TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Anon Lawyer]

Shoosmiths PFO 😭

 

[User5678]

OK, writing this because I need some advice. I received PW interview which I'm doing on Monday. I've had so much other work and I've barely prepared for it. If I got it, it would already clash with another VS that I have. I feel like pulling out of the process. I know that sounds really silly but it's just so much work and I wonder whether it's worth it. Could someone advise me on what to do?

Also, one of my top choices is CRS and I haven't heard back from them at all, so if I get a PFO I will kick myself for not having done the PW interview, but at the same time I now only have two days to prepare.

Firstly congratulations! I would suggest you give the interview a shot so you don’t have any regrets later . I think two days may be enough time to prepare and you’ve got this!

 

[Bread]

OK, writing this because I need some advice. I received PW interview which I'm doing on Monday. I've had so much other work and I've barely prepared for it. If I got it, it would already clash with another VS that I have. I feel like pulling out of the process. I know that sounds really silly but it's just so much work and I wonder whether it's worth it. Could someone advise me on what to do?

Also, one of my top choices is CRS and I haven't heard back from them at all, so if I get a PFO I will kick myself for not having done the PW interview, but at the same time I now only have two days to prepare.

I’d say to just try your best, it sounds like a very conversational interview so less prep might be fine. Also, not to be a negative Nancy, but you *may* not get it so the issue of clashing with another VS is really a problem for later. Personally, I’d rather have the option to choose between schemes than not even try, but ultimately it is up to you! Best of luck x

 

[User5678]

Shoosmiths PFO 😭

I am sorry if you don’t mind me asking which office did you apply to?

 

[helenaskelton]

I’d say to just try your best, it sounds like a very conversational interview so less prep might be fine. Also, not to be a negative Nancy, but you *may* not get it so the issue of clashing with another VS is really a problem for later. Personally, I’d rather have the option to choose between schemes than not even try, but ultimately it is up to you! Best of luck x

you're so right. Is it true that the interview is more conversational? If so that's brilliant. I thought it would be technicals...

 

[xxx]

OK, writing this because I need some advice. I received PW interview which I'm doing on Monday. I've had so much other work and I've barely prepared for it. If I got it, it would already clash with another VS that I have. I feel like pulling out of the process. I know that sounds really silly but it's just so much work and I wonder whether it's worth it. Could someone advise me on what to do?

Also, one of my top choices is CRS and I haven't heard back from them at all, so if I get a PFO I will kick myself for not having done the PW interview, but at the same time I now only have two days to prepare.

Honestly, I had the same situation this year. I would say do the interview, try your best. Its better than regretting your decision.

unless the other VS is with a firm you prefer... or if you have no alternative dates

 

[sarg1234]

Has anybody else heard from Goodwin?

 

[Bread]

you're so right. Is it true that the interview is more conversational? If so that's brilliant. I thought it would be technicals...

No idea, I just saw someone on the forum mention this!

 

[Anon Lawyer]

I am sorry if you don’t mind me asking which office did you apply to?

I applied to the Birmingham office

 

[Joshyf10]

Has anybody else heard from Goodwin?

No

 

[Chris Brown]

you're so right. Is it true that the interview is more conversational? If so that's brilliant. I thought it would be technicals...

Yeah I’d say it’s more conversational but they did have some questions prepared in advance. They seemed more interested in what I had to say and asked me a few follow up questions.​

 

[Chris Brown]

OK, writing this because I need some advice. I received PW interview which I'm doing on Monday. I've had so much other work and I've barely prepared for it. If I got it, it would already clash with another VS that I have. I feel like pulling out of the process. I know that sounds really silly but it's just so much work and I wonder whether it's worth it. Could someone advise me on what to do?

Also, one of my top choices is CRS and I haven't heard back from them at all, so if I get a PFO I will kick myself for not having done the PW interview, but at the same time I now only have two days to prepare.

I would say do the Paul, Weiss interview and if you are successful with them and CRS, then make the decision about which VS offer you want to accept (if dates clash). It’s better to have two potential options alongside the VS offer you have atm! Best of luck for the Paul, Weiss interview! 🙂🙂​

 

[onedayj]

Hi @onedayj - I try to meet all interviewees before their interview (sometimes my schedule makes this difficult) and I do tell everyone in person that they should hear from us in the next week (meaning five working days post-interview) - sometimes there is a delay. The very latest interviewees will hear from us is Monday 10 March.

thanks
Gemma

Thanks for confirming Gemma!

 

[letsdothis]

Anyone heard from HL post-AC this week?

 

[B97x]

Shoosmiths PFO finally!

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

Shoosmiths PFO finally!

Is that for the Birmingham office?

 

[B97x]

Is that for the Birmingham office?

Nope it was for the Leeds office and I got the email at 16:09 to be exact

 

[vr36]

Anything from W&C- Post AC?

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

This question may have been asked before, but how best do you go about structuring an answer to the question “introduce yourself/tell us about yourself” in an interview?

I just say I'm a:




(Just kidding. Honest answer to follow...)

 

[simplyfaith]

EXCLUSIVE Gen Z lawyers require ‘more handholding’, says firm

Quiet part out loud

www.rollonfriday.com

Top US firm says GenZ lawyers require 'more handholding' at work - Legal Cheek

Suggestion appeared in a job ad for Gibson Dunn

www.legalcheek.com

Guys, what are your thoughts on this? (Not trying to stir things up here, I genuinely want to hear thoughts from everyone with a current or future stake in these firms so please keep it friendly hehe)

Some young people jump on the bandwagon of complaint because they want an easy life. To them, I have little sympathy. They make it difficult for everyone else to form a coherent argument. The bandwagon itself is very much real, though. Under-trained and over-worked in a broken economy prioritising the wrong metrics.

If we're genuinely considering advanced civilizational pursuits such as AI and space travel, we need to at least get the basics right! We'd look pretty silly, otherwise.