TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[safari3]

Do we need to maximise the word count for the work experience section for HL?

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker just chasing up if you have any advice?

Also- what are your thoughts on using "I'm" instead of "I am" or "it's" for "it is". I'm struggling with word count and this is the only way to keep it down!

Avoid contracted words - it’s a formal document so full words “I am” and “it is” should be used throughout and consistently.

This post will give you some hints on where other words can be saved in applications though: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....r-applications-within-their-word-limits.3701/

For the Mishcon application, are there any other questions that would answer your citizenship status/right to work status?

 

[saminoriya]

Did anyone apply to EDF for TC?

 

[AlegalA]

Avoid contracted words - it’s a formal document so full words “I am” and “it is” should be used throughout and consistently.

This post will give you some hints on where other words can be saved in applications though: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....r-applications-within-their-word-limits.3701/

For the Mishcon application, are there any other questions that would answer your citizenship status/right to work status?

Thank you so much for the document!

Regarding Mishcon:
Q1: Do you require a visa to work in the UK (Y/N)
Q2: Do you currently hold a valid visa to work in the the UK (Y/N + If yes, please provide details).
Q3: If you are an EU or Swiss National or the family member of an EU or Swiss, have you received, or made an application for, Settled or Pre-Settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme? (Y/N)

I just don't know if they see a UK passport as a visa? It just seems a bit weird?

Also, do you have thoughts about the boxes for "achievements and awards"? (If they have 5 boxes is it expected to fill all 5? I have filled 2, one with all my virtual VS/ internships (like legal cheek's one) + Forage, the other with volunteering work I have done. Should I try and fill the other 3 as well (separating Forage from the rest, talking about hobbies etc) or is that overkill if I don't really have anything more to say?)

 

[Apple]

DLA piper just let me know I passed the test!

 

[VMS]

DLA piper just let me know I passed the test!

Same!! So happy! Which office have you applied to?

 

[safari3]

Do we need to maximise the word count for the work experience section for HL?

On that note, is anyone else unable to access the WVS application portal - please don't tell me they close early

 

[Apple]

Same!! So happy! Which office have you applied to?

London

 

[VMS]

Does anybody know when the DLA Piper direct TC opens up?

I don't think they allow TC apps from anyone who hasn't already done their VS. At least, that's what others have said on here.

 

[VMS]

London

Me too! I wish you all the best, hopefully we'll both get through and see each other there!

 

[Tcvspfo]

NRF anyone heard following app/test.

 

[Smart water 0403]

for DLA- if you got the e-mail saying you passed test, what does this mean ? will they review our apps now ?

 

[VMS]

for DLA- if you got the e-mail saying you passed test, what does this mean ? will they review our apps now ?

Yes, I think so. They'll review them and decide who to move on to video interviews.

 

[asplawyer100]

Anyone heard from HSF?

 

[AlegalA]

NRF anyone heard following app/test.

I got a PFO post test. Since they review apps after the test I reckon you met the threshold for the test and they're reviewing your app now!

 

[Tcvspfo]

I got a PFO post test. Since they review apps after the test I reckon you met the threshold for the test and they're reviewing your app now!

I am sorry to hear about your PFO am sure there are other firms out there for you. If you don't mind me asking when did you get your PFO.

 

[AveragePoster]

The DLA Piper email (having passed the WG) says “Our team will carefully review all candidates who have reached this stage and shortlist those who will progress to the next phase”.

Does this mean the WG was automatic? I thought shortlisted applicants were invited to take the WG in the first place.

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

literally, it's so annoying. I'm wondering whether it's actually automatic - I sent them an email about it so hopefully they get back to me relatively soon!

Same thing happens every year - the WG is automatic. E-mail and chase them if you've been waiting long. They are so inconsistent with sending them out.

I've just received my test without emailing graduate recruitment btw, so it's not automatic

 

[ellabasing]

For anyone doing the Addleshaw Goddard application for Summer Placement Scheme, for the qualification section, do we just put our degree and the grade we graduated with or do we need to put all the different modules? I assume it is just the degree but just wanted to check!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you so much for the document!

Regarding Mishcon:
Q1: Do you require a visa to work in the UK (Y/N)
Q2: Do you currently hold a valid visa to work in the the UK (Y/N + If yes, please provide details).
Q3: If you are an EU or Swiss National or the family member of an EU or Swiss, have you received, or made an application for, Settled or Pre-Settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme? (Y/N)

I just don't know if they see a UK passport as a visa? It just seems a bit weird?

Also, do you have thoughts about the boxes for "achievements and awards"? (If they have 5 boxes is it expected to fill all 5? I have filled 2, one with all my virtual VS/ internships (like legal cheek's one) + Forage, the other with volunteering work I have done. Should I try and fill the other 3 as well (separating Forage from the rest, talking about hobbies etc) or is that overkill if I don't really have anything more to say?)

It is fine to say N to question 2 if you have put N to question 1.

I would try to put more achievements rather then individual virtual programmes into this section. It is not an issue if you haven’t got 5 examples.