TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[EzeLaylor]

has anyone heard back from the BUILD programme with Shearman?? (I applied in May and haven't heard anything yet)

 

[JLaw56]

Hi, has anyone heard from Harrison Clark Rickerbys Legal for their Vacation Scheme?

 

[SirLancelot7777]

SH VS! Good luck guys

 

[A worried graduate]

SH VS! Good luck guys

PFO for me then

 

[Zaakir]

Does anyone have a list of law firms that actually care about getting a first? And by “care”, I mean to the extent that they, for the most part and bar the occasional anomaly, won’t interview candidates with 2.1s. Thanks!

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Does anyone have a list of law firms that actually care about getting a first? And by “care”, I mean to the extent that they, for the most part and bar the occasional anomaly, won’t interview candidates with 2.1s. Thanks!

I don't have a list, but there are not many firms obsessed with a first. Slaughter & May is quite keen on a first, but I have heard of people with a 2:1 getting interviews there. Cleary also looks for a first, but it is not an essential requirement. The likes of Akin, Davis Polk, Gibson Dunn, etc. expect a first. But again, if you have unique work experience, skills, etc. not having a first wouldn't be a big issue.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone have a list of law firms that actually care about getting a first? And by “care”, I mean to the extent that they, for the most part and bar the occasional anomaly, won’t interview candidates with 2.1s. Thanks!

I don’t think there are any firms that do this.

 

[cet1997]

SH VS! Good luck guys

Congrats!! Which summer scheme is this for June or July? Also do you mind sharing how you did on the online assessment?

 

[GRingham]

SH VS! Good luck guys

Congrats! Did you receive email or phone call?

 

[A worried graduate]

SH VS! Good luck guys

And they had the cheek to tell me that they are still screening today too.

 

[mp2000]

And they had the cheek to tell me that they are still screening today too.

They might be?

 

[legal18]

And they had the cheek to tell me that they are still screening today too.

what did they say?

 

[SR99]

Has anyone else just received their Browne Jacobson feedback

 

[Jaysen]

Hi @Jaysen @Jessica Booker I have just secured my first ever vacation scheme with a national firm!!! I’m a non-law grad with good commercial experience over the last 18 months but no real knowledge of academic law, do you have any tips for me to maximise my chances of converting it to a TC? I believe the firm take 10-ish vac schemers and recruit trainees predominantly from this route, although there is a direct entry. Thanks!!

This is amazing news, really well done.

I know it can be hard to know what to expect on a vacation scheme (or how to do well!). This video should help - you'll hear from five future trainees about how they converted their vacation scheme into a training contract:

How to convert a vacation scheme into a TRAINING CONTRACT | The Corporate Law Academy (TCLA)

Originally from our live class (available for Gold members), hear from 5 future trainees about how they converted their vacation scheme into a training con

tcla.realms.tv

 

[AS24]

Hi @Jessica Booker

I hope you are well.

I have been put on a hold list for a direct tc. I completed my VI and need to wait if they are going to have more AC or if someone is going to drop out. I was wondering if I could email the firm and ask if, in case none of the above happens, I could be considered for the next recruitment process without the need to send an app and complete another VI.
Thank you in advance.

 

[tasuli2809]

Hi! I have just been put on the 'hold list' for a direct TC AC. They said they would update me if there are any drop-outs or more ACs. Is there any chance of either happening?

 

[tasuli2809]

Hi @Jessica Booker

I hope you are well.

I have been put on a hold list for a direct tc. I completed my VI and need to wait if they are going to have more AC or if someone is going to drop out. I was wondering if I could email the firm and ask if, in case none of the above happens, I could be considered for the next recruitment process without the need to send an app and complete another VI.
Thank you in advance.

Hey, I think we have received it from the same firm, I was thinking of the same, let me know if you do email them regarding this. if you dont mind me asking, when did you complete your VI?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker

I hope you are well.

I have been put on a hold list for a direct tc. I completed my VI and need to wait if they are going to have more AC or if someone is going to drop out. I was wondering if I could email the firm and ask if, in case none of the above happens, I could be considered for the next recruitment process without the need to send an app and complete another VI.
Thank you in advance.

Typically you would still need to reapply in a different cycle, but there is no harm in asking. I would wait until you know there is no chance of them inviting you through though (eg when the recruitment process has concluded).

 

[SirLancelot7777]

Hey guys. I'm really lucky in that I've got two VS offers for early Summer, that unfortunately overlap. One of my parents suggested doing them at the same time, which seemed unhinged, but I was wondering whether anyone had done it?

I think conflict of interest would be a problem, as well as sanity, and getting the most out of each scheme. It seems like a terrible idea but the fact that my parent suggested it makes me wonder if I'm missing something.

 

[SirLancelot7777]

Congrats!! Which summer scheme is this for June or July? Also do you mind sharing how you did on the online assessment?

Thank you! Phone call, June.

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