TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Deleted member 37508]

Ah really? Theres a post on Legal Cheek stating it was £90k NQ in 2022, wondering if there was any updated figures.

I think they got a TC in the Belfast office. Your figures sound more suited to England.

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

has anyone heard from pwc post VI?

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Perhaps a silly question…

I am a British citizen and passport holder.
Do I hold a valid work permit?

 

[Deleted member 37508]

Perhaps a silly question…

I am a British citizen and passport holder.
Do I hold a valid work permit?

I’m no HMRC but I would say you have the right to work in the UK. You don’t need a work permit your citizenship should suffice especially if you have an NI number. Surely you can say N/A to the question as it’s not applicable to you.

 

[NJS]

Perhaps a silly question…

I am a British citizen and passport holder.
Do I hold a valid work permit?

You dont need a work permit to work in Britian, you only need to prove you right to work.

Basically in that app quesiton where it says "do you hold a permit" click no because you are already a citizen.

 

[AlegalA]

Yes - GCSE equivalents are fine and you can select yes.

Amazing thank you!

 

[Tcvspfo]

Hi everyone!

I’m gearing up for the Addleshaw Goddard assessment center and looking for any tips, insights, or resources that might help me prepare effectively. I’d appreciate any advice on what to expect, especially around exercises, interviews, and skills they focus on.

If anyone’s been through this process or has advice on resources that helped them (websites, practice assessments, or skills training), I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Thank you in advance for your help!

When did you do their voice interview and is it for their placement and when did you submit their app and for which office.

 

[Tcvspfo]

Anyone heard from AG about voice interview yet for placements.

 

[Cy_LHC]

When did you do their voice interview and is it for their placement and when did you submit their app and for which office.

A long time ago, somewhere between December 2023 and January 2024. And yes, for the placement that will consider you for the TC, it was probably in the middle of the window and London.

 

[-legal-]

Do we have to upload a cv for the freshfields workshop?

 

[Tcvspfo]

A long time ago, somewhere between December 2023 and January 2024. And yes, for the placement that will consider you for the TC, it was probably in the middle of the window and London.

Thank you and was just panicking as thought others have progressed for this cycle since they are rolling.

 

[Cy_LHC]

Thank you and was just panicking as thought others have progressed for this cycle since they are rolling.

Ah, I see; chill, they always have a lot of people applying to them. It will take quite a bit. Have you done the voice interview, though?

 

[Tcvspfo]

Ah, I see; chill, they always have a lot of people applying to them. It will take quite a bit. Have you done the voice interview, though?

No just been sent the test and have been practising the test today. The test looks not bad from what the practice questions are but some elements of the test are weird.

 

[ayiiii05]

hi, i hope you guys are good. i wanted to ask if there is anyone who passed the app stage with willkie, skadden, goodwin, weil or watson farley that could tell me what they think made their app successful, maybe with an example sentence if that's okay? i believe my apps are better this cycle but ofc i want them to be good enough to move past the app stage. massive thank you in advance

 

[LawyerUpPal]

When would it be appropriate to ask the grad team for an update post AC considering it’s been one and a half weeks and most people from the AC have heard back with an offer or rejection? Would it even be worth it to email them at all?

I understand the frustration, but what's the point? It's not like they have forgotten you. Just think how many people send these emails during a busy time for them. Do you think they would be more favourable to you if you're in that annoying pile that they have to respond with: "You'll hear back in due course"? Just hang in there; they will get back to you when they do. Interviews are still in full swing.

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

Hi, does anyone know whether the DLA Piper WG is automated or not? Thank you

 

[Audric_T]

Hi, does anyone know whether the DLA Piper WG is automated or not? Thank you

it is not automatic - they do a review before they send it out - my friend did the application and survey but didn't get the WG

 

[Bbhu19]

There are stills AC

Really appreciate this and your reply as well @Jessica Booker. My only concern was that the vac scheme was starting on the 25th November so was wondering if it is common to let people know 2-3 weeks before the vac scheme starts or if they usually let everyone know much sooner.

next Tuesday and Thursday so you still have time.

 

[Bbhu19]

I have yet to hear about Linklaters Open Day... the wait is very nerve-wracking! Someone said GR would get back by the end of today - has anyone else not received an email?

I haven’t received an email either.

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

it is not automatic - they do a review before they send it out - my friend did the application and survey but didn't get the WG

Thank you!