TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Jessica Booker]

if we have spoken about a factor in for example why that firm do you think we should then not talk about it again in this area?

No - it’s fine to repeat that connection if both questions are asked. There is a slightly different emphasis where you are talking about other firms rather than their firm.

 

[julespere]

Ok fab do you think we could hear over the weekend?

I'm not sure but I expect they'd reply during the week

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I'm not sure but I expect they'd reply during the week

Thank you! Just still waiting back to hear back from Dechert post written exercise and H&L post WG. Still holding out for these two WVS but think that’s stupid now really struggling w a lack of success w the WVS this year

 

[julespere]

Thank you! Just still waiting back to hear back from Dechert post written exercise and H&L post WG. Still holding out for these two WVS but think that’s stupid now really struggling w a lack of success w the WVS this year

I'm also waiting to hear back from Dechert - don't worry too much!

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I'm also waiting to hear back from Dechert - don't worry too much!

Aw thank you so easy to begin to doubt yourself esp as the WVS starts in like a month!!

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Anyone know why Kennedy's, Irwin Mitchell and McDermott and Emery only have TC's for 2025/26 and not for 2027 yet?

 

[julespere]

Anyone who has done a Dechert AC please message me ASAP

Did you receive an AC invite after successfully passing the written exercise? If so, may I ask when you did your written exercise?

 

[unknownnn7372]

do you think there will be more w&c wvs offers coming soon

 

[helloj]

do you think there will be more w&c wvs offers coming soon

dont they only have around 25 spaces per scheme?

 

[marie.leaven]

This may be a silly question but for some applications I can see a word limit of over 2,000 words - do firms really expect us to write this much? How many words do people usually average?

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

This may be a silly question but for some applications I can see a word limit of over 2,000 words - do firms really expect us to write this much? How many words do people usually average?

Some have 2000 characters not words.

Or did you mean 2000 words over a number of questions? I actually have to edit answers down to stay within the limits

 

[IneedaTCASAP]

This may be a silly question but for some applications I can see a word limit of over 2,000 words - do firms really expect us to write this much? How many words do people usually average?

Reality a lot of these questions will over lap with other firms and you’d have an answer for them already. Extra curriculars, hobbies, something you’re interested in, teamwork, leadership etc. Therefore you’re not really writing 2000 every time. I’d suggest you make a word doc with answers to these questions and edit them as you see fit to each firm. Also explain a commercial story is one that firms use. These answer can be repeated and adjusted to each firms practice areas to show a link. Work smarter not harder.

 

[unknownnn7372]

dont they only have around 25 spaces per scheme?

yeah but i’m not sure how many spaces are filled up

 

[Brandon93]

Describe a specific instance where you have utilised artificial intelligence (AI) or other technologies in your work or studies. How have these tools enhanced your personal development? (200 words)

Can anyone provide guidance on how to answer this question for CMS? I am stumped.

 

[Chelsea101]

Not sure if this is a silly Q but at AC, do firms tend to take your phones away before doing a case study exercise for example? Thank you

 

[bella98]

Not sure if this is a silly Q but at AC, do firms tend to take your phones away before doing a case study exercise for example? Thank you

Hi! No, they don’t but the Graduate Recruitment team is usually in the room when you read the case study documents so you can’t really look at your phone
I’m not sure if it’s forbidden because they don’t mention it but they always say that everything you need to know is in the documents + you don’t really have time because you usually have 15/20 mins to read A LOT of docs. There is no need for you to use your phone but you’ll have it with you at all times!

 

[SAlegal]

Hi, does anyone also have an AC for DLA London on 18th November?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Not sure if this is a silly Q but at AC, do firms tend to take your phones away before doing a case study exercise for example? Thank you

They don’t take them away but they don’t expect you to use them at the same time.

 

[legal18]

In 'why do you want to be a solicitor' questions is it ok to have the more generic reason of the intersection between business and law as long as you are backing it up with evidence and examples?

 

[stargazed]

Just submitted the WG for HG Lift Off! Fingers crossed I passed 😭