TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Ricky]

Could anyone let me know if the Latham & Watkins VI question is motivational, competency or commercial awareness based? Video interviews are really hard for me as I am neurodivergent but firms don’t seem to be very willing to give adjustments for them (not that I asked Latham btw) so Im trying to tough them out :/ I know it wouldn’t be fair to be told the exact question but knowing what type it is would really calm my anxiety

Competency (integrity) and they will give extra time.

 

[abhuzaifa]

@Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam

How would you guys advise on answering the following application question: Imagine you are advising a client in one of our sectors who is facing a major commercial challenge. Identify a recent business or current affairs issue which may impact them and describe how you would determine the appropriate support they would need from 'X' firm.

Specifically, for the part which says '...how you would determine...', what does it mean by this ?

Thank in advance !

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam

How would you guys advise on answering the following application question: Imagine you are advising a client in one of our sectors who is facing a major commercial challenge. Identify a recent business or current affairs issue which may impact them and describe how you would determine the appropriate support they would need from 'X' firm.

Specifically, for the part which says '...how you would determine...', what does it mean by this ?

Thank in advance !

I think this means, if you were working in the firm, what’s steps you would need to undertake to know how best to advise them on the matter.

I don’t think they are expecting you to know how specifically you would advise the client now, but instead what resources/suppprt you might utilise within the firm to work it out.

 

[Wompycapy]

i can’t stop overthinking my latham video interview answer now… i’m not sure if i was succinct enough i definitely could’ve ended 10 seconds earlier eughhhh 🫣🫣

This might be a little bit random, but am I trippin or was there only one question for VI? I applied for summer VS.

 

[Wompycapy]

Hey was it just one question for the video interview?

same here...one question for VI and no reasoning tests? Just SJT?

 

[User5678]

If you can't then it must be a good thing.

I have noticed some law firms are not asking for module grades as they are trying to be more inclusive with their application process. I have asked a few firms and some of them do not look at your grades or your name or your degree grade and do not know you until the AC it is why some of them have adopted this blended assessment or have removed the VI element.

This is very interesting! Do you mind sharing some firms with this approach? I did notice this about kennedys, IM and WBD

 

[jta227]

This is very interesting! Do you mind sharing some firms with this approach? I did notice this about kennedys, IM and WBD

Pinsent Masons, Gowling WLG

 

[lawror]

Did anyone get a confirmation email after doing the Latham SJT? I haven’t received anything

 

[abhuzaifa]

I think this means, if you were working in the firm, what’s steps you would need to undertake to know how best to advise them on the matter.

I don’t think they are expecting you to know how specifically you would advise the client now, but instead what resources/suppprt you might utilise within the firm to work it out.

Hi @Jessica Booker !

Thanks for providing a response.

Would I be correct to say that I could discuss how I would use the support of various teams i.e., employment team to advise on employment law related issues or tax team to advise on tax issue - but obviously with more detail.

 

[axele]

Does Addleshaw Goddard use a sector focused approach? They seem to call it ‘deep sector knowledge‘? @Jessica Booker

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi @Jessica Booker !

Thanks for providing a response.

Would I be correct to say that I could discuss how I would use the support of various teams i.e., employment team to advise on employment law related issues or tax team to advise on tax issue - but obviously with more detail.

i sense the question is more about how you would identify the issues to then advise rather than jumping straight to getting lawyers to advise.

 

[theone132213]

Does anyone know whether Simmons is like Pinsent in that they don’t mind if you do SJT and VI on separate days ? Can’t seem to find a day where I have time for both 🙃

 

[tomaspessanha]

Does anyone know whether Davis Polk only accepts applications from law students/graduates for their vs scheme? Or do they also accept applications from non-law?

 

[Tclarocks123]

Any news from HL Lift off?

 

[TheInevitableTCholder2024/25🙏]

Does anyone know the Goodwin application questions and can just type it out here please? Wanted to get it sorted first before having to fill out the rest of the form

 

[Gg2001]

summer!

Hi did you use the full 500 words for each question for BCLP application? My current word count for each question is around 400 I am wondering if that would look bad?

 

[deeja]

Did anyone note get a confirmation email after completing Latham test?

 

[user9809]

Does anyone know the Goodwin application questions and can just type it out here please? Wanted to get it sorted first before having to fill out the rest of the form

Why are you applying to Goodwin? (100)

What is your personal motivation for seeking a career in corporate/commercial law? (100)

Discuss a commercial issue that has particularly interested you. Why did it capture your attention, and what impact could it have on the legal sector? (300)

What do you believe are two key qualities of a successful solicitor? How have you demonstrated these qualities in your education and/or experience to date? (300)

Which other firms are you applying to and why?(200)

Please briefly summarise anything else that you would like to add which you think is relevant to your application. This can be positions of responsibility, extra-curricular activities and achievements or academic awards or scholarships.(200)

 

[unknownnn7372]

Assuming this is for the legal vac scheme? Do you know when the deadline was btw? (sorry not very helpful to your question)

I’m sorry i don’t!

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I’m sorry i don’t!

I think they recruit on a rolling basis but I think the deadline was beginning of November