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

[orrells21]

Is this for the Bristol or the London office?

For London - did you get the email too?

 

[Abii]

Well that brings all outstanding applications to close for me with a second vac scheme offer! Definitely going to celebrate this weekend as my LPC exams are over as well!

I made 5 applications this cycle, 2 direct TC 3 VS. I received 1 post VI PFO for a VS, 2 post final AC/Interview PFOs for the TCs and 2 vac scheme offers! This is my third cycle and the first time I've got any offers, I didn't even make it to AC in my first cycle!

 

[sibs23]

Taylor Wessing VS offer following my AC yesterday 🥳 Emotional moment as it's my first offer after four years of applications

 

[LEL]

I'm absolutely loving seeing all of these offers today guys! Makes me kinda emotional haha, one step closer to fulfilling our lawyer dreams 🤩

 

[GXA123]

any recommendations for vids about financial statements for case studies?

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

Does anyone know the general dress code for vac schemes? I have a friend in finance who got judged for not having an expensive suit 😭😭

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Does anyone know the general dress code for vac schemes? I have a friend in finance who got judged for not having an expensive suit 😭😭

as long as it’s smart business wear aka suits it’s fine. If you get judged for the cost of a suit - I would argue that firm is not worth your commitment.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

as long as it’s smart business wear aka suits it’s fine. If you get judged for the cost of a suit - I would argue that firm is not worth your commitment.

Also apparently I heard that at Travers Smith the lawyers don't wear a suit but don't know if that is still the case.

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Also apparently I heard that at Travers Smith the lawyers don't wear a suit but don't know if that is still the case.

That’s true. Some firms have a more a smart casual policy - which I believe is more and more common. Though I think for people on vacation schemes it’s best to stick to smart business wear unless otherwise stated.

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

In general does anyone have advice regarding dress code for women on a vac scheme? Can skirts be above the knee (not high though), do you have to wear heels or can you wear smart shoes like loafers? Alsooo can you wear tight clothing (appropriate ofc)? Just stressing about this currently 😭

 

[Aga123+]

In general does anyone have advice regarding dress code for women on a vac scheme? Can skirts be above the knee (not high though), do you have to wear heels or can you wear smart shoes like loafers? Alsooo can you wear tight clothing (appropriate ofc)? Just stressing about this currently 😭

The advice I've gotten from female associates is that as long as you style your clothes right, wear the right lengths, and go for modesty over shock, most clothing choices should be fine.

For skirts, they usually advise over the knee, but still, if you dress it correctly, you should be fine with a skirt/dress somewhat above the knee. And for heels, a mid-heel is usually fine (I think this is about 2 cm - 6 cm).

At the end of the day, it is about you feeling comfortable and being able to complete tasks with ease, not having to worry about or fuss with your clothes throughout the day.

Hope that helps

 

[Legalmel_99]

any recommendations for vids about financial statements for case studies?

Which firm is it for?

 

[rightletsdothis]

Does anyone know the general dress code for vac schemes? I have a friend in finance who got judged for not having an expensive suit 😭😭

Was this Harvey Specter from suits dishing out that comment?? We all know everyone is born with the cash for a bespoke savile row suit! Also, if you don’t know, be conservative. Suit, shirt, tie. Done. It’s very simple . Dress codes are getting more and more relaxed in the UK I’d say.

 

[tc.la.vs]

In general does anyone have advice regarding dress code for women on a vac scheme? Can skirts be above the knee (not high though), do you have to wear heels or can you wear smart shoes like loafers? Alsooo can you wear tight clothing (appropriate ofc)? Just stressing about this currently 😭

I will literally fall and stack it if I wear heels or at the very least will walk very embarrassingly so it'll be flat shoes for me. am with you tho - trying to work out what is appropriate but feel like/hoping people won't be too judgy

 

[GXA123]

any recommendations for vids about financial statements for case studies?

@Jessica Booker @George Maxwell

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker @George Maxwell

Unfortunately I don't know of anything like this.

 

[GXA123]

Unfortunately I don't know of anything like this.

nw! thank u for replying

 

[nonlawht]

Travers Smith summer vac scheme! Email not a phone call, did my interview on Wednesday and got the offer on Friday

 

[Rob93]

That’s true. Some firms have a more a smart casual policy - which I believe is more and more common. Though I think for people on vacation schemes it’s best to stick to smart business wear unless otherwise stated.

Yeah I think even at the more relaxed firms businesswear is best for short term things like open days, vac schemes and ofc interviews. On vac schemes maybe dress down on Fridays if casual Friday is an actually instituted norm.

 

[Rob93]

Yeah I think even at the more relaxed firms businesswear is best for short term things like open days, vac schemes and ofc interviews. On vac schemes maybe dress down on Fridays if casual Friday is an actually instituted norm.

I think though that wearing a suit during a vac scheme is a logical extension of the 'dress for your day' policy that tends to sit behind smart-casual, insofar as the vac scheme is in some sense a protracted interview.

Realistically though grad rec will likely be forthcoming about what is or is not expected on a given scheme, if they say smart casual is fine it probably won't be held against you (though I would tend to lean a bit towards smart more than casual in a placement context)