TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[marisachr]

Anyone have an idea on how to approach this question? '' How do you expect to use generative AI tools to enhance your effectiveness as a solicitor in the future? If you have, you may also choose to include specific examples of how you have utilised generative AI to elevate part of your application to Shoosmiths, in this answer''. Don't want to overdo AI use as a trainee

 

[seashanty]

does anyone know what are the questions in the howden VI

 

[jacksollaf]

Hey @Jessica Booker, hope you are well!

I had a quick question. I had my first-stage interview with Gibson Dunn on Monday 27th of January, and at the end, they told me I will hear back with the outcome within two weeks (so basically yesterday marking 14 days after my interview), but I still haven't heard back...

1) is it a bad sign?
2) should I send a follow-up email or just wait ?

Thanks!

 

[thelawstudent]

Guys for those of you who don’t know, I’ve heard from a friend that Travers Smith calls you if you’ve secured an interview. Just a heads up for those waiting.

to follow up, still no-one heard anything back from travers for SVS this cycle....???

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hey @Jessica Booker, hope you are well!

I had a quick question. I had my first-stage interview with Gibson Dunn on Monday 27th of January, and at the end, they told me I will hear back with the outcome within two weeks (so basically yesterday marking 14 days after my interview), but I still haven't heard back...

1) is it a bad sign?
2) should I send a follow-up email or just wait ?

Thanks!

It is not necessarily a bad sign.

The two week period would have only been until yesterday, so I would wait until the end of this week and follow up on Friday if you haven’t heard back by then.

 

[jaccobbhx]

Has anyone heard back from Ropes & Gray??

 

[jacksollaf]

It is not necessarily a bad sign.

The two week period would have only been until yesterday, so I would wait until the end of this week and follow up on Friday if you haven’t heard back by then.

Alright, thank you so much!

 

[zq522]

Hey can I ask if you received the feedback report since I have not

I only had the AC yesterday so havent received anything as yet. Grad Rec said they would let us know outcomes by beginning of March though. So maybe they will wait till all of the ACs happen before sending them out?

 

[LawJourney101]

Surprising that linklaters only contacted 2 people on here. The fact that they were on 77% affirms my presumption that I am cooked though.

 

[sapphireoreos]

After completing the Withers test did anyone get a confirmation email? I have not got one.

I got one! Applied for summer VS

 

[tkl24]

Has anyone heard from Penningtons post AC yet?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Paul, Weiss rejection post test, was expecting it as my results weren’t my best

 

[0800KP]

for people who applied for linklaters SVS and haven't received an update, what is the progress percent for your application, and is there a tick by candidate review?

 

[fitzer401]

for people who applied for linklaters SVS and haven't received an update, what is the progress percent for your application, and is there a tick by candidate review?

77% and yes

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Last Thursday. I selected the first summer slot as my top choice.

When did you complete your VI if I may ask?

 

[LawJ]

Hi @Jessica Booker

When applying for Direct TC's, do you think it is worth mentioning that I have an upcoming VS with a different firm?

Thank you in advance

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker / @Amma Usman

If I have a first-stage interview, pass it and then get invited back for a second-stage interview, am I allowed to ask for feedback on my first interview (just to see if I had any weaknesses, despite passing it)? Or is this not really appropriate? I appreciate that this may be dependent on the firm and their own policies, but I just thought I would query

Thank you

Yes - you can request this. Some firms might not provide it or may not have much feedback to give you given that you have done well in the assessment, but there is absolutely no harm in asking whether they can.

 

[0800KP]

77% and yes

okay same, thanks!

 

[Katy12345]

Is it normal for a partner to search and add you on LinkedIn after an AC (the task they assessed me on was without seeing my application/CV etc), could you take it as a sign they liked you?

 

[Samdeacon1902]

Nothing back from Stephenson harwood or CRS VS, should I assume PFO?