TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Jessica Booker]

If since applying to a firm I have secured two periods of legal work experience over the summer should I let their graduate recruitment know? Will it be worth it as it could add something to my application?

I would only do this as and when you are being invited to the next stage of the process.

 

[Jessica Booker]

hi @Jessica Booker and anyone else who may be able to help, I've never had to fill out information for a background check before so I'm not sure but are we expected to fill out every single thing from our CV on there or just the main employment/ experiences? e.g. would it be bad if I left out a couple of old volunteering experiences or even open days?

Have you had the background check company contact you yet?

 

[rosec]

Have you had the background check company contact you yet?

yes, it's with Vero screening

 

[Momo]

Hi, just wondering for the Ashurst test, do we get a % score like the previous years - I was looking through my "feedback report" and could not see one

I was wondering the same.

 

[Bubbles]

im not too sure because they said that if you do not hear from them over the next few weeks then it’s a rejection :/

Yeah but again, what is 'next few weeks'? Also it's a bit strange that literally no one here has heard back from them... Maybe they're still going through apps?

 

[Jessica Booker]

yes, it's with Vero screening

I would check the instructions carefully - they are likely to explain the specifics of what you need.

Open days are not employment though, and so are unlikely to be required to be confirmed. It is usually just employment Vero asks for.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone have any idea about how late/compulsory social activities are during VS? My commute into the office is about an hour daily, so I am a little hesitant about socials if they run late and I have to commute far alone in the dark, worrying about safety. It is not going to go against you if you have to leave socials early/not attend due to the commute? I'm sure recruitment would get it... but don't want to look flakey, but at the same time want to ensure I'm taking into account my safety. Thanks!

This is fine and completely understood. I would try to attend where you can and just leave at an appropriate time. Many firms will allow you to expense a taxi back from the train station is it is particularly late.

 

[rosec]

I would check the instructions carefully - they are likely to explain the specifics of what you need.

Open days are not employment though, and so are unlikely to be required to be confirmed. It is usually just employment Vero asks for.

thank you!!

 

[CLD]

Same. AC in Feb and haven’t heard anything. They said they’d get the “outcomes” out by end of March but I guess they’re late on their deadli

Same. AC in Feb and haven’t heard anything. They said they’d get the “outcomes” out by end of March but I guess they’re late on their deadline…

They're Spring VS just finished on Friday, so hopefully we'll hear this week! Best of luck

 

[rayemuse]

If an application says it has been successfully submitted, even if it's a few minutes past the deadline, would the application be accepted? The portal accepted the application and I got an email confirming the application was submitted.

[I didn't know about British Summer Time since I live abroad, so I misjudged the timezones and the deadline and submitted a few minutes late ]

Probably fine? Not sure what your firm is so can’t say for certain, but I’ve done it bfr once by accident and it was still accepted.

 

[N_16]

hi @Jessica Booker and anyone else who may be able to help, I've never had to fill out information for a background check before so I'm not sure but are we expected to fill out every single thing from our CV on there or just the main employment/ experiences? e.g. would it be bad if I left out a couple of old volunteering experiences or even open days?

I recently completed two Vero checks and for both I outlined main work experiences in the work experience section, and then used the additional information section to note down other experiences (e.g. open days). This seems to have worked fine so far, as I guess if they want more information on these sections they can get in touch (as they have about other things).

 

[rosec]

I recently completed two Vero checks and for both I outlined main work experiences in the work experience section, and then used the additional information section to note down other experiences (e.g. open days). This seems to have worked fine so far, as I guess if they want more information on these sections they can get in touch (as they have about other things).

Thanks, this is really helpful!

 

[lb1997]

They're Spring VS just finished on Friday, so hopefully we'll hear this week! Best of luck

I have not heard anything either!!

 

[daisy_yawn]

Brown Rudnick direct TC interview offer (had forgotten I'd applied to them hahaha)

 

[Turnthisstupidfatratyellow]

Has anyone received summer vacation scheme offers from Stephenson Harwood?

no!

 

[Turnthisstupidfatratyellow]

Do not apply to Taylor vinters they don’t give feedback after ac - not worth it at all for the time you put in 0/10 recommend

 

[Logan1101]

Did anyone hear back from Browne Jacobson?

 

[Highnumberofapplicants]

Over 1 month since W&C AC. No reply yet, anyone else on the same boat?

 

[Bubbles]

Did anyone hear back from Browne Jacobson?

I'm gonna wait to hear until Wednesday and then drop them an email

 

[UnTCSilVousPlait]

Anything from Baker McKenzie for the Summer VS yet? (for the ones who attended one of the final few ACs)