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

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Jessica Booker

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it was one of my part-time jobs that i did during uni holidays but i accidentally said I did it for 6 months longer than I did - but then again, not sure how to discuss part-time work on applications because I didn't work regularly so even if i put the correct date down i didn't actually work the entire period so not sure how major this is
How long did you actually work there (eg first shift to last shift)?
 

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Know your CV inside out to the detail of your individual modules and why you did them/what you liked about them etc. It’s an interesting one but I found some good tips on TCLA when I did it last cycle :)
Thanks! I'm also slightly confused because on the website it says interview and case study so I assumed they would be together but I'm guessing the case study is the final stage?
 

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    Thanks! I'm also slightly confused because on the website it says interview and case study so I assumed they would be together but I'm guessing the case study is the final stage?
    So if you pass the HR interview you’ll be sent a written case study to do by itself and then if you pass that then you’re on the vac scheme! :)
     
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    Ok - should you get through to interview stage, make them aware of the mistake before you are interviewed.

    It is serious enough it needs to be picked up/flagged at an appropriate time, but I don’t think it is worthwhile doing this until you know whether your application is successful or not.
     

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    Ok - should you get through to interview stage, make them aware of the mistake before you are interviewed.

    It is serious enough it needs to be picked up/flagged at an appropriate time, but I don’t think it is worthwhile doing this until you know whether your application is successful or not.
    Okay, thank you - i've been invited to interview so would it be a good idea to email them or just mention on the day?
     

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    PFO from Willkie (first one of the cycle) applied yesterday so very quick turnaround, or they hated my app!😂
    Sorry to hear that but at least you know! I'd rather have a quick turnaround than being in limbo for days/weeks/months like other firms do.

    Despite being a one-member team, I feel like Willkie has their whole recruitment process worked efficiently.
     
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    Sorry to hear that but at least you know! I'd rather have a quick turnaround than being in limbo for days/weeks/months like other firms do.

    Despite being a one-member team, I feel like Willkie has their whole recruitment process worked efficiently.
    Yeah I must say that Willkie is absolutely stellar in terms of its efficiency, especially considering they're just 1 person. They replied to me very quickly post-app. Makes you wonder why so many other, much bigger firms leave candidates hanging for months
     
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    Does anyone know if there are any application writing resources here on TCLA?

    Sorry if this is a FAQ. I'm struggling to make my applications really tailored to each firm so would really appreciate if there's any guides/blogs/content on TCLA that can help with this.

    Thanks in advance!


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    Okay, thank you - i've been invited to interview so would it be a good idea to email them or just mention on the day?
    I would advise them ahead of the interview. Send them an email, explaining the discrepancy and how the mistake was made and ask whether there is any further information you should provide to them ahead of your interview.
     

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    Happy friday everyone. Remember to take a day off and not think about applications (if you can)!

    Always here to help :)
    Amy Poehler Popcorn GIF by NBC
     

    John Travoni

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    May I ask what stage of the application you are waiting to hear from? I am STILL under review for my initial online application to the A&O winter vac..:oops:
    I am awaiting confirmation as to whether or not my application was successful for an AC.
    I submitted the application in mid September and received a confirmation 2 weeks later that I had passed the tests and my application would now be under review. But nothing yet and it’s been so long
     

    Phoenix for all

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    Happy friday everyone. Remember to take a day off and not think about applications (if you can)!

    Always here to help :)
    Amy Poehler Popcorn GIF by NBC
    Hey I remember you did a VS with Sidley last year? Their website seems to suggest the VS is only for students so I wonder if you had any graduate/career changer in your cohort - basically trying to gauge if I stand a chance at all…
     
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