TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[Jessica Booker]

Ok thanks. Also, @Jessica Booker, do you have any advice on completing a cover letter where there is no prescribed word limit?

Generally keep to a page, but if it is slightly over then no more than 800 words. Just make sure nothing is repeated with other information presented elsewhere in the application too.

 

[elizabethjo123]

They are non rolling! I spoke to the grad rev at one of their summer events and they confirmed it then

Amazing thank you so much!

 

[kitty_kat]

Hi all

1. When applying for VSs/TCs, under the work experience section, should I disclose that one of my VS converted into a TC offer, or should I just leave it out?

2. When re-applying to a firm for their direct TC, and the firm rejected me post-AC for their 2020 summer VS, should I disclose that I did an AC with them, or leave it out? (specifically asking about A&O)

Thank you!

 

[M777]

Did you get an email after you completed the SJT?

Yes indeed, basically just emails from brassring/HSF telling me I'd met the benchmark and that I'd hear back after deadline

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi all

1. When applying for VSs/TCs, under the work experience section, should I disclose that one of my VS converted into a TC offer, or should I just leave it out?

2. When re-applying to a firm for their direct TC, and the firm rejected me post-AC for their 2020 summer VS, should I disclose that I did an AC with them, or leave it out? (specifically asking about A&O)

Thank you!

1) if you haven’t accepted that offer and don’t need to until next September, include it. If the offer is accepted or expires soon but you will accept it before it expires, don’t include it.

2) if you feel you have been able to work on the feedback since the AC and are happy to demonstrate how you have, then include it.

 

[M777]

Did any vac scheme apps open today?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Did any vac scheme apps open today?

HL

 

[hopefullawyer101]

Does anyone else find the Simmons & Simmons education page of their application absolutely infuriating to operate and navigate?

 

[kitty_kat]

1) if you haven’t accepted that offer and don’t need to until next September, include it. If the offer is accepted or expires soon but you will accept it before it expires, don’t include it.

2) if you feel you have been able to work on the feedback since the AC and are happy to demonstrate how you have, then include it.

Thank you so much @Jessica Booker !

 

[B A]

Can also confirm they're non-rolling. I passed the SJT (i think?) and their email says they won't respond until after deadline

Was this HSF or A&O?

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Was this HSF or A&O?

I think they mean HSF.

A&O has always been rolling and are confirmed to be rolling again this year.

 

[M777]

Was this HSF or A&O?

HSF

I've heard nothing from A&O

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I think they mean HSF.

A&O has always been rolling and are confirmed to be rolling again this year.

No they are non rolling someone confirmed.

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

No they are non rolling someone confirmed.

" We recruit on a rolling basis so we strongly advise you to complete your application as early as possible, as we may close some opportunities ahead of the deadline. " - A&O Website

 

[hopefullawyer101]

If A&O are non-rolling they really should have updated their website, its really frustrating to not have this information before planning your schedule for applications... So annoying!

No they are non rolling someone confirmed.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

" We recruit on a rolling basis so we strongly advise you to complete your application as early as possible, as we may close some opportunities ahead of the deadline. " - A&O Website

But someone said that grad recruitment on legal cheek event said differently.

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

If A&O are non-rolling they really should have updated their website, its really frustrating to not have this information before planning your schedule for applications... So annoying!

Totally agree. I think the only way to get clarity on this is to send them a direct email. I know that A&O for the past 5 years at least have recruited on a rolling basis so I'd be surprised if they changed their strategy.

It could be that some opps are recruited on a rolling basis and some aren't ?

 

[OB]

Totally agree. I think the only way to get clarity on this is to send them a direct email. I know that A&O for the past 5 years at least have recruited on a rolling basis so I'd be surprised if they changed their strategy.

It could be that some opps are recruited on a rolling basis and some aren't ?

I was pretty certain they were rolling and it even says so like on your link but for the winter vac scheme. But I was at a Legal Cheek webinar last week and a member of grad rec actually said winter vac was non-rolling! I was super confused but have noticed it's not generally on their website anymore about rolling, just the line when you click apply. I've also noticed no one has heard yet if they've passed the SJT which is normally straightaway. So still up in the air really. Wish I could've sat on my app a bit more if I knew it wasn't rolling!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Guys is it okay to mention HSF instead of Herbert Smith Freehills in the application answer.

 

[ZaraB]

Guys is it okay to mention HSF instead of Herbert Smith Freehills in the application answer.

I have done this, at first in the application I state Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) and then continue to say HSF throughout.