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

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  • Feb 17, 2018
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    Hi everyone, I've just finished my cycle of applications and excited (and in disbelief) to say that I've been offered two Training Contracts and a vacation scheme this cycle. It's going to be a difficult decision, but one that I never thought I'd have to make.

    This was my third cycle, and I was rejected from every firm I applied to last year at the application stage, but I can really say that TCLA was pivotal to my progress this year and I would like to thank every one of you, especially @Jaysen and @Jessica Booker for this platform and for all your help. I could truly never have done it without the materials and support. I'm usually a bit of a lurker in the forum, but I went through it a LOT (perhaps obsessively) and it would often help me calm down before an interview.

    To those of you still in the heat of the cycle, I wish you all the best of luck! It's such a stressful process, but you're all such strong people and I believe in you.

    P.S. What is the process for uploading interview / application experiences?
    Really happy for you, well done 😊. I will drop you a PM!
     

    Jessica Booker

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    Just a random thought but, has anyone done the Travers Smith winter scheme and can confirm you literally get paid £750 for a week?
    More generally, does anyone have any thoughts on why the massive discrepancy between TS and the usual £450 that firms pay per week of vacation scheme?
    Their website states they pay this, so I don't see how/why they would be able to pay less.

    Maybe they see it that the £750 covers the short term costs associated with a short placement. However, £750 a week is £39k per annum too, so would still be significantly below a starting salary for a trainee, so maybe they just see it as being an appropriate payment.

    To be honest, I have never really understood why law firms pay interns so poorly. It was something I really battled against at various firms I worked for.
     

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    Fieldfisher AC!! If anyone who has already done it has any tips I would be so grateful.

    Case studies tend to let me down so just wondering what the best way to prep and come to terms with them would be?

    Timeline in case it helps: applied for the London 2023 TC a couple of days after apps opened, invited to online assessment 13 Dec, invited to TI 15 Jan, TI 31 Jan, invited to AC today. When booking mine (mid-March) there was also a second AC at the end of April so hope this reassures those who are waiting to hear!
     
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