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

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jv1999

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Hi guys! For firms that recruit for VS on a rolling basis but also have an open day/insight day within the application window, is it a good idea to apply for the open day then use that to inform/strengthen your application and submit it later in the application window or do you reckon that submitting the application early should take priority?
 

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Hi guys! For firms that recruit for VS on a rolling basis but also have an open day/insight day within the application window, is it a good idea to apply for the open day then use that to inform/strengthen your application and submit it later in the application window or do you reckon that submitting the application early should take priority?
If you don’t know the firm that well, then it’s a good approach, especially as firms tend to run open days as ways to create a pipeline of candidates for future programmes.
 

SR99

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    Has anyone portal for A&O for the winter VC changed ? Someone said that theirs had changed
    Mine says I have been invited to an interview, but the link to schedule the interview does not work. So not sure if it was a mistake. Also - am I right in saying that after the SJT the next step is the AC?
     
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    OB

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    Mine says I have been invited to an interview, but the link to schedule the interview does not work. So not sure if it was a mistake. Also - am I right in saying that after the SJT the next step is the AC?
    Yes the AC would be the next and final step. Congrats, I'm sure it wasn't a mistake!!
     
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    psr23

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    Hi! I can't seem to find the application for Hogan Lovells vac schemes on their website. It still seems to be showing last years deadlines/schemes, and their apply4law still says 'deadline passed'. I emailed grad rec and they have told me that their new website is live with all of their current applications, but I keep reverting back to last years info. Is anyone else having this problem? Is it just my computer that can't access this year's applications?
     
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    S87

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    Hi! I can't seem to find the application for Hogan Lovells vac schemes on their website. It still seems to be showing last years deadlines/schemes, and their apply4law still says 'deadline passed'. I emailed grad rec and they have told me that their new website is live with all of their current applications, but I keep reverting back to last years info. Is anyone else having this problem? Is it just my computer that can't access this year's applications?
    Yes and I am feeling a bit hopeless!
     
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    Winter315

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    For the A&O employment/work experience section how much should we write in the responsibilities and skills box? Should this be written in a factual style (like a CV) or more of a persuasive style (like a cover letter). And is it okay if this overlaps with the later question about skills gained from work and extracurriculars? Thanks!
     
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