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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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Hey @3000to1shoteverytime. In answering your first question, this differs between firms. I’ve had ACs at firms where this was not looked at during the interview by my interviewers. However, I can’t say I know for sure that my application or test was not looked at during the post-AC decision process. Alternatively, I have also attended ACs where the lawyers had copies of my application form in front of them. Regardless, your performance at the AC will certainly be a strong deciding factor, so I recommend being well prepared for this. It’s also worth noting that during these ACs themselves, you may be asked questions on your application. Indeed, this has happened to me many times! I never knew this was a thing actually, till the middle of my first VS interview when something from my application was picked out. Moving forward, I started investing more time into constantly reading what I had put, to ensure I was well prepared to answer any questions on it. I’m sure you can imagine that was a PFO, since I hadn’t given thought to my motivations beforehand. Adopting this approach for each AC offer I got also gave me more time to review my competencies, allowing me to adequately link them to any question that was presented.
With regards your second question, I totally see what you mean. Many people have differing views on this, so there is no correct approach. I’ve personally succeeded in mentioning 2-ish points with word counts of 250-300 words. This allows me to go into the intricacies of each firm‘s work, as well as expand heavily on linking it back to myself. One advice on this, which I’m sure many will agree with me on, is that brevity is not needed. Talking about many points quickly comes at the expense of the degree to which you can link it to yourself. This, as you suggested, is what would’ve otherwise not made one seem like a “well-rounded candidate”.
I would recommend spending some time practicing the core elements of most ACs; competency, situational, motivational, and commercial-based interviews. Also spend some time practicing written exercises as these are also often discussed. I believe your application answers are good enough. If it’s good enough for the initial screening stage, then it is likely to be good enough for the later stages as well. I think it come’s down to AC performance. This is something I personally struggled with during the beginning of the last cycle, but I took a step back to prepare for each of the components I mentioned above.
This personally helped me, and I wish you the best of luck this cycle. I have no doubt in your capacity to get a VS offer - we’re rooting for you all!
Eversheds VI !
Prepping time is only 30 seconds and 2 minutes to answer, anyone have any tips on techniques to structure an answer in such a short time? It is strength and scenario based.
Prepping time is only 30 seconds and 2 minutes to answer, anyone have any tips on techniques to structure an answer in such a short time? It is strength and scenario based.
Guys I feel you as my friend applied and got the test invite but another friend got rejected. I feel their application was stupid like you only submit your grades and your work experience and on that basis you get a PFO. I feel that is stupid like how can you reject a person based on their lack of work experience. I feel your pain so dw too much about it.
Thank you!
I applied around mid October if that helps.Would love thoughts on this - A commercial issue for Weil app am thinking of talking about the rise of private credit. This is a commercial issue that affects asset management and PE firms for alternative forms of financing through private credit. My issue is will this still be relevant as interest rates and inflation have be lowered will private credit still be relevant. Any thoughts on this @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu
Hey everyone, I am sorry that some of you got rejected
I am one of the lucky ones to get invited, but I actually don't know how they screened candidates? I was surprised to be invited to the test because nowhere did I find there would be a test! I thought they would progress to AC straight according to their FAQ page@Amma Usman @Andrei Radu @Ram Sabaratnam Hi! This is one of the application questions from the Weil VS Application. Just wanted to know how would you recommend structuring this answer and also researching about their clients? Thank you so much!
Think of a current commercial issue that has recently attracted your attention. Why does it interest you, why do you consider it to be significant and how do you think this will impact Weil's clients? (200)
Think of a current commercial issue that has recently attracted your attention. Why does it interest you, why do you consider it to be significant and how do you think this will impact Weil's clients? (200)
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No, it’s SJT and verbal reasoning x
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