TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[bella98]

Hi everyone🫶
Do we need to submit a cover letter for DLA Piper, or is it just our CV and the application questions? In the section for uploading our CV, there's an "Additional application attachments" option, which has me wondering if a cover letter is necessary. Has anyone checked in with grad recruitment about this?

 

[tinypear]

It was the LGBTQ+ one

I'll be going to that too!! Got the offer yesterday

 

[Rad2912]

Hi everyone🫶
Do we need to submit a cover letter for DLA Piper, or is it just our CV and the application questions? In the section for uploading our CV, there's an "Additional application attachments" option, which has me wondering if a cover letter is necessary. Has anyone checked in with grad recruitment about this?

I literally came here just now to ask this- @Jessica Booker what are your thoughts. I also have a reference from my tutor and my scholarship letter, do you think it’s worth attaching?

 

[sammm10101]

I'll be going to that too!! Got the offer yesterday

Congrats ! I guess I'll see you there then

 

[Zi48]

Hi everyone🫶
Do we need to submit a cover letter for DLA Piper, or is it just our CV and the application questions? In the section for uploading our CV, there's an "Additional application attachments" option, which has me wondering if a cover letter is necessary. Has anyone checked in with grad recruitment about this?

In the FAQs it says “you won't need to complete a cover letter”.

 

[fingersarecrossed]

I would always choose the examples you think are the best examples. Even if you reference those experiences elsewhere in your application, there is likely to be a slightly different focus/reason for highlighting the work experience again.

thank you so much jessica, really appreciate your helpful responses!

 

[Gg2001]

Holding myself accountable (again)

Applications 2024/25

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Willkie VI invite Tuesday (completed yesterday). HSF rejected me.

How are you able to write all these applications I’m impressed or maybe I just work like a snail
Ashurst application ✅ now the psychometric test

 

[Trying4aJob]

Does anyone know if White and Case recruits on a rolling basis?

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Does anyone know if White and Case recruits on a rolling basis?

They supposedly do for vac schemes, but all their offers will be made after the deadline. So, it probably doesn’t matter too much when you apply.

 

[Filia]

Paul, Weiss, have opened their Vacation Scheme apps!

 

[safari3]

Hi everyone!

There are no DLA Piper events this recruitment cycle for grads so I've had to resort to this forum.

Does anyone or @Jessica Booker have tips for how to approach this question, 'If successful in securing a training contract after the Summer Internship, what do you anticipate will be the key challenges of the International Training Programme for you? How would you approach these challenges, and what resources or support do you believe you would need to overcome them?'

Also, does anyone know where I can find information about the the key practise areas that each of DLA Piper's UK offices specialise in (I've checked the website)? Finding it difficult to apply when there are very limited resources outside of the Discovery Days which I can't apply for as a grad

Thank you in advance!

 

[hopefultrainee888]

anyone else hear from sidley?

 

[laurenn42]

I am having trouble submitting my Hogan Lovells application and receive an error message. I have sent a query to the address that the error directed me to. Does anyone have any advice on how I can contact the firm to make them aware of this, as I cannot find any grad recruitment contact forms?

[email protected]

 

[s9111]

Is DLA Piper's WG automatic?

 

[LW123]

For applications that include questions related to demonstrating commercial ability/acumen etc., if you give an example of starting some sort of small business (such as tutoring, selling something etc.), will the firm ask to see proof of this?

 

[Amma Usman]

For applications that include questions related to demonstrating commercial ability/acumen etc., if you give an example of starting some sort of small business (such as tutoring, selling something etc.), will the firm ask to see proof of this?

Hey @LW123, thanks for your question! Firms will not usually ask for proof of your work experience section, but you should be able to strongly talk about these in interviews.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi everyone🫶
Do we need to submit a cover letter for DLA Piper, or is it just our CV and the application questions? In the section for uploading our CV, there's an "Additional application attachments" option, which has me wondering if a cover letter is necessary. Has anyone checked in with grad recruitment about this?

You won't need to attach a CV for this - your application form will be sufficient. You also won't need to submit a cover letter as the application form covers the motivational questions the firm is asking for.

 

[Jessica Booker]

For applications that include questions related to demonstrating commercial ability/acumen etc., if you give an example of starting some sort of small business (such as tutoring, selling something etc.), will the firm ask to see proof of this?

You'd only be asked to prove this as part of the on-boarding process if you received an offer. At that stage, you could provide any documents that provide details of the business running. If your business has a formal corporate registration, this type of detail could be submitted as tax returns/Companies House details. For my own company, I get my accountant to verify the business has been running successfully.

If your business has been relatively informal and under HMRC tax rates, I have seen people provide screenshots of Etsy accounts or something similar.

 

[Amma Usman]

Does anyone know if its particularly advantageous to apply for Gibson Dunn's Open Day before the Vac Scheme? Are they like Latham where it's very important to them? The Open Day isn't until December and their apps opened on 1st Sept on a rolling basis, so I don't want to disadvantage myself.

Hey @VMS, thanks for your question! I would say that attending an open day before applying for a VS at a given firm would always be advantageous as it gives you a deeper opportunity to see the firm, its practices, culture, etc. The things you learn at an open day are items you could always mention on a VS application. However, it is not a prerequisite to an offer.

If you want to find more about GDC, there are a few events running in collaboration with Legal Cheek & Aspiring Solicitors which you could sign up for!

 

[fingersarecrossed]

(07/09/2024)

I want to try hold myself accountable too

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