TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Miss Chocolate]

I would just send a brief email asking if your application can move to the summer. I think when you are waiting to hear back and you definitely can't do the scheme you originally asked for, it is better to follow up earlier rather than waiting.

Amazing, will send the email first thing tomorrow morning. Do I need to provide a strong/ good enough reason as to why I am requesting it to be moved to summer? Also, do you know if this will have any effect on my chances of securing a spot? Thank you

 

[laby201]

Would you say it's likely a straight up PFO in a VI if I started to read off the screen? I was pretty confident with what I was saying but then started to look away from the camera/read off the screen, which I think won't play in my favour.

It was only really for 1 of the 3 questions, but I know it isn't a great look

 

[Jessica Booker]

Amazing, will send the email first thing tomorrow morning. Do I need to provide a strong/ good enough reason as to why I am requesting it to be moved to summer? Also, do you know if this will have any effect on my chances of securing a spot? Thank you

No - you can just say you now have commitments for Spring - if you want to disclose more than that, then you can.

It may impact your chances of securing a spot, but there isn't much you can do about this - you can only be considered for summer given your circumstances.

 

[EqualityNonNegotiable]

Email from Mishcon explaining I will hear result from VI by end of Feb. Sent dead on 6 so I assume it is generic.

I sure hope you're right!

 

[Miss Chocolate]

No - you can just say you now have commitments for Spring - if you want to disclose more than that, then you can.

It may impact your chances of securing a spot, but there isn't much you can do about this - you can only be considered for summer given your circumstances.

If I could put aside my personal circumstances and wanted to maximize my chances of securing a spot, would you recommend I stick with spring dates?

 

[Jessica Booker]

If I could put aside my personal circumstances and wanted to maximize my chances of securing a spot, would you recommend I stick with spring dates?

If you have commitments and the summer scheme works better for you, then you should state this to the firm.

However, if it’s just that you may be busy over the spring period, then just wait for the firm to come back to you and if you are shortlisted then speak to them about the opportunity to move as your circumstances are firmed up.

 

[Kaushik]

Has anyone who applied for Dechert in October/November still not heard back? 😭

I applied for Dechert (Summer) on 30th Jan and haven't heard back 😭😭😭

 

[yxnglxw]

Has anyone heard back from Wedlake Bell?

I got a response at start of Feb saying we should be getting responses towards mid/end Feb.

 

[JLaw56]

Does anyone know when should we get a response post-app from Jones Day (for Summer)?

 

[marrr]

Email from Mishcon explaining I will hear result from VI by end of Feb. Sent dead on 6 so I assume it is generic.

Did everyone get this email or was this in response to something you asked? Sorry if I’m being silly I can’t tell if I have missed an email🤣

 

[legally.brown]

hearts on tcla really made my morning post the freshfields pfo yesterday 😇🤩🤝🏻

 

[Jaysen]

Happy Valentine's to all my favourite people

 

[sxw517]

How long has it taken for people to hear back from Dechert, following the VI and Written Exercise?

 

[lawstudent15]

Can anyone provide insight into White & Case VI? Didnt see the invite until today and only have a day to prepare >.<

 

[Deleted member 27336]

Anyone heard from Taylor Wessing post AC? Thumbs up for yes, down for no

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Same! Congrats. Do you know how they recruit for TCs? In my interview they did mention we still have to go through a normal AC for a TC, but on their website it says we are assessed on the VC. Slightly confusing.

Hey congratulations!! Yeah I was a bit confused too but I think it’s definitely an AC rather than being assessed on the VS. Where will you be based?

 

[BM99]

Just curious did everyone who complete NRF arctic shores receive the follow-up email about adjustments?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Just curious did everyone who complete NRF arctic shores receive the follow-up email about adjustments?

yea

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Just curious did everyone who complete NRF arctic shores receive the follow-up email about adjustments?

Yes strangely worded. Have we all done so poorly on the Arctic Shores they assume we needed adjustments 🤣

Seriously I just think it's a poorly worded email but also a reminder to ask for adjustments if you need them at later stages for the process.

 

[Hana ♥]

Just curious did everyone who complete NRF arctic shores receive the follow-up email about adjustments?

I got it too! Not the kind of notification I expected to make me skip a beat today 🫢