TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Chris Brown]

I’m working on an application at the moment and one of the questions is asking:

‘Why would you like to pursue a career as a solicitor at [x firm], and how do you see yourself contributing to the firm’s success?

Am I right in thinking this is asking:

(1) why law / why commercial law as a solicitor?
(2) why this firm?
(3) why me i.e., what will I bring to the firm?

Or is it to be interpreted differently? Any help would be greatly appreciated 🙂🙂

 

[jacksollaf]

I’m working on an application at the moment and one of the questions is asking:

‘Why would you like to pursue a career as a solicitor at [x firm], and how do you see yourself contributing to the firm’s success?

Am I right in thinking this is asking:

(1) why law / why commercial law as a solicitor?
(2) why this firm?
(3) why me i.e., what will I bring to the firm?

Or is it to be interpreted differently? Any help would be greatly appreciated 🙂🙂

Honestly, I would personally interpret it in the same exact way as you! Good luck!

 

[jacksollaf]

Withers interview. Anyone got any information, happy to give info on White & Case (did vac scheme there)

is that for the vs or tc?

 

[TC129129]

is that for the vs or tc?

VS

 

[jacksollaf]

VS

For the VS, they have a few resources and tips on their website... They say this in their application process section:

"Interviews for the vacation schemes take place online virtually. The interview consists of a 50 minute interview with HR and a partner.

Candidates must do well in the interview to be offered a placement.

Candidates who speak a foreign language fluently may be asked to demonstrate this skill at interview."

Honestly, seems really nice and authentic, unlike recorded interviews... Should be easier and more confortable to speak to someone on the other side, ngl...

Their tips and info: https://www.withersworldwide.com/en...duates/united-kingdom/london-vacation-schemes

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Withers interview. Anyone got any information, happy to give info on White & Case (did vac scheme there)

Congrats! If you don’t mind me asking, when did you apply and do ur assessment?

 

[TC129129]

Congrats! If you don’t mind me asking, when did you apply and do ur assessment?

Assessment about a month ago

 

[AlegalA]

Does RPC give back WG results or not?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Assessment about a month ago

Congrats! Is ur interview soon? I heard they give you a choice of slots but I think that happened last year

 

[tosin4774]

VS

how was it

 

[jacksollaf]

Does RPC give back WG results or not?

Yes! I asked for mine and they sent it last week 👌

 

[crt1s]

Is the Fieldfisher telephone interview a phone call or teams call? Slightly confused as I thought it was a phone call but in the email it suggests its on teams and its camera on?

 

[GigiB2001]

sometime in early December. Deadline was 5th January and it was rolling but i think they sent all the test invites today as the deadline to take them is friday

Hi, can you clarify if what you're saying about Akin sending all the test invites today was specified in the email? Asking to not discourage myself (and the others) ☺️

 

[James Wakefield]

Are people who applied since Christmas still waiting for Reed Smith to get back?

 

[AlegalA]

Yes! I asked for mine and they sent it last week 👌

amazing thank you!

Edit- Just double checking actually did you email Estelle?

 

[Future$trainee]

I received my VI today !

Good luck! Which office is this for if you don't mind me asking?

 

[AlegalA]

Is the Fieldfisher telephone interview a phone call or teams call? Slightly confused as I thought it was a phone call but in the email it suggests its on teams and its camera on?

Hi! Congrats on getting the interview! Can I ask when you applied/ did the test?

 

[annalisekeating]

Kennedys VI!!!! So so happy 🥳

Congrats! Which office?

 

[pepsicola96]

Is the Fieldfisher telephone interview a phone call or teams call? Slightly confused as I thought it was a phone call but in the email it suggests its on teams and its camera on?

is this for the diversity access scheme?

 

[AlegalA]

Congrats! Which office?

London!