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?

 

[Chris Brown]

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?

Sometimes it can be within 30 minutes other times it can be up to 48-72 hours. It varies. 🥲

I guess it depends on how much time you have between the two.

I did my Macfarlanes and BCLP tests in the same week and had to wait 48-72 hours for both of them.

 

[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!