TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Untilwinter]

Sorry to ask again but has anyone still not heard back from W&C post VI? I'm seeing a lot of stuff about ACs so I'm not feeling especially optimistic but who knows 🙃

Did the VI 19th Feb. Still haven't heard back and gained 10 pounds waiting 😭

 

[Logan1101]

I just received my feedback from Freshfields, surprisingly, my weakest point was the written assessment where I did not meet the cutoff of 11/19. I think people take this part for granted when it could be why you don't get an offer and it's the easiest part to prepare for as well.

 

[Ali A]

Sorry to ask again but has anyone still not heard back from W&C post VI? I'm seeing a lot of stuff about ACs so I'm not feeling especially optimistic but who knows 🙃

I think you guys will hear after the spring scheme is over, so in early April.

Think they are dealing with rejecting and giving out offers to the people who have already done an AC and will then offer more ACs depending on how many places are left.

 

[sxw517]

I just received my feedback from Freshfields, surprisingly, my weakest point was the written assessment where I did not meet the cutoff of 11/19. I think people take this part for granted when it could be why you don't get an offer and it's the easiest part to prepare for as well.

The exact same happened to me when I did the AC this winter just gone, a real kick in the guts... But, at least we know our interview and case study skills are good - just need to brush up on spotting errors!

 

[Bubbles]

Here's a song that ChatGPT wrote for anyone who needs it today:

Sometimes it feels like I'm not enough,
Like I don't measure up to some invisible standard,
But who decides what's good or bad,
And why do I let it hold me down so hard?

I am enough, just the way I am,
With all my flaws and imperfections,
I am enough, I deserve love and respect,
And I won't let these doubts take me down again.

It's easy to get lost in all the noise,
And forget that I have something unique to offer,
But there's beauty in my strengths and weaknesses,
And I won't let anyone tell me I'm a failure.

I am enough, just the way I am,
With all my flaws and imperfections,
I am enough, I deserve love and respect,
And I won't let these doubts take me down again.

I won't compare myself to others,
I won't let their achievements define me,
I'll focus on my own journey,
And embrace who I am meant to be.

I am enough, just the way I am,
With all my flaws and imperfections,
I am enough, I deserve love and respect,
And I won't let these doubts take me down again.

 

[sdsou]

is it unprofessional to give a law firm your Revolut account details for a scheme?? Im an international student and i haven't gotten around to opening a physical bank account yet 😭

 

[Jessica Booker]

is it unprofessional to give a law firm your Revolut account details for a scheme?? Im an international student and i haven't gotten around to opening a physical bank account yet 😭

Do you have a U.K. registered Revolut account?

 

[sdsou]

Do you have a U.K. registered Revolut account?

yes! it is a UK Revolut account

 

[lllaaawww098]

is anyone still waiting for mayer brown post-automated tests? I haven't got a rejection nor the simulation test and it's been almost 2 months - this is for summer btw

 

[Phoebe123451]

is anyone still waiting for mayer brown post-automated tests? I haven't got a rejection nor the simulation test and it's been almost 2 months - this is for summer btw

same - but for spring loooool

 

[BeGrateful.101]

Hi Guys! Does anyone know how long you are given to record answers for the video interview (Womble Bond Dickinson) thanks in advance.

 

[Jessica Booker]

yes! it is a UK Revolut account

That’s fine then as it is a bank account - you have opened a U.K. bank account.

 

[tcplz]

Hi Guys! Does anyone know how long you are given to record answers for the video interview (Womble Bond Dickinson) thanks in advance.

two mins to record, unlimited thinking time!

 

[Aspiring.lawyer.to.be]

two mins to record, unlimited thinking time!

Are you sure about this? Where does it say ?

 

[leerow2468]

Anyone heard from Dentons for Milton Keynes?

 

[e52.7law]

Hey does anyone know what the conversion rate for HSF vac scheme --> trainee is like, or just how many vacschemers HSF takes? (since they don't recruit through direct TC)

 

[jnice]

Hey does anyone know what the conversion rate for HSF vac scheme --> trainee is like, or just how many vacschemers HSF takes? (since they don't recruit through direct TC)

According to Chambers Student - HSF have 65 training contract places and all schemes take around 30 students each.

 

[wz_13]

for anyone whose done the WBD VI and is feeling extra nice and in the mood to do a good deed, what types of qs were asked and how many? (I am extremely nervous and cant find any help anywhere else )

 

[UnTCSilVousPlait]

is anyone still waiting for mayer brown post-automated tests? I haven't got a rejection nor the simulation test and it's been almost 2 months - this is for summer btw

Same

 

[applicant2023]

Hey does anyone know what the conversion rate for HSF vac scheme --> trainee is like, or just how many vacschemers HSF takes? (since they don't recruit through direct TC)

heya, just like @jnice mentioned above they take about 120 vac schemers (across 4 schemes - winter, spring and 2 summer schemes) for around 65 training contracts. However, I went to an open day with them this year and they said that their assessments for TCs are not competitive. If you meet the threshold for a TC by performing well and passing the written assessments, they will offer you one. This works out as some vac schemers will be non-law (so will be offered a later start date) or they may have availability in an earlier intake.