TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[HelpAStudentOut]

Has anyone done Ashurst's written case study virtual interview before? How does it work? Will we be given verbal instructions or a downloadable info pack? Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

Also just got the AC invite - also confused about it lol

 

[HelpAStudentOut]

Any news from Simmons and Simmons post test?

Just received AC invite - literally just now

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Any news from A&O Shearman for WWS?

 

[erderlylars]

Just received AC invite - literally just now

Oh amazing!! When did you do the test if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Tcvspfo]

W&C Winter VS VI wow this was unexpected.

 

[yasmars]

For anyone whose done the Simmons VI were the questions similar to last years?

 

[charlotte1704]

Hi guys, how are you navigating the 'have you used AI in your application and why?' - is there a right or wrong answer here?

 

[SAlegal]

For those that passed the DLA WG what did your feedback report say? Was every section "strength to leverage"?

I passed and got “further exploration” for all.

 

[Smart water 0403]

are adressess necessary for a covering letter ?

 

[Apple]

White & Case VI!!!

 

[Jessica Booker]

are adressess necessary for a covering letter ?

Annoyingly, it depends on the firm and the method of submitting the cover letter. Generally, I'd say these days you don't need to include addresses, but there are some that full letters formalities will be required.

 

[fingersarecrossed]

i want to know a law firm's breakdown of the ratio between oxbridge:russell group students. is it appropriate for me to ask a firm or is that private information that can't be diclosed? (its not shown on legal cheek)

 

[Jessica Booker]

i want to know a law firm's breakdown of the ratio between oxbridge:russell group students. is it appropriate for me to ask a firm or is that private information that can't be diclosed? (its not shown on legal cheek)

You could ask, but the firm might not have the stats to hand or may not want to share them with you.

 

[1234]

Yes I received an invite on Monday.

Was there anything specific you mentioned I got rejected and am not sure why, want to know where I went wrong.

 

[cjwx]

Is it worth it to relate my work experience to stephenson and harwood as part of my application if there is also motivational question where I can talk about the firm.

 

[TrainingContract2024]

White & Case VI!!!

congratulations and good luck for the vi, when did u apply if you don't mind me asking. thank u in advance!

 

[VMS]

@Jessica Booker

For the Debevoise & Plimpton application, they ask: 'Please indicate if there are any preferred practice areas that interest you.' (250 words). Is there any chance you could clarify whether you think they're asking for a 200-250 word answer about my preferred practice areas and why and how I've shown this interest, or if they're just wanting me to write down three practice areas?

Thank you for your time!

 

[lolololol]

does anyone know the pinsent masons vi questions?

 

[oqnqng]

Does anyone have any insight into the NRF video interview? Would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker

For the Debevoise & Plimpton application, they ask: 'Please indicate if there are any preferred practice areas that interest you.' (250 words). Is there any chance you could clarify whether you think they're asking for a 200-250 word answer about my preferred practice areas and why and how I've shown this interest, or if they're just wanting me to write down three practice areas?

Thank you for your time!

I don’t think you have to write three practice areas. You could write 1, you could write 5, but they should be explained as to why they interest you.