TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[wishmeluck13]

Does anybody know the difference between Legal Work Placement & Training Contract within Legal Services for Individuals and Legal Work Placement & Training Contract within Legal Services for Businesses for Irwin Mitchell?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anybody know the difference between Legal Work Placement & Training Contract within Legal Services for Individuals and Legal Work Placement & Training Contract within Legal Services for Businesses for Irwin Mitchell?

Individuals will be working for clients on personal matters (wills, family matters, probate, house purchases etc), while businesses will be commercial work with organisations/companies

 

[SalmaNasser]

Does anyone know if the Fieldfisher online assessment is automatic? (This is for the diversity access scheme)

no its not

 

[ragoli11]

did you applied their TC or SPARK program?

I applied for the TC

 

[ragoli11]

I read the email and im so scared of it honestly 😭 idk what the 3rd q could be

same here, I'm going to prepare answers for every possible question under the sun out of pure fear

 

[Amjaya]

I have a question as a graduate am I able to apply for Freshfields winter and summer trainee scheme (TC)?

 

[user9809]

Any advice for the Fieldfisher online test? They say it’s only 5 mins so unsure what to expect

 

[Legalstalker]

Any advice for the Fieldfisher online test? They say it’s only 5 mins so unsure what to expect

you can't prep for it, just answer them honestly. It is very quick and kinda fun. there are 4 words on the screen and you pick which one is more like you!

Good luck!

 

[RevisiontimeRevision]

Anyone else still not heard from CC? I have not had a rejection nor an invite (((

 

[bella98]

Anyone else still not heard from CC? I have not had a rejection nor an invite (((

Sameee ( I’m sad - I think it’s a PFO

 

[RevisiontimeRevision]

Sameee ( I’m sad - I think it’s a PFO

What does that mean (

 

[bella98]

What does that mean (

a rejection😭 but i don’t know because so many people here applied - it’s weird only 2 got the VI

 

[Amehta1]

Guys I think we just have to wait, as was said earlier on this thread these emails often go out in batches. Let’s all hope for the best!

a rejection😭 but i don’t know because so many people here applied - it’s weird only 2 got the VI

Sameee ( I’m sad - I think it’s a PFO

 

[RevisiontimeRevision]

I am also wondering about the application process for Bird and Bird? It says "This year we are recruiting for trainees to start in September 2026, so please only apply for a vacation scheme if you are able to commence a training contract in September 2026. This means you will be in your penultimate-year of a law degree, final-year of a non-law degree, or a graduate."
But surely a final year law student would also be able to apply??

 

[liseazurite]

A&O summer vacation scheme offer!!!! Got the call this afternoon can't believe it 🥹

Congrats!! What time did you get the call?

 

[hannah04]

@Jessica Booker or does anyoene else know if the application system asks you to list your "qualifications" for your degree (asks for its qualification name, type, result and date obtained), does "qualification" mean each subject, i.e. Tort, Constitutional etc, or the degree, i.e. LLB?

 

[juliette123]

Congrats!! What time did you get the call?

Thank you!! Around 2pm

 

[clo224455]

Just got the email from DLA that I passed their VI benchmark and am considered for AC! How long did it take people to hear back from this stage?

Congrats! How long ago did you submit your VI and is this for the London office?

 

[MandyAA]

Slaughter and May PFO! I wish firms would send PFOs during the week instead of putting a downer on my Friday 😭

 

[Manuchelsout]

For Skadden can you put more than 4 work experiences