TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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I got a PFO on Monday post VI (a VI I didn’t complete because I decided I didn’t want to proceed with the firm after all). It was obviously automated though because there was no reference to the fact I didn’t do it!
Keeping my fingers crossed you get some good news very soon Chris. 🤞
How did you confirm your attendance? I texted them twice but did not receive a confirmation of my attendance.DACB ac London office
Hey, I didn't text them; I just replied to the same email. They said we have time until COB today so I wouldn't be worried about not receiving a confirmation just yet.
Thank you!
Did the same. I'm just worried why they didn't send us a confirmation email with the details and structure of the AC day.
Just got a call from Goodwin!
hey when did you do your interview if you dont mind me asking? also congratulations thats amazinggg
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I do not think it will be a disadvantage. Firstly, firms are aware that not all universities offer options for all specialist modules - for instance, because some academics in the department left, my university has not even been able to offer a competition law course this year. As such, there will be no expectation for you to have demonstrated your interest by having done a relevant module. Similarly, firms know that paralegal opportunities are in short supply, particularly in niche practices. As such, they will definitely not expect candidates to have that.
Secondly, and more importantly, the main reason why a module or a paralegal experience would matter here is because they evidence an interest in the practice. However, you can also prove your interest directly, and arguably to a greater effect, by simply showing off your understanding it. In particular, I have found partners are quite impressed when you are able to make comparisons with other practice areas and explain how the legal work done in the one you are interested in is relevantly different.
Is it a disadvantage to only have one vacation scheme? Would having multiple vacation schemes make a candidate more appealing/stand out more especially when firms are deciding on who to convert to a TC post VS?
It's a disadvantage to have only one VS in the sense that most people on a given VS will not get a TC, so more VS increases the chances you will get a TC.
However, the firm is going to meet you for an entire week (or two), and will be able to judge you quite reliably based on your performance over this time, and isn't likely to factor in how attractive you appear to be to other firms into its decision-making about whether to offer you a TC.
Sidley summer vs PFO- waiting 6 months just for that.
When did you hear back? I think a lot of people still haven't heard back yet.
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