Just received my Macfarlanes test report and I scored lowest in Analysis. Should I expect a direct rejection? Could anyone please share some ideas on preparing for the WGT? Thanks a lot.

I scored lowest in Analysis and made it to AC last year. So don't worry!!

 

[hawkins19]

Has anyone heard from Macfarlanes yet? I scored lowest in credibility - don't know if anyone else also had this?

 

[tomsmitg]

Hi, I was wondering if a firm asks an application firm question on how we would rate our computer skills what the correct way is to approach this and how my detail should be provided as there is no word limit? Thanks

 

[James Wakefield]

Did Macfarlanes test and got credibility, personal responsibility and adaptability as key strengths, and explainer as my lowest scoring which is interesting! Anyone get anything similar?

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

@Jessica Booker @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu

I have an AC coming up with a Magic Circle firm, and was wondering how I should go about be able to explain the difference between each firm? I have done research on the various departments they lead in and some other elements such as diversity initiatives, global strategies, etc, but was wondering if there was usually specific elements interviewers want to see?

 

[Tclarocks123]

Did Macfarlanes test and got credibility, personal responsibility and adaptability as key strengths, and explainer as my lowest scoring which is interesting! Anyone get anything similar?

explainer, credibility and adaptability with learning agility as the weakness ... not sure what to make of it