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

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica! Had a small question I couldn't find an answer to - are you allowed to do a Vacation Scheme if you have already accepted a training contract elsewhere?

It depends on the terms of your vacation scheme offer - some will say you can’t complete the scheme if you have accepted a TC elsewhere. Check the terms you accepted for specifics.

 

[Jessica Booker]

How likely are firms able to give you your choice of a scheme? They asked my preference and I gave them, but I can only do one of the schemes.

This is down to a lot of variables which means knowing what your chances are, is impossible. You will only know this by speaking to the firm in question.

If you can only do one, tell them you can only do one set of dates rather than saying you have preference.

 

[Ambs123]

Manifesting a positive response from IM London this week!!!!

 

[Giovanna]

Rejection from HSF post-AC Honestly more gutted about the fact I can't reapply for 2 cycles rather than the rejection itself as it was one of my top choices and I would've loved to come back stronger next cycle.

 

[Homer]

Is it weird that I have not received a rejection from Akin Gump or received an interview invite since doing Watson Glaser in January like 21st January. Should I email them about the application update or wait for a while.

I'm in the same situation. I did the test back in November. Been considering emailing them.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I'm in the same situation. I did the test back in November. Been considering emailing them.

I checked my application portal last night but no response. I might email them.

 

[jamesbaillie]

Has anyone heard from BCLP?? I completed my tests on the 1st December 😂💀 assume PFO?

same i'm still waiting

 

[Homer]

I checked my application portal last night but no response. I might email them.

Yh because I remember seeing someone post on here that they had an interview/ VS offer from them. It would help to clarify whats going on.

 

[HopefulForALawJob]

Yh because I remember seeing someone post on here that they had an interview/ VS offer from them. It would help to clarify whats going on.

I did my WG test around 13-17 Jan and haven't heard from them (Akin Gump for those that just tuned in) since. Have emailed once or twice to no avail. Considering they have a small intake, and people have been talking about AC/VS, I'm classing myself firmly as a PFO

 

[HopefulForALawJob]

K&L Gates Final Interview, need to nail this badly!!! - anyone got any tips? Information on KLG is extremely few and far between it seems. Would be very appreciative!

 

[jellybelly123]

Has anyone else heard nothing from Hogan Lovells after passing the WG back in December? 🧐 When they emailed my results they said I would hear about the status of my application "within the next month" - does this warrant me emailing and asking when I may hear back?

 

[ola830]

Is it normal for recruitment agencies to ask for a photocopy of your passport? I have been invited to sign up to this recruitment agency, but to do that I need to upload a scan of my passport....and it is a bit unnerving to be sharing this information online. @Jessica Booker

 

[TC fiend]

Is it normal for recruitment agencies to ask for a photocopy of your passport? I have been invited to sign up to this recruitment agency, but to do that I need to upload a scan of my passport....and it is a bit unnerving to be sharing this information online. @Jessica Booker

Not Jessica but I’ve given copies of my passport before. It’s just to verify your identity. If it is a reputable agency I wouldn’t be too concerned.

 

[S87]

Is it normal for recruitment agencies to ask for a photocopy of your passport? I have been invited to sign up to this recruitment agency, but to do that I need to upload a scan of my passport....and it is a bit unnerving to be sharing this information online. @Jessica Booker

Perfectly normal they need to see that you have the right to work here and also general information to be checked.

 

[Legalmel_99]

I’ve not heard from gateley yet but does anyone know the dates of the scheme

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is it normal for recruitment agencies to ask for a photocopy of your passport? I have been invited to sign up to this recruitment agency, but to do that I need to upload a scan of my passport....and it is a bit unnerving to be sharing this information online. @Jessica Booker

Very common - in fact, they normally need to see the real thing and then take a photocopy of it, although Covid has lightened the regulations around this.

If they don't check your right to work in the UK with a photo (which can only really be done by a passport) they could be fined £10k even if you actually have the right to work in the UK.

 

[ellensdaleoriginal]

Has anyone else still not heard back from MoFo post app? Sent a follow-up email over a week ago and haven't received a response yet.

 

[djqb]

Has anyone else still not heard back from MoFo post app? Sent a follow-up email over a week ago and haven't received a response yet.

Likewise still haven't heard anything post-application

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Yh because I remember seeing someone post on here that they had an interview/ VS offer from them. It would help to clarify whats going on.

Yes I agree I emailed them but will keep you posted here with any reply.

 

[M777]

Has anyone else still not heard back from MoFo post app? Sent a follow-up email over a week ago and haven't received a response yet.

I haven't heard from them since my second round interview in mid January. I know it'll probably be a PFO due to the length of time passed, but I still think they're inviting people to interview - so don't lose hope.