TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[JoannaAHA]

The silence from Dechert is deafening….

 

[legallyad]

i’m quite interested in morgan lewis but i have a low 2.1 from an RG uni. is it worth applying or are they quite strict and stringent on high 2.1s; just wondering if it would be better to focus my efforts on other apps! thanks 😊

 

[saj2002]

Anything from Mishcon for summer?

 

[EllaClayton]

That withers assessment started off so simple and just got progressively worse and worse 🫠

 

[mfuturetrainee]

post AC nerves AND OVERTHINKING GOES CRAZY

 

[yeezyee]

ngl this waiting game is aWFUL. as soon as it’s business hours on a weekday i’m just on high alert for any email or aNything. not good 😭😭

 

[PaulinaK]

Hi all! Just got a Linklaters AC invite! It will be my first one so I'm super nervous. Does anyone have any tips for it?

 

[Heartofglass]

Hi all! Just got a Linklaters AC invite! It will be my first one so I'm super nervous. Does anyone have any tips for it?

can i ask if this is for spring or summer?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

ngl this waiting game is aWFUL. as soon as it’s business hours on a weekday i’m just on high alert for any email or aNything. not good 😭😭

honest to god, refreshing your emails ever 3 seconds, im too scared to even put my phone on dnd incase i miss a call 😭😭😭

 

[Zi48]

i’m quite interested in morgan lewis but i have a low 2.1 from an RG uni. is it worth applying or are they quite strict and stringent on high 2.1s; just wondering if it would be better to focus my efforts on other apps! thanks 😊

I have a low 2.1 (with extenuating circumstances) and got to TI last year. But even without ECs, they just ask for a 2.1 (not high/strong like some firms) so I would still apply

 

[Chelsea1]

sorry to hear that , do you mind me asking which office this was for?

Ldn

 

[futuretrainee2025]

another silly question from me lol but what are some ways to relax and calm down before an ac. panicking rn for several reasons and my head is all over the place

 

[BNBlawyer]

Has anyone done the Bristows vi? What kind of questions should I expect other than the basic why firm and why law and why you

 

[affidavid]

Has anyone done the Bristows vi? What kind of questions should I expect other than the basic why firm and why law and why you

think of key values they stress (like initiative or attention to detail or resilience or something) cos they might have 'tell me about a time when you demonstrated...' kind of a thing as a cheeky third q

 

[legallyad]

I have a low 2.1 (with extenuating circumstances) and got to TI last year. But even without ECs, they just ask for a 2.1 (not high/strong like some firms) so I would still apply

ah thank you so much!! i really appreciate it 😊

 

[legalgirlie]

another silly question from me lol but what are some ways to relax and calm down before an ac. panicking rn for several reasons and my head is all over the place

This is something I've always done before a test, exam, interview, etc. and it helps me: remind yourself of what it took to get where you are, all the obstacles you've successfully overcome, everything you've studied and learned, and how capable, skilled, and wise it's all made you as a result; and also how lucky they would be to have you! It also helps to remember what sets you apart -- literally everyone has something no one else does, no matter how big or small. "You have all the weapons you need -- now fight" is a quote I read years ago which summarizes all this and it genuinely helps to repeat it to myself before stressful assessments sorry for the rant, I hope this helps!!

 

[bella98]

another silly question from me lol but what are some ways to relax and calm down before an ac. panicking rn for several reasons and my head is all over the place

Lol, I don't know if I'm supposed to recommend this but I take a food supplement based on plant extracts and melatonin. With theanine, melatonin and valerian-based helps with anxiety and keeps you calm. I've been incredibly calm in my ACs - I start taking them a week before an AC 🤣

I guess desperate times call for desperate measures.

You can look for something similar at Holland and Barrett - they're not medicines, only plant-based supplements.

E.g. AC with Macfarlanes - took them, I was super calm and relaxed, and most of my interviews went well ( was rejected because of some mistakes during the case study and not because I let my nerves get the best of me - it was for a direct TC so the standard was very high)
Interview with BCLP - didn't know about them at the time - I was not even able to speak properly because of my nerves, like I was EXTREMELY nervous and shaking I didn't know how to control it.

 

[MrHubertLouis]

To anybody who’s done the Bristows VI, how many questions are there in total?

 

[PaulinaK]

can i ask if this is for spring or summer?

It's for summer

 

[futuretrainee2025]

Lol, I don't know if I'm supposed to recommend this but I take a food supplement based on plant extracts and melatonin. With theanine, melatonin and valerian-based helps with anxiety and keeps you calm. I've been incredibly calm in my ACs - I start taking them a week before an AC 🤣

I guess desperate times call for desperate measures.

You can look for something similar at Holland and Barrett - they're not medicines, only plant-based supplements.

E.g. AC with Macfarlanes - took them, I was super calm and relaxed, and most of my interviews went well ( was rejected because of some mistakes during the case study and not because I let my nerves get the best of me - it was for a direct TC so the standard was very high)
Interview with BCLP - didn't know about them at the time - I was not even able to speak properly because of my nerves, like I was EXTREMELY nervous and shaking I didn't know how to control it.

Usually I can contain my nerves but for personal reasons, I've been more tense. I will definitely look into the plant-based supplements and appreciate you responding to me