TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Tintin06]

Hey is it too late to apply fro Hogan Lovells Summer? The deadline is close now, also do they not recruit much from direct TC, I'm I better off applying for that instead? Please share views?

What do you have to lose? Just apply - decent VS conversion rate. You may regret not applying there. They haven't run ACs yet, AFAIK. Plus summer's a long way off. Still, WG invites there are rolling. Best of luck with your application.

 

[eleven14og]

I haven’t applied for a visa in sometime, so it maybe that categories have changed (this can often happen). So I can’t be 100% sure on this

Typically the “legal professionals not elsewhere classified” has been the code used (2419) as they use the old term of “Solicitor’s clerk” (old name for trainees) as the job title reference.

The lower rate for this category is £30,960 but candidates have to be under 26 and a recent graduate or hold a PhD. Because some candidates won’t meet this criteria, often firms will apply the upper rate of £38,700 consistently though.

Thanks Jessica!

 

[lynwang]

Does anyone know what the VI format for Baker McKenzie is like? (e.g.) 30 secs prep and 90 secs answer. I saw on some previous threads that it was 45 secs prep and 90 secs answer (for years 2019-2021) but I'm not sure if it's changed since

 

[marisachr]

So good! How did you practice for WG?

Youtube videos answering the WG + practise tests!

 

[Tintin06]

Does anyone know what the VI format for Baker McKenzie is like? (e.g.) 30 secs prep and 90 secs answer. I saw on some previous threads that it was 45 secs prep and 90 secs answer (for years 2019-2021) but I'm not sure if it's changed since

You got to the VI stage? Well done. Don't think I got that far. SJT was pretty rough for me.

 

[ashwright]

1) closes at 4pm tomorrow and won’t reopen until 9.30am on 2 January.

2) if you comment on Jaysen’s LinkedIn post, you can be included in the test group and will get added to the mailing list about how the platform will progress.

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it ☺️

 

[lawyersum]

guys i can't do this anymore tbh - i don't know if i'll ever be good enough to get a TC and don't get me wrong its so nice to see everyone's success here but it can get a bit overwhelming - might take a short break just to clear my head

 

[EK_27]

guys i can't do this anymore tbh - i don't know if i'll ever be good enough to get a TC and don't get me wrong its so nice to see everyone's success here but it can get a bit overwhelming - might take a short break just to clear my head

Hey, this is a really valid feeling. I expressed the same sentiment to my friend (an associate at an MC firm) and she said even she had felt the same during the app stage.

Taking a break will definitely help clear your head but don’t give up. You can definitely do this!!!

 

[User5678]

guys i can't do this anymore tbh - i don't know if i'll ever be good enough to get a TC and don't get me wrong its so nice to see everyone's success here but it can get a bit overwhelming - might take a short break just to clear my head

Hi, I know it’s overwhelming but I’m sure you will get there and you are definitely good enough to get a tc . People spend more than five cycles on getting a tc, the average age of people doing a tc is apparently 26 and the firm I worked in, so many 1-3 years pqe associates told me it took them 4-5 years after grad to secure a tc and they just tried to build their experience those years by paralegalling. I’m sure you’ll reach there. Take a break and relax for a while, I’m sure you’ll progress eventually

This feeling is very valid and trust me I’m in the same boat. Some days I’m unable to even sleep properly due to stress . I am also an international student and want to practice in UK so this is added stress too. On days I feel like this, I distract myself and take a break, talk to friends. Go for an outing, motivate yourself

Remember, we only need one offer and there are more than 150 firms.

Best of luck!

 

[g.cl.2020344]

still nothing from MDR, when they said we would hear today...

 

[AfVio24]

Sorry to hear that. Do you mind saying which attributes did you get on Capp Assessment?

I got high score in Respect and Working with other and low in Leadership preference. Don't know if it is enough for the next stage.

I got the high's in Respect and Resilience, with the low in Leadership Pref.

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Does anyone have any advice for the Withers VS application form? The word count is like 60 words and questions are very vague. so do i choose 1-2 points to talk about in fair amounts of detail....? Not sure if there's a specific format that is recommended.

thank u

 

[ssszzg]

Mishcon email about tech issues - they have clarified that the deadline has been extended to midnight 23rd, with one minute prep one minute speaking time for VI

they said 90 second each back in the Open Day T_T why did they shorten it

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica - I'm writing my application for US law firms and have a low 2.1 in my first-year from Oxbridge. I believe I had mitigating circumstances (ie undiagnosed—now diagnosed—OCPD) which I have now communicated to my University but it will take a few weeks' time for me to receive any acknowledgement for the same. Should I still mention this? And if yes, how do I disclose it?

 

[AlegalA]

Withers test!! If anyone has ANY advice on this please please share, I failed it the last two years and I really like the firm so would love advice to move to the next stage.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Withers test!! If anyone has ANY advice on this please please share, I failed it the last two years and I really like the firm so would love advice to move to the next stage.

hey congrats, is this the Capptivate Assessment? (the round after the initial app)

 

[Tintin06]

guys i can't do this anymore tbh - i don't know if i'll ever be good enough to get a TC and don't get me wrong its so nice to see everyone's success here but it can get a bit overwhelming - might take a short break just to clear my head

I feel the exact same way. Just take a break to recharge. It is Christmas soon after all. I’m sure you’ll get there eventually. Breaks are completely normal to need. NQs get post-qualification leave after all.

 

[AlegalA]

hey congrats, is this the Capptivate Assessment? (the round after the initial app)

yes! it is

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

CMS are doing my head in. Nearly 2 months now since my application. It feels like every other applicant has a WG or PFO after their application and I'm just left to sit and wait.

 

[Heartofglass]

Are ACs out for Latham?

Only for brand ambassadors. AC for normal application will be from Jan to March