TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

Andrei Radu

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Does anyone have subscribed access to Bloomberg? I am unable to access the link "https://news.bloomberglaw.com/busin...gthens-grip-on-shifting-m-a-deals-leaderboard" because I don't have a subscription. Could @Andrei Radu or @Amma Usman please confirm if they can access the information about Kirkland and Ellis maintaining its position as one of the top 10 Global Legal Advisors for M&A in 2024, based on deal value and deal count?
I can confirm Kirkland has not only kept its position as one of the top 10 by deal value, but was actually ranked number 1. While I cannot access the Bloomberg article directly, I have found a number of other sources referencing it and providing the M&A table, such as Lawyer Monthly and The Global Legal Post.
 

dm_corporate

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Hi @Andrei Radu and all,

I have a pre recorded VI with a US firm. I'm not too worried about the questions themselves but I have a tendency to speak in a monotone voice when I am nervous during video interviews. For some this may be perceived as a lack of enthusiasm and confidence.

Will this be marked against me if my answers are still clear, concise and well structured? Basically I'm trying to find out what the criteria is for a video interview? If anyone has any insights I would appreciate it.

Thanks
 

Miss Chocolate

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@Andrei Radu Hey :) Could I please get your advice on something really quickly. I am writing a cover letter for Travers (1000 words max). I was wondering if you had any resources in mind that would be useful and in general if you had any advice. That would be really useful, thank you
 

jta227

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Hi @Andrei Radu and all,

I have a pre recorded VI with a US firm. I'm not too worried about the questions themselves but I have a tendency to speak in a monotone voice when I am nervous during video interviews. For some this may be perceived as a lack of enthusiasm and confidence.

Will this be marked against me if my answers are still clear, concise and well structured? Basically I'm trying to find out what the criteria is for a video interview? If anyone has any insights I would appreciate it.

Thanks

In a VI they are (purportedly) focused more on the content of your response itself so if your answers are really good I feel like you'd be ok. Obviously heavily depends on the recruiter though so I'd try to not sound like that regardless. Also your default face during recording should be leaning towards a smile (is what I've been advised). I'd try and not give them any reason to reject you, sometimes it just is what it is.

In general though, as someone who has this issue (not from nerves, it's just my default voice), based on 20 years experience I can tell you that it affects most people's perceptions even if they say/think it doesn't. When you meet them at an AC or a VS I think being monotone would definitely be a negative point, you just have to consciously work against that. Practice makes perfect, sometimes I slip back into it without even realising. I basically got told as much by one of my mentors as well, who said in one cycle her feedback was constantly saying she seemed reserved and/or unenthusiastic and she got like 4 offers the next cycle changing nothing but her body language.
 

Legalgirl

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I was thinking likewise for myself... Also, DP as well because I saw they already send out invites so....
I thought the invites were for Spring
Hi! Can I ask how you know invites have been sent out (and specifically for spring)? I know one other person on the forum said so, but I'm confused because everyone else keeps saying they haven't heard back? 😕
 

jacksollaf

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has anyone who applied for eversheds london summer vs still not received a vi? some have gotten an ac so just wanted to see if i should assume a pfo?
a lot of people received the VI, including myself, they sent it one week before Christmas, deadline was the 28th of December... Got rejected three hours ago... people received AC today too... (for summer vs)
 

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