TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[NCTC2025]

Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone!
I have an upcoming AC at CMS London - any insights would be appreciated! Thank you

Congrats! If you dont mind, when did you apply and when did you receive the invite?

 

[Lizzy]

Did you do the open day and was this an AC invite for latham?

No, I did not do an open day. Yes, it’s an AC invite.

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

No, I did not do an open day. Yes, it’s an AC invite.

Congratulations!! Can I ask when you applied/completed the test?

 

[floral.tcla]

Merry Christmas everyone, if you celebrate!

Any recommendations for websites to practice the watson glaser that are genuinely hard/as ambiguous as the real questions are - this forum's course on the WG is great but I'd just like to practice as much as possible.

Thank you!

 

[LawJourney101]

Merry Christmas all! Just checking an application off my Christmas list today; am I correct in saying that if I remain on 66%/candidate review for linklaters on their website, I have been rejected?
Would just be good to know and I will be moving swiftly onwards either way.

 

[kokoprep]

Merry Christmas all! Just checking an application off my Christmas list today; am I correct in saying that if I remain on 66%/candidate review for linklaters on their website, I have been rejected?
Would just be good to know and I will be moving swiftly onwards either way.

That was my case in the last cycle, but I hope the best for you!

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Can tell I’m addicted to this forum when I’m checking it 20 times a day on Christmas 😂

Wish I was this addicted to writing applications. If that was the case, I would have submitted 50 by now!

 

[User5678]

I heard back today

Hi, I hope it went well for you but grad rec really needs to stop doing this on Christmas😭

May I ask when u gave ur sst and whether it was for tc or sqe training programme? I applied for the sqe training programme and am still waiting to hear back post test

Thanks!

 

[AZ97]

Safe to assume L&W PFO if I've not heard back yet?

 

[kokoprep]

Safe to assume L&W PFO if I've not heard back yet?

VIEWS!!!

 

[kokoprep]

Safe to assume L&W PFO if I've not heard back yet?

which one did you apply for?

 

[kokoprep]

@Jessica Booker - Do firms ask for certificate proof of work experiences? For example: I have volunteered at NGO, and part time at my university to teach visually impaired kids but however I do not have formal certificate for this. Would you advise that I add it as a work experience or as part of the extra-ciriculars section of the application?

TCLA community views on do firms usually verify work experiences after you accept TC? How does it work?

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker - Do firms ask for certificate proof of work experiences? For example: I have volunteered at NGO, and part time at my university to teach visually impaired kids but however I do not have formal certificate for this. Would you advise that I add it as a work experience or as part of the extra-ciriculars section of the application?

TCLA community views on do firms usually verify work experiences after you accept TC? How does it work?

Certificates wouldn’t be expected for any work experience.

The firm would seek references at some point from previous employers, usually once you have received an offer and would contact those organisations to verify your experience.

 

[Law queries]

Safe to assume L&W PFO if I've not heard back yet?

Is this for spring/summer vac scheme? If so, have they started getting back?

 

[lookingforaTC]

Certificates wouldn’t be expected for any work experience.

The firm would seek references at some point from previous employers, usually once you have received an offer and would contact those organisations to verify your experience.

What about for society experience?

 

[Jessica Booker]

What about for society experience?

This isn’t generally considered work experience. They may seek confirmation if it’s been put in a work experience section, and would then need a fellow committee member or someone from the university to confirm it, but generally I would say they don’t seek references for that type of activity.

 

[Lizzy]

Congratulations!! Can I ask when you applied/completed the test?

Applied on the day of the deadline lol and completed the test Dec 12

 

[Kakaboo]

Ive just done an online assessment and my strengths were drive and self-awareness but my weakness was attention to detail which I feel is very vital and I do have which is annoying!! Do you think I have a shot at the next round?

 

[yasmars]

Ive just done an online assessment and my strengths were drive and self-awareness but my weakness was attention to detail which I feel is very vital and I do have which is annoying!! Do you think I have a shot at the next round?

I got these exact same results for fieldfisher and passed the test so try not to worry!

 

[tosin4774]

In an application, I am asked how a firm maintains its competitive advantage. I believe it is through its innovation. How can I expand on this point, @Jessica Booker?