TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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HopefulFutureTrainee123

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Today I received a VS offer from one of my dream firms! I honestly cannot believe it.

I’ve recently been slapped with many rejections, and also some painful waiting from other firms post-AC (which now feel less crucial to get an offer from, as much as I’d still love one!).

Any tips on conversion to a TC would be amazing - I was super close to converting my VS last summer, and I really don’t want to miss the mark again!!
 

Sarah T

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    Do firms ever call you to reject you?
    I think it depends on their policy - I think it is usual practice for Grad Rec to tell you at the AC about the next steps and how feedback will happen. I have had a mixture of being informed of an unsuccessful outcome by some firms by call and by some firms via email.
     

    aspiringlawyerr

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    Ropes pfo, this one hurts.. genuinely thought I had written a good application, received positive feedback too 😭

    been getting rejecting post apps for all vs apps that I made this cycle, thought my previous applications weren’t upto the mark but had hoped for ropes

    @Jessica Booker can u provide any advice on what could I possibly do to improve or maybe a direct tc route is the way forward for me? Really confused rn
    hi, sorry to hear! What feedback did you receive / did you ask for feedback? Thanks!
     

    BonanzaBih_

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    Hey, has anyone done the first round Travers Smith interview and would be happy to share any tips? :) This is my first app cycle so I haven't done loads of interviews but have got to AC with a few firms so happy to share any application / video interview advice. Thank you!!

    Edit - for those who might wonder, I heard back on Friday at about 5pm and the turn around for interviews is quite quick so was offered this Weds!
    Hi, I just had mine this morning and there is only the interview there is no other stage! It was a lot of ethical based questions
     

    Ali A

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    Today I received a VS offer from one of my dream firms! I honestly cannot believe it.

    I’ve recently been slapped with many rejections, and also some painful waiting from other firms post-AC (which now feel less crucial to get an offer from, as much as I’d still love one!).

    Any tips on conversion to a TC would be amazing - I was super close to converting my VS last summer, and I really don’t want to miss the mark again!!
    Congrats! This is amazing!
     
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