TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[g.cl.2020344]

very random but is it good to email after an ac and what does one say?

I would try hold out- it took me 6 weeks to hear post AC and I got the VS both this cycle and two years ago

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Dentons, Eversheds and Reed Smith AC invite

Huge congrats! Big day for you! Can I ask when you did the Dentons test? I did my 7th dec and haven’t heard anything back

 

[NCTC2025]

I would try hold out- it took me 6 weeks to hear post AC and I got the VS both this cycle and two years ago

wow thats long! Which firm was this for?

 

[annad]

What stage? I’m still yet to hear back after receiving feedback from the online test

My AC is in 2 days

 

[annad]

I would try hold out- it took me 6 weeks to hear post AC and I got the VS both this cycle and two years ago

What firm is your VS this cycle?

 

[StewartJones]

Congratulations!!! If that s okay would you mind sharing the results you had for Reed smith test?

I got 3/3 for Applied and Numerical

6/9 grit
7/9 applied intellect
6/9 creative force
7/9 digital mindset

 

[StewartJones]

Huge congrats! Big day for you! Can I ask when you did the Dentons test? I did my 7th dec and haven’t heard anything back

12/12

 

[kokoprep]

did W&C send out any AC invites today

 

[kokoprep]

did W&C send out any AC invites

did W&C send out any AC invites today

PLEASE DO TELL IF YOU DID

 

[g.cl.2020344]

What firm is your VS this cycle?

PWC

 

[missTCLA]

i applied to white n case GCC English Law Trainee Program VS on 6th oct, nothing yet, no emails, nothing. shall i assume PFO? Anyone on same boat?😭

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker

This might be a silly question, but do firms judge appearances during ACs, specifically piercings? I'm not covered or anything, but I have a decent amount on my ears, and have always covered them with my hair during online interviews. For an in-person AC, should I consider taking them out just to be safe?

It depends how obvious they are and I would also use your discretion on this.

If you can replace more obvious studs/fittings with more subtle ones, and if you can remove any without any issue to leave them out for a few hours, I would potentially do this.

 

[chrisbrown]

Ikr I’ve got 5 applications where the deadline passed over a week ago and I’ve not heard a peep.

Same here I have 3-4 and I haven’t heard a peep. 🫣

Two of them are rolling as well. 🫣

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Fieldfisher PFO post phone interview. I'm so overwhelmed

 

[chrisbrown]

lol my highlight was rejection from Linklaters for an application I did not even submit just started

I had this as well I got rejected for an open day that I never applied for. 😂😂

I think I might have clicked the link and left it. 💀💀

 

[Jessica Booker]

Interesting question @Jessica Booker- I had the same question when I was attending a in person AC. Especially nose piercings, are they not appropriate?

I’d go with a very small and subtle stud or remove it.

 

[jta227]

Fieldfisher PFO post phone interview. I'm so overwhelmed

Sorry to hear this
If you don't mind, did they give you any feedback? (You don't have to post the feedback I just want to know if they give feedback at that stage)

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, @Jessica Booker I am currently feeling super unwell. I unfortunately struggle with anxiety and had a personal incident that happened over the weekend spark an anxiety crisis which I am still in, however I’ve been invited to take a wg within the next few days, i have a doctors appointment tomorrow to discuss it in length, is there any chance I can contact graduate recruitment and ask for an extra day to compose myself or should I just get on with it?

You can ask for an additional day due to illness but be prepared for the firm to say they unfortunately cannot offer an extension.

Also be prepared for the firm to not reply to you before your deadline.

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Sorry to hear this
If you don't mind, did they give you any feedback? (You don't have to post the feedback I just want to know if they give feedback at that stage)

No worries, they said they will provide feedback in May

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu i have a virtual insight evening tomorrow. I’m not sure what to expect as there’s no schedule or agenda sent through to me. Other than a list of questions about the firm is there anything you advise that I prepare for?

Nothing else to prepare really as it sounds like you have done your research into the firm already. Just be prepared to take notes and contribute to any discussions.