Well, just applied for the placement at Stephenson Harwood, really solid i think but just hoping that they actually read it since the deadline is literally today
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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I think they review on a rolling basis but don’t make decisions until after the deadline. I think they will read every single application and then shortlist people for the online test thing, which is another Amberjack. I’m dreading it because I still haven’t recovered from the Paul, Weiss Amberjack test trauma lmao. 😂
is anyone applying for other vacation schemes? (or placements)
That’s odd, I’m pretty certain the test is automatic and should have been in the ‘thank you for applying’ email.
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Two minutes ago? Try using the midnight deadline as fuel to type faster and faster - wish me luck!
Haha! I started it this afternoon so I’m pretty impressed I managed to finish it (although maybe not my best work…)
Best of luck - you got this! 💪🏼
aim to do this then lose track of time and panic submit it at 0:02 has been my style once or twice😶
my eyes hurt after writing 1800 words, chat am i cooked for my final year summative essays
NO WAY!! I just submitted mine an hour ago, I assumed the deadline was 23:59 because allhires was still open!I submitted my RWK Goodman app at around 10pm and only realised they posted on LinkedIn that they close at 5pm. My app still went through on AllHire tho and I got a confirmation email as well. What should I do
istg i just know that if any of us try and contact them they will either - a) say they stated that they will aim/were hoping to respond by then OR b) continue to ignore us
absolutely rookie numbers with the applications today.
Did:
Did:
- Devonshires - spent quite a long time researching this, bit of a tedious process
- Peters & Peters - much of this was copy+paste, but again the research of the firm
- Winckworth Sherwood - did an appallingly bad application last year, this one was better
- Beale - wrote something random about cladding, the standard research stuff, plus four copy+paste-type generic questions
- Stephenson Harwood
- Howard Kennedy - absolute nonsense application form: 500 words each on "Reflecting on your personal experiences, strengths and values, explain why you are pursuing a career as a Solicitor.
With this in mind, drawing on your research of Howard Kennedy, identify specific examples of our work, culture and values that have led to your interest in training here." "Describe a situation from your personal or professional life where you had to adapt quickly to meet someone's needs.
Explain the steps you took to address the situation and how your actions contributed to the final outcome.
What did you learn from this experience, and how will it help you to meet clients' needs in your role as a Trainee Solicitor at Howard Kennedy?" "
Identify one specific market trend or legal development that relates to one of our recent client projects, deals, articles or case studies.
Explain how this impacts Howard Kennedy and propose how we might position ourselves to address these challenges or opportunities?" "
Describe a time when you faced a professional, personal or academic challenge that required resilience.
Reflect on what you learned from this and explain what you would do differently if given the chance.
How did this experience mirror a challenge you might face as a trainee solicitor?"
- RWK Goodman - not interested in the practice areas at all.
Almost as bad as the workday applications that say that your experiences were impressive
Based on the assessment criteria etcjust got a rejection for Shoosmiths placement (stong application though - not sure if that means anything). completed SH but not as sure about that.
I have this sinking feeling that I'm gonna be back next year
I’d guess that having a “strong” comment means that the initial benchmark was passed for the application to make the proper pool
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