TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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Minitomatosalad

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Agree with the uncertainty of NQ positions since most firms still offer training contracts. So I’d assume such NQ roles would go to the ones that have undergone training as trainee solicitors but not sure. There doesn’t seem to be much information on it
Ive seen some places offer positions for newly qualified people at PE firms and in-house legal counsel overseas is another option
 

spamelinazoid

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    That's unrealistic.
    They likely have a winter, spring and summer scheme so they will probably aim for 30-35 per scheme and leave 10 spaces remaining for direct training contract ppl

    The most recent assessment centre I did was for a direct TC at Baker McKenzie. There were 6 ACs, each 6-10 people competing for 15 places. Previously, I was one of 4 ACs for Forsters and there were over 20 people at my 15. Which is why I am saying that it doesnt seem normal to me that a firm like HSF only does 2 ACs for a vac scheme. Especially since a vac scheme is their only recruitment route.
     

    Jessica Booker

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    The most recent assessment centre I did was for a direct TC at Baker McKenzie. There were 6 ACs, each 6-10 people competing for 15 places. Previously, I was one of 4 ACs for Forsters and there were over 20 people at my 15. Which is why I am saying that it doesnt seem normal to me that a firm like HSF only does 2 ACs for a vac scheme. Especially since a vac scheme is their only recruitment route.
    To me it would be very normal to only do two ACs for one vacation scheme, especially when that scheme starts in less then eight weeks. This sounds very typical to me, especially when they will have three other vacation scheme dates throughout the year to still recruit for as well.

    Each firm will have a process that works for them. I wouldn’t try to second guess it or compare it based on your own AC experience for different firms who will have different approaches to their recruitment.
     
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    Rebecca B

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    Applying for King & Spalding is hard mode: they do not have a UK Chambers Student profile nor are they on The Lawyer :p
    We have profiles on Legal Cheek and also Law Careers.Net this year, we have a US profile on Chambers. We are also running a virtual insight day on 16 November if you wish to come along to learn more about K&S - to apply please send a short statement (no more than 300 words) explaining why you are interested in attending to [email protected]. I hope this helps!
     

    Tintin06

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    We have profiles on Legal Cheek and also Law Careers.Net this year, we have a US profile on Chambers. We are also running a virtual insight day on 16 November if you wish to come along to learn more about K&S - to apply please send a short statement (no more than 300 words) explaining why you are interested in attending to [email protected]. I hope this helps!
    Thank you.
     
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    sxw517

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    Hi there, we do not recruit on a rolling basis. Applications close 12 February 2024 with assessment centres due to run in March 2024 for 2026 start dates.
    Hi Rebecca, thank you for your reply, I'm not sure what's going on, but I have tried twice to send an email to the K&S London recruitment address outlined on your website, to apply for the insight day. Each time I do so, I get an automatic response informing me that my message has been blocked.

    Is this because it has an attachment?

    Thanks in advance!
     
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