TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[EliteWhovian]

I would if I were you, you never know what's in store for you 🤣 (don't take my word that it's okay though I don't rly know but I would assume they can't stop you from carrying on (but again Idk tho lol))

ahh okay thank you so much

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker I had an AC on the 9th February. They said it should take 1-1/2 weeks to hear back... It's now been 2 weeks... Should I contact them? Completely understand graduate recruitment will be very busy but expecting a PFO at this point...

I would wait until Wednesday next week and then follow up then if you haven’t heard anything.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Wait I have like 12 current applications, is it still okay to carry on with them?

Completely up to you. If you want to pursue other opportunities, then yes you can.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Well done on all the Slaughters offers everyone. Great to see so many in our community be successful with one firm.

 

[EliteWhovian]

Yes of course! There's not a 100% guarantee of a TC after a VS, and you might also realise that you'd prefer to be at another firm. Congrats btw!!

Thank you! I only applied to vacation schemes though, does that matter?

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Thank you! I only applied to vacation schemes though, does that matter?

Nope - worst case, you secure two vac schemes with clashing dates, then you'd have to pick one over the other. Plenty of people complete more than one vac scheme though!

 

[EliteWhovian]

Completely up to you. If you want to pursue other opportunities, then yes you can.

Thank you! got it

 

[FluffyPursian]

Hey all and congrats on the S&M offers!

Just wondering if anyone's heard back from Burges Salmon AC (last week) for Bristol VS?

✅ = YES

❌ = NO

 

[EliteWhovian]

Nope - worst case, you secure two vac schemes with clashing dates, then you'd have to pick one over the other. Plenty of people complete more than one vac scheme though!

ohh okay got it ill carry on then

 

[EliteWhovian]

yep. I have multiple offers and have carried on with everything. It is practice for end of TC interviews if anything, also like others said you do not know what might happen with your current offers, i.e you may not convert. I have also noticed a snowball effect. With my first interviews i was unsuccessful from all but after my first offer I have had an incredibly high success rate with interviews. I think because the pressure is off.

Yeah i havent had many other interviews, but youre right it is ultimately practice at the end of the day

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

It would depend on the weighting of the reference. For instance if it was your only legal work experience it might be looked upon more heavily than if it was one of many legal placements for which the others you got a good reference for.

Many past employers will only confirm job title, employment dates and to confirm that there were no disciplinary issues and won’t make any further comment than that.

Would it make sense to contact such employer and ask him for a document/email confirming our job title, employment dates and the fact that there were no disciplinary issues. Basically, I just want to avoid the background check company to interact with this employer who may not have my best interest in mind.

Thanks.

 

[FluffyPursian]

Oh and also if anyone's heard back from Penningtons Manches Cooper AC (last week) for Cambridge VS?

Thanks!

✅ = YES

❌ = NO

 

[Jessica Booker]

Would it make sense to contact such employer and ask him for a document/email confirming our job title, employment dates and the fact that there were no disciplinary issues. Basically, I just want to avoid the background check company to interact with this employer who may not have my best interest in mind.

Thanks.

It doesn’t work like that unfortunately. The firm will want to go directly to the employer.

 

[Logan1101]

Does anyone know how to blur the background for VI? My room's a mess 😩

Edit: Not virtual interviews but video interviews because you don't have background options.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone know how to blur the background for VI? My room's a mess 😩

Edit: Not virtual interviews but video interviews because you don't have background options.

Move furniture so you back is against a wall (or just have a tidy up!)

 

[Logan1101]

Move furniture so you back is against a wall (or just have a tidy up!)

This seems like the only option I thought it would be possible to cover your background somehow. Would a green screen work or look unprofessional?

 

[Phoebe123451]

omg congrats all the slaughters people!!! I want to apply for a direct TC so if anyone can provide any advice I'd really appreciate it!!

 

[Aspiring.lawyer.to.be]

Anyone else waiting to hear back from Latham post-application?

 

[EliteWhovian]

I love this community so much, honestly would've been in a slump if I didn't find tcla <3 Whoever wants tips on slaughters you can spam me with as many questions as you'd like in dms!

 

[jomar]

Anyone hear from Goodwin post partner interview? Other than @Russ of course due to their situation.