TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

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hannabean

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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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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?
Do you have a lot of legal work experience or are currently working in a legal or commercial role?
 
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Does anyone have advice on telephone interviews? I remember I botched the one I had with NRF
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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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 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.
 
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americanmonarch

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Any White & Case AC offers post VI recently? I feel like they have been gone missing
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!
 
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americanmonarch

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How long should it be left before chasing a firm for expenses? Submitted mine about a month ago. In no major rush so happy to wait but also don't want to have been forgotten!
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
 
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