TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Miss Chocolate]

I haven’t heard anything but gather some people have had / arranged ACs. After I submitted WG they said I’d hear back end of Feb latest which I gather is when ACs will be done - so hopefully it’s good news for you 🤞🏻🤞🏻

reallyyyy OK, I will let you know the outcome once I open it thanks mate

 

[Miss Chocolate]

RPC sent holding email today for those who received WG. Said we’d hear back by end of Feb.

Based on last years forum - I’d expect to hear before then if successful.

girl....all that excitement and for no reason 💀

thanks!!

 

[pepsicola96]

VI for CMS insight programme! Any tips would be appreciated !!!!

 

[mulan0]

Are the bristows questions for the VI going to be strengths based or competency? It didn’t specify

 

[wordyversus]

If i have not heard back from Freshfields concerning the SVS should I assume PFO?

 

[Chill_solicitor]

I’m in the process of applying to Freshfields and I’m wondering if not attaching my CV will negatively affect my application. I’ve already completed the Vantage work experience section, but I’m not entirely happy with my CV at the moment and would prefer not to submit it.

Would anyone have insights on whether this could impact my application?

Thanks in advance!

I applied for the VS and submitted everything, I feel like if it wasn’t relevant they wouldn’t have put it there. Maybe try email/call to see just in case.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Any1 heard from Cooley- they said if successful we would hear by this friday

 

[traineedreamer]

Hi @Jessica Booker sorry to chase, I sent a PM about reasonable adjustments that I'd really appreciate some advice on if you have a chance to look. Thank you 😊

 

[pepsicola96]

If i have not heard back from Freshfields concerning the SVS should I assume PFO?

I wouldn't assume anything yet, some people have received the WG, but there's only been 9 working days since the deadline. If it's true that they don't review until after the deadline, I doubt they've finished reading applications yet.

 

[Gday33]

RPC sent holding email today for those who received WG. Said we’d hear back by end of Feb.

Based on last years forum - I’d expect to hear before then if successful.

Haven’t got this email 😬 when did you receive it?

 

[VMS]

Eversheds Sutherland SVS offer!!! It’s for their Birmingham office! 🍾💫

 

[lookingforaTC]

Haven’t got this email 😬 when did you receive it?

11:08 today. I applied deadline, did WG Monday.

 

[coldmilc]

hi everyone, I was having a really tough cycle, just PFO after PFO, even from firms I spent an ungodly amount of time getting to know through events and open days etc (you know the drill🥲). Recently, I got my first small win - a W&C VI invite! Please hang in there and don't give up hope!!
I understand that people have been offering to trade tips but unfortunately, I haven't had much experience advancing. If anyone would still be happy to share tips for this, I would be really grateful! Thanks

 

[murm]

"Please note that the confirmation email from {xxx} is only confirming your morning slot or afternoon slot."

Guys I think it’s referring to you have booked either a morning slot or afternoon. But you don’t know if in the morning it will be at 9am or 11:30 am, for example.

 

[toad92]

anyone have insights for reed smith assessment/vi and baker vi? would be appreciated 🫶🏻

 

[pepsicola96]

Bakers VI!!!!!! For Summer Vac Scheme. Over the moon, I was so deflated after the online test, but I guess it was enough. For anyone wondering: I excelled in applied verbal intellect. Then I got 9/9 in grit, 4/9 in applied intellect, 7/9 in creative force, 3/9 in digital mindset.

Again any advice would be so appreciated!

 

[Gday33]

11:08 today. I applied deadline, did WG Monday.

Hmmm I’ll wait to see if that comes through 😂 I applied 24/10 and did WG 05/12 so that I haven’t heard anything since isn’t boding well..!

 

[lawbear123]

for the freshfields PS, would u recommend addressing it to grad rec/someone (i.e., format it like a cover letter) or just start with the statement directly?

 

[chrisbrown]

for the freshfields PS, would u recommend addressing it to grad rec/someone (i.e., format it like a cover letter) or just start with the statement directly?

I think since it’s a personal statement and not a formal cover letter you probably wouldn’t need to address it to anyone in particular. I would think of it in the same way as the UCAS personal statement. Not sure if that is a good comparison tbh. 💀💀

I think you can just start with the PS directly.

Best of luck with your Freshfields application!!

 

[suhana]

anyone have any tips for the ashurst written ac?