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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
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Hill Dickinson assessment invite!!
It’s not normal. But people don’t reply because they see you as potential competition and also because they’d rather provide tips to someone they are friends with. I know a case of 3 people getting a vac scheme at the same place. They all went to the same uni. The first one interviewed and then shared pretty much everything from the AC with the remaining three.
However, there are many reasons why people don’t reply. Eventually, some nice person will reply so there are people who are genuinely nice!
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its infuriating! I got my PM AC and this trainee fully read my message and aired me 😭
i think at least 6 people have ignored me even grad rec from Jones Day but she connected with me 💀
Trainees are very busy, I wouldn’t take it personally.
Ignoring you after connecting with you is brazy icl 😭
I learned my lesson with trainees and understood that they would not reply. I get it, they're busy. That's why this time I contacted STUDENTS who got the vac scheme
Like c'mon - how busy can you be? Especially since they viewed my message and are online most of the time...
Same with those people I'm talking about - they all accepted my connection request but they're ghosting me. Hope they are thinking about the tips they want to give me lol
I should’ve specified “future trainee” they didn’t start at the firm yet 😭😭 so totally agree with the how busy can you be🤣 everytime I go onto my LinkedIn messages they’re online! She applied for the Scotland office too no competition whatsoever 🤣
I get completely where you're coming from, but I probably attribute it to law just being such a cut-throat, often self-absorbed industry.
Even if they've secured a VS, that doesn't necessarily mean they're guaranteed a TC. If they give you VS tips and you get a place, it may be you that prevents them from getting that TC. It sounds petty, but I honestly think those are the small margins that go through people's heads.
Rather than LinkedIn, I've found people on here to be really helpful. If you just type in "VS Mishcon" say from someone who secured it, then just message them as I feel they're way more likely to provide tips. Generally a much more helpful environment than LinkedIn, which I find is often more about those who want to boast or inflate their ego.
Hill Dickinson assessment invite! Was waiting forever for that one. Does anyone have any advice for an Amberjack assessment? It is my first time doing one and from what I have read on this forum, I should be wary of it
Legal Experience is great, but I think too many people get by on weak legal experience - Like open days (god i'm still confused as to why it's considered valuable). I also think people are obsessed with it. Sure if it works for some, don't fix it. But I think you should really focus on what you are passionate about or interested in outside of law. Especially if you are someone who has a law degree! You don't need to do much more than that to show you have a passion for law! I'm non law applicant and I've had to really dig deep in to what makes me stand out compared to other candidates and why that helps in law. I think this is why I have enjoyed the application cycle this year. (it's my first time)
I've found found the writing process so easy and also enjoyable. I also have a clearer understanding of what sectors I'd like to work in - sure the lack of legal experience is a downside but the direct experience I have with sectors I am passionate about working in is way more valuable than having down a weeks worth of shadowing where I didn't do a lot. I'm so shocked that Law students aren't encouraged to delve in their interests outside of law a lot more. It's a shame. So many applicants are a like because they go for the same experiences and insights. I think it would help with CV's and apps if people spent more time doing curriculars/work experience outside of law.
Oh..I reached out to people who got the spring vacation scheme thinking they'd likely receive their training contract offers before those in the summer schemes. It's incredibly disheartening I swear, especially when I always make an effort to share detailed insights about my assessment centers. I'm holding onto hope that they'll respond by next week.
Thank you for your tips; the support in this community is far superior, which is why I love it! I always try to contribute by offering my insights as well.
How do you know if you’ve been placed on a reserve list also what is that if you’ve been unsuccessful from the placement ?
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