TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Tom smith]

Tell us about a situation where you have demonstrated initiative and the result? - in a question on application like this where there it is limited to 300 words, is it worth briefly putting a sentence in about something I could have done differently and why?

 

[V2002]

I completed the Dechert assessment today and it was quite challenging with the time constraints but I had the thought that maybe some individuals might have used AI to help since there wasn't a camera feature. I didn't but I wonder do firms detect that thoroughly?

 

[EK_27]

Has anyone heard back from the NRF Black Aspiring Lawyers open day yet? It’s next Thursday, is it likely I’ve been rejected considering the time frame?

 

[lawstudent2002]

White & Case WVS !!! - Just speaking it into existence , by God's grace !!

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

for those of u who have done the cov AC - completely forgot to ask, but does anyone know when we will hear back?

They said in under 2 weeks

 

[Parsorandini]

Have we had anybody who has progressed past the WG for Hogan Lovells WVS yet?

 

[lolololol]

has anyone else not received the dechert assessment?

 

[legalxp2]

Simmons PFO bc they are ''at capacity'' and ''can't transfer my application to another scheme'' 😢

this has happened to me two years in a row now!!

 

[Kodak123]

White & Case WVS !!! - Just speaking it into existence , by God's grace !!

Amen!

 

[Brandon93]

If its optional, the firm does not need it to make a decision on your application. It is most likely a default setting on their application software that they can't remove.

Thanks Jessica.

 

[Deleted member 37508]

Explain that to the firm - I am sure they would be able to consider increasing the amount they reimburse. Its stupid if they don't because the flowers in their reception will cost more than your train ticket!

Thank you for this advice Jessica. I have sorted it now. They increased the budget and I got a hotel too. Great point about the flowers!!!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you for this advice Jessica. I have sorted it now. They increased the budget and I got a hotel too. Great point about the flowers!!!

Glad you got it sorted!

 

[georgejacob55]

How long does it take to hear back after HSF WVS AC?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Tell us about a situation where you have demonstrated initiative and the result? - in a question on application like this where there it is limited to 300 words, is it worth briefly putting a sentence in about something I could have done differently and why?

You can, but it is not necessary for this answer and I would be concerned that by deflecting to what could have been done differently, you won't really be selling the success/result of your initial approach to demonstrating your initiative. I think this would work if your initial approach wasn;t a successful one and so you then used your initiative to correct it though.

 

[Apple]

Does anyone know if W&C often offer a place on a scheme other than what your 1st preference was?

 

[gazdgazd11]

@Jessica Booker i don’t mean to spam you but I messaged you privately re gold subscription, I know you get a lot of messages so maybe you missed it

 

[Deleted member 37508]

Have most people been rejected from Ashurst today?

Has anyone not heard back post app regarding a rejection like myself.

 

[RSK]

Has anyone not heard back post app regarding a rejection like myself.

The email mentioned everyone should hear back about the WVS by tomorrow

 

[Deleted member 37508]

The email mentioned everyone should hear back about the WVS by tomorrow

Yes I know I got that email. But i’m here as they’ve given rejection on the 7th. I thought maybe they weren’t so heartless making us wait until the last day. Maybe they are…..

 

[RSK]

Yes I know I got that email. But i’m here as they’ve given rejection on the 7th. I thought maybe they weren’t so heartless making us wait until the last day. Maybe they are…..

Ahh fair enough, apologies for the misunderstanding! I've seen people with AC's + WVS offers already, so I'm 80% certain they're being heartless and dragging the process out