TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[atlas2425]

Hello, I just realized I made a very stupid mistake and I am now panicking. I chose the wrong dates for my vacation scheme (spring instead of summer) for HSF, if I contact them to have the dates changed will this effect me negatively in any way and is it possible to do so in the first place?

Thank you in advance.

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Any more offers/rejections for HL LIFT OFF? Saw one rejection a few days ago here, haven't seen anything since.

I know two other people outside of TCLA who have got rejections 👎

 

[hannahfl]

Hello, I just realized I made a very stupid mistake and I am now panicking. I chose the wrong dates for my vacation scheme (spring instead of summer) for HSF, if I contact them to have the dates changed will this effect me negatively in any way and is it possible to do so in the first place?

Thank you in advance.

If it’s before the deadline then I don’t see the issue in switching scheme.
I wouldn’t say you made a mistake but just say something vague about something cropping up.

 

[atlas2425]

If it’s before the deadline then I don’t see the issue in switching scheme.
I wouldn’t say you made a mistake but just say something vague about something cropping up.

Thank you! That is a relief.

 

[axelbeugre]

Hello, I just realized I made a very stupid mistake and I am now panicking. I chose the wrong dates for my vacation scheme (spring instead of summer) for HSF, if I contact them to have the dates changed will this effect me negatively in any way and is it possible to do so in the first place?

Thank you in advance.

No, It will not affect you in any capacity, do not worry about it. They are probably used to people switching all the time for visa issues and stuff like this so I am sure they do not look too much into it. It happened to me too and the firm I applied to was so supportive so do not worry!

 

[atlas2425]

No, It will not affect you in any capacity, do not worry about it. They are probably used to people switching all the time for visa issues and stuff like this so I am sure they do not look too much into it. It happened to me to and the firm I applied to was so supportive so do not worry!

Thank you, that is very reassuring to hear!

 

[LLB0711]

Has anyone been offered an AC by Dechert for WVS following VI and written exercise??

 

[Corporate Slave]

Hey everyone! I tried accessing DLA Piper's site for London internships, but it's error 404. Have they closed the applications already?

 

[Abbas J]

Hi could I have some advice in relation to this question for Osborne Clarke:

"How have you gone about researching the legal market? What sources of information have you used? How has this led to you making an application to Osborne Clarke?"

I find the term 'legal market' rather vague and I have never specifically researched the legal market but built my knowledge of it by understanding the implications of technology and current market conditions on the legal market.

Would I just use sources such as Chambers Student Guide as I have mostly used this source to research firms and tailor my applications.

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Hey everyone! I tried accessing DLA Piper's site for London internships, but it's error 404. Have they closed the applications already?

Yeah they have! I think someone was speaking about it yesterday

 

[islasorna]

Does anyone have any advice regarding my current situation?:
Completed DLA VI on 23rd Oct, it had defo been sent off etc. Didn't hear anything until today when I got an email saying i still hadn't completed my video interview and i have 2 days to do it... I logged into my account and it says i have completed it!
I've emailed grad rec but I'm concerned that they will just reject me before anyone answers my email. Any advice?

Did you ever hear back from grad rec about this? Been over 2 weeks since submitting my VI (I didn't get a confirmation email or anything saying I've done it) - I'm assuming pfo, but would like to know for sure.

 

[S87]

Why firms are now

Hey everyone! I tried accessing DLA Piper's site for London internships, but it's error 404. Have they closed the applications already?

yes

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hi @Asil Ahmad - mock interviews are currently £70. It may have been a lower amount some time ago or if a discount was applied, but it’s been £70 per interview for a while now.

Gold subscribers get a 50% discount on the service, so sometimes it can be beneficial to sign up to Gold for a month to utilise the wider materials and then book a mock interview at discount.

Thank you for this Jessica and I asked as saw it was £70 but in the FAQ section it said £50 so just wanted to double-check it but thank you once again for the clarification.

 

[Minitomatosalad]

Hi all,

Has anyone completed a Forage internship? At the end, when they provide you with a CV summary, are you ok to just copy and paste that into an application ( obviously adding more context/ what you learned, etc)? But just for the explanation part, for example:


'Clifford Chance Business and Human Rights Global Virtual Internship on Forage - November 2023

Completed the Business and Human Rights Job Simulation where I experienced working with Clifford Chance’s global M&A and Litigation teams on projects that concern human rights.
Advised a multinational manufacturer of electric car batteries about their requirements under the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act.
Hosted a Q&A session with a client to educate their in-house legal team about the implications of a new European Directive aiming to increase companies’ ESG standards.
Assisted a Polish publisher to determine whether they had suitable grounds to pursue a case in the European Court of Human Rights.'

If I were to copy and paste that ( and add more context) would it be an issue? It sounds so much better than how I would explain it and Forage obviously provides it to be used.

That’s way too much text for forage, you need to cut that down. Keep it to two lines max on your cv, ideally 1. Also ensure to mention it’s a fictional exercise in the description.
Edit: forage adds so little to you cv, some people just list all the firm names as it wastes too much space otherwise

 

[F AJMI]

Hi guys

was wondering if anyone had any advice for answering the Ashurst VS question

Please use this open space to tell us about yourself, you may want to cover why you would like to train as a solicitor, your skills and achievements. (750 words max) *

should you introduce yourself ( basically have an introductory paragraph) or just dive straight into your motivations for pursuing a career in Law, your skills and achievements.

Should I try and link the answer be linked to the firm and its practice areas, ( there is another quesion on "why you are applying to Ashurst and what you know about the firm").

Should I talk about work experiences and academics ( to help explain why I am interested in Law). There is a dedicated work experience section.

Would be grateful for any tips on how this should be structured, as i've not really come across this kind of question before.

@Jessica Booker
@axelbeugre

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Has anyone done the Gowling online psychometric test or video interview?

 

[Undefined]

name and shame the company

Berwin are dead and Macfarlanes don't do winters.

Travers only has interview so probs doesn't count as AC.

Ashurst and Herbert Smith HR rn

 

[Hala_alaqqad]

Stephenson Harwood Yachting question: Does anyone know if grad rec expects us to bring in our own points of analysis or demonstrate commercial awareness in the summary?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Stephenson Harwood Yachting question: Does anyone know if grad rec expects us to bring in our own points of analysis or demonstrate commercial awareness in the summary?

What is the question?

 

[LegalLordLox]

Has anyone done the Gowling online psychometric test or video interview?

Are you asking because you’ve received the link?