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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Yes you need to include a cover letter then someone will get back to you with an interview invite if you're successful (paralegal route)
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    SQE Resit Policy by Law Firm

    This is a great thread thank you Jaysen
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    Linklaters vac scheme

    yes of course!! shoot me a DM :)
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    Linklaters vac scheme

    hey anon feel free to pm me - successfully converted the spring 2023 vac scheme and happy to have a chat
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    thank you, it's AC for spring or summer vac scheme then you have an interview from the scheme to be considered for the TC
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    everyone that gets into the open day gets invited to an AC for the spring or summer vac scheme. I believe you can still apply for a vac scheme separately if you're not succesfull in applying to the open day
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey I just know of Links - got fast-tracked to the AC because I was successfully invited to the open day, then converted my vac scheme :)
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I went through the open day route and got my TC and really recommend doing that!
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I didn't include one - my PGDL is with BPP - got a place regardless
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Still waiting 🥴 getting a bit rude now to ghost candidates for so long
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi Jessica, I’m trying to avoid focusing on it but do you think Linklaters is one of these firms too? I saw on chambers that 70% of vac schemers become trainees, I thought it was higher but I don’t know how many turn down offers ofc
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yeah I feel like I'm in purgatory headed for a PFO but would rather be put out of my misery! :(
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yeah, there's been a batch of PFOs already though. So is anyone else neither PFO nor WG?
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I have been waiting 7 days for my PFO from FF post-app. My portal has changed to complete and inactive, but I've had no emails. Anyone else still in this position ?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I don't have any advice but know how you feel and relate 100%. The hardest part is having no idea where you're falling down. My applications this year are miles better, I have way more work experience, and I've got a first class RG degree now, but it doesn't seem to make any difference. I've...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No worries! Try to remember as well that your instinctual response is important so as annoying as it sounds, don't overthink it because it will be agonising
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I was part of AS Aspire this year and they advised to focus on a smaller specific topic when you want to discuss a broader commercial topic like the energy crisis. For example instead of trying to talk about its impact on consumers as well as energy companies, your approach to talk about energy...
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    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi, I kept a screenshot of the ‘agile mindset’ open when completing the test. I chose my instinctual response for the extremes (e.g. most/least likely), but referred to the agile mindset as reference point to help me choose between middle options. I passed to be invited to the open day:) good luck!

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