TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Legallywhatever]

I would generally recommend talking about clients broadly rather than a specific sub-group/industry where you can. I would consider broader economic, political, social and regulatory changes or trends that are happening that would impact a broad of clients across industries/sectors.

Your agricultural reference may be better suited to a "tell me about a news story you have seen and how it may impact our firm or our clients" type question instead.

Hey Jesscia, thanks for this! Alternatively then, do you think it would make sense to talk about (again, taken from an article on FT) how discussions of 'the UK having less regulators' will impact clients across various sectors?

Also, should I be referencing specific clients?

 

[a1024]

@Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman Hi! I was wondering if you had any tips and insights on how to prepare for a commercial exercise? The firm has said that we will get 25 mins to prepare and there will be 35 minutes of questions. This involves finding risks and recommending solutions for the same. I wanted to know if there are any resources I can use to prepare for this?

 

[jacksollaf]

I am asking once again if anyone has heard back from Birketts 😔😔

I have seen a few people on LinkedIn announcing that they were offered a place on this year's summer vacation scheme at Birketts

 

[jacksollaf]

Anyone heard back from NRF post-vi?

 

[trainee4u]

Milbank post-AC PFO @ 12:39 today.

 

[legallycece]

Do HL give out WG results or can we email grad recruitment for them please ?

 

[zonnonomo]

Do HL give out WG results or can we email grad recruitment for them please ?

i emailed them & they didn't tell me results only that i passed (tho applied TC)

 

[applicationzzzzz]

Milbank post-AC PFO @ 12:39 today.

Do you mind if I ask whether this was for Summer or Spring?

 

[Hghasvision]

For those who've gotten Skadden, could I check if we are still waiting for updates on their side to submit the DBS documents?

hey I was asked for my documents last week - I am doing the first scheme though - so this may be why

 

[trainee4u]

Do you mind if I ask whether this was for Summer or Spring?

Spring

 

[jacksollaf]

Do HL give out WG results or can we email grad recruitment for them please ?

I tried and got ghosted... sent a follow-up, ghosted again 😂 😂

 

[Lizzy]

Hi, I have an AC coming up and one of the exercises requires an in-depth knowledge of the firm, understanding how it works etc. This may be a dumb question, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to research the firm. I’ve gone through the website and found a few deals, but I’ve not really been able to gain an understanding of the firm’s operations. Any insights will be greatly appreciated. For context, it’s a US-headquartered international law firm @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu

 

[Toomanypfo]

Oh, sorry idk, I did it end of Jan but idk if it's rolling or not

Hi, I have just got the test a few days ago. Could you please share what is the format of it like is it like WG and timed? It would be really helpful! Thanks

 

[trainee4u]

was this the first round of ACs or the LevFin ACs? Cuz I thought the Levin ACs were all summer

1st round. I applied for either scheme but appeared to be on the standard ACs.

 

[Ali2020]

Howden VI !

Me too! no idea what this arctic shores assessment is about....also wondering what they could possibly ask in the VI as the email syas it will only take 5-10mins

 

[applebunny]

If asked in an interview why some of my module marks are lower than others, what should I say?

 

[legallycece]

I tried and got ghosted... sent a follow-up, ghosted again 😂 😂

Gotcha ! Thanks 😂

 

[Ricky]

If asked in an interview why some of my module marks are lower than others, what should I say?

Try and be honest about it, take accountability, say what you learnt from it etc.

Don't do what I did with my Travers Smith interview several years ago and say the completely honest (Autistic) truth:

"Yeah, I never went to any of the lectures or tutorials as it didn't suit my learning style and the exam ended up being on specific things mentioned in the tutorial rather than what was accurate and current law. I wasn't wrong, I just didn't repeat the tutorial material how the lecturer wanted".

My feedback was that I should have taken accountability lol.

 

[jacksollaf]

Gibson Dunn PFO post-first stage interview

 

[TonyStark]

If asked in an interview why some of my module marks are lower than others, what should I say?

I recently had this in an interview and it took me by surprise! So well done for preparing for it now. I would be honest about the reason why but the most important thing will be how you’ve learnt from it. I spun my lowest grade in second year by saying how I adjusted to the teaching style, took additional steps to improve and that led me to receive one of my highest marks in third year which was of a similar teaching style.

(my initial thought was to say the material was too dense and text heavy - this wouldn’t have landed well I presume so glad I caught myself before saying this!)