TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[BM99]

I only got the freshfields WG invite on the 13th of Feb. When do you think we'll hear back about the application?
Also, does everyone get a WG invite?

Oh wow I thought FF sends out their first batch on 15 Feb, don't know they sent out on 13 as well

 

[law1234]

Any news from Slaughters today?

 

[lawperson123]

Got a Clyde & Co VS 🥳🤩 So pleased because I really love the firm ❤️

 

[commerciallawyer2910]

Does anyone know if Slaughter and May checks your references only when you are successful? @Jessica Booker

 

[iratencies]

Anyone have any advice for White & Case Written Assessment / Interview ?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone know if Slaughter and May checks your references only when you are successful? @Jessica Booker

I don’t know the specifics but I think they may ask when they invite you to interview (just your academic reference). I think a full employment check would be done only when you have accepted the offer.

 

[Ali A]

I don’t know the specifics but I think they may ask when they invite you to interview (just your academic reference). I think a full employment check would be done only when you have accepted the offer.

Can I ask what a full employment check consists of?

Is it just to call past employers to see if the work experience (employment) actually matches up with what you claim?

 

[commerciallawyer2910]

I don’t know the specifics but I think they may ask when they invite you to interview (just your academic reference). I think a full employment check would be done only when you have accepted the offer.

Okay, thank you. I have a competing deadline and the grad recruitment said the partners will let me know once they have checked with my reference so I was just wondering if it meant anything! They don’t seem to have been in contact with my reference for the interview.

 

[commerciallawyer2910]

Can I ask what a full employment check consists of?

Is it just to call past employers to see if the work experience (employment) actually matches up with what you claim?

I’m not an expert at all but I don’t think they would check everyone’s work experience? Especially if some are informal?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Can I ask what a full employment check consists of?

Is it just to call past employers to see if the work experience (employment) actually matches up with what you claim?

Written references that confirm your job title and employment dates, and cover any basic questions like: would you employ again; were there any performances or disciplinary issues?

 

[Hope4aVS]

@Jessica Booker can I PM you regarding a question I have about a firm and reasonable adjustments for a VI?

 

[aspiringlawyerr]

Does anyone have any insight into how long Dechert take to get back with a PFO or vac scheme offer post AC? Thank you!

(I know it can be up to 2 weeks but wondered if anyone heard back sooner)

 

[penguin123]

Does anyone have advice for a DLA AC?

 

[law1234]

@adrian_nlh good news?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Written references that confirm your job title and employment dates, and cover any basic questions like: would you employ again; were there any performances or disciplinary issues?

Hi, Jessica. Just a follow up question here, what if the employer says that he wouldn't want to employ again because he did not find our performance up to the mark. Do we lose our TC in that case?

 

[adrian_nlh]

@adrian_nlh good news?

Another of my friends says she's received a PFO, I think they're starting to send offers/rejections out.

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker can I PM you regarding a question I have about a firm and reasonable adjustments for a VI?

Of course - please do

 

[rauljimii]

Does anyone have advice for a DLA AC?

It's divided into three exercises; group presentation, strengths-based interview and business presentation. For the group presentation, make sure to contribute, but also be considerate of other people and don't get their names mixed up! For the presentation and interview, it's only with a single partner, and remember to be yourself - the strengths-based questions can be answered on the spot, too (make sure not to sound rehearsed.) With an hour to prepare for the presentation, organise your time well and skim at least the whole pack (the accounts are there to throw you off - make sure to get a general sense of understanding) and 10 minutes to present. Make sure to hit all the deliverables, and you should be fine - they are not trying to catch you out, and the partners were super friendly! Good luck, and remember to talk to people!

 

[Arthur]

whats going on with slaughters post interview GUYS?!?!??! I interviewed on the 10th of feb and have got nothing yet? Have they sent out all PFOs and are checking references with successful candidates or can I still expect a PFO?

 

[lilysmithson]

Did anyone get rejected from Slaughter and May Vac scheme but get invited to their open day instead??