TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[studentdelaw786]

“Does anyone know what I can get”

You are making your reasonable adjustments sound like you have just won a free burger at Burger King.

Ideally, you should have a support plan in place which has been created by a medical expert or disability coordinator. That’s where you will find out what adjustments you will require for work/studies. If they deem that you require written materials or questions in advance, then absolutely you may request this.

If you do not have this, and you have self diagnosed your neurodivergence, then it is most likely self curable too.

It’s highly unlikely that you will get the questions in advance as this is a massive risk to law firms and they have no way to stop you from circulating or leaking the information.

this was very inappropriate of you.

 

[Rhohia]

“Does anyone know what I can get”

You are making your reasonable adjustments sound like you have just won a free burger at Burger King.

Ideally, you should have a support plan in place which has been created by a medical expert or disability coordinator. That’s where you will find out what adjustments you will require for work/studies. If they deem that you require written materials or questions in advance, then absolutely you may request this.

If you do not have this, and you have self diagnosed your neurodivergence, then it is most likely self curable too.

It’s highly unlikely that you will get the questions in advance as this is a massive risk to law firms and they have no way to stop you from circulating or leaking the information.

Why is it your business? It’s an open forum to ask questions - drop the self-righteousness

 

[Rhohia]

Hi guys- does anybody know off the top of their head which deadlines today are non-rolling before I go ahead and search? Thank you!

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

All adjustments that someone requires are clearly stated in a support plan or needs based report. The OP should just refer to what is in there and let grad rec know.

However, from the tone of the post, It seems like they were trying to get extra adjustments which they were not entitled to

This is just not correct? What constitutes reasonable adjustments will vary depending on the format of an assessment/interview. Also I’ve personally never been given a support plan or needs-based report with a list of examples even..

 

[Chris Brown]

Hi guys- does anybody know off the top of their head which deadlines today are non-rolling before I go ahead and search? Thank you!

Ropes and Gray and Orrick are both non-rolling and the deadline is today. 🙂

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

My ropes and gray answer is 325 words... do I need to pump those numbers up to reach closer to 500?😭😭

I think Jessica has previously said that the most an answer should be below the word limit is around 10%? Might be misremembering but pretty sure

 

[Mug Fan]

So it’s looking unlikely that I will get a vac scheme this year 🙃 Is it worth applying to a few direct TCs? I’m career changer and plan on starting the gdl in the fall. It would be ideal to have an offer before then but I’m just wondering how realistic that is? I graduated from architecture and have worked in practice for about 1.5 years, but it seems like most people who get a direct TC worked as paralegals beforehand.

Working full time and going through the application process has been torturous. I don’t want to put myself through it again unless there’s some hope.

I’d say do it. There aren’t that many that are still open anyway so might as well give it a shot. I’m a career changer too and I’ve got an AC for a DTC coming up and am waiting to hear back after VI for multiple others.

 

[loe]

Anyone else just get a "Thank you for completing your assessment" email from Reed Smith? (I did the assessment and VI a month ago...)

 

[Amma Usman]

My ropes and gray answer is 325 words... do I need to pump those numbers up to reach closer to 500?😭😭

There are two ways to view this. On one hand, if it is the only application question on the form, then you will ideally want to spend as much words covering all the relevant aspects, backed up with specific examples. On another hand, meeting the word count exhaustively when you do not have much to say, may come at the expense of tarnishing the quality you have already built. That said, I do know that the ropes question asks one to cover three qualities their lawyers must have. In 300 words, you may not be able to cover this fully. Thus, I would personally try to up the word count by critiquing your own work and deducing what would make it better when added.

 

[ashwright]

Question for anyone who has received a WG from Freshfields - how soon after completing the Online Assesment did you receive the WG?
Thank you so much!

edit: in reference to the direct TC

 

[legalxp2]

Question for anyone who has received a WG from Freshfields - how soon after completing the Online Assesment did you receive the WG?
Thank you so much!

is this for direct TC?

 

[Katy12345]

Does anyone know for AG if you can be considered for a direct TC if successful at the AC? The app name is 2025 Placement Scheme / 2027 Training Contract / Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship so I am assuming (praying there is that possibility). Is it worth asking their recruitment?

 

[ashwright]

is this for direct TC?

Yes, apologies, I should've added that

 

[EA95]

PW assessment invite

 

[ashwright]

PW assessment invite

INCREDIBLE!! congratulations - you're going to smash it 🍀 🥳 🥳

 

[Amma Usman]

Hi everyone,

It is quite disappointing that I have to step in and moderate the earlier disputes. This is a gentle reminder that the forum is a space for support, not conflict. We’re all on this journey together, and it’s important that we uplift and encourage one another. Let’s keep the discussions positive and constructive as we head into the weekend.

Wishing you all a great one!

 

[ekuwa]

I have just received a VS offer. They ask about any reasonable adjustments I might need. I have Aspergers. I have never been on a vac scheme so not sure about the format and so not sure what adjustments might be needed (I'd likely know once I start the scheme and have reflected on my experience, but I suppose that will be too late). Any suggestions on how to go about this? Or just insight into adjustments people have previously gotten.

[Based on recent discussions on the forum, I feel the need to caveat by saying I am not looking to game the system. I have gotten reasonable adjustments backed by evidence at ACs. But this was because I knew what to request based on my prior experiences. I have no idea about what a VS looks like].

 

[EA95]

INCREDIBLE!! congratulations - you're going to smash it 🍀 🥳 🥳

Thank you

 

[elsx]

I have just received a VS offer. They ask about any reasonable adjustments I might need. I have Aspergers. I have never been on a vac scheme so not sure about the format and so not sure what adjustments might be needed (I'd likely know once I start the scheme and have reflected on my experience, but I suppose that will be too late). Any suggestions on how to go about this? Or just insight into adjustments people have previously gotten.

[Based on recent discussions on the forum, I feel the need to caveat by saying I am not looking to game the system. I have gotten reasonable adjustments backed by evidence at ACs. But this was because I knew what to request based on my prior experiences. I have no idea about what a VS looks like].

Hi,
I can't help you with the adjustements but just wanted to congratulate you!!!

 

[TC seeker]

Congrats on the AC, mind if I ask when you completed your VI?

I literally just came on to ask what the usual turnaround time is and saw you’d posted!

I completed it on Tuesday this week