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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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Does any1 have any advice for the OC virtual AC- it’s online and involves a research exercise and presentation- as a non law student this makes me v nervous. @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam how would you recommend I prepare for this thank you!
Anyone who has done the Fieldfisher virtual AC got any tips/ advice and what to expect. Please private DM me. It's my very first AC
It had absolutely nothing to do with law last year and I doubt it will this year either so being non law would not at all disadvantage you
Is it just me or I feel like law firms are being slower this year. This time last year I had plenty more PFOs and responses?
Hi everyone! I'm preparing to attend my first-ever AC after 3 application cycles🥶. This AC includes an Individual Presentation, and I have no idea what to expect so would be grateful for any further insights!
Here's what I know:
The other AC components are a strength-based interview and a group exercise. Since neither of those components seems particularly technical, could this presentation be about a commercial topic? What kind of presentation topics can be broken down into 2 parts like this? Could Part A involve synthesizing information, and Part B about proposing solutions or recommendations? Will the firm assign the topic or let me pick from a few options?
This is all complete hypothecation on my part, so if anyone has any experience with this kind of presentation, I’d really appreciate any tips or insights to help me prepare. Also asking @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu. Thanks very much in advance😊
Here's what I know:
- Format:
- Total duration: 45 minutes
- 20 minutes prep, 25 minutes to present + Q&A with partners
- Split into two parts:
- Part A: 10 mins presentation + Q&A
- Part B: 5 mins presentation + Q&A
- Preparation:
- No prep required beforehand—info will be provided on the day.
The other AC components are a strength-based interview and a group exercise. Since neither of those components seems particularly technical, could this presentation be about a commercial topic? What kind of presentation topics can be broken down into 2 parts like this? Could Part A involve synthesizing information, and Part B about proposing solutions or recommendations? Will the firm assign the topic or let me pick from a few options?
This is all complete hypothecation on my part, so if anyone has any experience with this kind of presentation, I’d really appreciate any tips or insights to help me prepare. Also asking @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu. Thanks very much in advance😊
@Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman
when law firms ask "why the firm" questions in interviews, is it alright to say the same thing you have written in your application form or make it different and consider new reasons?
when law firms ask "why the firm" questions in interviews, is it alright to say the same thing you have written in your application form or make it different and consider new reasons?
Has HL sent anything today?
It's very frustrating. It reminds me of when I applied for a V&E winter and was told "We will respond to your application by the end of October if not before". Literally nothing ever since, even after submitting supplementary information. It's like they're stringing you along by keeping you on their roster, or something. I never bothered following up, since I decided I'll just find something else to do 🤣
I wouldn't email again, as I don't think there's any more information to get out of them, now they've confirmed you're being considered for spring/summer. I'd follow the timelines of those who initially applied for those schemes to gauge your chances! In the meantime, try to not dwell on it too much. Or, if it makes you feel better, imagine HR as this gif:
Thanks for the insight Jessica.
Where I have begun working, they offer part time hours. This means they’d be open to me staying and completing any studies necessary. Obviously this will have to pass with the firm if I end up joining.
It’s an option I seem to prefer as it means I can still do legal work before my TC but just in a different sector.
I’m worried it might come across that I have less interest in commercial law then I suggest, but as I have recently joined and still want to gain a diverse experience, I’d like to stay on if possible before I start a GSA in September. It would also help with the limited Maintenece funding which you highlighted.
Then again, perhaps the GSA just negates the complications of working elsewhere, even if it might be intense.
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Paul, Weiss test invite! Would appreciate any tips please as I always seem to get stuck at this stage @Jessica Booker
This is totally unrelated to your post but can I just say as a proud cat owner, I am in LOVE with your profile pic and of course the only person with any relevance and importance living at 10 Downing Street is Larry the Cat!!! 💜It's very frustrating. It reminds me of when I applied for a V&E winter and was told "We will respond to your application by the end of October if not before". Literally nothing ever since, even after submitting supplementary information. It's like they're stringing you along by keeping you on their roster, or something. I never bothered following up, since I decided I'll just find something else to do 🤣
I wouldn't email again, as I don't think there's any more information to get out of them, now they've confirmed you're being considered for spring/summer. I'd follow the timelines of those who initially applied for those schemes to gauge your chances! In the meantime, try to not dwell on it too much. Or, if it makes you feel better, imagine HR as this gif:
Same. Then the W&C PFO followed less than an hour later. If anyone knows where I can head for the ground to swallow me up. Please lmk
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