TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Law queries]

Ah sorry i didn't mean to make anyone nervous, I might have been an early reply -- maybe because i talked about reasonable adjustments in my app and they might invite quicker where people need to liaise over email about adjustments before being able to do the assessment ?? But idk !!

They will for sure get back to all of yous with the assessments some time today 🙏🙏It's also only 2pm, they probably only just started sending out the invites after lunch tbh, and who knows what their system is

Fair enough. Thanks for this!

 

[student353]

omg eat

congrats congrats !! that was such a quick turnaround for interviews omg

I literally did the test yesterday so they are definitely working through them!!

 

[x_lauren112]

has anyone heard from michelmores?

 

[toad92]

I literally did the test yesterday so they are definitely working through them!!

wait is there not an interview with grad rec too? am i tripping

 

[thelawstudent]

any nrf svs offers post-AC today?

 

[student353]

wait is there not an interview with grad rec too? am i tripping

I don’t think so, but I went to their open day so they had already met me

 

[tianna09]

hi guys, i was just wondering what i should do here.
i have applied for, i guess, informal work experience at a firm (just sending a cover letter, cv and preferred location). i sent the email 2 weeks ago on thursday and the auto email was that they would aim to get back within 48 hours. i understand that its quite busy in terms of application season so i was wondering when an appropriate time is to follow up and send another email?

 

[NJS]

omg eat

congrats congrats !! that was such a quick turnaround for interviews omg

The AC is on the scheme itself

 

[applebunny]

If a firm only offers TCs to roughly 4-6 out of 12-18 vac schemers, how exactly do you stand out beyond doing good work and being likeable? Feeling nervous as it will be my only VS and I really want to convert!

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

hi guys, i was just wondering what i should do here.
i have applied for, i guess, informal work experience at a firm (just sending a cover letter, cv and preferred location). i sent the email 2 weeks ago on thursday and the auto email was that they would aim to get back within 48 hours. i understand that its quite busy in terms of application season so i was wondering when an appropriate time is to follow up and send another email?

As it wasn't a formal application process I would actually call them rather than send another email and say I was just wondering whether you've received it, had a chance to consider me etc. I got a insight week doing just that. It is easy for an email to be forgotten amongst other things and just speaking in person prompted them to open it, discuss what I was after and what they could offer and secure a date there and then.

 

[Law queries]

sorry for the spam, did anyone else hear from BB?

 

[legaleagle11]

I can’t believe I’m writing this but… SH Spring vacation scheme offer!!!

hi!! congrats 🎉 can I ask if you got an email or phone call?

 

[Hana ♥]

As it wasn't a formal application process I would actually call them rather than send another email and say I was just wondering whether you've received it, had a chance to consider me etc. I got a insight week doing just that. It is easy for an email to be forgotten amongst other things and just speaking in person prompted them to open it, discuss what I was after and what they could offer and secure a date there and then.

Was this an unprompted cold email/call for work experience or did you discuss this beforehand with someone at the firm?

 

[marisachr]

Anyone hear from Taylor Wessing?

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Was this an unprompted cold email/call for work experience or did you discuss this beforehand with someone at the firm?

Cold call email! I got another after speaking to a partner at an event and he told me to send my CV to him.

 

[Jessica Booker]

is this only for offers? As in, will rejections be done by email after an AC?

Unsuccessful candidates more times than not are notified by email, but I have heard of some firms calling unsuccessful candidates too.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi! I am doing a vacation scheme at the end of July and would be beginning a conversion course soon after. If I am offered a training contract off the back of my VS, they will fund my conversion course but if not, I will have to fund it myself. There’s a very short time between finding out if I get a TC and starting a conversion course - does anyone have any tips as to how I should approach this? Should I enrol in the selected course that the firm I am doing my VS at uses? Is there a chance that places run out if I leave it too late? I would be grateful for any insights thank you 😊

The GDL is highly unlikely to run out of places. They typically only fill around 50-70% of their places each year and are likely to still be selling the courses in the weeks leading up to the programme starting.

I would speak to the firm you are doing a vacation scheme with to see what their process is for GDL courses. Some firms no longer put trainees through the GDL. Others do, and may have a preferred supplier, but may just reimburse you what they would have paid their supplier if you are committed to a course. Worthwhile speaking to them to get advice on how they would navigate the situation.

 

[student353]

hi!! congrats 🎉 can I ask if you got an email or phone call?

I got a phone call

 

[Jessica Booker]

If a firm only offers TCs to roughly 4-6 out of 12-18 vac schemers, how exactly do you stand out beyond doing good work and being likeable? Feeling nervous as it will be my only VS and I really want to convert!

As you are a Gold subscriber, I recommend looking at our Accelerator content which is specifically for this topic.

 

[Rok2789]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Bevan Brittan