TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Hana ♥]

Anyone else getting this error from Simmons & Simmons when trying to send the app?

 

[seaweed.bond]

Does NRF send ArcticShores feedback/scores when we complete it?

Edit: we do lol I didn't see it in my inbox💀

 

[lawyersum]

Can I mention in the work experience section that a legal shadowing placement I was meant to be doing for one week was reduced to three days because I couldn't attend the whole week due to illness? @Jessica Booker

 

[Maddy]

In the work experience section. How do we write our Forage experience? Should we write like our normal work experience and say ' I answered to clients emails and reviewed NDAs'?

 

[Hana ♥]

Why am I having so many issues today - did anyone who applied to Covington's Legal Horizon events (corp/disputes) have the Winter/Summer Vacation Scheme applications become unavailable to them? The only thing I can apply to is the Mentoring scheme... lol

 

[Tcvspfo]

Why am I having so many issues today - did anyone who applied to Covington's Legal Horizon events (corp/disputes) have the Winter/Summer Vacation Scheme applications become unavailable to them? The only thing I can apply to is the Mentoring scheme... lol

This sometimes happens with App4law so email GR and they will fix it. It happened with me for 2 Birds last year and they added the create a new application box.

 

[Izzy1026]

Any update from Sidley?

 

[Hana ♥]

This sometimes happens with App4law so email GR and they will fix it. It happened with me for 2 Birds last year and they added the create a new application box.

Thank you! Just emailed them

 

[Jessica Booker]

Can I mention in the work experience section that a legal shadowing placement I was meant to be doing for one week was reduced to three days because I couldn't attend the whole week due to illness? @Jessica Booker

I personally wouldn't worry about including this detail - I would just focus on what you experienced and gained from the placement instead.

 

[crt1s]

Has anyone heard from JD that applied on or after the 18th Sept?

 

[studentdelaw786]

NRF Arctic Shores assessment for Winter VS - anyone suggest any practice links pls?

 

[User5678]

Anyones gotten a test link from DLA Piper? I have just had that rare requirement form email until now.

 

[1stCycleApplicant]

Has anyone heard from JD that applied on or after the 18th Sept?

Nope, however this was for the SVS.

 

[Amma Usman]

Guys is Simmons winter vac rolling?

Hey @Mentally and Physically Exhausted Applicant ! Yes, Simmons’ schemes are rolling. Hope this helps and feel free to let us know if you have any more questions

 

[Tcvspfo]

AG direct TC app application critical thinking test but transfer the application to the VS and progressed to critical thinking stage. I can't write properly lol as its my first application good news for months.

 

[OrangeCherry1800]

Anything from A&O yet?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Just submitted my application for Bird & Bird VS. Is the WG automatic or sent if you progress past the initial application stage? Thanks!

 

[Smart water 0403]

Just submitted my application for Bird & Bird VS. Is the WG automatic or sent if you progress past the initial application stage? Thanks!

its the second stage.

 

[legallady123]

Hi, just wondering how difficult the NFR test is before beginning an application. The deadline is very soon, so unsure whether it will be enough time to prep. Can anyone advise me on what kind of format the tests are? Are they similar to Ashurst cognify? Thanks

 

[Hana ♥]

Hi, just wondering how difficult the NFR test is before beginning an application. The deadline is very soon, so unsure whether it will be enough time to prep. Can anyone advise me on what kind of format the tests are? Are they similar to Ashurst cognify? Thanks

Hey! It's a game-based assessment similar to pwc. There is not much to prepare for - except for usual googling of Arctic Shores/looking it up on YouTube so that you get an idea of the tasks.