TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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Hi guys, it's fine if I send my Paul Hastings app tomorrow by 11:59pm right? I'm worried that it means by 11:59pm today lol
Hi guys, going for an AC interview soon and I just wanted to ask people's opinion on something that's pretty subjective!
When I answer competency questions, I'm aware I should structure it with STAR. I was just wondering if you think it's necessary/beneficial to end with a little reflection (e.g.) this will help me as a trainee because XYZ/i think this applies to a legal context because XYZ. My only concern is that if I do this for every question, it may seem a little robotic/contrived.
I went for an AC interview at a silver circle firm last year which was extremely competency based, and I structured it as STAR with no reflection as to how this will help in my TC. I was rejected. During the feedback session, my failure to add a reflection wasn't actually singled out as a reason why I didn't pass but they did say that I 'was so close' and just needed something extra. I'm not exactly sure what this means and probably should've asked lol but I wonder if this reflection would have made me more successful.
@Jessica Booker, @Amma Usman, @Andrei Radu and other TCLA administrators (sorry! I can't remember them all so I just mentioned the names I've seen most frequently), would love to know your thoughts on this. For anybody else in the forum who might like to offer their two cents, I would greatly appreciate it as well!
Hope everybody has a good weekend!
When I answer competency questions, I'm aware I should structure it with STAR. I was just wondering if you think it's necessary/beneficial to end with a little reflection (e.g.) this will help me as a trainee because XYZ/i think this applies to a legal context because XYZ. My only concern is that if I do this for every question, it may seem a little robotic/contrived.
I went for an AC interview at a silver circle firm last year which was extremely competency based, and I structured it as STAR with no reflection as to how this will help in my TC. I was rejected. During the feedback session, my failure to add a reflection wasn't actually singled out as a reason why I didn't pass but they did say that I 'was so close' and just needed something extra. I'm not exactly sure what this means and probably should've asked lol but I wonder if this reflection would have made me more successful.
@Jessica Booker, @Amma Usman, @Andrei Radu and other TCLA administrators (sorry! I can't remember them all so I just mentioned the names I've seen most frequently), would love to know your thoughts on this. For anybody else in the forum who might like to offer their two cents, I would greatly appreciate it as well!
Hope everybody has a good weekend!
Oh my! I applied for the DTC not the vacation scheme, idk why I did that 😂 😂
ok, I may or may not be the stupidest person on this forum at this point I think 😂😂😂 Basically, I applied to Shoosmiths for a direct TC, and in the beginning you have to justify why you picked the particular location; so I explained why London.... As I started reading, I realized I started with: "I have chosen to apply to Farrer & Co’s London office because [...]" (because Farrer & Co had the same question, basically it's why London over other cities in the UK, so in my answer I didn't mention the firm specifically, but just what London means to me, but still stupid for not changing the name of the firm in my answer)... Such a stupid mistake that results in auto-pfo I guess😂😂 Thing is it's in the beginning beginning so not with the other main application questions, so I hope they overlooked it or something but I am actually so stupid😂😂😂
I find the ‘why this office’ questions so annoying. I get why law firms ask. But also, my legitimate answer and 99% of my rationale is: “I live in London” lol
it depends where you're applying to; if you're applying to Sheffield and you live in London they probably think you'll qualify there and then move to London.
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Then it is fine to say that - your key motivation for a location does not always need to be work related.
Most likely it’s tomorrow night at 23:59. The deadline is definitely for tomorrow but I don’t think they specify the time. I’d say try get it in as soon as you possibly can, rather than leaving till the very last minute. 🙂
Ramadhan Mubarak to everyone that will be fasting for the next 30 days. I hope you guys are able to make the most of it. It takes a lot of resilience! 🙂
Sorry to hear that. Focus on your uni work, good grades can open doors now and in the future. No one will know about the rejections in VS / TC apps.
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