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

[jv1999]

Hi guys! For firms that recruit for VS on a rolling basis but also have an open day/insight day within the application window, is it a good idea to apply for the open day then use that to inform/strengthen your application and submit it later in the application window or do you reckon that submitting the application early should take priority?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi guys! For firms that recruit for VS on a rolling basis but also have an open day/insight day within the application window, is it a good idea to apply for the open day then use that to inform/strengthen your application and submit it later in the application window or do you reckon that submitting the application early should take priority?

If you don’t know the firm that well, then it’s a good approach, especially as firms tend to run open days as ways to create a pipeline of candidates for future programmes.

 

[SR99]

Has anyone portal for A&O for the winter VC changed ? Someone said that theirs had changed

Mine says I have been invited to an interview, but the link to schedule the interview does not work. So not sure if it was a mistake. Also - am I right in saying that after the SJT the next step is the AC?

 

[John Travoni]

Mine says I have been invited to an interview, but the link to schedule the interview does not work. So not sure if it was a mistake. Also - am I right in saying that after the SJT the next step is the AC?

If you don’t mind me asking, when did you complete the SJT?

 

[OB]

Mine says I have been invited to an interview, but the link to schedule the interview does not work. So not sure if it was a mistake. Also - am I right in saying that after the SJT the next step is the AC?

Yes the AC would be the next and final step. Congrats, I'm sure it wasn't a mistake!!

 

[M777]

Mine says I have been invited to an interview, but the link to schedule the interview does not work. So not sure if it was a mistake. Also - am I right in saying that after the SJT the next step is the AC?

congrats!! did you get an email or did it just update the portal?

 

[psr23]

Hi! I can't seem to find the application for Hogan Lovells vac schemes on their website. It still seems to be showing last years deadlines/schemes, and their apply4law still says 'deadline passed'. I emailed grad rec and they have told me that their new website is live with all of their current applications, but I keep reverting back to last years info. Is anyone else having this problem? Is it just my computer that can't access this year's applications?

 

[thewaythecookiecrumbles]

Do we need to have completed the HSF application form and test before the deadline or just the form?

 

[S87]

Hi! I can't seem to find the application for Hogan Lovells vac schemes on their website. It still seems to be showing last years deadlines/schemes, and their apply4law still says 'deadline passed'. I emailed grad rec and they have told me that their new website is live with all of their current applications, but I keep reverting back to last years info. Is anyone else having this problem? Is it just my computer that can't access this year's applications?

Yes and I am feeling a bit hopeless!

 

[SR99]

congrats!! did you get an email or did it just update the portal?

Both! Have you heard anything?

 

[SR99]

If you don’t mind me asking, when did you complete the SJT?

I completed it Sep 16!

 

[M777]

Both! Have you heard anything?

Nothing thus far!

 

[SR99]

Yes the AC would be the next and final step. Congrats, I'm sure it wasn't a mistake!!

Thank you so much! Just heard back and it was in fact an invite to the AC

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Thank you so much! Just heard back and it was in fact an invite to the AC

Congratulations and so they are rolling.

 

[jv1999]

If you don’t know the firm that well, then it’s a good approach, especially as firms tend to run open days as ways to create a pipeline of candidates for future programmes.

Good point - thank you!

 

[John Travoni]

Has anyone logged into their portal and been rejected for A&O, or are they sending out invites to the AC first?

 

[M777]

Has anyone logged into their portal and been rejected for A&O, or are they sending out invites to the AC first?

Same question. I applied on the day apps opened (17 aug), did my SJT a day or two later, Have heard zilch

 

[John Travoni]

Same question. I applied on the day apps opened (17 aug), did my SJT a day or two later, Have heard zilch

I’m guessing your portal still states that it is being reviewed ??

 

[Winter315]

For the A&O employment/work experience section how much should we write in the responsibilities and skills box? Should this be written in a factual style (like a CV) or more of a persuasive style (like a cover letter). And is it okay if this overlaps with the later question about skills gained from work and extracurriculars? Thanks!

 

[M777]

I’m guessing your portal still states that it is being reviewed ??

Yep