TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Anon Lawyer]

Hill Dickinson AC!

 

[Mayooshi]

Michelmores online assessment invite

Has anyone completed this and can give any tips or insight?

 

[Overthinker123!]

Missing the first day could be difficult.

Can you ask the MC firm to move your final round interview date instead?

Hi Jessica,

Unfortunately, I have already rescheduled the interview already, so I don't think I could do it again.

Sorry for the late reply. I was waiting for the early careers to get back to me, as they had mentioned to me, before reaching out for further advice. However, I have not yet received any email or further communication since the offer call on Friday. How long would I normally have to wait for email confirmation following a phone call offer?

Thanks in advance!

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

@Jessica Booker

Are helix/cartilage piercings in ears considered inappropriate for ACs? Would it reflect badly on me?

 

[CG_101]

Hi, sorry to ask again, but does anyone have experience of slaughters contacting referees and what it could mean/what they ask ?

Hi, Is this for the TC?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi Jessica,

Unfortunately, I have already rescheduled the interview already, so I don't think I could do it again.

Sorry for the late reply. I was waiting for the early careers to get back to me, as they had mentioned to me, before reaching out for further advice. However, I have not yet received any email or further communication since the offer call on Friday. How long would I normally have to wait for email confirmation following a phone call offer?

Thanks in advance!

I would still look to reschedule the interview over missing a day of the VS - firms are used to candidates rescheduling and if you explain to the interview firm you are rescheduling as you have a vacation scheme, they are likely to move you again.

Unless your vacation scheme is during the Easter holidays, I would wait at least a week until asking for when the formal documents would be sent, so I wouldn't chase up until Monday.

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker

Are helix/cartilage piercings in ears considered inappropriate for ACs? Would it reflect badly on me?

For most firms probably not, but I would try to wear something very subtle/small if you are concerned - most people are unlikely to even spot it if you wear something not obvious.

 

[👩🎓]

Hi @Jessica Booker

Do you have any advice on how to approach this question: What do you think you might find the most challenging part of being a Solicitor?

Any help will be appreciated, thank you.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker

Do you have any advice on how to approach this question: What do you think you might find the most challenging part of being a Solicitor?

Any help will be appreciated, thank you.

I would consider what you think you will be aspects of the job that will be more difficult. I would try to avoid the very obvious like long hours, challenging work, and focus more on specific responsibilities or tasks that might not play to your strengths, but then try to build in how you will use the resources around you or your strengths to try and balance out this challenge.

 

[👩🎓]

I would consider what you think you will be aspects of the job that will be more difficult. I would try to avoid the very obvious like long hours, challenging work, and focus more on specific responsibilities or tasks that might not play to your strengths, but then try to build in how you will use the resources around you or your strengths to try and balance out this challenge.

Thank you so much!

 

[missTCLA]

Anyone have insights for Dentons video interview? Id appreciate anything!!

 

[Babablacksheep]

Anyone heard from CRS after being put on the reserve list? Grad rec said they give out a few spots every year

 

[User123654]

Anyone heard back from DWF post AC?

 

[rapunzel]

Anyone have insights for Dentons video interview? Id appreciate anything!!

I remember it was so fast, so really be prepared for short preparation and answering time. That threw me off a lot. The questions were very normal VI questions, like what are current challenges law firms are facing right now.

 

[legallycurly]

Hey! I know DAC Beachcroft is good for insurance, but do not know much about the firm's competitors. If anyone has insights into this that would be really helpful!

 

[A worried graduate]

Hey! I know DAC Beachcroft is good for insurance, but do not know much about the firm's competitors. If anyone has insights into this that would be really helpful!

Kennedys possibly as they are insurance-heavy too

 

[User5678]

Hey! I know DAC Beachcroft is good for insurance, but do not know much about the firm's competitors. If anyone has insights into this that would be really helpful!

Kennedys and BJ - competitors for risk management work and insurance

 

[broalabear]

I would say you are correct. The way I see this text is where the assumption must be strictly true for the statement to hold.

Therefore, for the statement "There will be a time when the Earth can no longer sustain human life." an assumption has been made that Earth would not be able to sustain human life in perpetuity, i.e., if it could, there would be no reason to colonise other planets. In other words, given that human life is definitely not going to support human life forever, it *must* colonise other planets to ensure survival.

Yes it has been made.

Logic:

1. Negate the assumption: "There will never be a time when Earth can no longer sustain human life."
2. Is the statement still valid? No, the statement is no longer valid - if the Earth will always be able to sustain human life, humankind can survive without colonising other planets.

I have quoted a past post @Ram Sabaratnam has made on the WG (deductions) to help. I’m sure he’ll have more insights on how to tackle this assumption-type question too.

These are all extremely helpful. Thank you very much.

 

[broalabear]

What does the answer say?

Couldn't find one, unfortunately. Just had the question.

What is 'humankind'?

The way things are going, doomed.

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Has anyone done an AC at Mishcon De Reya?