TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[trainingcontract]

for the MC firms that don't open their vacation schemes to graduates, I was wondering what my chances are applying direct TC as a fresh grad without any vacation scheme experiences with other firms? Feels like I'd be competing with career changers with a lot more experience than me

 

[walterwhite]

Covington
White and Case
Milbank
Freshfields

I swear to god, the lack of correspondence is making me want to blow my brains out

 

[Seven]

I got a feedback report for the tests 2 days after, but I don’t think they send one for job sim

Thank you!!!

 

[Njaliwe Ungwe]

I got the Mayer Brown job sim on 4th Jan, I applied and did the tests in early October

Sorry, do you mean the 45 min job sim?

 

[ccfuturetraineesolicitor]

Covington
White and Case
Milbank
Freshfields

I swear to god, the lack of correspondence is making me want to blow my brains out

Same but I’m trying to rationalise it a bit so that I don’t obsessively think about when these firms will respond. I know Covington and Milbank are non-rolling, and their deadline was last week and two weeks ago, respectively. It’s likely that they’re still reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates. I’m sure there are lots of logistics behind this - e.g getting the grad rec partner to read through the application, timetabling AC dates, finding interviewers, and so that’s why it’s taking a while for them to respond. Also I don’t think anyone has heard back from Covington and Milbank yet so it’s reassuring to know that there are several others in the same situation

 

[manifestingtrainingcontract]

One of my friends just got a Links AC so I’m guessing they’re going through the non-fast-tracked peeps now. Good luck everyone ❤️

 

[Zi48]

Sorry, do you mean the 45 min job sim?

Yeah, took me more than 45 mins though 😅

 

[Seven]

Anyone have insider knowledge into when HL will get back? Or any updates from HL at all?

 

[legally.brown]

Anyone have insider knowledge into when HL will get back? Or any updates from HL at all?

Has anyone not received the WG link? I applied Jan 2nd I haven’t received it yet. LOL

 

[Amehta1]

Anyone waiting on Cooley they said they expect to let shortlisted candidates know from Thursday 24th January

 

[EllaClayton]

Has anyone not received the WG link? I applied Jan 2nd I haven’t received it yet. LOL

It took me about a week to receive mine so I’d maybe considering chasing them now! I applied 4th Jan for reference too hahaha

 

[legally.brown]

It took me about a week to receive mine so I’d maybe considering chasing them now! I applied 4th Jan for reference too hahaha

I don’t think they will reply tbh! But yes I’ll give it shot

 

[Deleted member 27336]

Anyone waiting on Cooley they said they expect to let shortlisted candidates know from Thursday 24th January

67% increase in apps too. yikes.

 

[Seven]

I don’t think they will reply tbh! But yes I’ll give it shot

You could always try calling grad recruitment, the front desk may transfer you through their switchboard. I find it silly that they aren’t getting back to people about anything.

 

[Njaliwe Ungwe]

Yeah, took me more than 45 mins though 😅

Aha yeah, I’m sure they make it really difficult so that’s understandable! Is it there not a time limit then?

 

[futuretrainee2025]

to everyone panicking about no correspondence: no news is good news! gr teams are usually quite small and have lots to get through. id be worried if they got back to us quickly as it means they didn't go through each of our circumstances properly.

 

[legally.brown]

You could always try calling grad recruitment, the front desk may transfer you through their switchboard. I find it silly that they aren’t getting back to people about anything.

I simply don’t understand why they can’t automate it? Fair enough if it’s their second stage but if it’s not, why send it manually?

 

[s2203]

You could always try calling grad recruitment, the front desk may transfer you through their switchboard. I find it silly that they aren’t getting back to peopl

You could always try calling grad recruitment, the front desk may transfer you through their switchboard. I find it silly that they aren’t getting back to people about anything.

I highly wouldn't recommend calling, they're busy enough as it is and may think you're being impatient. Just send an email and I'm sure they'll get back to you soon

 

[ayiiii05]

Has anyone heard from Macfarlanes?

 

[futuretrainee2025]

67% increase in apps too. yikes.

does anyone know why there's such an influx of candidates this year? this is very speculative but does it have to do with the trash job market at the moment? law is competitive but pretty stable