TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Law queries]

did anyone her from mischon de raya? they said they would get back in mid feb havent heard from them yet

could somebody please confirm this?

 

[Cool pigeon]

Anyone know what a law firm does if it is working on a deal and they don't have a practice area needed? I assume they use a boutique firm maybe?

i.e. if a firm is working on an M&A deal and don't have an employment team.

 

[a1024]

@Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman Hi, if we're applying again to the firm for a direct TC that rejected us for the VS, would you recommend applying from the same email ID or different?

 

[Mace2121]

I have the Baker McKenzie AC early next week. If anyone has done the AC this cycle please, please message me. I am happy to swap insights on the ACs that I have done.

 

[AS24]

For those who completed the Mishcon and CRS VIs, do you know when we will hear back?

 

[Chris Brown]

Anyone know what a law firm does if it is working on a deal and they don't have a practice area needed? I assume they use a boutique firm maybe?

i.e. if a firm is working on an M&A deal and don't have an employment team.

I think they will have a best-friend network of law firms which have an employment law practice area. When the firm without their own employment law team is working on a M&A deal that requires employment law advice, they will instruct their network of firms on those issues instead. I think it’s similar to when a law firm needs jurisdiction-specific advice but they don’t have an office in that particular region. They will seek help from local firms in that region. Some of these firms may be independent and have a network of firms across different jurisdictions (e.g., Travers Smith, Macfarlanes, Slaughter and May) to help them on cross-border deals and disputes. I guess in the future, if clients of the firm expressed that they needed the firm to have an employment law practice, then the firm would perhaps look to recruit partners in their firm with employment law expertise. 🤷🏾‍♂️​

 

[Newport@2008]

yes its via email request

Which email address did you request your score from (given the cappatts email is not regularly monitored)?

 

[AveragePoster]

Hi, does anyone know what the VS to TC conversion rate is at Clyde & Co (London)?

 

[gazdgazd11]

Which email address did you request your score from (given the cappatts email is not regularly monitored)?

I think Links grad recruitment

 

[hmevey]

How would you answer this question for the shoosmiths tc, quite stumped : How do you expect to use generative AI tools to enhance your effectiveness as a solicitor in the future? If you have, you may also choose to include specific examples of how you have utilised generative AI to elevate part of your application to Shoosmiths, in this answer

 

[KJ]

does anyone have any insights on Addleshaw Goddard's briefing and proofreading exercises for the AC? Roughly how many documents are you given or is it more of a commercial brief?

 

[moshi561]

Shoosmiths Placement (VS), in Leeds! Anyone else?

 

[jacksollaf]

That’s odd, I’m pretty certain the test is automatic and should have been in the ‘thank you for applying’ email.

that's strange, because i literally just got this email when i applied:

"Dear x,

Reference: x

Thank you for applying for a role at Shoosmiths.

We will be in touch after the deadline of the vacancy you have applied for to confirm the outcome of your application. To check the status of your application you can log into your account at any time.

For Shoosmiths updates, events and news follow us:
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/shoosmiths
www.instagram.com/shoosmithsgrads
www.youtube.com/user/shoosmithsvideo

If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact the emerging talent team at Shoosmiths at [email protected].

Warm Regards

Emerging Talent
Shoosmiths"

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

@Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker Hi Andrei and Jessica! I'm required to send a professional headshot for a VS offer—does this mean an actual professional headshot with studio lighting? Or should a professionally shot graduation-type picture be okay?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman Hi, if we're applying again to the firm for a direct TC that rejected us for the VS, would you recommend applying from the same email ID or different?

Just apply with the same email address. ATS systems are sophisticated enough to pick up duplicate applications from candidates beyond email addresses and will use other key data to flag a potential duplication.

 

[MK554]

For those who completed the Mishcon and CRS VIs, do you know when we will hear back?

For Mishcon the email said everyone will only hear back in March….so I’m guessing anytime from the start of next week

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker Hi Andrei and Jessica! I'm required to send a professional headshot for a VS offer—does this mean an actual professional headshot with studio lighting? Or should a professionally shot graduation-type picture be okay?

No need for a professional to take the photo - it can just be an appropriate digital photo taken by a friend on a suitable background that is head/shoulders.

 

[dlc3266]

Anyone know if Paul Hastings 2/3 deadline means it is due tonight 2359 or tomorrow?

 

[trainee4u]

Anyone know if Paul Hastings 2/3 deadline means it is due tonight 2359 or tomorrow?

A 2 March 2025 deadline means some time on that day, never 2359 the day before. There is potential for all kinds of weird timings tbh: I've seen 5pm, noon, 9am cut-oiffs. However, given that they don't give a time, plus it's a Sunday, it's almost certainly 23:59 tomorrow, but you can't be 100% certain if leaving it till the last day.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

A 2 March 2025 deadline means some time on that day, never 2359 the day before. There is potential for all kinds of weird timings tbh: I've seen 5pm, noon, 9am cut-oiffs. However, given that they don't give a time, plus it's a Sunday, it's almost certainly 23:59 tomorrow, but you can't be 100% certain if leaving it till the last day.

As the 2nd is a Sunday, I would expect this to be 23.59 as there would be no reason to close it at say 12 noon or 5.00pm where no one is working on that day. I could be wrong, but a strongly suspect it will be 23.59 given it’s a non working day.