Oh mine isn't particularly sophisticated at all dw - I always try and do a simple topic well!
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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could someone please confirm this? it would be a great help! thanks.
I read that some firms have this policy. Didn’t know Macfarlanes was one of them. I would apply for the VS, but now I will stick with the direct TC.I just attended a two-hour event with Macfarlanes, only to discover I can't apply to them EVER again!
So, I had an AC for the direct training contract last year and was planning to reapply this cycle. I understood that reapplying in the same cycle wasn't allowed, but I didn't realise it meant I couldn't ever apply again. Grad rec said that if you've been unsuccessful at the vacation scheme assessment centre, you could still apply for the direct training contract. When I asked about my situation, having been to the direct training contract assessment centre, they said I couldn't apply again. Does this mean I'm also ineligible to apply for the vacation scheme? I'm really confused😭
It is very unfair since you may have performed well but might have been rejected because the VS was full.
What was your feedback report strengths and weakness if you don't mind sharing
It's a tough situation but understandable. Try to see graduate recruitment's perspective. It whittles down their workload somewhat. They are a very popular law firm. Also, their AC doesn't change much. That's anecdotal based on my experience. I've not got their AC however. Rejection is redirection in this case.
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I generally say to aim for around 1400-1600 across the four questions. One answer might be longer than another but I generally feel like you don’t want it to be much more than this amount it total as it’s going to be a lot to read.
Hogan Lovell's had this policy. Despite them saying its on a per office basis, I believe it was across global offices that offer TCs.
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I'm applying to TLT and I need guidance on how to answer these two questions:
1: What are the benefits to TLT of having a sector approach and why? (Max 250 words)
2: The legal landscape is always changing and at TLT we value lawyers who are future ready. What do you perceive to be the biggest challenges facing trainee solicitors in the next 5 years and how will you manage this? (Max 250 words)
1: What are the benefits to TLT of having a sector approach and why? (Max 250 words)
2: The legal landscape is always changing and at TLT we value lawyers who are future ready. What do you perceive to be the biggest challenges facing trainee solicitors in the next 5 years and how will you manage this? (Max 250 words)
I'd honestly appreciate a thread of some sorts about this (in case I have to do a 2nd cycle of applications) - it feels like several firms have this as a policy and don't disclose it.
Hi! I applied on the 7th and got the VI invitation on the 16th
Travers Smith! If you get through to an interview you can never reapply - I am not sure if that's route specific though, i.e., you may be able reapply for a DTC if you interviewed for a vac scheme
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I think they have to - make sure to check their early careers FAQs as that's usually where it's noted or at the very least you'll be asked to get in touch with grad rec to discuss reapplication.
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