What does it usually mean if a firm rejects me for a vac scheme (before the AC stage), but offers me a spot for the direct TC AC? As the direct TC's deadline isn't until July and as such, the AC dates aren't confirmed, will they revoke this offer?
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23
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Do you have a lot of legal work experience or are currently working in a legal or commercial role?
Thank you for replying so quickly @Jessica Booker !! I'm currently working as a paralegal, and have been in the role for almost a year now
I have completed telephone interviews with Dentons, Stephenson Harwood and Fieldfisher. HMU if you need insight into the TI with one of those firms.
Otherwise I suggest you do some research what kind of questions they might ask. Prepare general competency questions, why the firm, news story, recent deal.
I think it is always good to make your answer as personal as possible and try to relate your answers back to the firm or the role.
Good luck!!!
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I suspect it is one or both of the following then:
- they don’t think as an experienced paralegal you will benefit from attending a vacation scheme
- they know the conflicts checks given you are employed by another firm are too arduous
These are often they key two reasons why they would turn you down for a VS but encourage you to apply for/transfer you over to a TC.
Hey, same here. Would appreciate it if someone who has completed a CC VI (esp the ME vac scheme) could please share their insights!
Many thanks
If it says to complete a video interview by 15 April 2023 (GMT+01:00) is that 23:59 on 15th April. It is on launchpad.
I wouldn't worry too much, I've heard a few people getting invited this week so hopefully you hear soon. And even if you don't, I heard that last year people were still doing ACs until May - just shy of a month before the scheme. So fingers crossed for you and remain hopeful!
Pretty sure that's the 14th of April 23:59. And I would definitely do it in good time just to avoid any issues - goodluck tho
I would say once it hits the six-week mark, ask them about it. If I were you I'd be tempted to email now, but it might be a bit soon. So give it another two weeks then drop them a nice polite email asking them where ur money is lol
I have a (launchpad) VI on the 16th of April (GMT+01:00) and I assumed that meant 11.59 pm on 16th April.
Anyone know if Clifford Chance reviews VI as they're submitted or only after the deadline?
I feel like I need all the time to prepare but just wondering if it might be good to get it in as soon as I can...
I feel like I need all the time to prepare but just wondering if it might be good to get it in as soon as I can...
I would assume that means 15 April 00:59 but the conflicting responses show that you should probably just get it done in advance of the deadline anyway 😭
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Launchpad have had this issue for nearly 9 years now (I remember this being an issue in 2014!) - they really mean 23.59 on the date mentioned.
Anyone else still hasn't heard back following test for Withers Summer VS?
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