TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[AlegalA]

Yes! I asked for mine and they sent it last week 👌

amazing thank you!

Edit- Just double checking actually did you email Estelle?

 

[Future$trainee]

I received my VI today !

Good luck! Which office is this for if you don't mind me asking?

 

[AlegalA]

Is the Fieldfisher telephone interview a phone call or teams call? Slightly confused as I thought it was a phone call but in the email it suggests its on teams and its camera on?

Hi! Congrats on getting the interview! Can I ask when you applied/ did the test?

 

[annalisekeating]

Kennedys VI!!!! So so happy 🥳

Congrats! Which office?

 

[pepsicola96]

Is the Fieldfisher telephone interview a phone call or teams call? Slightly confused as I thought it was a phone call but in the email it suggests its on teams and its camera on?

is this for the diversity access scheme?

 

[AlegalA]

Congrats! Which office?

London!

 

[crt1s]

Hi! Congrats on getting the interview! Can I ask when you applied/ did the test?

Thank you. Applied on 02/12. Test on 07/12.

 

[crt1s]

is this for the diversity access scheme?

No, Direct TC.

 

[jacksollaf]

amazing thank you!

Edit- Just double checking actually did you email Estelle?

Yes! I sent it to [email protected] with [email protected] in CC. Estelle responded but from the [email protected] email address.

 

[AlegalA]

Yes! I sent it to [email protected] with [email protected] in CC. Estelle responded but from the [email protected] email address.

Thank you so much! Super helpful 😊

 

[BreadandButter]

Akin AC

Any advice/resources on proofreading exercises?

 

[Tclarocks123]

Is Simmons' VI competency or motivational?

 

[jacksollaf]

Is Simmons' VI competency or motivational?

motivational from what I remember...

 

[James Wakefield]

I’ve done one Cappfinity test today with another to do this week. I guess it’s worth waiting for the feedback report for the first one right before doing the second?

Do they tend to arrive the next day?

 

[Toomanypfo]

anyone got invite for Dentons AC?

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

just out of curiosity, every email I've received from firms has always been sent on a Friday, is this because firms do it in batches, or is it a coincidence?

 

[Tintin06]

LinkedIn is soul-destroying for older applicants. I don't know why I bother. I guess it's by design etc. Otherwise you wouldn't buy LinkedIn premium. I use it for my work. But yes, it's utterly crushing honestly. People younger than me with TCs. Sorry but it's just the truth. I wish I was years younger. Sure, I'm married with a flat. But still, no stable job yet. Years of applications - no Training Contract. All these VSs and for what? This cycle is worse than 2023-24. This isn't a cry for help. Just setting out how I feel. How long can I do this? I don't know - it's catch 22. Applying is bad for mental health. Don't apply and you get FOMO. It's just a terrible cycle, honestly.

Anyway, a question about Stephenson Harwood. Do they take mostly from TCs. Or is it through Vac Schemes?

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Is the Fieldfisher telephone interview a phone call or teams call? Slightly confused as I thought it was a phone call but in the email it suggests its on teams and its camera on?

It is a video interview, GL!

 

[g.cl.2020344]

LinkedIn is soul-destroying for older applicants. I don't know why I bother. I guess it's by design etc. Otherwise you wouldn't buy LinkedIn premium. I use it for my work. But yes, it's utterly crushing honestly. People younger than me with TCs. Sorry but it's just the truth. I wish I was years younger. Sure, I'm married with a flat. But still, no stable job yet. Years of applications - no Training Contract. All these VSs and for what? This cycle is worse than 2023-24. This isn't a cry for help. Just setting out how I feel. How long can I do this? I don't know - it's catch 22. Applying is bad for mental health. Don't apply and you get FOMO. It's just a terrible cycle, honestly.

Anyway, a question about Stephenson Harwood. Do they take mostly from TCs. Or is it through Vac Schemes?

Heya, I’m so sorry that you feel like this! I know LinkedIn can be detrimental during application season because it’s so easy to compare yourself to others. Last year I deleted it as an app and this really helped me! Please have faith in your applications because it sounds like you have a good variety of ones out there, and the right firm will be drawn to the fact that you aren’t a fresh grad!! The right firm will want you, especially with years of life experience and maturity ! We’ve got an amazing platform here and know that everyone here wants other to be successful!

 

[jojo23]

I can't believe it but I got the reed smith vi + test invite. This is my first ever video interview, I don't suppose you guys have any advice or tips about them you could share with me please?😭

If you've already done the reed smith vi+ test, could you drop me a message about it 🥺