TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Has anyone received either an AC or rejection from bird & bird post-VI?

 

[antisocial applicant]

The Farrer & Co first stage application requiring a total of 1850 words is a bit much😭

That's a straight up uni essay. I do think some HR/recruitment teams get carried away and forget to have basic respect for applicants' time.

 

[aniraz]

That's a straight up uni essay. I do think some HR/recruitment teams get carried away and forget to have basic respect for applicants' time.

Especially for Farrer, it doesn't make sense. Why ask for a 350 word cover letter then make you answer seperate questions about transferable skills, extracurriculars, positions of responsibility and why Farrer, each being 300 words?? That's basically the four parts of a cover letter 😭

 

[amgx]

has anyone else not heard back from NRF?

 

[law23]

4 or 5 days. They told me it can take up to 10 days.

Thank you! How much time were you given to complete it? I'm worried based on when I have applied it will fall over Christmas :/

 

[Uvaia]

Thank you! How much time were you given to complete it? I'm worried based on when I have applied it will fall over Christmas :/

It is untimed, so you can complete it at your own pace. You must also complete it within 7 days of receiving the email.

 

[Momo]

Yes! Absolutely! There were firms that I didn't get to meet in any significant way during legal fairs or events, but who I nevertheless researched thoroughly before applying. That research really came out in my written applications and got me through to the next stage. If you can show that you've researched the firm and convincingly demonstrate your interest in them, it's worth applying!

Thank you very much, I really appreciate it.

 

[traineedreamer]

PFO from NRF 😤

 

[jess_does_law]

Has anyone heard back from W&C on their travel costs being reimbursed? I attended an open day on 14 Nov, and was wondering when is an appropriate time to send a gentle reminder on it?

Hey, we were at the same open day I had my travel costs come in on 2nd December, so maybe it's worth sending a nudge?

 

[jomar]

I got 21st percentile for Linklaters WG. Am I out of the running? Funny thing is I got 75th percentile for CC TC and passed. So strange how this test is.

 

[Rina]

Has anyone received their invite for the Linklaters AC yet following the fast-track application (post Open Day)? They mentioned they'd send it after the deadline (15 Dec) but I am unsure when specifically that will be.

 

[refy]

Hello! I just received an AC invite for DLA Piper but it’s in Manchester? As far as I remember I applied for the London office — I’m so confused since, apart from the location of the AC, they do not mention which office I’m applying to anywhere. Has anyone received an invite with similar information or has any insight into this?

Hey! I did the DLA fast track AC (I did the insight scheme) for SVS a month ago and we were all assessed in Manchester, regardless of office.

 

[aishaalexandra]

Anyone heard from Taylor Wessing post games assessment?

 

[Valiberti2002]

Hi, for online VS applications do you include modules you haven't been assessed in yet?

 

[WAL007]

Hi Guys I just received a email from Hogan Lovells for their spring VS and I am not sure what to make of it. I have received a email that invites me to book a slot of a interview with them but requires me to first do a test for them. I was wondering whether anyone else has received a similar email and confirm whether this has been sent as a error?

 

[gw9]

Anyone heard from Taylor Wessing post games assessment?

The invitation email said 'You will be notified whether you have reached the assessment centre stage in January', so I'm not expecting anything yet - once January hits though will be v nervous!

 

[aishaalexandra]

The invitation email said 'You will be notified whether you have reached the assessment centre stage in January', so I'm not expecting anything yet - once January hits though will be v nervous!

Oh oops my bad, thanks! Yes for sure...

 

[AmakaWrites]

PFO from NRF 😤

Same lol. Though for some reason, I'm not mad about it. I guess my heart was never really in it.

 

[Dumbledore]

I got 21st percentile for Linklaters WG. Am I out of the running? Funny thing is I got 75th percentile for CC TC and passed. So strange how this test is.

Did you apply for the vacation scheme? I only received an automated feedback report and a message that my results are being reviewed, but no mention of WG percentile.

 

[wagman1233]

Hi all,
I hope applications are going well!
I was wondering if anyone had any advice regarding the Eversheds VI?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.