TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[arana11]

Eversheds AC!!! Honestly could not have done it without this forum

Eversheds AC!!! Honestly could not have done it without this forum

Congrats! Hope it goes well for you

How did you find the VI? And If you don’t mind me asking, what were the questions? I’m doing mine tomorrow. Thanks

 

[Jessica Booker]

What would you guys do when allhires has deleted an entire work experience that you included in a submitted application? I checked three times before sending my application, but from now on, I will take screenshots before sending my applications out! @Jessica Booker any suggestions? I am not even angry because I cannot change things, but I think that the system needs to be fixed!

I’d go to AllHires and ask them to manually change the form for you and to fix the issue.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hello! Does anyone know whether (realistically) needing a visa will put me at a disadvantage for vacation schemes and training contracts? (I studied at a UK university but am from the EU and don't fit into the pre-settlement scheme). @Jessica Booker

Thank you!

The disadvantage is indirect - firms are likely to have a cap on the number of TCs they can offer to those needing a work permit, and so if a firm has 50 TCs but can only offer a maximum of 10 of those 50 to people who need a work permit, there are effectively fewer training contracts you are competing for.

 

[hmarsden]

Hey, has anyone heard anything from Dentons, Linklaters or Bird & Bird? Thanks !

 

[S87]

I’d go to AllHires and ask them to manually change the form for you and to fix the issue.

Thank you, going to write them an email tomorrow morning first thing first.

 

[Izzy1026]

Does anyone know if Osborne Clarke fast tracks people from the insight scheme for VS applications?

 

[clo224455]

Simmons - yes 4 questions at the end
Mills & Reeve - no just a 500 word motivation question at the end

Is the Mills & Reeve question about motivation to the role/ firm and is it timed?

 

[OliviaPope]

I applied to Mayer Brown over a week ago and haven’t received the link for the test yet. How long did it take people to get sent the link after applying?

 

[LegallyBrown]

What would you guys do when allhires has deleted an entire work experience that you included in a submitted application? I checked three times before sending my application, but from now on, I will take screenshots before sending my applications out! @Jessica Booker any suggestions? I am not even angry because I cannot change things, but I think that the system needs to be fixed!

I’d definitely email the firm and ask that it be included. Dependent on their resource and ATS platform, they should be able to make a note of it when reading your application.

Personally, the same thing happened to me with Vantage. Unfortunately, it was the experience I was most proud of - so I emailed the firm with the experience and its respective dates. They took it into account.

I don’t think there’s a risk of it looking bad either, as that same firm went on to invite me to an AC.

So don’t worry too much about it.

If you find it’s happening across numerous applications. I’d flag it with the AllHires - maybe there is a bug on their end that needs looking into x

 

[clo224455]

Just completed the Addleshaw Goddard VI and it was definitely a nicer VI format than the other one I did.

As they're rolling, even though deadline has gone, has anyone heard back after their VI at all?

Congrats on getting a VI! How long after submitting your application did it take you to hear back?

 

[Erspencer]

Congrats! Hope it goes well for you

How did you find the VI? And If you don’t mind me asking, what were the questions? I’m doing mine tomorrow. Thanks

So I can’t disclose the questions (rules of the forum) but I would say just prep competency answers and go think about different examples you could use for key skills like time management, responsibility etc
Good luck!

 

[clo224455]

Thanks! And I submitted the application on 28 December, their deadline was 4 January and I got the invite on 5 January. This is for the Edinburgh/Glasgow locations though

Thank you! Best of luck 😊😊

 

[NJS]

Anyone heard back from Eversheds post VI for Manchester?

 

[VacayScheme]

Does anybody know whether NRF have actually opened applications? I can't find the application portal anywhere, but their website says it opened on 5th Jan

 

[19.mfjones]

I feel like I bombed the Clyde and Co digital simulation rip one of my fav firms

 

[fabachino]

Same! any tips on Reed Smith online test + VI would be really appreciated!

same here!

 

[sibs23]

Sending a spontaneous, last min app to Reed Smith tonight and hoping I’m actually in with a chance given how many VIs have gone out already lol.

 

[EliteWhovian]

For those who did the Simmons assessment, how long did it roughly take you (including the VI)?

 

[eleven14og]

cant seem to find where to put mitigating circumstances for wfw anyone has any idea

 

[19.mfjones]

Sending a spontaneous, last min app to Reed Smith tonight and hoping I’m actually in with a chance given how many VIs have gone out already lol.

idk man, I applied end of December and not heard back... not looking good for me :/

Anyone else not heard back from Reed Smtih about VI?