TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[ah898]

For Taylor Wessing it says you are not required to upload a cover letter, but it still gives the option. Is it beneficial in any way to upload one?

 

[Szofi66]

Hi everyone, I'm new on this thread. Has anyone received anything on the non-law direct TC 2026 for Slaughter and May? I submitted my application early October, and still haven't heard a word.

 

[EM23]

Anyone have any recommendations of English law firms that actually like "non-law" grads? I am a Scottish LLB grad but apart from my vac scheme with Farrer & Co last year seems like I keep falling at the first hurdle for my apps

 

[kmo20]

mishcon VI as well. any tips on the kind of questions that may come up for anyone who's done it with MDR before?

Hi, do you mind me asking if this was for the spring scheme or summer?

 

[h79]

Travers Smith WVS Interview offer for Friday! If anyone has any tips/experiences of Travers interviews, would be great to hear them. Thanks

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Travers Smith WVS Interview offer for Friday! If anyone has any tips/experiences of Travers interviews, would be great to hear them. Thanks

Congrats!!

 

[Tintin06]

Covington PFO

 

[Rolyp]

Covington PFO

post ac?

 

[Tintin06]

post ac?

post app

 

[alexchristos]

In my opinion it's definitely still worth it. I'm sure there are people waiting until after they've attended the open day before submitting their application. The deadline is not until January so definitely still apply! Good luck!

Thank you!!

 

[jnice]

Is it too late to apply to dla?
Heard they are holding acs already but its for summer

The only time it’s too late to apply is when they have closed applications.

 

[NJS]

The only time it’s too late to apply is when they have closed applications.

Wisdom.

 

[Corporate Slave]

Travers Smith WVS Interview offer for Friday! If anyone has any tips/experiences of Travers interviews, would be great to hear them. Thanks

Congratulations! Did you hear this by phone or email?

 

[h79]

Congratulations! Did you hear this by phone or email?

By phone today.

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

BCLP Open Day invite 🥳

 

[Pumpkinsoup]

Hi

This is not VS related but it’s the most watched thread.
I have basically been offered a position today and interviewed for another position also today. It’s in-house, one is compliance and the other legal so if someone has in-house experience please DM me and I can share some more information about each role, and help me make a decision. I don’t know anyone personally with in-house legal experience so I don’t know who to consult. I’m very grateful for any career advice I can get

 

[kmo20]

BCLP Open Day invite 🥳

Same!!

 

[crt1s]

BCLP Open Day invite 🥳

Same!

 

[Parsorandini]

I am really struggling with the work experience section. I have been using a style that I think has been letting down my applications. I have a lot of work experience (about 10 previous jobs) and so I am worried about listing skills learned as it will inevitably end up with me repeating myself. Shall I just list the responsibilities/task I had and then graduate recruitment can ascertain the skills from that, or should I explicitly state the skills? Also should I start a new line for each new task? E.g.

'I performed legal tasks including bundling.

I liaised with Court staff to secure an earlier hearing.'

It is easier to read than my last style but just worried grad recruitment will find it too basic looking when I am proud of my writing style! Would really appreciate the help please (Maybe @Jessica Booker ?)

 

[futuretrainee202X]

I am really struggling with the work experience section. I have been using a style that I think has been letting down my applications. I have a lot of work experience (about 10 previous jobs) and so I am worried about listing skills learned as it will inevitably end up with me repeating myself. Shall I just list the responsibilities/task I had and then graduate recruitment can ascertain the skills from that, or should I explicitly state the skills? Also should I start a new line for each new task? E.g.

'I performed legal tasks including bundling.

I liaised with Court staff to secure an earlier hearing.'

It is easier to read than my last style but just worried grad recruitment will find it too basic looking when I am proud of my writing style! Would really appreciate the help please (Maybe @Jessica Booker ?)

I have a lot of experience to list down, too. What I tend to do is to describe what the company is in the first sentence. The rest should clarify what I did in these roles, the impact I created (if any and quantify ideally), and explain my achievements (i.e., converted a 1-month internship into a two month due to a good review, or receiving praise from a managing partner for a presentation etc.,)

You can use liaised with staff, for example but I would phrase it more powerfully and give more context to explain the skillset required and challenges (if any) involved.

I think group themes of tasks in paragraphs might be a good idea. As in, office related tasks can be grouped together -> describe impact in that context. Court related tasks can be grouped together -> explain impact to facilitating the smooth running of a trial.