TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[laby201]

I am in serious need of application feedback, not so much in terms of actual writing but whether I have the right profile/ grades for big law. Would it be appropriate to reach out to graduate recruitment in one of the firms am I interested in applying? If not, anyone have any recs? Thanks!

Most firms have grade requirements listed on their website. Most will expect a 2:1 degree as a minimum though and A-Level requirements can vary, although the “bigger” firms tend to look for AAB and above.

If you have extenuating circumstances with your grades, there should be a space for this on the application form. If you don’t meet the grade requirements (subject to you not having extenuating circumstances), I’d focus on firms who don’t have clear requirements

 

[pb15]

HSF spring pfo

 

[FutureTS13]

If this is for TC, they do. Two grad rec told me that they do offer visa sponsorship but it is not automatic. They will review it on a case by case basis.

So weird, why would they then stop anyone from completing the application if they do sponsor?

 

[Kodak123]

when's the deadline for Kirkland?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Wow cms rejection post app and DLA rejection post wg. Guess today is a day to stasy away from apps. CMS rejection hurt a lot.

 

[laby201]

when's the deadline for Kirkland?

31 December but they’re rolling

 

[laby201]

HSF spring pfo

Sorry to hear that When did you apply/complete the test if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[aishaslm]

RE my post about HL Lift Off - oh I'm really sorry about the misinfo then lol, I did email a member of GR and they said that the emails had gone out so superrrr weird that they would've lied about it! Oh well, interesting I guess

 

[Autotunedbird]

CMS post app PFO - they were one of my top firms but thank you, next!

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

CMS post app PFO - they were one of my top firms but thank you, next!

same

 

[BM99]

Nothing from HL Lift Off today?

 

[fusion]

CMS PFO, failed on WG. That was painful.

 

[hannah04]

Should I contact Taylor Wessing or BCLP if I have not heard back form them following app?

I'm considering it for BCLP - when did you submit your app?

 

[pb15]

Sorry to hear that When did you apply/complete the test if you don’t mind me asking?

I did the test on Friday and passed the test.

 

[Manuchelsout]

Anyone heard from hsf for summer vs

 

[Manuchelsout]

You have to request via email

Thanks and I emailed them today again lol

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Anyone heard from hsf for summer vs

ngl im a bit scared my apps been under review since nov 21st after doing the test so I reckon they might be responding in the next 2 weeks

 

[laby201]

ngl im a bit scared my apps been under review since nov 21st after doing the test so I reckon they might be responding in the next 2 weeks

I see a few have already received PFOs and I’ve seen one acceptance. Perhaps they’re going through Spring VS first and then doing the Summer ones? They seem to be pretty quick though in comparison to other firms!

 

[mfuturetrainee]

I see a few have already received PFOs and I’ve seen one acceptance. Perhaps they’re going through Spring VS first and then doing the Summer ones? They seem to be pretty quick though in comparison to other firms!

I jus checked and ive applied for spring 😭 so now it almost feels like im waiting for my own execution date

 

[Percypig12]

I jus checked and ive applied for spring 😭 so now it almost feels like im waiting for my own execution date

They are non-rolling so it's not like they would have started reviewing your app on Nov 21st