TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[EliteWhovian]

When did you submit the test? @EliteWhovian

on Thursday

 

[Cryingtiger]

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Anyone heard back yet with a AC from Hogan Lovells yet regarding the summer vac scheme? The wait is torture..

 

[HopefulLawyer_x]

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Anyone heard back yet with a AC from Hogan Lovells yet regarding the summer vac scheme? The wait is torture..

Still waiting to hear back too

 

[VIVI]

Has fieldfisher actually gotten back to anyone on the Diversity Access Scheme? Just sent me an email delaying a reply for another 10-14 days so :/

Yes

 

[VIVI]

Has fieldfisher actually gotten back to anyone on the Diversity Access Scheme? Just sent me an email delaying a reply for another 10-14 days so :/

Yes

 

[asf49955]

Has anyone heard from Fieldfisher?

I just had my AC a few days ago. I heard that they are going to have ACs for London next week.
Not sure if they had any more AC timeslots at the moment but be sure to check the system.

 

[user1234]

Just wondering, what are the hours like for vacation schemes? Working out whether to commute or live in London but don’t really want to spend my entire weekly pay

 

[Jessica Booker]

Just wondering, what are the hours like for vacation schemes? Working out whether to commute or live in London but don’t really want to spend my entire weekly pay

Pretty standard 9.30-5.30 with the occasional evening social.

 

[applicant2023]

hello, any help on this would be appreciated. I have a virtual AC tomorrow but I am quite ill. Completely blocked nose, mild cough, sneezing 4 times in a row etc. I really don't want to cancel or reschedule, but I also don't want to look like an idiot in front of the partner(s). Could I mention to them that I am ill, or should I avoid this?

 

[di]

If a firm has 31 TCs and recruits 50% of trainees through direct TC, 50% from vac scheme and there’re 55 vac schemers, does that mean that the conversion rate from VS to TC is (25%)? I’m wondering about Macfarlanes specifically.

@Jessica Booker any thoughts on this would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Jessica Booker]

hello, any help on this would be appreciated. I have a virtual AC tomorrow but I am quite ill. Completely blocked nose, mild cough, sneezing 4 times in a row etc. I really don't want to cancel or reschedule, but I also don't want to look like an idiot in front of the partner(s). Could I mention to them that I am ill, or should I avoid this?

A very brief and subtle reference, especially if you do cough/sneeze - eg “apologies, I am recovering from a cold” is fine. However there is no point in emphasising it or asking for them to take it into account.

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Hi @Jessica Booker, bit of a strange question (and I assume the answer is no), but will firms ever pay more during a VS for accessibility reasons? Eg. Needing to live nearer the offices for the scheme, but this being significantly more expensive. Thanks

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker, bit of a strange question (and I assume the answer is no), but will firms ever pay more during a VS for accessibility reasons? Eg. Needing to live nearer the offices for the scheme, but this being significantly more expensive. Thanks

They are unlikely to pay more - salary needs to be consistent. However, some firms may reimburse some expenses and others on occasion provide bursaries to those in financial need to cover things like accommodation.

I wouldn’t say this is common though but if you are concerned you won’t be able to afford to attend the scheme (you will effectively be out of pocket if your expenses exceed your outgoings), it is worthwhile speaking to the firm to see what support they can provide. There is no harm in at least asking and the worst they can say is no (which is no different a position to what you are in now).

Be mindful that you don’t need to be “close” to an office - anything commutable (probably up to 75 mins each way) will be something many of their staff are doing in terms of a commute.

 

[Jessica Booker]

idk who this is with but I think some firms suggest that they may.

Slaughters invite says this for example: "We will cover your expenses by giving you £450 per week. The firm is committed to ensuring that the scheme is accessible to everyone. To ensure that no-one is prevented from joining us due to financial constraints, we are happy to provide advance and/or top-up payments if the £450 per week will not adequately cover your expenses while you are attending the scheme."

Advances on salaries can be quite easy for many firms if you need to pay for accommodation up front and haven’t got the funds, so it’s worthwhile speaking to them to see if this is an option.

 

[kmo15]

Hi everyone!
I just have a quick question, what law firms in London predominantly take up interns and offer internship positions? Apart from paralegal positions and the usual dispute resolution boutiques which have internship program, any other leads from anyone?

Thank you!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi everyone!
I just have a quick question, what law firms in London predominantly take up interns and offer internship positions? Apart from paralegal positions and the usual dispute resolution boutiques which have internship program, any other leads from anyone?

Thank you!

Do you mean outside of vacation schemes?

 

[aleo]

If anyone has recently completed the HL AC- any advice would be much appreciated!

 

[Zm125]

is this for summer VS?

is this for summer VS?

It’s for spring

 

[H7876713131]

PwC Vi was

is there any tips about PwC VI?

 

[Tintin06]

Milbank rejection. Maybe I'll try again next year.