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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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If it helps I think they're notorious for taking a long time, last year they invited me for a summer vs interview in the first week of May lol
Does anyone have Vinson & Elkins graduate recruitment email or will I have to individual email the grad recruitment team shown on the website.
For Ropes & Gray "Describe three characteristics that you believe make an outstanding Ropes & Gray lawyer and how that lawyer would drive our business," am I supposed to explain why I think I have these skills even though this isn't specifically asked?
General question about CVs. I have received different advice on how many bullet points/information to include under each experience. Some have recommended to include no more than 2 bullet points and others have said that I am not stelling myself enough. What do you all think?
Could I please have your opinion? @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu Thank you
Could I please have your opinion? @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu Thank you
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Hi guys I've got my first ever AC coming up so if anyone has any general advice for preparation that would be really appreciated!
Also I had a more specific question about how to answer a question about firm's competitors in an interview? I hear some people are asked about other firms that they have applied to. Is it best to state firms that are similar to the firm so that your 'interest' in the firm seems more genuine? Or does it not really matter what the other firms you've applied to are as long as you state why you prefer the firm you're interviewing for? I've applied to a mixed bag of firms so just wanted some more info on best practice for these types of questions. Thanks everyone!
Hiya @elena11
It's great that you're thinking ahead about this! When discussing other firms you've applied to, it's generally a good idea to mention firms that are similar to the one you're interviewing at. This is not necessarily just to seem more 'genuine,' but because it helps demonstrate that you’ve taken a methodical and considered approach to your applications.
In answering the question, I’d start by briefly defining what you mean by ‘competitors.’ You could mention that you're taking a broad view, considering a range of factors such as firms with similar strengths in particular practice areas, international footprints, or firm structures. From there, you can explain how these factors shaped your decision to apply to the firm with whom you are interviewing, as well as others that align along similar parameters. This way, you’re showing the interviewer that your applications weren’t random but were instead guided by clear reasoning.
If your applications have been to a mix of firms, that’s fine too. Just be ready for your interviewers to push back and get you to articulate why this firm stands out for you given the variety of firms you've mentioned applying to (this happened to me once when I mentioned one firm that was very, very different from the one that I was interviewing at).
Best of luck with your AC!
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For the Ropes and Gray question use this as guidance because we were all confused as to whether we needed to link the question back to us as well. 😂
Click on view attachment. The advice is from Maya who is on the grad rec team at Ropes and Gray. 🙂
its out already?Question for anyone who has received a WG from Freshfields - how soon after completing the Online Assesment did you receive the WG?
Thank you so much!
edit: in reference to the direct TC
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Hiya @Katy12345
This could definitely be a possibility. If you're successful in securing a vacation scheme offer, it’s worth raising this with graduate recruitment to see if there’s flexibility. For now, I’d focus on the assessment centre and securing the vacation scheme first. I had a similar experience at a firm where I couldn't accept the vacation scheme offer, and asked if they would be willing to invite me to interview for the direct training contract. Thankfully, they were willing to consider me for the direct training contract. While it's possible they can reject the request, I've generally found most firms with a direct training contract route are quite accommodating here. At the very least, it’s always worth asking. Best of luck!
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