TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[N_16]

Thank you! Is the time limit fairly tight?

Sorry I should have mentioned this in the first comment, but I think it might not be *timed* as such, instead they measure the time it takes for you to get through each section if that makes sense? Maybe it is also timed overall but it didn't feel pressurized at any point in terms of the time actually running out!

 

[Uvaia]

Does anyone know how many people approx. get accepted on Freshfields Graduate Workshop?

A member of their graduate recruitment team told me it's approximately 30 people. I wonder how many applications they receive though.

 

[Lily1234]

Is it worth applying to DLA Piper in the third week of December (deadline is 30th December), since they have rolling applications? Or would slots be mostly full by then?

I did this last year and they recommended to apply much earlier in the application window as they recruit on a rolling basis and had already filled up all AC slots by mid December

 

[di]

Hi, if you don't mind me asking, when did you apply to TW? I still haven't heard anything post-app

Hey, I applied on 22 October and received the email sting I’ve passed the app stage on 22 November.

 

[S1gm4Solicitor1]

Is it worth applying to DLA Piper in the third week of December (deadline is 30th December), since they have rolling applications? Or would slots be mostly full by then?

definitely, it isn't a hard application; I would recommend getting it off ASAP though

 

[S1gm4Solicitor1]

I would also like to hear anyone's tips on the application question about a news story.. do you have to link your answer back to the firm? how would one structure their answer; a brief background detailing the story and explaining why the news story interests you - would that suffice?

no need to relate back to the firm. Just explain in decent detail what is going on, and then most people miss out on why the news story interests YOU. So make it clear what in the story actually attracts you.

 

[confusedlawstudent]

Yes, I received an email saying I've passed the app stage and that I would be sent an email with instructions and link to the test on Friday (25 November) but haven't been sent anything. I will just email them tomorrow to ask.

Okay that's the same for me. Glad someone else is in the same situation so I'm not panicking!

[Edit - just received the link to complete the assessment!]

 

[aspirationforlaw]

Hi, I did the online test for Irwin Mitchell yesterday. Approx how long does it take to hear back about a VI?

hi ! They got back to me with an invitation within 5 days (incl weekend).

 

[aspirationforlaw]

Hey, did you do the IM video interview?

I did! 2 weeks ago, still waiting for a response... 😬

 

[Turnthisstupidfatratyellow]

Has anyone heard from Stephenson Harwood after completing the written case study?

Did you manage to hear back?

 

[babylawyer]

has anyone heard back from DLA?

 

[wagman1233]

has anyone heard back from DLA?

PFO this morning

 

[BEB]

Does anyone know the structure of the Skadden / Latham open day? Thanks

 

[BEB]

Is Skadden VS rolling? Also, considering the firm only recruits 12 trainee solicitors, what are the odds of getting a VS offer? (I'm not sure about the total number of people that usually apply)

I saw on this forum that Skadden reviews on a rolling basis but does not send out any offers until the deadline passed, although their website says rolling. I think c.1000 apply (some law firms have said they receive over 3000+ applicants) but always worth applying!

 

[gw9]

PFO this morning

Sorry to hear. If you don't mind me asking, when did you apply?

 

[Wazflame]

White & Case PFO this morning - was expecting it since I know some others got their application outcome almost 2 weeks ago (although some other people hadn't heard last week afaik).

Will hopefully get some feedback from them but I mainly want to know why it took them so long to give a decision? The vacation scheme literally starts in 7 days... just curious if anyone has ever had a successful vacation scheme application and found out so late?

 

[aspiringforever]

For those who have applied to DLA Piper and their application was 'updated':

Like if there is a withdraw option.
Cross Mark if there is no withdraw option.

 

[BM99]

Anyone heard back from HL for SVS or Lift off?

 

[j.s.cox]

I don't know about you guys but I honestly feel so lost and demotivated. :/ don't know where I am heading. I have few more applications to draft this cycle but duno where to start and on the edge of giving up

I definitely know how you feel.

I see that you are a Gold TCLA member, so perhaps you could schedule a call with one of the TCLA team to regroup your thoughts? The link for that is: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/training-contract-advice/

The TCLA Premium courses are also really helpful at explaining where you should start with TC applications and how to be a successful applicant. If you haven't already, I really recomment going through these at your own pace. The link for that is: https://classes.thecorporatelawacademy.com/courses

My DMs are also open if you want to have a chat. I have also found going through the 'My Training Contract Journey' forum helpful to see how different people approach applications, so that may be worth looking through as well. I actually found that making my own thread on this forum helped me to clarify where I wanted to be and helped me to be strict on myself with my goals.

I hope you find some motivation soon. Remember, it's not if you will get a TC, but when. Good luck on your jounrey!

 

[aishaalexandra]

Anyone heard anything back from Baker McKenzie? Deafening silence