TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[sapphireoreos]

Withers summer VS test invite!!!! Over the moon rn

 

[Meghna]

Hi I’ve just been invited to do a test for the Withers VS. Does anyone have any tips?

 

[jacksollaf]

Hey all, does anyone have any insight into the Simmons and Simmons AC? Would appreciate any tips!! - Would be happy to share tips for HSF, Macfarlanes, Weil, and Osborne Clarke

Congrats!!! Is this for the summer vs?

 

[Alessio1642]

Does anyone have any tips for Weil VI? Thank you very much!

 

[KBanana]

Hello! Does anyone have insights into Weil VI?

(Happy to offer insights into Goodwin VI, Slaughter and May AC, and Sidley AC (did it last year) in return!) Thank you 😊

 

[sb04]

Hi, does anyone have any insights into the Clyde & Co digital assessment? Is it true that there are video recorded questions?

Happy to trade insights with Weil VI, Mishcon VI, White & Case VI and AC last year, and Jones Day AC and partner interview.

Thanks!

 

[Uch21]

Hey @Uch21 ,

This is a really good question. To help with wider commercial awareness beyond news reading, I usually spend some time learning new terms. This way, you can weave them in during interviews which sets you apart. Alternatively, doing so also helps make the articles/case studies make more sense. Since one will not have access to the internet, knowing certain terms unique to the industry/ finance world increase your comprehension and assimilation of the legal/business issues at hand, enabling you to more efficiently discuss it in the AC.

I have also come up with a few questions I’ve usually seen from my experience that tend to come up:

1. Why do you want to become a solicitor?

2. Which areas of law interest you the most, and why?

3. What inspired you to study law or choose it as a career?

4. How has your work experience confirmed your interest in law?

5. What specific skills do you bring to the legal profession?

6. What recent legal case or development in the UK has interested you?

7. How do your interests align with Farrer & Co’s practice areas?

8. What do you think are the key responsibilities of a solicitor?

9. How do solicitors contribute to resolving complex client issues?

10. Have you considered how your background might contribute to specific areas of law?

11. What excites you most about a legal career?

12. Are there any areas of law you’re less interested in? Why?

13. What skills do you think are essential for a successful solicitor?

14. How do you think a solicitor’s role differs from that of a barrister?

15. Why do you think attention to detail is critical in a solicitor’s role?

16. What recent development in a specific area of law caught your attention?

17. Are there any areas of law you’d like to explore further?

18. What first inspired you to consider becoming a solicitor?

19. How do you think the legal sector in the UK is changing today?

20. Why do you want to work at Farrer & Co specifically?

A few more challenging one’s I’ve seen…

1. How would you approach advising a client on a legal issue in an area of law you’re unfamiliar with?

2. Can you think of a recent piece of legislation or regulatory change that could significantly impact Farrer & Co’s clients?

3. If a client had a goal that conflicted with your ethical obligations as a solicitor, how would you handle it?

4. What role do you think technology and AI will play in transforming traditional legal practices, especially for a firm like Farrer & Co?

5. How would you explain a complex legal concept to a client with no legal background while ensuring they feel confident in the advice provided?


Goodluck on the AC!

Thank you so much. These questions are really useful!

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

Have all Milbank AC invites been sent out already?

 

[johnnysins]

Have all Milbank AC invites been sent out already?

HAHA hopefully not, but seems quite unlikely given that Weil VI invites are still getting sent out as shown above. You never really know until the rejection email (fingers crossed not) comes in - or so copium tells me

 

[Cool pigeon]

Are people under same impression as me?
We should hear from Weil this week if we were in the earlier batch of VI with 5th Jan deadline as email said we would hear in 2 weeks?

 

[CG_101]

Congrats! Did you just get it? And was it also for the Lev-Fin track programme?

got it at 3am this morning. Applied for both LevFin and Ordinary vac scheme

 

[Miss Chocolate]

What the actual hell....these SJT reports are legit never accurate. I am actually fuming lmao Like not some test gaslighting me into believing what my strengths and weaknesses are. honestly I do not know why firms use these.

 

[cjwx]

Would I get brownie points for mentioning I noticed a typo on a firms website? 😂😂😂😂😂

 

[cjwx]

What the actual hell....these SJT reports are legit never accurate. I am actually fuming lmao Like not some test gaslighting me into believing what my strengths and weaknesses are. honestly I do not know why firms use these.

It’s honestly like astrology for firms and the feedback report is your birth chart.

 

[SamiyaJ]

It’s honestly like astrology for firms and the feedback report is your birth chart.

Lmaooooo this made me laugh so much!! So true

 

[tcla02]

Hi, does anyone have any insights into the Clyde & Co digital assessment? Is it true that there are video recorded questions?

Happy to trade insights with Weil VI, Mishcon VI, White & Case VI and AC last year, and Jones Day AC and partner interview.

Thanks!

hi! i did it this week feel free to PM me i would love trade for W&C VI

 

[Gin]

Just received my Macfarlanes test report and I scored lowest in Analysis. Should I expect a direct rejection? Could anyone please share some ideas on preparing for the WGT? Thanks a lot.

 

[Amakaa]

It's wonderful that we all share our progress and good news here! 🥹 However, it would be even better if we could indicate which scheme we have applied for. Many of us have applied for summer schemes, and seeing updates from spring applicants progressing can make us anxious about receiving a "sorry for your outcome" (PFO) message when it could be that GR hasn't started reviewing summer applications. I apologise if I come off as a Debbie Downer; I just think this could help some of us feel less anxious. Thank you all! 🩷🩷

 

[xxx]

Honestly, I loved the fact that Kennedys VI allowed you to view your answers before the next question. Gave me confidence by saying “oh okay doesn’t come across that bad if I stumble.” Like it was a split second or two that usually would’ve thrown me off.

 

[EK_27]

@Amma Usman I hope you are well?

Please would you be able to help with how to approach the question- where does x firm sit in the market?