TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Jessica Booker]

Yes, the description states a week.

I don’t think you can really claim it as a formatting change then unfortunately if it’s in the description.

 

[camrxc]

I don’t think you can really claim it as a formatting change then unfortunately if it’s in the description.

Is there a way you would recommend best explaining this to the firm, and how serious of an issue do you expect it to be ? Thanks

 

[Steakbake]

Mayer Brown PFO and Bird and Bird PFO

 

[lawstudent2]

bird & bird pfo - not unexpected I applied way too late

 

[NJS]

Any insight on goodwin vi? How long the prep time is or the actual answer time? i've never done a vi before and am a bit worried

The info is in the email... 30 sec prep time, 1min 30 answer

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is there a way you would recommend best explaining this to the firm, and how serious of an issue do you expect it to be ? Thanks

You mention this is for a pre-employment check - you’ll need to flag this discrepancy to the people doing the reference checks and they may flag it to the recruitment team who will make a decision on whether it is an issue or not. The multiple discrepancies could make this an issue.

If the reference company or recruitment team ask you about this, be truthful as to why both discrepancies happened - there isn’t much else you can do at this stage now.

 

[Niabpatel8]

has anyone who applied close to the deadline for bird&bird heard back yet?

Just got a rejection applied way too late so was expected

 

[yasmars]

The info is in the email... 30 sec prep time, 1min 30 answer

That specific info was actually not in the email.

 

[ashwright]

first pfo of 2025 🥳 🥳 (smiling through the tears)

 

[ashwright]

i can't fail the watson glaser if i never get invited to take it 🙏

 

[MaxC7930]

first pfo of 2025 🥳 🥳 (smiling through the tears)

already had 2 so far 😪

 

[MaxC7930]

Just got a rejection applied way too late so was expected

same

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

already had 2 so far 😪

Me too 🥲

 

[floral.tcla]

Me too 🥲

me too

 

[floral.tcla]

is it worth applying to mission's vacation scheme (deadline is today, ready to submit)? it's non-rolling but ik it's the last day and idk if it's true that applicants who've previously applied to law firms unsuccessfully can be automatically screened out...
I also completed work experience with them via an organisation so I've been super picky about my application hence why it's so late...

 

[allenpopi]

The info is in the email... 30 sec prep time, 1min 30 answer

It isnt in the email. but thanks, appreciate it!

 

[lawyersum]

is it worth applying to mission's vacation scheme (deadline is today, ready to submit)? it's non-rolling but ik it's the last day and idk if it's true that applicants who've previously applied to law firms unsuccessfully can be automatically screened out...
I also completed work experience with them via an organisation so I've been super picky about my application hence why it's so late...

it is always worth it, never take yourself out of the running, especially with a strong connection like you have!! as for the automatically screening out thing, i know mishcon encourages reapplying, some of their trainees got there on their 2nd/3rd attempt. go apply!!!

 

[s9111]

Anyone else getting an error when trying to book their Pinsent Masons AC slot?

 

[Ricky]

Hi, is it automatically sent? also how long prep + speaking time was it?

No - it is the next stage



Has anyone done the Willkie written exercise yet? My first time getting through their VI and would appreciate any insights

 

[safari3]

is it worth applying to mission's vacation scheme (deadline is today, ready to submit)? it's non-rolling but ik it's the last day and idk if it's true that applicants who've previously applied to law firms unsuccessfully can be automatically screened out...
I also completed work experience with them via an organisation so I've been super picky about my application hence why it's so late...

deadline is not today its 08/01