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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

Chris Brown

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Jul 4, 2024
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Anyone heard back post-app from Fieldfisher (granted I did apply on the deadline day), Squire Patton Boggs or DWF? I applied to all by their deadlines and it has been really quiet - worried they are PFOs..

I would understand Fieldfisher- I did apply on deadline day, but nothing from the others which I don't think were rolling.
I saw someone mention on the forum that SPB would be responding by the end of this week or early next week.

Best of luck in your application to SPB! I went to their open day in Manchester and they seem like a great firm!
 

AS24

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Apr 16, 2024
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Hiya @AS24

Well done on getting to the VI stage! While the questions may have changed, when I did the V&E VI, we were given 1 minute to think of our answers and 1 minute and 30 seconds to respond. There was one motivational question, and the rest focused on personality and past experiences. Overall, I’d encourage you to really think about your interest in both V&E and commercial law, making sure your answer is specific and structured clearly. I'd also encourage you to have a think about your own skills and unique experiences to date.

More generally, I really think the key to a strong video interview is staying calm, directly answering the question asked, and structuring your response in a way that makes it easy for the viewer to follow. You definitely don't want to pack everything you know about the firm into your response; just the stuff that's most important, relevant, and compelling. I also firmly believe that practising out loud and even recording yourself will help you refine your delivery over time and sound more natural. Try to avoid sounding overly rehearsed (no reading from scripts!), and just have some bullet points ready during your 1 minute preparation time to help you sound slightly more natural.

Good luck!
Thank you @Ram Sabaratnam
 

RANDOTRON

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    Does anyone know what Gateley is looking for in their application when they ask "Please provide relevant detail and information from your work experience to date."?
    There are no other questions other than one about whether you have done the Forage work experience - any advise would be great! Is the application also rolling? Don't know if I have any chances if it is, deadline is tomorrow I am pretty sure, but just going to try my luck anyways!
    Hi, I did not apply to Gateley, but I'd do what's on the tin: talk about what you did during your work experience, skills you developed, etc. If you want it tailored, read around what trainees at Gateley typically do and pick out what skills that requires, and you should get a sense of what skills they are looking for. True Picture and Legal Cheek should have this info.

    Hope this helps.
     
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    RANDOTRON

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    Hi @Jessica Booker do you have any advice when answering this question: "In the legal field, it is widely recognised that artificial intelligence (AI) will play an increasingly important role in boosting efficiency. Client relationships will continue to be essential. What approach do you think law firms should adopt to strike a balance between the two?" or what sought of things are firms looking for in the answer? Thank you
    What's the word limit?
     

    NJS

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    Is anyone else starting to get resentful? I feel like I have made so many sacrifices for the TC cycle and so far there's been no good news. I know people always say 'if you want it badly enough just keep going', but how badly does one ever want employment? 😭 I want to work as a lawyer and I want a job. That's all. This is beginning to feel like a waste of my time. Like paralegals get exploited and paid so little and everyone keeps doing these roles until they land a TC...I feel like I would be progressing more if I was doing something else. Negative dump post, sorry guys.
    Feel the exact same way, I know this won’t really be worth it tbh
     
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