TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Lawyaa]

What was the AC like? Just got the AC offer for the summer VS

Hi, what are the dates you have been offered for the Summer AC?

 

[hungry_for_TC]

I think Chloe told me beginning of this week they were aiming to let us know

any news ?

 

[trainingcontract]

DM me if you're also doing the Macfarlanes Spring Scheme!!!!!

 

[S87]

Has anyone been encouraged to apply for a direct tc after being rejected for the vacation scheme?

 

[Mariyah_T]

any news ?

not yet. guess we just have to be patient. Hoping for the best for both of us!!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Has anyone been encouraged to apply for a direct tc after being rejected for the vacation scheme?

I’ve encouraged plenty of people to reapply - if they have done this, take it as a good sign and consider doing so at the appropriate point. They won’t have said this to everyone.

 

[S87]

I’ve encouraged plenty of people to reapply - if they have done this, take it as a good sign and consider doing so at the appropriate point. They won’t have said this to everyone.

Thank you @Jessica Booker.

Can I ask for a follow up question to you @Jessica Booker? I understand that many firms have small gr teams and that often they have to wait for other people to hand over this feedback. However, it had been extremely difficult to deal with ambiguous responses or lack of feedback after an ac. Is it worthy to write that I wanted to be treated with a bit of respect? Sorry, I wish I could go into more details but I can’t and only hope for brighter times. I am skiing you because you are on the other side and I respect you and your opinions.

 

[AlegalA]

Hill Dickinson holding email post amberjack assessment. Results will be out end of April!

 

[r407]

Anyone apply for Morgan Sports Law Vac Scheme?

 

[user254]

Hill Dickinson holding email post amberjack assessment. Results will be out end of April!

Anyone else yet to receive the holding email?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you @Jessica Booker.

Can I ask for a follow up question to you @Jessica Booker? I understand that many firms have small gr teams and that often they have to wait for other people to hand over this feedback. However, it had been extremely difficult to deal with ambiguous responses or lack of feedback after an ac. Is it worthy to write that I wanted to be treated with a bit of respect? Sorry, I wish I could go into more details but I can’t and only hope for brighter times. I am skiing you because you are on the other side and I respect you and your opinions.

I wouldn’t suggest you are being treated disrespectfully if you do contact them.

Feedback is often vague unfortunately, not just because of the GR team but because of the feedback given to them. It is difficult for them to give you precise feedback when they weren’t in the assessments and haven’t got much details beyond some scores/scoring criteria.

 

[S87]

I wouldn’t suggest you are being treated disrespectfully if you do contact them.

Feedback is often vague unfortunately, not just because of the GR team but because of the feedback given to them. It is difficult for them to give you precise feedback when they weren’t in the assessments and haven’t got much details beyond some scores/scoring criteria.

Thank you @Jessica Booker and apologies for the grammar mistakes in my message but my brain is not working properly.

 

[lookingforaTC]

I am in the same position of final year and possibly no TC. For me, because firms will be mostly recruiting for 2027 start next cycle, I do not see the benefit of self-funding the SQE. If I got a TC next cycle I would still be waiting two years to start it - and in that time I'd do the SQE and get it funded + grant.

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre Would you say this is correct? Is there any benefit of self-funding SQE exams (just the exams - not the prep course)?

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre Would you say this is correct? Is there any benefit of self-funding SQE exams (just the exams - not the prep course)?

Self funding has been something many people have done for many decades and even pre SQE. At the same time many do choose to sit it out and wait for sponsorship - I don’t think there is a right or wrong answer here as success (and failure) can be seen in both routes.

It is very much an individual decision on whether to invest in self funding or sitting it out and waiting for sponsorship. I think you have to look at your profile, the firms you are aiming for, if doing the course/assessments is going to add to your profile (for instance they may if you have weaker academics compared to someone who has stellar academics).

 

[codytrainee]

TAYLOR WESSING VS!!

 

[Standardlawapplicant]

Anything from Morgan Lewis post second stage interview?

 

[zoobla20]

has anyone heard from withers post-test?

I followed up with them and they said that it's taking longer than usual to get back to candidates but they'll be in touch soon.

 

[eleven14og]

TAYLOR WESSING VS!!

Congrats!! May I ask when did you do your AC?

 

[lookingforaTC]

Self funding has been something many people have done for many decades and even pre SQE. At the same time many do choose to sit it out and wait for sponsorship - I don’t think there is a right or wrong answer here as success (and failure) can be seen in both routes.

It is very much an individual decision on whether to invest in self funding or sitting it out and waiting for sponsorship. I think you have to look at your profile, the firms you are aiming for, if doing the course/assessments is going to add to your profile (for instance they may if you have weaker academics compared to someone who has stellar academics).

I will probably scrape a 2.1 to be honest. Poor second year grades but all of my third year grades should be 2.1 (low-mid). In this situation, would doing the SQE be worth it to boost my chances of an AC? I feel the SQE is very different from university and closer to GCSE/A-Level and I am confident I can excel in it.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I will probably scrape a 2.1 to be honest. Poor second year grades but all of my third year grades should be 2.1 (low-mid). In this situation, would doing the SQE be worth it to boost my chances of an AC? I feel the SQE is very different from university and closer to GCSE/A-Level and I am confident I can excel in it.

I don’t think the SQE is comparable to GCSE or A-levels - I have never heard it described this way anyway.

I don’t think it will directly improve your chances of securing an AC as so much more goes into an application, but it may help contribute to securing one.