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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

Wannabe_Lawyer

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I remember they said they are expecting to get around 2-3,000 applications which is insane given they are only offering up to 10 TC’s. 🤯
I feel like PW are gunna invite hundreds of people to AC to get the numbers down.

From what we already know, the written application form is primarily a spelling test, and the SJT after is fairly simple.

It seems as though the AC/interview stage is where they’ll cut the most people
Did they say the part about the SJT during one of the open days? I only went to TCLA's event with Paul and don't recall him saying this. I will regret spending all that time on the app if I'm just going to get knocked off by an SJT...
 
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Chris Brown

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I feel like PW are gunna invite hundreds of people to AC to get the numbers down.

From what we already know, the written application form is primarily a spelling test, and the SJT after is fairly simple.

It seems as though the AC/interview stage is where they’ll cut the most people
It also depends on how they approach the stages that come before the AC. 🫡

They could reject every application that has even one mistake in it. This includes spelling and grammar. 🙃

They could set a high benchmark for the SJT and filter a lot of people out that way. 🙃

From what I remember, Paul mentioned they will review applications again after the SJT to determine who will be invited to the AC stage.

I imagine once all these steps are taken, the majority of applicants will have gotten PFO’d. 😞
 

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    I feel like PW are gunna invite hundreds of people to AC to get the numbers down.

    From what we already know, the written application form is primarily a spelling test, and the SJT after is fairly simple.

    It seems as though the AC/interview stage is where they’ll cut the most

    It also depends on how they approach the stages that come before the AC. 🫡

    They could reject every application that has even one mistake in it. This includes spelling and grammar. 🙃

    They could set a high benchmark for the SJT and filter a lot of people out that way. 🙃

    From what I remember, Paul mentioned they will review applications again after the SJT to determine who will be invited to the AC stage.

    I imagine once all these steps are taken, the majority of applicants will have gotten PFO’d. 😞
    I think cutting at the prior stages is more likely than them inviting many to AC. Interviewing hundreds of candidates just seems inefficient for so few slots. Guess we'll find out soon!
     

    Bread

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    Hi @Jessica Booker, hope you are well. I was just wondering whether you had any guidance on writing a CV for firms that dont have a proper application portal and want candidates to upload a CV (Cleary, Winston & Strawn). For Winston specifically, I cannot find anything on whether to include a breakdown of grades at uni/a-level.
    I was also wondering how long these CVs should be. If this were any other job, I would normally have a single A4 page with about three bullet points for each experience entry, is this alright for legal CVs? I am just very used to filling in an allhires/vantage form at this point so this is quite unusual haha
    Thanks!
     

    Jessica Booker

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    I think cutting at the prior stages is more likely than them inviting many to AC. Interviewing hundreds of candidates just seems inefficient for so few slots. Guess we'll find out soon!
    I think this is more likely. To interview hundreds of candidates you need hundreds of interviewers and that’s going to be far less likely with a firm with only 150 lawyers across London and Brussels.
     

    BillSikes

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    For Reed Smith VI, make sure you have a solid bank of examples that demonstrate your motivation to pursue a legal career. There are sub-questions to each question so you'll need to cover substantial substance in your answers in a relatively short time. Have some prompts ready so you know what to touch on as you record but do not read from it. Try and link everything you say back to how that benefits RS. The VI can be exhausting and nauseatingly nerve-wracking so take mini breaks between each question to calm down. Also, I am a Christian so holding onto the Bible really helps!
    This really helps thanks. Can you remember if there was any questions about 'Why RS' or a question about a news story?
     

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