TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[g.cl.2020344]

I came across this really interesting read that was done by 'The Times' and it was this article about young junior lawyers:https://www.thetimes.com/uk/law/article/26-year-old-lawyer-140k-2v3djs9bc

(for all my peeps who don't have a subscription to it: https://archive.ph/VlbL7 (I gotchu))

obviously it didn't say anything I didnt expect, but its sometimes shocking to read the reality for some people!

this is brutal!!!

 

[andrecsaa]

Does Taylor Wessing email back to let you know whether you passed their test?

Probably not. I completed their test and one hour later I received the email saying “Following the completion of the test, and a careful screening process, we unfortunately will not be progressing with your application.”

I do not believe it would be feasible to “carefully” review the application + test results in one hour.

So for now I believe that no news is good news. You might have reached their benchmark and they are reviewing your application.

 

[lolasparks]

DLA AC invite!

Well done!! Can I ask what office?

 

[nodustollens]

Well done!! Can I ask what office?

thank you! and London

 

[axele]

Still in time to apply for Bird & Bird VS? As they are rolling?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Would it be acceptable and beneficial to include a vacation scheme offer that I have accepted (but not yet started) in other VS applications' work experience sections? I'm thinking one line saying that I have been offered the place and will soon start

I wouldn’t include it in work experience but reference it elsewhere in an application. For instance, you could make a brief statement in a motivational question that you are looking forward to the scheme.

 

[LawyerUpPal]

I came across this really interesting read that was done by 'The Times' and it was this article about young junior lawyers:https://www.thetimes.com/uk/law/article/26-year-old-lawyer-140k-2v3djs9bc

(for all my peeps who don't have a subscription to it: https://archive.ph/VlbL7 (I gotchu))

obviously it didn't say anything I didnt expect, but its sometimes shocking to read the reality for some people!

This was a very interesting read. Thank you for sharing. "I’ve seen [partners] throw things at trainees." I am genuinely nervous for anyone with a snowflake mentality entering this profession. I don't think anything justifies partners treating their juniors this way, but the harsh reality is that this profession is stressful because of the high stakes involved for firms and their clients. I am developing a thick skin now so that I can take constructive, critical or even less-than-polite criticism without internalising victimhood. Otherwise, I will most certainly flunk out of the profession.

 

[mfuturetrainee]

This was a very interesting read. Thank you for sharing. "I’ve seen [partners] throw things at trainees." I am genuinely nervous for anyone with a snowflake mentality entering this profession. I don't think anything justifies partners treating their juniors this way, but the harsh reality is that this profession is stressful because of the high stakes involved for firms and their clients. I am developing a thick skin now so that I can take constructive, critical or even less-than-polite criticism without internalising victimhood. Otherwise, I will most certainly flunk out of the profession.

I know! I was reading it in actual shock because obviously it would be naive to think this career is not high pressured, but the way some of these lawyers were describing how they were being treated was making me feel nauseous 😭

 

[g.cl.2020344]

any1 still waiting on WC WVS?

 

[xxrr.18]

any1 still waiting on WC WVS?

yep, still waiting. not to be pessimistic but the scheme starts so soon that I think that i should jsut take it as a reection

 

[g.cl.2020344]

yep, still waiting. not to be pessimistic but the scheme starts so soon that I think that i should jsut take it as a reection

lowkey feel the same way- if they are considering us for spring idk why they haven't told us

 

[m12]

has anyone who did the written test for dechert closer to the end of oct / start of November heard back yet?

 

[aspiringfuturetrainee2025]

Sorry can someone help me answer these - i have got most wrong on this one.

All intelligent pupils are members of a diplomatic service. No normal pupil is intelligent. Therefore: Proposed Conclusions:

No member of a diplomatic service is a normal pupil.
Every intelligent pupil takes an active role in the service.
The normal pupil cannot be an active member of a diplomatic service.
Some members of a diplomatic service are abnormal pupils.

 

[V2002]

has anyone who did the written test for dechert closer to the end of oct / start of November heard back yet?

Hi yes, I was genuinely heartbroken in tears when I received the rejection last night.

 

[m12]

Hi yes, I was genuinely heartbroken in tears when I received the rejection last night.

Im so sorry to hear that – keep going, you're one yes away!!

Im wondering if the scheme is full or something did they mention anything?

 

[xxrr.18]

lowkey feel the same way- if they are considering us for spring idk why they haven't told us

someone on the forum who did the a/c on 11 Nov received an offer last week, i did mine way earlier so i don't think they're considering me for any other schemes as winter clearly hadn't filled up yet. i guess just time to move on as annoying as it is

 

[V2002]

Im so sorry to hear that – keep going, you're one yes away!!

Im wondering if the scheme is full or something did they mention anything?

Nope, no feedback either but I reckon they have spaces because they are still inviting people for interviews

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Hi yes, I was genuinely heartbroken in tears when I received the rejection last night.

Ah I'm so sorry to hear this! Stay strong, and think do you really want to work for a firm that leaves you on tender hooks for 5 weeks!

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I did my W.E 15th Oct and still no news

 

[V2002]

Ah I'm so sorry to hear this! Stay strong, and think do you really want to work for a firm that leaves you on tender hooks for 5 weeks!

lol I still want them, even if they don't want me 🤣🤣 Icl my spring applications need to come through