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

[GXA123]

not a rejection but I haven't heard so I assume im rejected as people have heard back

I don't think many people heard back tho maybe 5-7 on the forum

 

[rose0904]

Eversheds VI (Cardiff)! Super pleased but now have to do this VI by 18/01 and have the Simmons AC on the 20th. Any advice for managing them both without crying would be appreciated!

 

[SemperParatus]

I don't think many people heard back tho maybe 5-7 on the forum

true

 

[21wajsz]

Does anyone know the specific requirements of the V&E cover letter? Can't seem to find it anywhere. I.e. length (word count if there is any), who is it addressed too, etc.

 

[Adrian_S]

Does anyone know the specific requirements of the V&E cover letter? Can't seem to find it anywhere. I.e. length (word count if there is any), who is it addressed too, etc.

Must be addressed to the Training Principal, Andrew Nealon. And while there's no word count, they want you to remain within 2 A4 pages. Got this information from the graduate recruitment team.

 

[SemperParatus]

I don't think many people heard back tho maybe 5-7 on the forum

just want to be put out of my misery at this point, can't even focus on my uni work

 

[djqb]

Sorry I haven’t found any info on this online. Approx how much time does the verbal reasoning take and how is it different from WG? Thank you in advance !!

It takes about 30-35 mins and is much more straightforward than the WG - just a few passages and questions based on the same 🙂

 

[violeta]

Eversheds London VI!!

 

[NMA]

congratulations! amazing achievement.

Did you hear back today?

Thanks!! I heard back in December but only posted now.

 

[LawfulRust00]

congratulations !! when did you apply?

Thanks. Mid December

 

[AvniD]

I've just applied to 7 firms and feel like it's drained all my energy and time😭 like how do people manage to do 20+???😭

Everybody has different goals, capacities and timelines in their application journey. One of the most toxic things I did was compare how many applications I made in comparison to everybody else, not realising that all it takes is for just that one application to work out. Seven is a commendable number- absolutely acceptable to take a break now to re-energise for the rest of the application process.

 

[RachelLouise22]

has anyone heard from Eversheds leeds yet?

I have a VI invite for Leeds

 

[am98]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Addleshaw Goddard post application?

 

[law2561]

Hi all, has anyone undertaken the VI for AG? How many questions do you get asked and how long to prep? Thanks!

 

[CorporateLaw101]

Everybody has different goals, capacities and timelines in their application journey. One of the most toxic things I did was compare how many applications I made in comparison to everybody else, not realising that all it takes is for just that one application to work out. Seven is a commendable number- absolutely acceptable to take a break now to re-energise for the rest of the application process.

Plus if you apply to too many firms you risk losing quality and burning yourself out!

Its true that it’s a numbers game, but it’s also about quality. Don’t compare yourself to others and just focus on the quality applications that you’ve most likely put out there!

High numbers of applications also means an insane amount of due diligence. Imagine you have 5 interviews all within a small time period.. preparing for them all and learning as much as you can about each firm would be a nightmare!

Be kind to yourselves. Do as much or as little as you can handle, not what you think others can or cant. You all know yourselves best!

 

[YJ]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Addleshaw Goddard post application?

Me! I applied quite late though, think it was early December.

 

[LBT99]

Has anyone heard back from WFW post VI?

I haven't yet - did mine on Tuesday.

 

[GOI983]

BCLP interview invite!

How long did you receive the VI following the test? Also, how long after the test did you receive feedback?

 

[awd1998]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Addleshaw Goddard post application?

Yeah still waiting to hear back, hopefully we here by the end of the week.

 

[AspiringTrainee]

How long did you receive the VI following the test? Also, how long after the test did you receive feedback?

I did the test on Monday, got my feedback report yesterday (it went to my spam folder) and then was invited to interview today.