TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[g.cl.2020344]

Congrats! When did you apply if you dont mind me asking?

thanks! I applied 18th Oct!

 

[user9809]

Has any done a VI for W&C before? Other than the standard Why Law and Why W&C, are there the usual competency questions or do they ask unique ones?

How long did it take to receive the VI invite?

 

[jacksollaf]

Yes, I hit the benchmark and also averaged 84% in my first year of my degree. I also had extenuating circumstances so it’s an interesting one. But going to focus on my exams and then rejoin the application cycle next time I reckon

Oh my! that's impressive ! head-up, you'll get something in due course dw!

 

[pax]

Yes, I hit the benchmark and also averaged 84% in my first year of my degree. I also had extenuating circumstances so it’s an interesting one. But going to focus on my exams and then rejoin the application cycle next time I reckon

Could I ask when you received the benchmark passed email?

 

[patternteddybear]

Oh my! that's impressive ! head-up, you'll get something in due course dw!

Thank you! Good luck to you too

 

[patternteddybear]

Could I ask when you received the benchmark passed email?

It was a few days after I completed the test

 

[pax]

It was a few days after I completed the test

Do you happen to know what specific date it was, please? I also received mine on November 12th, so I am trying to "estimate" whether they have not gotten around to reviewing my application yet.

 

[legalxp2]

does anyone have any advice for the mischon video interview, or know what questions to prepare for?

competency qs, be able to link to your experiences

 

[mariistm]

Eversheds AC for Cambridge!!!
Sorry if this has been asked or shared before, could anyone share any strengths based AC advice or tips? Thanks!!

 

[emma.d]

Could anyone recommend any good resources for researching Addleshaw Goddard? I did not manage to attend any events hosted by them so if anyone knows where to find recordings of any or is willing to share notes I would be super grateful

 

[gazdgazd11]

Weil PFO post app despite having a strong application (TCLA reviewed). Depressing af.

 

[elizabethkate]

weil pfo- no VI or anything? what’s that based on? my written responses?

 

[NCTC2025]

Eversheds London VI! - Says its all strengths based situation questions. Does that mean we still have to give examples of how we've displayed these strengths in the past?

 

[Law queries]

weil pfo! merry christmas!!!!!

same

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Eversheds London VI! - Says its all strengths based situation questions. Does that mean we still have to give examples of how we've displayed these strengths in the past?

By the looks of it, they just wanna know how we’d respond. It seems more situational

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

weil pfo! merry christmas!!!!!

Same🥺

 

[suhana]

weil pfo. literally went to their open day so no clue what even went wrong with my application

 

[Shandy101]

Weil PFO post app despite having a strong application (TCLA reviewed). Depressing af.

A lot of this process is luck as well, mate. You can have really strong academics/work exp/ application and still not make it because the particular Grad Rec person who chose to review application didn't like something. Hang in there and focus on your other apps and what you plan to do differently.

 

[Shandy101]

Anyone have advice for this application question? Am not really sure what they want tbh
Q4 - Please describe a time where you showed courage in the face of adversity. What was the situation and how did you react? Max 500 words

They are looking for a STAR-structured example from your work (preferably), university, or personal life where you demonstrated courage, tenacity, determination, grit, and versatility in a challenging situation and how you managed to turn things around. This will help them assess the qualities needed to be a successful trainee, as things don’t always go as planned, and they want to understand how you’ve handled such challenges in the past—since past behaviour is the best predictor of future behaviour. If you don't have an immediate example, it’s okay to reflect and dig deeper—you likely have a relevant experience that will demonstrate these qualities. If not, as a last resort, I would excogitate something profound. But nothing too crazy or implausible....please 😂😂😂 Good luck!

I've realised that many of these questions implicitly test, among other things, emotional maturity. I wouldn't have a clue when I think of myself in my early 20's.

 

[HLL]

HSF PFO. Not too sure if it is because I changed courses as I received an AC invite the previous time that I applied. Bit gutting but going to focus on my exams and most likely rejoin the application cycle next time where I will be eligible for all schemes (as I am a non-law student)

did you do the ac? i remember they had a 2-year ban if you did an ac with them and were unsuccessful. it might be that