TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[yasmars]

Any news from Orrick? Also, for those who have applied, is the next stage the WG?

 

[OliviaPope]

Wedlake Bell PFO

 

[Chelsea101]

Hey guys, when in an interview where you have been given the names of the interviewers is it okay to mention that you have had a similar experience to one of the interviewers (non-law related.) One of the panellists at the organisation volunteered at the same place I did when they were a student (found out by LinkedIn lurking), is it okay to make a passing comment like "I volunteered at the same place you did when you were a student Bob, the skills I have developed doing xyz..."

Would this be a good idea or be seen as too forward 😂

 

[VMS]

Anyone heard from CRS (post-VI) or Withers (post-test) this week?

 

[Bread]

View attachment 5847

What does this mean? That I passed the assessment but they just don't want to employ me😝

Anyone else get this?

Can’t believe they misspelled “a lot”

 

[Lawyer500]

Out of interest, why do some firms send out successful/ unsuccessful correspondence in one batch and then take longer ie a day or more to send out the opposite outcome to the other candidates? Not sure if I made any sense! I’m not so much meaning after the final stage as I understand reasons for why that could be. Do you @Jessica Booker by any chance have any insight of why this is? thank you!!

 

[rosec]

Exactly! It takes one yes and separately, an application cycle will always change your perspective on a firm. The ones you seem to overlook for one reason or another may be the ones you end falling in love with (speaking from personal experience)

I second this!! Keeping an open mind is so important whilst going through the application cycle, you might think you know what you want until you get to another firm and are forced to reconsider and it ends up being way better for you (also speaking from experience!)

 

[therealslimshady]

I have seen posts on this thread referring to a firm as their 'dream firm'. How do candidates know that a firm is their 'dream firm'? In my opinion, I don't think doing a vacation scheme alone is enough to come to this conclusion.

 

[Arf1309]

DWF AC!! 🤩 🤩 (Initially applied for the Ethnic Minority Scheme but been considered for a vac scheme instead)

 

[studentdelaw786]

HFW PFO

i cba.

 

[Miss Chocolate]

I applied last year, they only send tests out to a number of applicants but they should email you a PFO. However, I applied back in October and still haven’t heard back so maybe they’re not sending out PFOs this year.

Which company is this for if you don't mind me asking?

 

[hanz123]

One thing I always do is I listen to how the partner introduces themselves about the practice area/sector they work in if I do not know who is interviewing me before the interview. If I do know, I research them and ask tailored questions again regarding their work. But don’t ask questions for the sake of asking them - if you don’t have an ounce of interest in something, dont ask as this will be disgenious. Hope this helps!

Thank you!

 

[law2022x]

Are there any Akin TIs or ACs happening this week?

 

[MrHubertLouis]

Which company is this for if you don't mind me asking?

I’m so sorry, this was meant to be a reply to your question about SH but I got the two questions confused. 😭

 

[Miss Chocolate]

I’m so sorry, this was meant to be a reply to your question about SH but I got the two questions confused. 😭

I won't lie I was like how does he know what I applied for 😭😭 thank you for clearing that up xx

 

[wc]

Hey guys, hope to get some advice. I got an AC for a VS but as I am based outside the UK, I have to fly to the UK and it is very costly. I do not think the firm offers virtual AC due to the format of the AC. I have already accepted the AC invite in-person a while back as I was very eager for the AC. Should I ask if I could do the AC virtually even though I doubt this is an option, and would requesting this now put the firm off? Is it advisable that I fly to the UK for the AC? Thanks.

 

[haydararikci]

Anyone STILL waiting on Cleary post app?

Did anyone receive test or AC invite for clearly yet

 

[tcplease2345]

I have emailed SH regarding when will we hear back.

 

[law2022x]

do winston & strawn accept LPC grads?

 

[therealslimshady]

Group exercises typically form a part of the assessment at a law firm assessment centre. How common is it for lawyers at a law firm to work together as a group under timed conditions all sat together at a table and for someone to time-keep?