TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Cool pigeon]

For anyone who confirmed their Open Day attendance for Debevoise - have you guys got a “confirmation received” acknowledgment? I didn’t reply to the allhires mail but directly to the senior recruiter’s mail that was in the email.

I did the same and havent had to follow up email yet. Just to confirm your email also contained:
- preference order
- head shot
- mobile number
- passport

Worried I missed somin ahah

 

[knight1999]

I did the same and havent had to follow up email yet. Just to confirm your email also contained:
- preference order
- head shot
- mobile number
- passport

Worried I missed somin ahah

Yeah exactly the same okay then maybe they don’t send out confirmation of receipt hahahaah

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Yeah exactly the same okay then maybe they don’t send out confirmation of receipt hahahaah

No confirmation either, I reckon we should be good

 

[zq522]

Fwiw, I contacted them on Monday, as I realised I had been sent a VI invite but had not received it. They resent in and reset it yesterday, and I completed it the same day.
This would suggest the ACs are not yet finalised.

Was this for spring or summer? I applied back in October for the Summer VS but havent heard anything - have also checked the portal and no communication there either. Seen a few people getting VI's and AC's so unsure what to think!

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

Yeah exactly the same okay then maybe they don’t send out confirmation of receipt hahahaah

I've just received the out of office reply for Adeline, who appears to be off work until the 10th. I imagine we'll hear back after that time.

 

[Amakaa]

Weil Post vi PFO🥰

 

[anonymous.15]

Weil PFO post-VI, gutted

Kirkland & Ellis TC! Would not have been possible without TCLA so thank you

fabbbb congratsss

 

[carys09]

if one got offered a tc after their spring vac scheme, can they still attend a summer scheme at another firm?

Depends on if you have accepted the TC or if your holding an offer open without yet accepting it - https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topic...ry-code-of-recruitment-for-trainee-solicitors

 

[OliverTwist]

This is quite scary considering they have got SVS offers from HSF and AG! I hope they aren’t like this in real life as well. 😞

It's frightening how differently people behave when hidden behind the cloak of online anonymity.

I believe that requiring users to display their legal name would make a difference. The Times online recently implemented a similar policy, mandating that users show at least their last name and first initial. I have noticed that since this, the number of unacceptable (racist, misogynistic, classist etc) comments under articles has dropped significantly.

Maybe you could initiate something similar @Jaysen @Jessica Booker

 

[unknownnn7372]

if i got a tc after my spring scheme, does anyone know when i would be enrolled for the SQE? (i’m a final year law student btw) are you required to take a year out or is that not necessary

 

[Jessica Booker]

Depends on if you have accepted the TC or if your holding an offer open without yet accepting it - https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topic...ry-code-of-recruitment-for-trainee-solicitors

I'd stress this code is completely voluntary - you don't have to abide by it and many firms don't either these days.

 

[Jessica Booker]

if i got a tc after my spring scheme, does anyone know when i would be enrolled for the SQE? (i’m a final year law student btw) are you required to take a year out or is that not necessary

You should speak to your firm about this - some will say to do the SQE ASAP and then take time out afterwards, but other firms will say the opposite to ensure the knowledge you acquire is as close to your TC starting as possible.

But there can be some quirks that make firms say you should take time out before starting the SQE, especially if you are an international candidate who will be on a student visa for the period of the SQE prep course.

 

[Chris Brown]

It's frightening how differently people behave when hidden behind the cloak of online anonymity.

I believe that requiring users to display their legal name would make a difference. The Times online recently implemented a similar policy, mandating that users show at least their last name and first initial. I have noticed that since this, the number of unacceptable (racist, misogynistic, classist etc) comments under articles has dropped significantly.

Maybe you could initiate something similar @Jaysen @Jessica Booker

I think most people aren’t like this though in that despite them having an anonymous forum name, they do not go out their way to be nasty to people under the guise that they can get away with it. 🙂

If people go against the TCLA guidelines, then perhaps something like this could be initiated. I think people on this forum are generally really nice tbh. 🙂

 

[sooae]

Hi all. Does anyone know if V&E sends out their interview/presentation invite in one batch?

 

[theruleofno]

Hi all. Does anyone know if V&E sends out their interview/presentation invite in one batch?

Last year they did

 

[Lawpersonhopefilly]

Did anyone else do the simmons recorded interview questions? I found them so difficult

 

[trainee4u]

Was this for spring or summer? I applied back in October for the Summer VS but havent heard anything - have also checked the portal and no communication there either. Seen a few people getting VI's and AC's so unsure what to think!

Received PFO this morning.

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

Heya, sorry you had to withdraw. When will the scheme be held, I can’t seem to find the info online.

hey, just wanted to add onto this cos i cant find the dates anywhere online either lol does anyone know?

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

Did anyone else do the simmons recorded interview questions? I found them so difficult

I haven't done them, but may I ask if they were of the competency/motivational type or were there commercial questions/curve-ball types?

 

[OliverTwist]

I think most people aren’t like this though in that despite them having an anonymous forum name, they don’t go out their way to be nasty to people under the guise that they can get away with it. 🙂

Perhaps where people who go against the TCLA forum guidelines, then something like this could be initiated. I think most people on this forum are really nice tbh. 🙂

I agree. There are a few users that do, but it's not many.

But, removing anonymity wouldn't be a problem for those that use it as a forum for information and advice. It would only be a concern for those that are abusive or belittling...

The attitude of some of the users on here quite often shocks me, but, I think you'd see a marked change in tone and in responses to questions if anonymity was lifted.

Perhaps it's pie in the sky, but I have often thought about it.