TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[helenaskelton]

Did you get the interview today?

No, a couple weeks ago

 

[S7321]

Orrick AC!

 

[jacksollaf]

Am I the only one who didn't receive anything from Shoosmiths? Also, did anyone else also never receive any test invites or anything? i feel ghosted

 

[Bbhu19]

Orrick AC!

Can u ask for what scheme?

 

[NJS]

Has anyone been successful in their first AC? Or is it unlikely

I was last year, 100% possible

 

[jacksollaf]

guys, please urgent help! I am applying to stephenson harwood, and i wrote my answers and everything, but i am debating whether i should apply to the placement or the training contract... Anyway has suggestions? which one is better (i have a total of about 5 months legal experience, and volunteering of over 2.5 years), is that enough for a TC or just go safe for placement

 

[Chris Brown]

guys, please urgent help! I am applying to stephenson harwood, and i wrote my answers and everything, but i am debating whether i should apply to the placement or the training contract... Anyway has suggestions? which one is better (i have a total of about 5 months legal experience, and volunteering of over 2.5 years), is that enough for a TC or just go safe for placement

I don’t know whether there’s a ‘safe’ option per se, but I think SH tend to recruit slightly more trainees from their VS, so it’s probably better to go for that as opposed to the DTC. In any case, it would be the quality of the application as a whole + whether you pass their online test (not automatic) that determines whether you get to their next stage and have a chance at getting the TC. Some people might have a lot more experience or be in full time employment at present and so choose to apply for the DTC as they can’t do the VS. I think if you are able to do a VS, go for it. Best of luck for SH! 🙂​

 

[James Wakefield]

Well I’ve done it. I’ve written the whole Stephenson Harwood application in a day.

Would not recommend. 0/10.

 

[abbiewhitlock03]

guys, please urgent help! I am applying to stephenson harwood, and i wrote my answers and everything, but i am debating whether i should apply to the placement or the training contract... Anyway has suggestions? which one is better (i have a total of about 5 months legal experience, and volunteering of over 2.5 years), is that enough for a TC or just go safe for placement

I submitted my Stephenson Harwood application literally like two minutes ago too lol 😅 - I honestly think it is just down to what you prefer. I did a placement year so technically have a year of legal experience, but I much prefer spending time at the firm rather than going straight to a TC assessment day so I applied for the placement instead.

Best of luck whichever you choose!!

 

[LawHopeful1]

Am I the only one who didn't receive anything from Shoosmiths? Also, did anyone else also never receive any test invites or anything? i feel ghosted

Did you not do the Shoosmiths SJT?

 

[lawstudenttt2003]

Did you pass to the next stage? I got effective communicator and open connector with my weakness being personal responsibility. Just got an email saying I didn't pass to the next stage

Next stage? I didnt get the placement but got the strong application message.

 

[jacksollaf]

Did you not do the Shoosmiths SJT?

no, they didnt send it to me (unless it's something you do while applying, cuz in my email inbox, there's literally nothing besides a thank you for applying)

 

[jacksollaf]

guys, thanks for your help! Final question, should i mention that i got an offer from HFW (because i said i have a passion for aviation, and they do aviation too, so would that be a good thing to put or will that disadvantage me)

 

[TheGeek12]

just got a rejection for Shoosmiths placement (stong application though - not sure if that means anything). completed SH but not as sure about that.
I have this sinking feeling that I'm gonna be back next year

 

[jacksollaf]

Well, just applied for the placement at Stephenson Harwood, really solid i think but just hoping that they actually read it since the deadline is literally today

 

[BrunoLevi]

Last monday, wbu?

wednesday 18th feb

 

[Chris Brown]

Well, just applied for the placement at Stephenson Harwood, really solid i think but just hoping that they actually read it since the deadline is literally today

I think they review on a rolling basis but don’t make decisions until after the deadline. I think they will read every single application and then shortlist people for the online test thing, which is another Amberjack. I’m dreading it because I still haven’t recovered from the Paul, Weiss Amberjack test trauma lmao. 😂​

 

[TheGeek12]

is anyone applying for other vacation schemes? (or placements)

 

[LawHopeful1]

no, they didnt send it to me (unless it's something you do while applying, cuz in my email inbox, there's literally nothing besides a thank you for applying)

That’s odd, I’m pretty certain the test is automatic and should have been in the ‘thank you for applying’ email.

 

[jojo23]

I think they review on a rolling basis but don’t make decisions until after the deadline. I think they will read every single application and then shortlist people for the online test thing, which is another Amberjack. I’m dreading it because I still haven’t recovered from the Paul, Weiss Amberjack test trauma lmao. 😂​

Oh no, I'm having reed smith flashbacks 💀