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

[Jessica Booker]

just double checking that doing a VS complies with my tier 4 student visa work limits...?

If it runs outside of your university term dates, then yes. If it runs even a day into your university term dates, then no.

 

[Samir_O]

Here’s the link here - https://www.ey.com/en_uk/careers/students/programmes/graduates/tax-graduate-programme-options/law

Although it seems they have reopened the application again!

Thanks alot for this!

Does anyone happen to know any stats for vac scheme & legal Trainee intakes for EY or any of the Big 4? wanting to learn more about this world of TCs

 

[George Maxwell]

@AvniD @George Maxwell @James Carrabino @Jessica Booker

What would you guys say are the biggest challenges and opportunities in the legal industry at the moment. I am talking about general awareness of the current and foreseeable market - so if you were perhaps the managing partner at a city law firm, what would be you top considerations currently. Would love to hear people's opinions.

I'll start - I was thinking: (1) Retaining talent and well being; and (2) for a UK firm, probably US rivals coming in and dominating some areas in London.

Hi @Dwight,

So I would say that a challenge that UK firms are facing at the minute (which you seem to touch on here), is the threat of US firms poaching talent owing to the ongoing NQ salary war. Differentiating their offering from these firms (as some UK firms at least just cannot keep up with the rate of junior salary inflation). At the upper end too, the pressure to transition away from lockstep given the lure of US firms paying high-performing Partners according to the work they bring in (see Linklaters, for example).

Whenever I have asked this question to a very senior person at a law firm, cyber security threats is always cited as a a significant concern and focus.

Those are the factors that come to mind off the top of my head. I hope that helps! 🚀

 

[GXA123]

If it runs outside of your university term dates, then yes. If it runs even a day into your university term dates, then no.

but if it runs a day into uni I still think it is possible since we are allowed to work 20 hours a week.

 

[PF'noooo!]

Hi, does anyone have any experience with the Willkie analytical exercise? The invite states that preparation is not necessary, nor is any external legal or commercial knowledge. Therefore, does anyone have any tips on how best to perform i.e., will this just be a matter of providing a succinct argument based on the evidence and demonstrating good written skills?

 

[legalgemma]

Not sure if people will find this helpful but the Pinsent Mason assessment doesn't work with a Macbook - so if that's the computer you have look at your other options before the deadline (tomorrow 5pm)

 

[ellensdaleoriginal]

Am I eligible to apply for a TC to commence in September 2022 if I am only going to write my final LPC exam on the 9th of September? Assuming the TC start date is a week later so there is no cross over would this be okay or will I have to have received my results before I can start?

 

[JoeyTr]

Am I eligible to apply for a TC to commence in September 2022 if I am only going to write my final LPC exam on the 9th of September? Assuming the TC start date is a week later so there is no cross over would this be okay or will I have to have received my results before I can start?

will you have received your results by the TC start date?

 

[ellensdaleoriginal]

will you have received your results by the TC start date?

Nope but it says the following on their website

"Please ensure that your CV provides full details of your educational qualifications from GCSEs (or their equivalent) onwards, including the results obtained. Please provide details of the modules studied on the LPC or SQE and details of all results per module achieved to date."

to date implies that you do not need all your results? Don't want to waste my time on an application if I cant though so was just wondering if anyone knew

 

[JoeyTr]

Nope

I doubt they will allow you to commence without proof of passing the LPC but ALWAYS worth speaking with the company as they may take a different view

 

[law23]

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[Jessica Booker]

but if it runs a day into uni I still think it is possible since we are allowed to work 20 hours a week.

It depends on how many hours you work that week though. The week won't necessarily be calculated from the term start/end date.

 

[Jessica Booker]

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[NCLaw]

**Refreshing my emails every 10 minutes to check for a Gowling response**

 

[APPLE619]

HSF AC invite this morning thanks to everyone manifesting good news

 

[Limanehious]

Not sure if people will find this helpful but the Pinsent Mason assessment doesn't work with a Macbook - so if that's the computer you have look at your other options before the deadline (tomorrow 5pm)

Have you done the test? Is it remotely like the example they have given, or much harder?

 

[M777]

Waiting for firms to get back to me after an AC

 

[Jessica Booker]

Am I eligible to apply for a TC to commence in September 2022 if I am only going to write my final LPC exam on the 9th of September? Assuming the TC start date is a week later so there is no cross over would this be okay or will I have to have received my results before I can start?

Although it is possible to start a TC ahead of getting your results, most firms will expect you to have your results ahead of starting. You should speak to your LPC provider as to when the results will be published and the firm to see when their start date is.