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

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ashleigh22

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Trowers said they would offer feedback to all candidates following a decision for a VS. I got an offer from them via an email but no feedback was included. I'm just wondering if it is appropriate to email them for feedback on my performance at the assessment day? Really wanted to find out what could have been improved..
 

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Trowers said they would offer feedback to all candidates following a decision for a VS. I got an offer from them via an email but no feedback was included. I'm just wondering if it is appropriate to email them for feedback on my performance at the assessment day? Really wanted to find out what could have been improved..
I think they provide feedback via phone call. But you have to email them to book it.
 

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What is the etiquette around thanking interviewers after an interview? I don't usually but I don't want to be perceived as rude if I don't!
There is no set etiquette - some people do it, some people don't

I don't think it really matters either way, to be honest.

If you have easy access to an email address to say thank you, then fine. If you have to stalk an email address down, then in my view, don't bother (but that is just my opinion).
 
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Can anyone honestly tell me if direct TC applications are worth it? And if there are any firms that do not have a vacation scheme but recruit directly through a direct TC app?
They are definitely worth it! @AvniD and I both received our offers through direct TC applications :)
 
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What is the etiquette around thanking interviewers after an interview? I don't usually but I don't want to be perceived as rude if I don't!
@thirdtimelucky I would not worry too much about being perceived as rude, but at the same time it does not take long writing a thank you e-mail and so I figure that there is no reason not to! I wrote a post a couple of months ago about this here.

I hope this helps :)
 
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During a vacation scheme, are you required to inform grad rec if you have arranged coffee catch-up's with associates and partners? I ask because I understand there can be hundreds of lawyers at a firm and not all of them will have the opportunity to get in touch with grad rec and let them know that you have shown initiative or interest in their practice areas.
Grad rec may actually ask you to inform them (I had that happen on one vacation scheme) because sometimes they take feedback from the people you meet or do work for in order to gain a holistic picture of you as a candidate.

For other firms these informal coffee chats are purely a way of you learning about the firm and having the opportunity to gain information about specific practice areas that you may not get from the larger sessions, for example.

The good news is that usually firms will be pretty up front with you at the start of the scheme as to whether or not such meetings are assessed, or what is being taken into account in general when making TC decisions!
 
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