TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Olivialee15]

Does anyone else’s parents indirectly put pressure on them or make them feel worse about not having a TC (I’m early 20s)

This morning, I inquired about any reputable dentists in my area to one of my parents as I’ve been saving for dental treatment… their response- “well if you were working in a law firm you wouldn’t have to worry about all of this, you’d have private medical insurance etc etc, why is it taking you so long”

The job market is absolutely mental right now, it's insanely tough for everyone our age but I feel like our parents don't quite understand how difficult it is. I'd say just try best as you can to not let the comments get to you, if you can maybe just explain to them some of the crazy statistics around getting a TC so they can get a real picture of how competitive the process really is.

 

[CCLaw]

Does anyone else’s parents indirectly put pressure on them or make them feel worse about not having a TC (I’m early 20s)

This morning, I inquired about any reputable dentists in my area to one of my parents as I’ve been saving for dental treatment… their response- “well if you were working in a law firm you wouldn’t have to worry about all of this, you’d have private medical insurance etc etc, why is it taking you so long”

Sorry to hear this, I personally can’t relate to this but I’m also a career changer in my mid twenties. Don’t beat yourself up over it. Everything happens in due time, just keep your head up and keep going. This industry is incredibly competitive, it’s not your fault!

 

[jacksollaf]

RPC pfo 😃 feels like I’m playing a game and daily unlocking a free chest (although here the prize is a PFO😂)
I’m getting pfos everyday

 

[applicationzzzzz]

Hi! Slightly boring question but: I received a VS and signed the offer letter (conditional due to a referencing check). This was a couple of weeks ago now and haven't heard anything back from them, but also have nothing to worry about regarding the reference check. Can I announce that I got the VS on LinkedIn or do I have to wait for formal confirmation of it?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

K&L rejection just now lol, it’s my first application cycle and I’m learning so much but damn.

Now just waiting to hear back from Gateley/WBD/Latham.

No K&L rejection even though it’s obviously coming as tests went out ages ago… why do firms always leave me in this limbo?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

On that note, what dates were the Ropes invites sent for? Wondering if they’ve sent out the first week ACs and the second week is coming later

 

[Chris Brown]

On that note, what dates were the Ropes invites sent for? Wondering if they’ve sent out the first week ACs and the second week is coming later

These are the dates on their website about AC and VS. I think people that got AC invites first (sent out yesterday) will probably be doing the first or second date out of the options below:

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[Jessica Booker]

Hi! Slightly boring question but: I received a VS and signed the offer letter (conditional due to a referencing check). This was a couple of weeks ago now and haven't heard anything back from them, but also have nothing to worry about regarding the reference check. Can I announce that I got the VS on LinkedIn or do I have to wait for formal confirmation of it?

Unless its a spring scheme, I wouldn't expect reference checks to happen until mid to late April (possibly even a bit later).

Many people disclose offers before reference checks are completed, especially for training contracts, so I don't see it being an issue if you do want to post it on LinkedIn. You don't have to at the same time though - many people will wait until the scheme starts to do this.

 

[AlegalA]

Could anyone who's done a Taylor Wessing AC today share if they found it hard or if it was okay?
I'm feeling super stressed about this one and would love some insight on it if at all possible.

Edit- mine is tomorrow!!

Thanks guys!

 

[VacSchemer]

RPC pfo 😃 feels like I’m playing a game and daily unlocking a free chest (although here the prize is a PFO😂)
I’m getting pfos everyday

Sorry about the PFO was this before or after completing the WGT?

 

[lawyeringitout]

anyone heard from mishcon post-ac for spring ?

 

[lolololol]

has anyone got a mishcon vi after the first batch?

 

[001hussa]

Anyone heard anything from Harbottle & Lewis?

I haven’t heard anything from them but my friend got an interview invite from them yesterday.

 

[lolololol]

for anyone that has done the wfw ac recently, is there one group exercise or two?

 

[zq522]

Does anyone else’s parents indirectly put pressure on them or make them feel worse about not having a TC (I’m early 20s)

This morning, I inquired about any reputable dentists in my area to one of my parents as I’ve been saving for dental treatment… their response- “well if you were working in a law firm you wouldn’t have to worry about all of this, you’d have private medical insurance etc etc, why is it taking you so long”

Dude im in my early 30s and the pressure is real. Although I often feel like I put that on myself. I've come to learn that we get to where we need to eventually. All that we can do is put in the hard work needed and trust and believe ourselves.

 

[zq522]

has anyone got a mishcon vi after the first batch?

Still waitng to hear back and have emailed them today. While people got VIs last week I heard nothing - either positive or negative.

 

[jacksollaf]

Sorry about the PFO was this before or after completing the WGT?

it was post-WGT, and I asked for my score and it was 73%

 

[jacksollaf]

Does anyone else’s parents indirectly put pressure on them or make them feel worse about not having a TC (I’m early 20s)

This morning, I inquired about any reputable dentists in my area to one of my parents as I’ve been saving for dental treatment… their response- “well if you were working in a law firm you wouldn’t have to worry about all of this, you’d have private medical insurance etc etc, why is it taking you so long”

Damn, that's not the nicest thing to hear, especially from a parent; did you graduate or still studying the LLB? perhaps we may help you in whatever way possible!

 

[EA95]

Is there anyone on here that has corporate paralegal experience?

 

[VacSchemer]

RPC rolling out their PFOs😭