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

[AK105]

Shoosmiths PFO!

Same post video interview PFO.

 

[Sweety_512]

Same post video interview PFO.

Same! - back to the drawing board I guess!

 

[vacschemeapss]

anyone who has done a BM VI has any tips or notes on the kinds of questions that can be expected?

 

[GS0W]

Shoosmiths reserve list! Still hopeful, but I doubt anyone will reject a vac scheme 😅

 

[legalgyal100]

w&c anyone? i remember someone saying they would get back to us this week ?

 

[asf49955]

Shoosmiths reserve list! Still hopeful, but I doubt anyone will reject a vac scheme 😅

Hey mate which office are you applying to?

 

[GS0W]

Hey mate which office are you applying to?

Hey, I applied to the Birmingham Office

 

[SOAS22]

I still haven’t heard from BLM for either TC or VS. I assume that due to the merger with Clyde - they are not reviewing their applications. I assume no one else have heard?

 

[h1]

I asked grad recruitment when we should hear back, they said Tuesday 11th May. As that’s a Wednesday, I assume we’ll hear back around the 10th/11th May

heyy, is this for VS or TC? or both?

 

[amzey2]

Has anyone had any positive experience with being rejected post-AC for a VS and then having some success after applying for a direct TC with the same firm within the same cycle? I was strongly encouraged to reapply for the direct TC route that opens this summer in my AC feedback call and although it doesn't conflict with any policy (only applying once per cycle etc) I am wondering how I can improve my application or how likely I will make it to the AC stage when my experiences are unlikely to change between now and the summer?

I have.
Pre-AC rej from VS at X.
Completed another VS over Winter.
Applied again for Direct TC at X within same application cycle and was successful.
So for me the difference in my two apps was a completed VS.

 

[MW110601]

Shoosmiths placement invite!!

 

[Maddiefretwell]

Shoosmiths placement invite!!

Ahh amazing well done!! Which office did you apply for?

 

[theag]

Hi all does anyone have any tips on the CRS Charles Russell Speechlys written assessment? Am doing it on Monday and would love a heads up please thank you!!

Hi, if you hear anything/have any tips after your written assessment then could you please pass them on to me? I have mine soon too!

 

[Bianka]

Shoosmiths placement invite!!

Well done! 🥳 What office? I'm going to the Reading one

 

[Legalmel_99]

Shoosmiths reserve list! Still hopeful, but I doubt anyone will reject a vac scheme 😅

My friend was on the reserve last year and was then offered a place! (Birmingham office though)

 

[YUKI1201]

w&c anyone? i remember someone saying they would get back to us this week ?

I wrote an email to ask but they haven't replied
literally been 1.5 month since my AC

 

[Donuttime]

I have an offer for a paralegal role (FIRM A) but I only have one more week to accept. I am waiting for the outcome for another paralegal position (FIRM B) I would much rather have but will hear back in the next coming weeks...

How do I KINDLY say.. Can I have a few more weeks to decide to firm A?

 

[OO28]

White & Case vacation scheme offer!!!
I’m so happy to finish this application cycle with a magic circle training contract and 2 vacation scheme offers!

I’ve applied to all 3 firms at least 3 times and only had 1 interview before this cycle. So I’m so pleased that I’m finally seeing results and looking forward to the vacation schemes this summer 🥳🥳🥳

 

[Hope4aVS]

I have unfortunately caught COVID, and I have an AC (in person) tomorrow. The other available date for an AC (also in person) would still fall within my isolation period.

Is it worth saying that I would still like to be considered for this cycle, and I would be happy to take part virtually or another form of assessment? I am unsure if this is a reasonable ask.

Additionally, is it reasonable to ask to be considered for next year’s cycle?

I haven’t had to do this before so unsure if the above asks are reasonable or if it is better to apologise, and explain the situation. It is a really rubbish situation given all the preparation

 

[MW110601]

Ahh amazing well done!! Which office did you apply for?

Thank you and Leeds!