TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[elektrajenkov]

Anyone heard from: Slaughters, Bird & Bird, Simmons (post test/VI), Hogan Lovells, Macfarlanes (post test), Sidley Austin or Freshfields (post wg) for summer vac scheme?

I've heard from Bird & Bird for SVS. I applied Nov 29, got the test Dec 8, VI invite on Dec 14 & an AC invite on Jan 2nd (which isn't until Feb)

 

[Chelsea1]

Where did you see that? Their FAQs page says "We review every application that we receive, regardless of when you submit your application. You will be informed once applications close if you are successful or not." https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-gb/graduates/apply/faqs

Was told at an open day

 

[Toomanypfo]

Eversheds PFO🤦‍♀️

 

[BM99]

Has anyone who completed Akin's test after Christmas Day received a response from the firm?

 

[amcronin]

Eversheds PFO🤦‍♀️

So sorry! Can I ask if it was before or after VI?

 

[lawandtravels]

Anyone heard from: Slaughters, Bird & Bird, Simmons (post test/VI), Hogan Lovells, Macfarlanes (post test), Sidley Austin or Freshfields (post wg) for summer vac scheme?

Received Sidley interview invite last week, applied Dec. 4

 

[hanz123]

Does anyone know when pinsent mason will get back to us?

 

[jplaw1010]

Does anyone know when pinsent mason will get back to us?

Most likely late Jan/early Feb looking at last year

 

[Toomanypfo]

So sorry! Can I ask if it was before or after VI?

After VI

 

[Deleted member 32474]

congratulations!!! if u don't mind me asking, is the ac invite for the summer vac scheme?

summer!

 

[SemperParatus]

i actually cba with linklaters, just want the pfo asap

 

[hanz123]

Most likely late Jan/early Feb looking at last year

Thank you

 

[nj3352]

anyone got jones day ac?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I've just realised I made a mistake on one of my applications - all other applications I've completed have the duration of work experience as years/months/weeks, but this form had it the other way round and on way of my entries I've put 0 weeks, 5 months, 3 years, when it should be 3 weeks, 5 months, 0 years.

Is this worth emailing grad recruitment to correct or is it not seen as major?

Definitely worthwhile correcting this given it’s presenting something as 3 years when it should be three weeks.

 

[laby201]

Definitely worthwhile correcting this given it’s presenting something as 3 years when it should be three weeks.

Thanks Jessica

On the application form, there is the option for a
“supplementary information function to enable applicants to update their exam/degree/law school results, in addition to adding any extra work-experience or information, in support of their application.”

Would you say it’s fine to put it here, as opposed to emailing grad recruitment directly?

 

[Zaakir]

anyone still waiting on latham summer?

 

[Hana ♥]

anyone still waiting on latham summer?

They're playing hard to get 🥲

 

[Percypig12]

Was told at an open day

Thanks, very odd that the website suggests non-rolling then. I also applied on deadline for the winter VS and passed the app stage so idk what to think 🤔

 

[Chelsea1]

Thanks, very odd that the website suggests non-rolling then. I also applied on deadline for the winter VS and passed the app stage so idk what to think 🤔

On second thoughts I might have remembered wrong but I am pretty sure they said they review applications as they got them (tbh I have attended so many different firm open days that my wires could be crossed haha!) Nevertheless, I have just checked a few application trackers from different sources and they all say NRF recruits on non-rolling. So will just go with that 🫠

 

[Zi48]

Thanks, very odd that the website suggests non-rolling then. I also applied on deadline for the winter VS and passed the app stage so idk what to think 🤔

I think they’re semi-rolling. For winter, people progressed to the test stage before the deadline, but I don’t think anyone got invited to TI till after, so you still have a chance if you apply later