TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[pleasepleaseplease]

Last Thursday. I selected the first summer slot as my top choice.

When did you complete your VI if I may ask?

 

[seaweed.bond]

Hi @Jessica Booker / @Amma Usman

If were to have a first-stage interview, pass it and then get invited back for a second-stage interview, would I be allowed to ask for feedback on my first interview (just to see if I had any weaknesses, despite passing it)? Or is this not really appropriate? I appreciate that this may be dependent on the firm and their own policies, but I just thought I would query

Thank you

 

[LawJ]

Hi @Jessica Booker

When applying for Direct TC's, do you think it is worth mentioning that I have an upcoming VS with a different firm?

Thank you in advance

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker / @Amma Usman

If I have a first-stage interview, pass it and then get invited back for a second-stage interview, am I allowed to ask for feedback on my first interview (just to see if I had any weaknesses, despite passing it)? Or is this not really appropriate? I appreciate that this may be dependent on the firm and their own policies, but I just thought I would query

Thank you

Yes - you can request this. Some firms might not provide it or may not have much feedback to give you given that you have done well in the assessment, but there is absolutely no harm in asking whether they can.

 

[0800KP]

77% and yes

okay same, thanks!

 

[Katy12345]

Is it normal for a partner to search and add you on LinkedIn after an AC (the task they assessed me on was without seeing my application/CV etc), could you take it as a sign they liked you?

 

[loe]

When answering a "why this firm" question in 90 seconds, how many separate parts to the answer should there be?

 

[Samdeacon1902]

Nothing back from Stephenson harwood or CRS VS, should I assume PFO?

 

[theruleofno]

for people who applied for linklaters SVS and haven't received an update, what is the progress percent for your application, and is there a tick by candidate review?

77% with a tick

 

[lucy_p]

for people who applied for linklaters SVS and haven't received an update, what is the progress percent for your application, and is there a tick by candidate review?

77% and a tick

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Nothing back from Stephenson harwood or CRS VS, should I assume PFO?

I've also not heard from SH, but only applied at the beginning of Jan- the deadline is end of Feb so may be a while

 

[Legalstalker]

Congratulations! 🥳🥳 Could I also ask if you noticed the progress percentage (66%/77%) before your invite? Also, did you notice if there was a tick by application review?

for people who applied for linklaters SVS and haven't received an update, what is the progress percent for your application, and is there a tick by candidate review?

What relevance does the tick have to being successful? I’ve never heard of people asking about that before.

77%, Hold and SVS.

 

[Jfents]

Was apply to Bevan Brittan VS and website said deadline was 11th feb. Assumed this included the 11th but applications seem to have closed. is it worth emailing grad rec with my answers?

 

[x_lauren112]

Was apply to Bevan Brittan VS and website said deadline was 11th feb. Assumed this included the 11th but applications seem to have closed. is it worth emailing grad rec with my answers?

I believe applications closed at 9am

 

[trainee4u]

Was apply to Bevan Brittan VS and website said deadline was 11th feb. Assumed this included the 11th but applications seem to have closed. is it worth emailing grad rec with my answers?

It was 9am.

For firms using candidats there is usually some random cut-off time during the day, so you must keep track of this, not just the date.

For allhires, the cut-off time is invariably (?) 23:59:59, so slightly easier to keep track of.

 

[BuddyingLawyer744]

Which non-rolling VS applications are still open?

paul hastings, king and spalding

 

[TonyStark]

Yes - you can request this. Some firms might not provide it or may not have much feedback to give you given that you have done well in the assessment, but there is absolutely no harm in asking whether they can.

Would the same advice apply if you’ve been successful in obtaining a VS? There will be a final interview for a training contract so I wanted to understand if there was anything I didn’t do well on in the interview.

 

[taylorthetrainee]

Hi @Jessica Booker

Which written exercise would you recommend for Freshfields?

Thank you!

 

[Justin]

Birketts Vac Scheme Offer!!! My first vac scheme finally 😩🤩
(This is for Chelmsford office)

Hi, congratulations! I would like to ask how long you waited for your offer since the initial interview? Thanks!

 

[tarty23]

Do law firms typically base their written exercises based off their core practice areas?