TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

fcac98

Distinguished Member
Premium Member
Dec 16, 2024
50
33
Please could someone give me some advice. I've just started a new job, and the contract states I shouldn't have any dealings with other companies unless given written permission. Contract ends in May- Im worried about the Easter vacation schemes I've signed up to.

Do you think the firm I've applied to would be fine with me asking if I could swap for their Summer Vacation Scheme? Is this something that could be done?

Reluctant to ask for permission from my new job... Any advice on how to resolve this?
 

sapphireoreos

Esteemed Member
Feb 20, 2023
86
128
Hi everyone! I have an AC on Monday (scary), and I did a mock interview yesterday. Generally went quite well but was told my answers for why me, tell me about yourself, why do you want to work in London and why not careers like banking and consulting were quite weak. Would appreciate any advice people have on this!

@Andrei Radu @Amma Usman would especially appreciate your inputs as this as fellow international students! Thank you!
 
Reactions: Andrei Radu

Jessica Booker

Legendary Member
TCLA Moderator
Gold Member
Graduate Recruitment
Premium Member
Forum Team
Aug 1, 2019
15,068
20,975
Please could someone give me some advice. I've just started a new job, and the contract states I shouldn't have any dealings with other companies unless given written permission. Contract ends in May- Im worried about the Easter vacation schemes I've signed up to.

Do you think the firm I've applied to would be fine with me asking if I could swap for their Summer Vacation Scheme? Is this something that could be done?

Reluctant to ask for permission from my new job... Any advice on how to resolve this?
As a first step, I would ask your spring scheme firms to see if they can move you to summer because you will be in a new job. See what they say and then if they say no, your could also see if they could offer you a direct TC process instead.
 
  • Like
Reactions: sapphireoreos

lawyersum

Legendary Member
Jun 28, 2024
163
280
I'm doing a review of all my unsuccessful applications, so if anyone who passed the app stage for Mishcon (Spring) and Squire Patton Boggs (mentioning these two as they were the only apps with no automatic testing so I know for sure the reason for a PFO was the quality of my app), is willing to share their application with me via pm, then I would be very grateful - if you don't feel comfortable sharing you can still pm me and I can give you mine to review :) Would really appreciate it guys as I don't have TCLA Premium!
 

fcac98

Distinguished Member
Premium Member
Dec 16, 2024
50
33
As a first step, I would ask your spring scheme firms to see if they can move you to summer because you will be in a new job. See what they say and then if they say no, your could also see if they could offer you a direct TC process instead.
So I've actually just double checked and theres only one vacation scheme... Do you think it's professional to ask for a direct TC process instead? Im worried it will have an impact on my application
 
Reactions: Ram Sabaratnam

About Us

The Corporate Law Academy (TCLA) was founded in 2018 because we wanted to improve the legal journey. We wanted more transparency and better training. We wanted to form a community of aspiring lawyers who care about becoming the best version of themselves.

Newsletter

Discover the most relevant business news, access our law firm analysis, and receive our best advice for aspiring lawyers.