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

[LS_1998]

Has anyone heard back from DACB post video interview? I think they said June for AC invites but I'm just wondering if anyone has prematurely found out anything!

 

[Legalmel_99]

It will be 2nd week of June at the latest

 

[GXA123]

Do we use our laptops on the vs?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Do we use our laptops on the vs?

It is unlikely due to all the IT security aspects. However, if it’s a virtual scheme with no work (just simulations and meetings) then that could be the case.

 

[TC fiend]

Do we use our laptops on the vs?

If this is in person then I’d assume no - they should provide you with laptops so you can access the secure server and use their software.

 

[GXA123]

If this is in person then I’d assume no - they should provide you with laptops so you can access the secure server and use their software.

I am assuming we will get specific emails as well?

 

[justanotherlawstudent]

If a firm which mainly takes applicants from their vacation scheme opens their direct TC applications then does this mean they have spaces left or is that just their normal protocol?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I am assuming we will get specific emails as well?

Yes, if you are sitting with a department you will have access to their systems and an email address

 

[Legal Chick]

Has anyone heard from Clyde for the 22 Tc application

 

[lawcurious]

This doc is definitely not law-focused/tailored to law firm interviews but I read it and found it useful for understanding interviews/why certain qs are asked in interviews better, and I do think the general advice given here is decent. I found it on someone's post on LinkedIn earlier and I thought I'd share it in case it helps anybody else as well: https://media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/do...t=YMt-UZmd7wOdGmD7uZqCWsFwjlJZGrvymA4wW-Hy77g

 

[Ameliaa]

Hi I've realised I made a terrible error on one of my training contract application forms . Instead of putting I did my degree at UCL I had written that it was done at UAL.

The deadline for the application was on the 3rd of June. I had submitted it before the deadline but only noticed it today when I was scanning through the form. Should I email graduate recruitment the correction and just wait for my rejection?

 

[George Maxwell]

Hi I've realised I made a terrible error on one of my training contract application forms . Instead of putting I did my degree at UCL I had written that it was done at UAL.

The deadline for the application was on the 3rd of June. I had submitted it before the deadline but only noticed it today when I was scanning through the form. Should I email graduate recruitment the correction and just wait for my rejection?

Hey @Ameliaa,

My advice would be to email graduate recruitment informing them of the mistake. Ask if it is possible for them to make the alteration. For what it is worth, I highly doubt that this will equate to an automatic rejection!

I empathise with you though as I know how stressful finding mistakes in submitted applications can be. I am sorry that you find yourself in this position too. Remember you can only do your best and try not to be too hard on yourself.

I actually sent an email asking to correct a mistake on a submitted application when I was applying. I received an email back from the Graduate Recruitment team telling me that they would make the change and not to worry!

Let me know what you end up doing and how it goes

 

[Ameliaa]

Hey @Ameliaa,

My advice would be to email graduate recruitment informing them of the mistake. Ask if it is possible for them to make the alteration. For what it is worth, I highly doubt that this will equate to an automatic rejection!

I empathise with you though as I know how stressful finding mistakes in submitted applications can be. I am sorry that you find yourself in this position too. Remember you can only do your best and try not to be too hard on yourself.

I actually sent an email asking to correct a mistake on a submitted application when I was applying. I received an email back from the Graduate Recruitment team telling me that they would make the change and not to worry!

Let me know what you end up doing and how it goes

Thank you so much for the advice and sharing your experience @George Maxwell!

I have emailed Graduate Recruitment informing them of the mistake and asked them if it would be possible to make the alteration

 

[n2000]

I’ve been accepted onto a vacation scheme without being invited to any tasks such as further tests, interviews, or assessment centres beyond the application stage. Should I be concerned hahahaha

 

[ofm]

Been asked to complete a conflicts form for a VS but needs to go back three years... I can't remember the matters I worked on before 2 years ago - is this a massive problem? Thinking of submitting only including everything I can remember!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Been asked to complete a conflicts form for a VS but needs to go back three years... I can't remember the matters I worked on before 2 years ago - is this a massive problem? Thinking of submitting only including everything I can remember!

If you do, you’ll need to make it clear that this is only what you remember working on and that other matters are missing.

 

[rose0904]

I've tested positive for covid today and my in-person vac scheme starts a week today. At what point should I email them and tell them/ask what happens if I'm still testing positive in a week?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I’ve been accepted onto a vacation scheme without being invited to any tasks such as further tests, interviews, or assessment centres beyond the application stage. Should I be concerned hahahaha

Email them and ring them up just to confirm this as it can be an error it happened to me with 2 lawv firms this year and appatrently their IT systems got hacked. Just chase them up to confiorm if this is correct.

 

[Amanpreet Kaur]

Hiya, just a quick one. This may be a silly q but I've downloaded the Fried Frank application question page, and within the questions, it is labelled a 'cover letter - this section is free text with no word count' but under this heading, there are 7 questions. Does this mean you are expected to submit a cover letter in addition to answering the 7 questions? Any help would be appreciated as I'm just confused lol

 

[TC fiend]

I've tested positive for covid today and my in-person vac scheme starts a week today. At what point should I email them and tell them/ask what happens if I'm still testing positive in a week?

I’d ring them up tomorrow and have them confirm via email. Chances are you’ll be able to join, worst case scenario you’re delayed by a few days. I’m sure they’ve accounted for that in a post-COVID world. Just give them sufficient notice that they can help make arrangements for a possible WFH start and follow up again on Friday.