TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Farhan65756]

Yes, they told me in the email
If someone declines their placement, I’ll be invited

Yeah I was told the same

 

[CorporateCrocodile]

Congrats!! How long did they take to get back to you? And was it via email?

I had my AC on Monday, heard back yesterday afternoon via email!

 

[Heartofglass]

For those who got no VS this year, are you planning to apply to direct TC? Thanks

 

[Sunshinepink]

Hill Dickinson assessment invite! Was waiting forever for that one. Does anyone have any advice for an Amberjack assessment? It is my first time doing one and from what I have read on this forum, I should be wary of it

Please let me know if you get any advice on it

 

[CorporateCrocodile]

congrats! Can I ask when you did your ac?

Monday at 11! I reckon they will send another batch of invites next Wednesday because they will wait to see if someone cannot make it / doesn’t confirm their place.

 

[sxw517]

For Spring applicants, how long did it take to hear back from Dechert (post VI and WE) and Bakers (post VI)?

I did the Dechert VI mid Feb
Bakers VI last week

Both for Summer

 

[tcplease2345]

For those who got no VS this year, are you planning to apply to direct TC? Thanks

For me I am going to gain some experience in the coming months and reapply for the vacation schemes in the next cycle.

In the meantime I will also work on the areas where I lacked this cycle e.g. VIs and the WG. I thought about direct tcs so I might fill in maybe two applications but I will focus mainly on the VS for the next cycle and how I can make my application better.

What about you?

 

[Heartofglass]

For me I am going to gain some experience in the coming months and reapply for the vacation schemes in the next cycle.

In the meantime I will also work on the areas where I lacked this cycle e.g. VIs and the WG. I thought about direct tcs so I might fill in maybe two applications but I will focus mainly on the VS for the next cycle and how I can make my application better.

What about you?

I think you are right. Especially with my finals coming in 2 months, it might be best for me to drop everything now and focus on my study to hopefully get a 1st. I might consider to apply for some summer intern outside law to gain some experience or maybe a placement year.

If I were to apply for direct TC, maybe it's best to apply for those with deadlines after my finals.

 

[tcplease2345]

I think you are right. Especially with my finals coming in 2 months, it might be best for me to drop everything now and focus on my study to hopefully get a 1st. I might consider to apply for some summer intern outside law to gain some experience or maybe a placement year.

If I were to apply for direct TC, maybe it's best to apply for those with deadlines after my finals.

I agree, as I am a recent graduate I don't have any exams to take but I think internships or any job law/non-law is something that can help me make my CV better and increase my chances.

 

[zdi2024]

I need advice ... I recently took a verbal reasoning for a law firm -right before to the test I did many examples tests at the same space (like for a good 4 hours ) although initially the environment was suitable for taking the test, when I started there were noises/distractons out of my control that affected my performance in the first half of the assessment- would you recommend me to get in touch with the firm/ or would it be a bad impression/ or accept the defeat

 

[hannah04]

What's the fastest you've been able to complete an application? Would 2 days be sufficient?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I need advice ... I recently took a verbal reasoning for a law firm -right before to the test I did many examples tests at the same space (like for a good 4 hours ) although initially the environment was suitable for taking the test, when I started there were noises/distractons out of my control that affected my performance in the first half of the assessment- would you recommend me to get in touch with the firm/ or would it be a bad impression/ or accept the defeat

Unfortunately the firm cannot do anything about this, so I would just wait to see the outcome from the assessment.

 

[Amehta1]

do firms need to confirm your grades with your referee before they make an offer for a VS? @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

 

[Jessica Booker]

do firms need to confirm your grades with your referee before they make an offer for a VS? @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

Some firms way ask for confirmation of your grades before making your offer but some will wait until the onboarding processes start for the role.

 

[Wmana10]

Has anyone done a video interview with Charles Russel Speechlys for the vacation scheme? What do they ask?

 

[Bubbles]

Has anyone had experience applying to or working for Co-op?

 

[Watsonmyroll]

Congratulations! How was your AC? Are there any specific things you did that you think ticked their boxes? I did an AC and didn’t get it even though I thought I did well

Thank you! I've sent you a DM so we can have a chat about it

 

[LRR23]

Has anyone completed BDB Pitmans' VI?

Hi, no i have been invited but not completed it yet, have you?

 

[Bubbles]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica, I was wondering if I'd be eligible to apply for a paralegal vacancy in Belfast if I've studied English law only? Thanks!

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica, I was wondering if I'd be eligible to apply for a paralegal vacancy in Belfast if I've studied English law only? Thanks!

Yes - that wouldn’t be an issue as although it is a seperate jurisdiction, the two are very similar to one another.