TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[AlegalA]

Hi guys!

I'm just looking to double check something. I've been invited to Kennedys AC. They state that they have a strengths-based interview. Does that mean there will be NO motivational/commercial questions or that it will be mostly strengths-based but still have "why Kennedys", "why you" etc.

Could anyone that has completed the Kennedys AC in the past please reach out to me I have so many questions 😭 their AC seems so confusing

 

[Chris Brown]

How much are people refreshing on their knowledge of Willkie as a firm before the written exercise?

I’m wondering if I should do more research to put specifics into my answer? Or is that unnecessary for the written assessment, and should we just simply use the materials given?

I don’t know if knowledge of Willkie is needed as I think the main focus should be using materials given. 🙂

The only thing i can think of is that Willkie is not a full-service firm. If the due diligence has employment or IP issues, it may be important to know Willkie doesn’t have these practice areas in London. I don’t know the impact it would have on a written exercise as I imagine we will get all the information we need. If not then I guess we’re cooked lmao. 🤣

 

[Legalstalker]

Hi guys!

I'm just looking to double check something. I've been invited to Kennedys AC. They state that they have a strengths-based interview. Does that mean there will be NO motivational/commercial questions or that it will be mostly strengths-based but still have "why Kennedys", "why you" etc.

Could anyone that has completed the Kennedys AC in the past please reach out to me I have so many questions 😭 their AC seems so confusing

I’ve not done Kennedys AC unfortunately but I’ve done many strength based interviews and ACs and they will always ask motivational questions (why x firm or why us over our competitors). Definitely prep for it. The other questions will be relatively easy so I wouldn’t stress strength questions.​

 

[AlegalA]

I’ve not done Kennedys AC unfortunately but I’ve done many strength based interviews and ACs and they will always ask motivational questions (why x firm or why us over our competitors). Definitely prep for it. The other questions will be relatively easy so I wouldn’t stress strength questions.​

Okay great that's so good to know, thank you

 

[suhana]

hey guys
does anyone know what the V&E VI is like this year? can you see the questions and re record like last year?

 

[marisachr]

Hi guys!

I'm just looking to double check something. I've been invited to Kennedys AC. They state that they have a strengths-based interview. Does that mean there will be NO motivational/commercial questions or that it will be mostly strengths-based but still have "why Kennedys", "why you" etc.

Could anyone that has completed the Kennedys AC in the past please reach out to me I have so many questions 😭 their AC seems so confusing

Hi, I'm also invited for the Kennedys AC! Is your AC for the Direct TC or one of their SQE programmes?

Re your question - most of the trainees I spoke to told me that their interview was fairly straightforward, no trick questions and focused on strength based and some competency questions e.g. tell us about a time you handled conflicting deadlines

 

[sibs23]

Hi guys!

I'm just looking to double check something. I've been invited to Kennedys AC. They state that they have a strengths-based interview. Does that mean there will be NO motivational/commercial questions or that it will be mostly strengths-based but still have "why Kennedys", "why you" etc.

Could anyone that has completed the Kennedys AC in the past please reach out to me I have so many questions 😭 their AC seems so confusing

Also invited to their AC and glad I’m not the only one feeling confused. I’ve done some general prep but still feeling underprepared as I have very little clue as to what to expect 😩

 

[zoobla20]

Haven’t heard back post VI for Mishcon - should I assume PFO?

i haven't either - i've seen they've invited some people for ACs so i'm not holding out much hope (but i guess we never know!)

 

[cwhite233]

hey guys
does anyone know what the V&E VI is like this year? can you see the questions and re record like last year?

I have the same question! Would really like to know if you have the option to re-record answers as this seems to have been the case in previous years!

 

[SSR27]

Congrats! Just curious, was this for the summer scheme? How close to the deadline did you apply, if so?

Thank you!! I think I applied on the deadline if not a day before. Yes it was summer vac

 

[coolpanda]

how did everyone find the Paul Weiss amberjack exam? any advice?

 

[Mace2121]

Hi everyone,

For the Covington AC, the email from the firm states that the assessment will consist of a competency interview and a case study exercise. Does anyone know whether the case study will require a written response (like a written exercise) or if it will be discussed in an interview format (like a case study interview)?

It would be much appreciated if anyone has any recommendations of where I can practice case study exercises.

@Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman any insight would be much appreciated

 

[AlegalA]

Also invited to their AC and glad I’m not the only one feeling confused. I’ve done some general prep but still feeling underprepared as I have very little clue as to what to expect 😩

no me too, and I also don't like the fact the interviews are two WHOLE weeks after the AC it just feels so long 😭😭

 

[allenpopi]

Thank you! Out of curiosity have you done the LPC?
They have a separate intake for LPC students, so thinking to apply to that instead?

No i haven't!

 

[marisachr]

no me too, and I also don't like the fact the interviews are two WHOLE weeks after the AC it just feels so long 😭😭

OMG! My interview with them is on the same day of the AC!

 

[Moo&mak]

Has anyone done Pinsent Masons AC before?

Please if you have can you provide any guide or pm me please 🙏

 

[AlegalA]

OMG! My interview with them is on the same day of the AC!

Wait whatt? They send me another email that looked exactly the same but then said this:

London Training Contract Assessment Monday 10 February
24/02/25 - 10:00	Interviewer:

And since they said the interview could be a different day to the AC I've assumed from that it would be the 24th?

 

[BillSikes]

Has anyone done Pinsent Masons AC before?

Please if you have can you provide any guide or pm me please 🙏

What office - and when did you apply?