TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[zdi2024]

Anyone else still waiting to hear from Bristows....

 

[zdi2024]

Anyone else still waiting to hear from Bristows?

 

[Sunshinepink]

Are there any disadvantages to applying for a direct training contract with a firm as opposed to going through the vacation scheme route? @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

 

[Jessica Booker]

For the same firm.

No - whether or not you get an interview one cycle is not going to be a clear indicator to you getting or not getting an interview the next year/cycle.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Are there any disadvantages to applying for a direct training contract with a firm as opposed to going through the vacation scheme route? @Jessica Booker @axelbeugre

You won’t have the opportunity to work for the firm before making the commitment to them for several years.

But apart from that, I don’t think there is a direct advantage/disadvantage in every case - this will vary from firm to firm and also from candidate to candidate.

 

[Sunshinepink]

You won’t have the opportunity to work for the firm before making the commitment to them for several years.

But apart from that, I don’t think there is a direct advantage/disadvantage in every case - this will vary from firm to firm and also from candidate to candidate.

I see, thank you!

 

[tcplease2345]

No - whether or not you get an interview one cycle is not going to be a clear indicator to you getting or not getting an interview the next year/cycle.

What should I do to keep my chances high?

 

[tcplease2345]

No - whether or not you get an interview one cycle is not going to be a clear indicator to you getting or not getting an interview the next year/cycle.

I really like RS and this time my interview got messed up and I want to reapply there next cycle.

 

[Deleted member 9747]

Got an interview and written exercise offer from Greenberg Traurig! Has anyone done a GT interview and written exercise? If so, can I send you a pm?

Congrats! Is this the stage after the app? Didn't they originally say those successful would hear back by 23 Feb latest?

 

[Jessica Booker]

What should I do to keep my chances high?

Keep developing your candidacy/profile and take on any feedback that you are given for self improvement - whether that be through recruitment processes or just day to day life. Also try to continue to interact with the firm if they are running careers events.

 

[LexNavigator]

It's been 3 weeks since my AC with Latham and the firm still hasn't gotten back to me. They originally said they'd provide a response within two weeks. Anyone in the same situation? @Jessica Booker your advice re approaching this/following up would be much appreciated

 

[Jessica Booker]

It's been 3 weeks since my AC with Latham and the firm still hasn't gotten back to me. They originally said they'd provide a response within two weeks. Anyone in the same situation? @Jessica Booker your advice re approaching this/following up would be much appreciated

I’d wait until the end of this week (eg around the 15th) and then send them a brief but polite email asking if they can provide any details of estimated timelines you will hear back (rather than asking for an outcome).

 

[mp2000]

Really worried about my performance on the Hill Dickinson Amberjack OA...I scored decently well for Grit and Applied Intellect (7/9 for both) but for Creative Force and Digital Mindset I seemed to have performed quite terribly (4/9 for both). Should I be expecting a PFO? Not sure if this helps my case but I demonstrated a 'good ability' for Applied Verbal Intellect and 'excelled' in Applied Numerical Intellect. The VI at the end was alright but also not my best work...

 

[SaLM]

Really worried about my performance on the Hill Dickinson Amberjack OA...I scored decently well for Grit and Applied Intellect (7/9 for both) but for Creative Force and Digital Mindset I seemed to have performed quite terribly (4/9 for both). Should I be expecting a PFO? Not sure if this helps my case but I demonstrated a 'good ability' for Applied Verbal Intellect and 'excelled' in Applied Numerical Intellect. The VI at the end was alright but also not my best work...

Don't worry, everyone i've seen (including me) has scored awfully on it so getting 7s means you have nothing to worry about lol

 

[DieHard]

Really worried about my performance on the Hill Dickinson Amberjack OA...I scored decently well for Grit and Applied Intellect (7/9 for both) but for Creative Force and Digital Mindset I seemed to have performed quite terribly (4/9 for both). Should I be expecting a PFO? Not sure if this helps my case but I demonstrated a 'good ability' for Applied Verbal Intellect and 'excelled' in Applied Numerical Intellect. The VI at the end was alright but also not my best work...

Likely depends on quality of candidates you're competing against, as well as the quality of the firm. I don't know much about Hill Dickinson, but I imagine they'll allow a lower threshold for score compared to larger firms.

 

[DieHard]

Not yet received written contract for a VS oral offer made the last week of February. Should I just wait, as I believe some offers still going out/ they are doing conflict checking, or is this something I should be following up on @Jessica Booker

 

[cattlawapps324]

Hi @axelbeugre this might be a stupid question but which practice helps the client to determine how an acquistion should be structured? would this just be corporate?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Not yet received written contract for a VS oral offer made the last week of February. Should I just wait, as I believe some offers still going out/ they are doing conflict checking, or is this something I should be following up on @Jessica Booker

Have you provided the information for conflict checks?

 

[midnightsky990422]

People who’ve done the Browne Jacobson assessment, what were your scores?

 

[bangarangbass39]

People who’ve done the Browne Jacobson assessment, what were your scores?

umm...