TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[g.cl.2020344]

Congratulations!!

Do you mind letting me know when you applied and when you heard back?

I applied for the Spring Vac scheme the 3/12 and attended their open but I still haven’t heard anything back.

I completed their test 4/12 and nothing back, fingers crossed

 

[Jessica Booker]

Any guidance for this question please? ‘what is your understanding of how a business generates and maintains a profit?' Thank you!

i would consider the practical ways in which a business can increase its revenue without necessarily just increasing costs, or how it reduces costs without reducing revenue.

Provide practical examples (innovation, diversification of service/products, technology to increase productivity etc) and maybe even use examples of how specific businesses have done that.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

when did you receive the invitation?

can't find the original post- but congrats! is this for London?

 

[Babablacksheep]

Any guidance for this question please? ‘what is your understanding of how a business generates and maintains a profit?' Thank you!

What firm is this for?

 

[hawkins19]

anyone heard from penningtons?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

What firm is this for?

think it was part of the BCLP app

 

[jacksollaf]

extremely sad not to have received the Bakers SJT, however did not receive a PFO yet, so I am staying optimistic, particularly as I completed two summer internships in their offices abroad

 

[jacksollaf]

Just completed the NRF artic shores... I really don't see the relevance, but still got 4 out of 4 on every single category so that's amazing; however, poor application completion I am sure because I barely did an effort for NRF this cycle... Regret is starting to eat me alive 😂😂

 

[Kakaboo]

Hello, I have an AG video interview, any insight or advice? Thanks

 

[James Wakefield]

Hello, I have an AG video interview, any insight or advice? Thanks

Remember the time limit is 72 hours from the email, so it’s really tight.

 

[legallawyer]

Hello, I have an AG video interview, any insight or advice? Thanks

Congrats! What office is this for?

 

[LawJourney101]

Has anyone still not heard back from W&C post VI in Winter 😆

 

[legalxp2]

Is this for the spring or summer VS? Applied in December for summer VS so this would be useful to know!

spring!

 

[legalxp2]

Has anyone still not heard back from W&C post VI in Winter 😆

waiting post-app winter lol

 

[MissAnnaliseKeating]

When firms ask about a recent deal that interests you, what time frame does 'recent' refer to? Within the last 12 months or so?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

waiting post-app winter lol

same! last week they told me we r being considered for spring or summer but its crazy- still no VI or PFO

 

[kokoprep]

hey has anyone who did W&C VI in the first week of Jan, heard back with AC?

 

[jacksollaf]

HFW AC summer vs!!!

 

[shays]

HFW AC summer vs!!!

congrats! when did you apply?

 

[legallady123]

Hi everyone, I have seen a couple people mention paralegal roles they have been in/current are in and was wondering what a paralegal interview would look like in terms of format and question-types.
I just graduated and I am scared they will ask why I want to be a paralegal (when in reality it is for the work experience whilst I wait to successfully get a TC).
Any insights will be greatly appreciated thank you!

I worked as a paralegal for one year after graduating and my interview questions were standard competency ones (time-management, successfully prioritising tasks, teamwork, etc) and then some which were more specific to the organisation. I think most firms will understand (especially if you have come from a law degree like I did) that the goal is ultimately to qualify and gain a traineeship somewhere. Many of the paralegals I worked alongside were in the same position. Personally I was not asked about this at interview.


I really enjoyed being a paralegal and feel like it prepared me well / gave me extra confidence for the VS I did. I think it’s good to not just view it as a means to an end but to really make the most of the experience and practical skills you will learn. The firm I have a TC offer at also gave many incoming trainees from my intake paralegal roles for the year between receiving the offer and starting because it makes the transition easier. This isn’t where I worked though.

I can’t speak for every firm but that was my experience