TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[tryingtogetajob555]

Has anyone heard back from the following firms?

Bevan Brittan (after video interview)
Devonshires (after teams interview)
Beale & Co (applicaion form)
Moore Barlow (application form)

 

[Babablacksheep]

Does anyone have any insight on how to prep for group exercises and role play

 

[l789]

Hi @Ram Sabaratnam

Thank you for your previous answer to my question it was very helpful in me ascertaining “why Cooley”

Just wanted to double check that cooley is a full service firm.

Do you have any advice on cooleys competency interview and what questions to ask the partner at the end?

 

[BillSikes]

Has anyone heard back from the following firms?

Bevan Brittan (after video interview)
Devonshires (after teams interview)
Beale & Co (applicaion form)
Moore Barlow (application form)

Did Bevan ask that stupid superhero power question like they did last year?

 

[BillSikes]

Anyone done an AC for Pinsent Mason paralegal role before? For the Vario scheme specifically. Any inside into the AC would be appreciated.

 

[jnice]

Does anyone have experience of doing the SQE a couple of years after the PGDL? Just wondering how long you gave it to catch-up on materials beforehand, how long you would recommend going back through your notes before starting the SQE prep course. Thanks!

Currently doing the SQE - finished the GDL in 2020 and started the SQE last September. It’s very intense as there is *so much content* (I’m not exaggerating). I would recommend a month or two before, begin refreshing your memory of the functioning legal knowledge/academic law as once classes start, you will be learning the practice content and it is assumed that you already know the academic law.

 

[jamieclarke]

Hello, what sort of information do firms usually request when seeking references? Can companies and universities only give information out that has been specifically requested of them?

 

[johnafleck6]

Has anyone done the Paul Hastings interview for the PHirst Steps Summer Scheme? I did mine yesterday and wondering when we’ll hear.

 

[ilovegardening1111]

Anyone done an AC for Pinsent Mason paralegal role before? For the Vario scheme specifically. Any inside into the AC would be appreciated.

I PM’ed you

 

[student353]

So excited to say that I converted my vacation scheme to a training contract. Thank you to everyone for their advice, and encouragement!!

 

[studentdelaw786]

I want to arrange a virtual coffee chat with a Partner at a US firm. Can anyone please tell me how I can propose this as I would love to get an understanding of the work that they are doing?

 

[SamiyaJ]

So excited to say that I converted my vacation scheme to a training contract. Thank you to everyone for their advice, and encouragement!!

How amazing, congratulations!!! All the best on your legal journey 🫶🏾

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hello, what sort of information do firms usually request when seeking references? Can companies and universities only give information out that has been specifically requested of them?

Employers and universities can provide any information that aligns with their reference policy, even if not requested by the potential employer.

I would say a standard is to only provide factual information though. For employers, this tends to be limited to job title and employment dates, unless there were any disciplinary matters. Similarly, universities tend to only provide confirmation of academic results but can flag any misconduct issues as well. Any misconduct for both employers or universities would be something you are aware of (you would have to be involved in a misconduct process).

If you are ever unsure, you can always ask the previous employer or academic institution to provide you with the reference they would provide to someone requesting it.

 

[Jessica Booker]

So excited to say that I converted my vacation scheme to a training contract. Thank you to everyone for their advice, and encouragement!!

Amazing news - congratulations!!

 

[lawyersum]

guys can someone please give me some motivation. feeling like a sack of nothing right now. am so scarred from getting nothing this cycle that with every app I try to rewrite I keep second guessing it thinking nothing I write is decent. even if you do get onto ACs and VSs, it seems like the margins are so fine, you can rejected with unconstructive feedback that makes you feel like crap. don’t know if I’ll ever make it. I already had such a tough journey into law, made the last minute decision during clearing as I wasn’t happy with my original course choice during sixth form. Felt depressed for the 1st year of degree as I was at a non target uni. Only really got into law my 2nd year and was too focused on grades to apply anywhere. Now graduated and can’t block out the noise or pressure. How to feel
better idk. Sorry just needed to vent.