TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[jacksollaf]

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)

1) was that for summer? 2) did they say you met the benchmark? I passed the benchmark on November 12 but still haven't heard back, hoping it's positive :/

 

[patternteddybear]

1) was that for summer? 2) did they say you met the benchmark? I passed the benchmark on November 12 but still haven't heard back, hoping it's positive :/

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

 

[suhana]

Eversheds VI! Has any1 done this and can offer some general advice please?

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

 

[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!!

 

[hopefultrainee888]

weil pfo! merry christmas!!!!!

 

[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

 

[NJS]

PFO after PFO despite having 2 vac and working in a firm for the past year, and decent extra curricular, I had good success last year so I'm not sure what's happening at this point now, this whole process has killed me tbh so I think I'm done with it now... In a bit TCLA ✌️