TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Untilwinter]

Are there any Akin TIs or ACs happening this week?

Not sure about invite but got rejection post test today

 

[Amehta1]

Not sure about invite but got rejection post test today

Yeah same

 

[anonymouscatboy]

Yeah same

Not sure about invite but got rejection post test today

Can I ask when you both did the test? I did mine in about mid Jan and still haven't heard back

 

[user254]

Did anyone who applied to DWF for the SVS get invited to the VI/next steps? Aware they were recruiting for social mobility schemes too, so wondering if they have already found a bunch of great candidates?

 

[bangarangbass39]

TLT Bristol Vacation Scheme - PFO

 

[TurnbullBR]

Akin PFO post-test

 

[jas1502]

Akin PFO post TI 🥲 if a Goodwin PFO comes in today too I will be devastated lol

 

[ayiiii05]

Akin PFO post TI 🥲 if a Goodwin PFO comes in today too I will be devastated lol

Akin PFO post-test

I have no idea why they made you wait so long, after I took the test, they rejected me 5 days after... or maybe its cause I scored so low lmao

 

[S87]

Are you guys applying to Paul Hastings vs, just tc or both?

 

[Sharon Wu]

For those who got the Akin PFO post test and for those who got to the TI stage, what were your test strengths and weaknesses?

 

[anonymouscatboy]

Can I ask when you both did the test? I did mine in about mid Jan and still haven't heard back

nvm akin pfo 💀

 

[anonymouscatboy]

For those who got the Akin PFO post test and for those who got to the TI stage, what were your test strengths and weaknesses?

I think my strengths were credibility and self-accountability or something like that, and my weakness was collaboration so I'm not surprised about the rejection tbh

 

[tommyt_04]

Is it normal/acceptable to ask a law firm you're doing a vac scheme at to allow you to attend an interview for another firm whilst you're there (if you have no other choice scheduling wise)? for example by extending your break or coming in a little later?

@Jessica Booker

 

[Happycloud100]

Hey guys, hope to get some advice. I got an AC for a VS but as I am based outside the UK, I have to fly to the UK and it is very costly. I do not think the firm offers virtual AC due to the format of the AC. I have already accepted the AC invite in-person a while back as I was very eager for the AC. Should I ask if I could do the AC virtually even though I doubt this is an option, and would requesting this now put the firm off? Is it advisable that I fly to the UK for the AC? Thanks.

If you’re flying from Europe many firms will reimburse

 

[Deleted member 32324]

Anyone have the Baker McKenzie AC coming up on Thursday?

 

[Thom&as]

Slaughters Summer VS and DWF AC!!!!!

Did Slaughter and May give you an offer via email or on a call?

 

[neonorange]

I have seen posts on this thread referring to a firm as their 'dream firm'. How do candidates know that a firm is their 'dream firm'? In my opinion, I don't think doing a vacation scheme alone is enough to come to this conclusion.

I wonder this too. My dream firm is anywhere that will give me a TC and pays £80k+ NQ. There are obviously firms I think align slightly more with my career goals but can't fathom what makes something someone's dream firm without an idea of what the culture is actually like.

 

[lawstudent2003]

Hi everyone! Does anybody have any advice / insight regarding the Irwin Mitchell AC?

 

[MrHubertLouis]

I won't lie I was like how does he know what I applied for 😭😭 thank you for clearing that up xx

No worries, I realised afterwards how creepy that reply came off as 💀

 

[Maz]

Anyone have any experience with the Forsters AC? Got mine coming up soon and am struggling to find any information about how it works. Thank you!