TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[jacksollaf]

guys, please urgent help! I am applying to stephenson harwood, and i wrote my answers and everything, but i am debating whether i should apply to the placement or the training contract... Anyway has suggestions? which one is better (i have a total of about 5 months legal experience, and volunteering of over 2.5 years), is that enough for a TC or just go safe for placement

 

[James Wakefield]

Well I’ve done it. I’ve written the whole Stephenson Harwood application in a day.

Would not recommend. 0/10.

 

[abbiewhitlock03]

guys, please urgent help! I am applying to stephenson harwood, and i wrote my answers and everything, but i am debating whether i should apply to the placement or the training contract... Anyway has suggestions? which one is better (i have a total of about 5 months legal experience, and volunteering of over 2.5 years), is that enough for a TC or just go safe for placement

I submitted my Stephenson Harwood application literally like two minutes ago too lol 😅 - I honestly think it is just down to what you prefer. I did a placement year so technically have a year of legal experience, but I much prefer spending time at the firm rather than going straight to a TC assessment day so I applied for the placement instead.

Best of luck whichever you choose!!

 

[LawHopeful1]

Am I the only one who didn't receive anything from Shoosmiths? Also, did anyone else also never receive any test invites or anything? i feel ghosted

Did you not do the Shoosmiths SJT?

 

[lawstudenttt2003]

Did you pass to the next stage? I got effective communicator and open connector with my weakness being personal responsibility. Just got an email saying I didn't pass to the next stage

Next stage? I didnt get the placement but got the strong application message.

 

[jacksollaf]

Did you not do the Shoosmiths SJT?

no, they didnt send it to me (unless it's something you do while applying, cuz in my email inbox, there's literally nothing besides a thank you for applying)

 

[jacksollaf]

guys, thanks for your help! Final question, should i mention that i got an offer from HFW (because i said i have a passion for aviation, and they do aviation too, so would that be a good thing to put or will that disadvantage me)

 

[TheGeek12]

just got a rejection for Shoosmiths placement (stong application though - not sure if that means anything). completed SH but not as sure about that.
I have this sinking feeling that I'm gonna be back next year

 

[jacksollaf]

Well, just applied for the placement at Stephenson Harwood, really solid i think but just hoping that they actually read it since the deadline is literally today

 

[BrunoLevi]

Last monday, wbu?

wednesday 18th feb

 

[Chris Brown]

Well, just applied for the placement at Stephenson Harwood, really solid i think but just hoping that they actually read it since the deadline is literally today

I think they review on a rolling basis but don’t make decisions until after the deadline. I think they will read every single application and then shortlist people for the online test thing, which is another Amberjack. I’m dreading it because I still haven’t recovered from the Paul, Weiss Amberjack test trauma lmao. 😂​

 

[TheGeek12]

is anyone applying for other vacation schemes? (or placements)

 

[LawHopeful1]

no, they didnt send it to me (unless it's something you do while applying, cuz in my email inbox, there's literally nothing besides a thank you for applying)

That’s odd, I’m pretty certain the test is automatic and should have been in the ‘thank you for applying’ email.

 

[jojo23]

I think they review on a rolling basis but don’t make decisions until after the deadline. I think they will read every single application and then shortlist people for the online test thing, which is another Amberjack. I’m dreading it because I still haven’t recovered from the Paul, Weiss Amberjack test trauma lmao. 😂​

Oh no, I'm having reed smith flashbacks 💀

 

[Starfish31]

I submitted my Stephenson Harwood application literally like two minutes ago too lol 😅 - I honestly think it is just down to what you prefer. I did a placement year so technically have a year of legal experience, but I much prefer spending time at the firm rather than going straight to a TC assessment day so I applied for the placement instead.

Best of luck whichever you choose!!

Two minutes ago? Try using the midnight deadline as fuel to type faster and faster - wish me luck!

 

[abbiewhitlock03]

Two minutes ago? Try using the midnight deadline as fuel to type faster and faster - wish me luck!

Haha! I started it this afternoon so I’m pretty impressed I managed to finish it (although maybe not my best work…)

Best of luck - you got this! 💪🏼

 

[Toomanypfo]

I submitted my RWK Goodman app at around 10pm and only realised they posted on LinkedIn that they close at 5pm. My app still went through on AllHire tho and I got a confirmation email as well. What should I do

 

[jojo23]

Two minutes ago? Try using the midnight deadline as fuel to type faster and faster - wish me luck!

Submit it 1 min before the deadline- hardcore mode

 

[toad92]

its about to be march so latham was either lying to me or they lost my application🫠

 

[toad92]

Submit it 1 min before the deadline- hardcore mode

aim to do this then lose track of time and panic submit it at 0:02 has been my style once or twice😶