TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[emee]

What did the email say?

I wonder if not getting the email could mean a PFO incoming?

I’m wondering the same …! I didn’t get any holding email/update email

 

[johnnn821]

Guys does anyone have any experience with FlexLegal? I am thinking about applying and I would be grateful if anyone wants to send me a PM so I could hear more about their experiences with the platform (what type of work do you usually undertake, what type of clients are you usually seconded to, etc)

 

[eleven14og]

PwC PFO post-VI finally!! They ghosted me for ages...

 

[Zaakir]

Any news from travers?

 

[atlas2425]

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone's done the Jones Day interview before and what the typical wait time before hearing back was? Thank you!.

 

[futuretrainee202X]

Guys does anyone have any experience with FlexLegal? I am thinking about applying and I would be grateful if anyone wants to send me a PM so I could hear more about their experiences with the platform (what type of work do you usually undertake, what type of clients are you usually seconded to, etc)

FlexLegal tends to accept a good amount of people, but the process of being accepted now is more competitive and the same goes for obtaining a role. I've recently accepted a role with them after a few rounds of interviews at different companies. You're also more likely to get an in-house role rather than corporate adjacent roles with law firms.

Please feel free to DM me with further questions.

 

[futuretrainee202X]

Has anyone heard back from Arnold & Porter this week?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

any news from shearman?

 

[trackstar1364]

Weil VS Offer!!!!!!!!! In shock.

 

[Zaakir]

Weil VS Offer!!!!!!!!! In shock.

Cold

 

[danturner]

Does anyone know what dates the Osborne Clarke vacation schemes run on? I cannot find them online! Thank you!

 

[kcr]

Definitely expecting a Weil PFO now 😅

 

[dinoorchestra]

Does anyone know what dates the Osborne Clarke vacation schemes run on? I cannot find them online! Thank you!

I don't remember the exact dates, but last year they had one in the middle of June and one in July. I hope that helps!

 

[Amehta1]

Does anyone have any tips for the W&C Ac? It’s my first one ever and I’m not sure how to go about the written exercise or what to expect. Thanks so much! @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker

 

[Meena]

Weil VS Offer!!!!!!!!! In shock.

Woooo congrats!!! Well done 🥳❤️ When did you have ur in-tray exercise?

 

[trackstar1364]

I’m

Woooo congrats!!! Well done 🥳❤️ When did you have ur in-tray exercise?

Hi thank you so much!!! TCLA has helped me so much

I had my in-tray exercise on Monday, the 12th.

 

[TeeA]

Congratulations! Very well done!!
In terms of tips, what I would recommend is:

• Do your research when it comes to the assessment. Pay attention to the information they provide on the website and on the email regarding how the assessment will be structured. Additionally, reach out to future trainees or people who attended the vacation scheme last year as they are the ones that can provide you with the best information regarding how to approach the assessment, what to focus on etc.
• Prepare your standard motivation questions on why law, why the firm, a favourite practice area and be ready to discuss these further. You never know what someone might be interested in and so they might focus on an answer you gave and go from there so be ready to discuss your interests in-depth.
• Keep up to date with the relevant commercial news as this might come up in the interview. What I would do is always find links with the legal world and try to find how a certain political/social or economic event might affect the legal sector. This will help you be confident during the interview in case you get asked about a particular news you were not familiar with.

Good luck with the assessment and congratulations once again!

Thank you - Eversheds Vacation scheme offer!!!!

Any tips for converting the vacation scheme into a training contract please?

 

[aspiringfuturetrainee2025]

Does anyone have any tips for the W&C Ac? It’s my first one ever and I’m not sure how to go about the written exercise or what to expect. Thanks so much! @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker

Is it for summer or spring VS ?

 

[kmo20]

Does anyone have any tips for the W&C Ac? It’s my first one ever and I’m not sure how to go about the written exercise or what to expect. Thanks so much! @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker

Hi, do you mind me asking if this is for Spring or Summer and when you took your VI? Thank you

 

[law2022x]

Please can V&E respond today 😭