TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[SoonToBeTrainee]

for their summer vs the deadline is jan but they recruit on a rolling basis so idk when we will hear back

Someone applied end of September and heard back start of Nov about an interview next week

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Someone applied end of September and heard back start of Nov about an interview next week

oh damn lucky them ! so maybe we will hear soon? I am losing hope in my early applications, as people who applied after me are hearing back sooner

 

[Jessica Booker]

I somehow scored 36/40 in wg for Linklaters but I heard you have to retake it at the AC. It was my first attempt and I am worried I won't be able to do as well when I redo it especially due to nerves as it will be my first AC. How badly do I have to do for them to reject me post-AC because of it or think that I cheated the first time?

I'd stress (as someone who has designed and implemented such assessments) that this is highly unlikely to happen even with having more nerves at an assessment centre stage.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi everyone, sorry if this was asked before. I'm currently applying to Freshfields and they have an OPTIONAL CV upload in their application form. Has anyone been successful without uploading the CV or is it absolutely necessary for a successful application?

If its optional, the firm does not need it to make a decision on your application. It is most likely a default setting on their application software that they can't remove.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hey guys, I need advice. I’ve been offered a paralegal/legal assistant role but it’s unpaid. Do you think I should take it? I’m struggling to find anything else and I will still be doing VS/TC applications whilst working. Or should I find a retail job instead that pays? Thanks

Unless this is a charity or providing a public service like legal aid, please avoid. If this is a company that charges and makes revenue, the role should be paid minimum wage and labelling them up as a "volunteer" role actually rarely makes them such. The company is likely to be on the wrong side of minimum wage legislation if they are employing people on an unpaid basis.

 

[hfbjsdhfbhf]

How would you go about answering the question: "If successful in securing a training contract after the Summer Internship, what do you anticipate will be the key challenges of the International Training Programme for you? How would you approach these challenges, and what resources or support do you believe you would need to overcome them?"

How closely tied to the firm does it have to be and how would one make themselves stand out (since I imagine everyone might end up saying similar things)?

 

[lawyersum]

Mishcon be sending my heart bracing for a PFO with the first line of that confirmation email lol

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

I haven;'t heard back either and I applied on the 1st of sept lol. Dyu know what the next stage would be?

I knew someone last year did VI in february but they applied in december

 

[Jobenjoyer1323]

Simmons PFO bc they are ''at capacity'' and ''can't transfer my application to another scheme'' 😢

Same, it's actually a joke. I did the test a good two weeks before the deadline as well.

 

[Amjaya]

CMS pfo post test 😐

What test do they use? Sorry to hear.

 

[Jessica Booker]

How would you go about answering the question: "If successful in securing a training contract after the Summer Internship, what do you anticipate will be the key challenges of the International Training Programme for you? How would you approach these challenges, and what resources or support do you believe you would need to overcome them?"

How closely tied to the firm does it have to be and how would one make themselves stand out (since I imagine everyone might end up saying similar things)?

Tie it to you first - you should focus on your challenges, rather than generically what most trainees could say.

Then tie it to the firm. Try to be specific about the firm's resources you could use. Name them using the terminology the firm uses - be specific as possible.

Ensure your answer is forward looking rather than relying on past examples to show your skills. You should picture yourself in the firm with the challenges you identify rather than talking about how your previous experiences have set you up well (if that is the case, it would not be a challenge for you).

 

[Deleted member 37508]

Weil open day rejection. not sad as it clashed with another open-day.

 

[nyanchan22]

Anyone heard back from Bristows for the IP workshop?

 

[Simi.O]

Not necessarily VS but has anyone heard back from Bristows for the IP workshop yet? Thanks in advance, I'm stressing <3

Yeah some ppl shared a few days ago that they got VI invites

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I did my dechert assessment 15 oct but haven't heard back.. I emailed on Monday asking if they had an update and they responded saying sorry for the delay they will email me when they have an update.. should I email back to say thank you and I look forward to hearing back? or should I leave it and wait?

 

[Apyw]

Simmons PFO bc they are ''at capacity'' and ''can't transfer my application to another scheme'' 😢

which scheme is this?

 

[Chelsea101]

What test do they use? Sorry to hear.

They use watson glaser!

 

[studentdelaw786]

I wouldn't worry about structure here - I would just present the facts of any exams/modules you had to resit, when they happened, and if you passed the second after the resit, with any final grade and capped score.

Thanks Jessica, I ultimately followed what you’ve just wrote, and then explained in the mitigating circumstances section as to the details.

 

[studentdelaw786]

has anyone heard re W&C Open day for 14 November and 21 November?

I assume, like me, no one has still heard about either. I guess I should assume rejection for the first date?

 

[Amjaya]

got a WG invite for HG Lift Off !

Hi is this automatic?