TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[hopefulforatc]

That is really good!

The video interviews was something I used to be bad at too, combined with the watson glaser too. My advice with issues like this is that you need to know yourself. If you feel like these forms of assessments are severly hindering your chances, I would start focusing on firms that do not have these assessments. I was successful with firms that did not have these kind of tests because I was confident in my interview skills but I knew that a video interview or a watson glaser would have not even allowed me to show my interview skills. So applying to US firms with direct interviews after the application stage was something that worked for me. Considerations like this are important in my opinion as you understand yourself and you start spending time on firms that will objectively give you a chance.

However, if you want to improve your video interview skills, I shared some tips on here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-167426

Additionally, there are some posts on TCLA from me and Erin that might be helpful, I will include some links here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/how-to-prepare-for-a-law-firm-video-interview-a-step-by-step-guide-⭐️.8346/ and https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-151491

Good luck!

Thank you!

 

[s2203]

Does anyone have the thread on how to convert a VS?

 

[medy]

I personally do not think so, they are pretty much the same, I think that at interview stage though, you should be more prepared to be able to convince the interviewers as to why you want to join that firm specifically over others but that it just my opinion since I did not go through this route myself.

Good luck with applications!

Thank you!

 

[SaLM]

Anything from Hill Dickinson post online assessment/VI?

Maybe they're just disappointed in everyone's Amberjacks and hoping we all just forget we applied to them 🤣

 

[jenniferrrrrrr]

Hi @Jessica Booker, I’m considering relocating back to my home country after graduation and applying for VS from there. Will having a non-UK address on my application forms place me at a disadvantage at the application form stage?

No it wont - I did it last year. However, you might have to fly to the UK for ACs and firms might not be able to provide full sponsorships for travel / accom.

 

[mp2000]

Maybe they're just disappointed in everyone's Amberjacks and hoping we all just forget we applied to them 🤣

Honestly wouldn't blame them if they did hahaha

 

[Benjamin07]

Has anyone heard back from NRF post-VI??? Should I assume pfo atp

 

[axelbeugre]

Does anyone have the thread on how to convert a VS?

Here it is: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/macfarlanes-vac-scheme.8601/post-174236

Congratulations on obtaining a vacation scheme!!

 

[trainingcontract]

why does the desktop notification sound for the gold live chat sound so much like the grindr notification 😭 pls fix this my partner (romantic) is getting suspicious

 

[LawJourney101]

Has anyone heard back from NRF post-VI??? Should I assume pfo atp

They gave out all the ACs already I think. I would assume pfo.

 

[ohnoselim]

has anyone received an update post-app for stephenson harwood vs (summer)?

 

[Ghassen]

They gave out all the ACs already I think. I would assume pfo.

I agree ! Unfortunately, we should assume pfo by now, as ACs have been given and no chance to invite more people. I was disappointed too as I think I did the VI well.

 

[ChasingTCS]

does anyone know how many trainees dwf recruits from the VS?

 

[legallybrunette8]

dont want to bring the mood down but im losing hope for gateley 😢 have a feeling they sent out the invites last week and the rest are pfos

 

[user254]

dont want to bring the mood down but im losing hope for gateley 😢 have a feeling they sent out the invites last week and the rest are pfos

agree! - have already recorded it as a PFO on my tracker 🤣

 

[Lilil]

SH spring VS offer!

 

[Z_H02]

No it wont - I did it last year. However, you might have to fly to the UK for ACs and firms might not be able to provide full sponsorships for travel / accom.

Thank you so much for sharing the info

 

[maymays]

Hey gang! Anyone heard anything from Hill Dickinson post-Amberjack Assessment?

 

[qwop881]

Does anybody know if White & Case are still inviting people to ACs? Did my VI a month ago and haven't heard back.

 

[elektrajenkov]

SH spring VS offer!

Congrats!! Out of curiosity, did they call or email? I know they have called in the past but that was also when they had ACs