TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[marisachr]

congrats! how'd you hear back? Did you ask them for it?

Yes, emailed Grad Rec asking for my WG score

 

[molak202]

Hey, was anyone able to get access to Mishcon’s VI tips video?

 

[Chelsea101]

Hey, was anyone able to get access to Mishcon’s VI tips video?

nope

 

[g.cl.2020344]

any1 still waiting to hear from MDR re the VI, they said we would find out by today...

 

[gazdgazd11]

Haven’t heard from DLA since passing WG (like 2 months ago) - fair to assume a PFO?

 

[Eeeazyyy8]

Has anyone heard from Taylor Wessing after the online assessment?

 

[Peppermint tea]

Emailed mdr about the deadline, what types of questions we may be asked, the time frame for answering, but no response. Anyone know?

 

[jta227]

Caught COVID at the end of last month (must've been while attending a firm's open day ironically) and I'm just getting back to not being bedridden now, that's about 2-3 weeks behind on Forage VIs and applications 😭 going to have to put in a herculean effort to make up for it towards the end of the year. Also wondering whether I should even apply to that firm at this point because at their open day they said to apply end of Nov/early Dec to have a chance of the application being successful (deadline January but rolling)

 

[ashwright]

I'd really appreciate if I can ask two questions to the TCLA team:

1. Can I check when the application review service closes for the festive period? When will it re-open?
2. I noticed that one of Jaysen's recent LinkedIn posts was about a new commercial awareness programme which is in development. Could I check how we can sign up for it?

Thank you guys 😊

 

[AlegalA]

Has anyone heard from Taylor Wessing after the online assessment?

Their email stated: "You will be notified whether you have reached the next stage, an online written exercise, by the end of January." so I don't think we'll hear for a little while unfortunately!

 

[A worried graduate]

I'm sorry to hear! May I ask when you applied? I did about a month and expecting a PFO soon..

I applied October

 

[eleven14og]

Hi all, I checked with AG regarding their ability to sponsor work visa for TCs as their application form says they may not be able to sponsor. Grad rec replied saying we would need right to have right to work as the applicable going rate is for 'solicitors and lawyers' (£52,300). They do still consider graduate visa and new entrance discounts. From what I heard and read on this forum, it should be 'legal professionals not elsewhere classified' (£30,960). @Jessica Booker May I ask which going rate applies for trainee solicitors? Thanks

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Is this before or after you hear back from them on the test? I’ve still not had general feedback (I.e. pass/fail to the next round) from the test yet…

I asked them after receiving my rejection, not sure if you can do it before

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Hi all, I checked with AG regarding their ability to sponsor work visa for TCs as their application form says they may not be able to sponsor. Grad rec replied saying we would need right to have right to work as the applicable going rate is for 'solicitors and lawyers' (£52,300). They do still consider graduate visa and new entrance discounts. From what I heard and read on this forum, it should be 'legal professionals not elsewhere classified' (£30,960). @Jessica Booker May I ask which going rate applies for trainee solicitors? Thanks

Hi but wouldn't it be lower for recent graduates and people aged under 26 as per https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/when-you-can-be-paid-less

 

[kokoprep]

Discuss a topic that you are passionate about. How did you become interested in it, and how has it influenced your personal or professional life. (300 words max) - @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu - Hi, I would really appreciate your inputs on this question on the Bakers Application, should this for sure non law to reflect your personality or can it be a law topic?

Others who have had experience with the application for BM, also please share your views!

 

[suhana]

Hi all, I checked with AG regarding their ability to sponsor work visa for TCs as their application form says they may not be able to sponsor. Grad rec replied saying we would need right to have right to work as the applicable going rate is for 'solicitors and lawyers' (£52,300). They do still consider graduate visa and new entrance discounts. From what I heard and read on this forum, it should be 'legal professionals not elsewhere classified' (£30,960). @Jessica Booker May I ask which going rate applies for trainee solicitors? Thanks

I asked them about this too because they are the only firm that raised this in the job advert. i think they are misunderstanding the new visa rules?

 

[eleven14og]

Hi but wouldn't it be lower for recent graduates and people aged under 26 as per https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/when-you-can-be-paid-less

Hi yes that's the new entrant discount I mentioned above. AG said they are aware of this. But if they use the £50k going rate, they may not meet the 70% salary threshold for some or all of their offices.

 

[Tintin06]

Caught COVID at the end of last month (must've been while attending a firm's open day ironically) and I'm just getting back to not being bedridden now, that's about 2-3 weeks behind on Forage VIs and applications 😭 going to have to put in a herculean effort to make up for it towards the end of the year. Also wondering whether I should even apply to that firm at this point because at their open day they said to apply end of Nov/early Dec to have a chance of the application being successful (deadline January but rolling)

Check if they are non rolling. Some will be but some won't. I think you still have time.

 

[hello123]

I just completed the Dechert written exercise, and I am SO panicked. First of all, there was no confirmation that my submission was successful; all I received was a message saying the session had expired.

Second, I struggled with the formatting. I wanted the bullet points to be evenly spaced, but for some reason, the gap between the first set was much larger than the gap between the second set. Topscore was NOT cooperating with me at all.

Third, I italicised two definitions but forgot to do the same for the third (or even define it at all).

Fourth, I bolded one phrase but forgot to do the same for another, which makes it look inconsistent.

While I am quite confident about the content, I am terrified that these minor mistakes might get me rejected. ((

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Hi yes that's the new entrant discount I mentioned above. AG said they are aware of this. But if they use the £50k going rate, they may not meet the 70% salary threshold for some or all of their offices.

Ah okay but it should meet the threshold for the London office, right? Honestly it is so disheartening to see how difficult it is now to get a work visa