TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Do people tend to email interviewers/hr after an interview thanking them for their time? Not something I usually do but..

Some do, many don’t. It’s highly unlikely to have an impact on the outcome whichever way you choose to go.

 

[holz567]

If we haven’t heard from Mishcon, should we presume a PFO at this stage? Really disappointed as they’re my favourite firm

 

[Givemeatcplease]

Congrats to all those with a Mishcon AC! Out of interest, is there much space left on the portal? Don’t know whether to get my hopes up or not :/

 

[Miss Chocolate]

I wouldn’t know in this instance - but why not just book for late March anyway if that works best for you?

I have booked it for late March now but I was concerned about them making offers on a rolling basis and wanted to make sure I wasn't harming my chances. Probably overthinking it tbf.

Also, with regards to the CV the recruiter requested from me. I am going to keep it only 2 pages but I was wondering if I should leave out virtual online programmes (non-selective) as that information is available to the recruiter anyway (they have the application form). Could I please get your take on this? Thank you!!

 

[DieHard]

PHurst, if you get rejected for the VS will they allow an application to the TC also

 

[DieHard]

What did W&C say in their response? I’m also waiting to hear back post Ac from them

W&C Spring is filled I believe, summer I think most offers already being made but likely still some to come

 

[sm99]

Unrelated to the cycle but has anyone successfully joined pinsents vario paralegal team?? If you have, please dm me about the type of work/if it’s worth it!! Thank u 🫶🏼

 

[DieHard]

Anyone worried that grades will hinder their future success - the two high-flying partners at Skadden right now (including the managing partner) graduated with 2:2s with one doing his training contract at a high street firm in Hull.

Keep plugging away!

The sentiment is encouraging, but its not entirely applicable to the current climate for applicants to TCs.

 

[Amehta1]

W&C Spring is filled I believe, summer I think most offers already being made but likely still some to come

I doubt spring is filled because I interviewed for the spring position on Monday. Also for summer W&C, the first round of ACs were conducted after mine so I believe no offers have actually gone out.

 

[yxngd2x]

I doubt spring is filled because I interviewed for the spring position on Monday. Also for summer W&C, the first round of ACs were conducted after mine so I believe no offers have actually gone out.

I also doubt what was said about summer seeing as people only started receiving summer AC invites a couple weeks ago

 

[DieHard]

I doubt spring is filled because I interviewed for the spring position on Monday. Also for summer W&C, the first round of ACs were conducted after mine so I believe no offers have actually gone out.

I know a couple people with summers so I assumed by extrapolating. Okay if you've only interviewed for Spring this week, quite surprised though - they've already ran a fair few ACs I would have assumed filled by now

 

[Amehta1]

I know a couple people with summers so I assumed by extrapolating. Okay if you've only interviewed for Spring this week, quite surprised though - they've already ran a fair few ACs I would have assumed filled by now

Yeah I think when W&C mean they review on a rolling basis they truly mean they will consider every application even up to the day of the deadline. I submitted my app on deadline day which was 14th jan, received a VI two weeks later and an AC invite two weeks after that

 

[hanz123]

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I'm so here for the football memes

 

[yxngd2x]

I know a couple people with summers so I assumed by extrapolating. Okay if you've only interviewed for Spring this week, quite surprised though - they've already ran a fair few ACs I would have assumed filled by now

tbf I thought the same for spring so I don't even blame you

 

[-legal-]

How should I approach the interview question: Tell us about yourself.

Should I list some of my strengths with examples?

 

[Boating]

RodRod return?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

How should I approach the interview question: Tell us about yourself.

Should I list some of my strengths with examples?

I go in this order:
1. My name.
2. My current job title/status (if you’re a student, say so and say which course you are studying).
3. Career aspirations.
4. Why I have applied for the role/what I’m looking for.
5. A fun fact about myself/or a brief summary of my hobbies just so they know that I’m not a robot 😅

 

[lawgurl90]

I recently got offered ACs for DWF and HSF. However, they're both on the same day with a 45 min gap between them. The offices are like 20 minutes apart. Any idea what to do?

 

[EqualityNonNegotiable]

 

[RonRod13]

RodRod return?

Cant do that with the Gestapo police blocking my posts more than the CMA blocks every transaction...