TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[user9809]

anyone know if we can do as commercial awareness comp round 1 anytime before 10pm today or is there a set time for it.

Anytime between 7am-10pm I believe

 

[mkt]

Anytime between 7am-10pm I believe

thanks

 

[juiceboy]

Is Ashurst’s direct TC app non-rolling?

 

[saraeali]

has anyone heard back post WG at CC?

 

[Minitomatosalad]

Does anyone know when Baker McKenzie vacation schemes come come out?

They were meant to open at the beginning on this month. I’m not sure why they aren’t.

 

[Loveslaw1234]

Does anyone have experience applying to law firms after receiving a range of grades in second-year modules? I have a couple of firsts, 2:1's and 2:2s and am afraid that this is having an impact on my applications... or are there any firms that take module marks *less* into account?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hi! I've emailed them about this before, here's what they said:

"Our vacation schemes are for second year law students, and penultimate year non-law students only.
We do have direct training contracts which will be for final years, training contract to stat in 2025.
Our paralegal academy will open for application in springtime too, which law grads/final years are eligible for, if they can start in June 2024."

They confirmed yesterday at the law fair that grads can't apply but can apply for Bristol TC instead or paralegal academy

 

[spamelinazoid]

Does anyone have experience applying to law firms after receiving a range of grades in second-year modules? I have a couple of firsts, 2:1's and 2:2s and am afraid that this is having an impact on my applications... or are there any firms that take module marks *less* into account?

I have two 40s marks in first year and one 58 mark in second. Graduated with a 68 overall in third. Not one grad recruiter has asked about them, and I have made it past application stage for almost all applications I’ve made, sans a few US firms that are known to be really strict on grades.

Might depend on the subject - e.g is it in Contract law or e.g. law and philosophy?

 

[sunshine101]

Is Ashurst’s direct TC app non-rolling?

I think so, it opens on 08/01/24. So in a couple of months !

 

[hanz123]

Does anyone have any advice for Addleshaw Goddard's application?

 

[juiceboy]

I think so, it opens on 08/01/24. So in a couple of months !

Thank you mate!

 

[Izzy1026]

Anyone heard from Hogan Lovells after WG?

 

[bibss]

Any Linklaters AC invites this week?

 

[LegallyBrown]

Anyone heard from DLA Piper regarding the vac scheme post app?

Hey, I got a Watson Glaser invite on 04th October. Following that, no update.

 

[lllaaawww098]

Would anyone mind sharing Mischon de Reya's application questions? I have heard they are quite odd and would like to double-check before starting to apply

 

[ayek]

Hey, I got a Watson Glaser invite on 04th October. Following that, no update.

Hi, when did you apply? Trying to get an understanding of their review timeline.

 

[LegallyBrown]

Hi, when did you apply? Trying to get an understanding of their review timeline.

I applied on 28th September.

 

[AlCapone]

Any Linklaters AC invites this week?

Have you done an interview yet / received your WG results - if so how long did they get back to you after you submitted the tests?

 

[axelbeugre]

Does anyone have experience applying to law firms after receiving a range of grades in second-year modules? I have a couple of firsts, 2:1's and 2:2s and am afraid that this is having an impact on my applications... or are there any firms that take module marks *less* into account?

I think that it will depend on which subjects the lower grades are in. However, I would not let this discourage you as law firms are more and more trying to utilise an holistic approach to their application review procedures and I honestly think that, as long as, you graduated with a 2.1 you are fine. If you are still insecure about them, it would be worth:

1. Either flagging that to HR and asking them your true chances of getting an interview with your grades
2. Or, if you have extenuating circumstances that are worth sharing, it might be good to flag them in the additional information section of the applications just to be on the safer side.

I am sure that the lower grades will not hinder your chances of getting a TC so do not worry at all! Godd luck with the cycle! @Loveslaw1234

 

[bibss]

Have you done an interview yet / received your WG results - if so how long did they get back to you after you submitted the tests?

Hi, I am also still waiting for an outcome. You can request your WG results by emailing GR