TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Arch1234]

Does anyone have any tips for the HSF AC- particularly the case study presentation or scenario interview?!
I’m a little daunted by how much prior business and law knowledge I should sim to have- I’ve seen mixed feedback on this.
@Jessica Booker if you had any advice on this it would be really appreciated!
Thanks everyone
(Also I heard back on 15/2 and it’s on 27/2 for summer vac, in case anyone was wondering)

 

[Lord Sumption]

Okay saw this on Reddit and it is hilarious

Oh my goodness this is so bad and I would be crying! Thankfully my voicemail message is very mature and responsible. I genuinely answer all calls unless I am obviosuly busy but I indicate in my voicenote that as soon as I am vacant, I will phone back 😭 😭

 

[CorpLawyer00]

Apparently so 😂

if this is true this is beyond hilarious 💀

 

[Momo]

Hello @Jessica Booker I d like to ask a question. For the following question, there is no word limit. Is there any approximate word limit you would suggest as the max?

Furthermore, I d like to ask whether I should mention all of my achievements/awards/position of responsibility etc or just pick a few and describe them? I am not sure which is the best approach. Thank you very much in advance.

"Please give details of any scholarships, university awards or prizes, extra curricular activities and interests stating positions of responsibility and achievements"

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hello @Jessica Booker I d like to ask a question. For the following question, there is no word limit. Is there any approximate word limit you would suggest as the max?

Furthermore, I d like to ask whether I should mention all of my achievements/awards/position of responsibility etc or just pick a few and describe them? I am not sure which is the best approach. Thank you very much in advance.

"Please give details of any scholarships, university awards or prizes, extra curricular activities and interests stating positions of responsibility and achievements"

I’d aim for around 300-500 words depending on how many other questions there are. I would try to include as much variety as possible though in that answer.

 

[Momo]

I’d aim for around 300-500 words depending on how many other questions there are. I would try to include as much variety as possible though in that answer.

Thank you very much I really appreciate it.

 

[hopefulfuturelawyer]

Thanks. Do you know if they give offers over multiple days, or since I applied for the spring scheme, I should just assume a rejection?

It’s probably across multiple days since the partners will not have given feedback all at the same time.

 

[Momo]

Anyone here has any idea what makes HSF dispute practice really good?

 

[DKLaw]

Here are the dates for their AC:
Glasgow - 14 & 15 March
Aberdeen - 15 March
Edinburgh - 15 & 16 March
London – 21, 22 & 23 March
Manchester - 21 & 22 March
Leeds - 28 & 29 March
Birmingham - 28 & 29 March

And thank you!

Has anyone emailed Pinsent Masons Manchester office? Coz they have sent test invites to some & PFOs to others but a lot of us haven't heard back at all & seeing this post, they have ACs in a month, so no idea what's going on. Maybe they have a batch system...

 

[Ashley24]

No - when did you get the invite?

About a week ago?

 

[RB2022]

Just did Mayer Brown’s simulation exercise. 😭

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Got a VS interview with a firm next week. They recruit a good number from direct tc route (sometimes 50%, sometimes more, sometimes less). I am thinking of opting for the direct route (the recruitment process for this is in summer). If I want to go for the direct route, would they let me change? If so, when would be best to let them know?

@Jessica Booker

 

[Tintin06]

If you're expecting a PFO for a spring VS, is it better to ask to be considered for the summer VS before or after you get the PFO?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Got a VS interview with a firm next week. They recruit a good number from direct tc route (sometimes 50%, sometimes more, sometimes less). I am thinking of opting for the direct route (the recruitment process for this is in summer). If I want to go for the direct route, would they let me change? If so, when would be best to let them know?

@Jessica Booker

Are you opting for the direct route as you think your chances are better based on the stats you have provided?

 

[Jessica Booker]

If you're expecting a PFO for a spring VS, is it better to ask to be considered for the summer VS before or after you get the PFO?

If you get a PFO for Spring, it will be a PFO for summer too.

 

[lawapplicant]

Can you help me with this please @Jessica Booker
I was invited to a VI with one firm and didn’t complete it.
For another firm I was invited to a VI and withdrew my application after.
Can I apply to either of these firms for a direct TC this year? I can withdraw my application from first firm still if that helps?

 

[randomapplicant]

HL AC invite! Would greatly appreciate it if anyone has any tips! I applied for SVS in early Nov, did WG in early Dec

 

[damage123]

Linklaters Summer VS PFO (non fast track).

Expected, as they were holdings ACs last week.

 

[jess_does_law]

Another day, another PFO - Linklaters Summer VS 🙃

 

[rayemuse]

3rd year in a row PFO from Links wooo. I’ve gotten the same weakness in their CAPP test three years straight even though I try to answer differently 💀