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

[macala russell]

I attended their AC last month for VS, by two interviews it means a general interview + SJT interview at the AC, each taking around 1h. There weren't any written assessments.

how did you find the interview. Did one involve a case study?

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

Bit of a weird one!

I have an AC that asks for 'scanned' copies of various things, including my A Level Certificates (which i have not actually collected). I don't think i am able to collect them myself before the AC, but my mum has offered to and send me photos of them (we dont have a way of scanning them at home) - my question is: are the photos okay, when they ask for scanned copies?

@Jessica Booker any help would be massively appreciated!

You can buy apps which do a “scan” like microsoft lens - a clear photo should be fine! I have never scanned when asked for a scan. Honestly just use microsoft lens!!

 

[WillF]

You can buy apps which do a “scan” like microsoft lens - a clear photo should be fine! I have never scanned when asked for a scan. Honestly just use microsoft lens!!

Amazing - thank you so much for your help!

 

[YUKI1201]

Hi - can someone kindly advise me how long each of HSF's interviews lasts? I've seen people say 50min and others say 35min, getting really confused atm 🤣

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

Hi - can someone kindly advise me how long each of HSF's interviews lasts? I've seen people say 50min and others say 35min, getting really confused atm 🤣

35 mins!!!!

 

[Ambs123]

Amazing - thank you so much for your help!

Also on iPhone you can scan on notes! Just click the camera feature and it will let you scan

 

[Abii]

You can buy apps which do a “scan” like microsoft lens - a clear photo should be fine! I have never scanned when asked for a scan. Honestly just use microsoft lens!!

If you are an iPhone user you don't even need to buy an app to do this, you can do so with the notes app which comes with the iOS.

 

[refy]

So sorry to hear this, can i ask when your interview was? and was it by email or phone call?

Hey, it was a month ago, but I emailed asking for an early response

 

[PirateShip]

Do you ever find it weird to think people you have seen posting on here could have been in the same AC as you and you would never know...

 

[JadeWadey01]

Still haven't heard from Cooley

 

[APPLE619]

Bit of a weird one!

I have an AC that asks for 'scanned' copies of various things, including my A Level Certificates (which i have not actually collected). I don't think i am able to collect them myself before the AC, but my mum has offered to and send me photos of them (we dont have a way of scanning them at home) - my question is: are the photos okay, when they ask for scanned copies?

@Jessica Booker any help would be massively appreciated!

Hi! The iphone notes app has a scanning feature. That's what I've always done and it has never brought any issues. I've used it for visa's, passport, unis etc so it should be fine for a firm

 

[futuretraineecity]

Omg vacation scheme offer at Mayer Brown!!! Can’t believe it after 3 cycles applying 😍

 

[tt_xo]

MAYER BROWN VAC SCHEME

 

[Jessica Booker]

Bit of a weird one!

I have an AC that asks for 'scanned' copies of various things, including my A Level Certificates (which i have not actually collected). I don't think i am able to collect them myself before the AC, but my mum has offered to and send me photos of them (we dont have a way of scanning them at home) - my question is: are the photos okay, when they ask for scanned copies?

@Jessica Booker any help would be massively appreciated!

Photos will be perfectly fine if they have said scanned copies.

 

[buerheibai]

also got a Covington VS offer yesterday afternoon Does anyone have any insight into what the VS is like or how competitive it is? specifically, what percentage of participants (+ how many) apply for a training contracts and are successful in their applications?

I think in my AC the GR team mentioned they make about 20 offers. If I remember correctly they take about 10 trainees each year?

 

[5678]

Are there any forums on how to approach vacation schemes please?

 

[SK16]

Looking for any words of advice, as i'm not sure what to do.

I have been offered a VS for which the deadline to accept is tomorrow. I'm also waiting for the outcome of another AC for my dream firm. The dates clash for these vacation schemes, so in the event I was offered both, I would only be able to accept one. Should I accept the offer for the VS I have now, and then pull out in the case that my dream firm comes back with an offer? Or will I be tied to this VS if I accept it now?

 

[NDLA]

Hi @art,

Congratulations for getting progressed to interview for Freshfields.

Getting to this stage with a firm like Freshfields is a huge achievement, so I hope that you have taken stock of how exceptional even getting to interview is 🏆 🏆

To make sure that I am giving you relevant advice, is this for a VS or TC?

Hi. I've been invited for FF AC next week. It's for TC. Any pointers on how to best prepare would be very much appreciated!! It's my first AC and I'm quite nervous.

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Are there any forums on how to approach vacation schemes please?

Try This also, if eligible, sign up to Aspiring Solicitors HeadStart workshop.

 

[JadeWadey01]

17th jan

Okay. Have you heard back? I applied way in November and still haven't heard anything!