TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[BreadandButter]

Has anyone done Gowling AC? Asking for a friend

 

[EA95]

I did an Amberjack test for SH last year and it was untimed. But definitely double check as it probs differs between firms

Unrelated, but how was the amberjack test for SH?

 

[Tintin06]

Hey guys - what would be the best podcasts to listen to when preparing for interviews?

Watson's Daily is generally very good. Also podcasts from the firm, ideally. FT daily briefing gets recommended often.

 

[👩🎓]

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

Hi @Jessica Booker, I wondered whether you had any advice in relation to this. Thank you.

 

[bangarangbass39]

Watson's Daily is generally very good. Also podcasts from the firm, ideally. FT daily briefing gets recommended often.

The Rest is Money and Politics are both great. If you get past the political leanings and the “contentious” personalities, you get a broad, sufficiently detailed, and easy to understand comprehension of what goes on within and between business/politics. It focuses massively on context, which improves understanding.

I would say FT news is great, but only for updates. It’s like watching one of the BBC 30min news slots throughout the day. It will only tell you the key points.

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Hi everyone, hope all are having a nice evening (even if things seem bleak, they will get better!)

I just wanted to point one thing out, it is not a massive issue (getting TCs is much more important obv). I sometimes have noticed people referring to other people with male pronouns and it is absolutely okay to do this if you know the person or have had interaction with them to know that. I think it's not wrong to say that a lot of us also don't use male pronouns (by virtue of being female, non-binary, queer, etc), so just a humble request please keep this in mind and don't assume every person is a man.

This profession used to be very heavily male dominated and women weren't allowed so I guess it makes me feel some kind of way haha

Thanks!

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

love pestering graduate recruitment every now and then using my other email ids <3 <3

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Hey guys - what would be the best podcasts to listen to when preparing for interviews?

I would also suggest reading LittleLaw - https://littlelaw.co.uk/subscribe?ref=66ZC8gUJCD

They break down commercial news stories in three sections
- look out (external factors giving way to the substance of the news story)
- look in (the actual news story
- why commercial law (how it affects law firms)

 

[mulan0]

For 'Describe why you want to be a solicitor at Shoosmiths.' Do I need to say why I want to be a solicitor, or just why Shoosmiths?

 

[LawJ]

Unrelated, but how was the amberjack test for SH?

It was okay, it definitely took me longer than they said it would. It also was split into verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, STJ etc and then at the end there were 4 VI questions that I had to record

 

[ren1110]

Have people heard back for linklaters spring VS?

 

[Amjaya]

Just did V&E VI, boy that was interesting 😂😂

How was it like?

 

[a1024]

Has Covington sent out all the ACs?

 

[paralegaltotrainee]

It will be 12 SJT questions, 5 numerical reasoning and 5 verbal reasoning questions.

Paul mentioned this on the Paul, Weiss thread on TCLA a few weeks ago! 🙂

Best of luck for Paul, Weiss!

Does anyone know what the numerical reasoning and verbal reasoning questions typically look like? I'm just curious about the format and type of questions. Also, are there any good resources to practice these kinds of questions?

 

[Tclarocks123]

For 'Describe why you want to be a solicitor at Shoosmiths.' Do I need to say why I want to be a solicitor, or just why Shoosmiths?

sounds like why shoosmiths to me

 

[safari3]

Can anyone who attended a Birds Eye View please PM me!😃

 

[Chris Brown]

Has Covington sent out all the ACs?

I have seen 3-4 people on the forum say they received invites to AC. Some were sent out on Tuesday and some yesterday. I imagine they are sending the AC invites out gradually.

Best of luck for Covington! Hopefully we get good news soon! 🙂

 

[A worried graduate]

Does anyone know what US firms are classified as 'sateleite offices' in London. Thanks

Usually can be guessed by their TC cohort being below 10

 

[Cool pigeon]

Did the PW test - was pretty hard in some parts. Feedback report gives you full outline of how you did on every area (on a bar chart). Email also outlines next stage is a virtual assessment centre.

I attended the October Open Day it was such a lie - we were promised no SJT and next stage would be in person interview ahah

 

[Chris Brown]

Did the PW test - was pretty hard in some parts. Feedback report gives you full outline of how you did on every area (on a bar chart). Email also outlines next stage is a virtual assessment centre.

I attended the October Open Day it was such a lie - we were promised no SJT and next stage would be in person interview ahah

They probably changed their mind about the approach to the recruitment process once all applications came in. 🥲

They might have added a virtual AC between the online test stage and in person interview (due to getting more applications than they initially expected). 🥲

Can I ask if the test was timed and whether there were any pre-recorded VI questions? 🙂