TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[isTeapp]

I have got rejected summer vc in the first stage cv screening

They suggest you show high improvement when you re-apply, so I’m not sure if you should.

 

[cianoshea321]

Is anyone else still waiting to hear back from NRF on whether they are through to the telephone interview?

 

[legallybrunette8]

cant believe hill dickinson have been edging us this entire month 😔 we were meant to hear back at the start of feb and it’s already coming march

 

[AlegalA]

cant believe hill dickinson have been edging us this entire month 😔 we were meant to hear back at the start of feb and it’s already coming march

How do you know we were meant to hear back start of feb? the deadline was 31/01?

 

[legallybrunette8]

How do you know we were meant to hear back start of feb? the deadline was 31/01?

i think someone on this forum said smth abt how grad rec told them we would hear back the first 2 weeks of feb

 

[Seven]

cant believe hill dickinson have been edging us this entire month 😔 we were meant to hear back at the start of feb and it’s already coming march

Edging is an insane descriptor especially with the name Hill Dickinson🤣 No pun intended?😭

 

[axelbeugre]

Thank you for all the helpful messages I'm receiving on the grades v extra-curriculars debate.

@axelbeugre @Jessica Booker I'm interested please to hear your thoughts on this too please? Would I be disadvantaged if I talk about my role of responsibility as something I completed in the past?

I personally do not think you would be at all, as long as you manage to describe your experiences and the relevance of the skills you developed through them!

 

[Bubbles]

For anyone waiting for a response from CRS post-app, there's still hope ✨

 

[bangarangbass39]

Yanno, since its 6 years and all...

think we could do an "anniversary discount" on that premium 👀 just like a one-time thing yanno? For the celebrations of course!

 

[Zaakir]

@axelbeugre , do you know whether Goodwin send out offers in batches or all at once for their vacation schemes?

 

[bangarangbass39]

"and YOU get a discount!"

 

[addy2004]

No - this won’t be a problem. It’s fairly common for people to step back from responsibilities in their final year.

I personally do not think you would be at all, as long as you manage to describe your experiences and the relevance of the skills you developed through them!

Thank you both!

 

[VMS]

Not me thinking my computer screen was broken but it's actually the birthday celebration decorations 🤣

 

[Jaysen]

Not me thinking my computer screen was broken but it's actually the birthday celebration decorations 🤣

Have removed it - I think it was slowing down the forum too much!

 

[Jaysen]

Yanno, since its 6 years and all...

think we could do an "anniversary discount" on that premium 👀 just like a one-time thing yanno? For the celebrations of course!

Haha sure, what price makes it reasonable?

 

[HelenR]

Is anyone else still waiting for response from w&c for summer vc post app?

 

[Seven]

Haha sure, what price makes it reasonable?

Free

 

[axelbeugre]

Competency style questions are common in law firm interviews. What is the purpose behind them?

In a real life problem, I tend to tackle a problem based on the facts presented to me rather than think back to a time in the past I have faced a similar situation. I am sure that most lawyers will do the same in practice. In my opinion, it is unlikely that a trainee solicitor will think back to the time they worked well in a team or a time when they solved a complex problem if faced with a similar situation in practice.

I think that the purpose is to understand how someone deals with unprecedented circumstances/tasks/events which are very common in this industry, and it is paramount that you know how to conduct yourself even though you might not be served with the best cards.

I understand your confusion because I used to think the same when I was applying but retrospectively, I think it is a good way for them to test the maturity and self-confidence that a candidate have, as well as their resilience.

 

[axelbeugre]

@axelbeugre , do you know whether Goodwin send out offers in batches or all at once for their vacation schemes?

I think they call everyone all at once but I am not really sure so do not quote me on this but I feel like this is what they did last year.

 

[S87]

Two months of radio silence from AG London after the critical thinking test..I am on the verge of calling them just to force a rejection!