TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[3000to1shoteverytime]

hi guys, i was just wondering what i should do here.
i have applied for, i guess, informal work experience at a firm (just sending a cover letter, cv and preferred location). i sent the email 2 weeks ago on thursday and the auto email was that they would aim to get back within 48 hours. i understand that its quite busy in terms of application season so i was wondering when an appropriate time is to follow up and send another email?

As it wasn't a formal application process I would actually call them rather than send another email and say I was just wondering whether you've received it, had a chance to consider me etc. I got a insight week doing just that. It is easy for an email to be forgotten amongst other things and just speaking in person prompted them to open it, discuss what I was after and what they could offer and secure a date there and then.

 

[Law queries]

sorry for the spam, did anyone else hear from BB?

 

[legaleagle11]

I can’t believe I’m writing this but… SH Spring vacation scheme offer!!!

hi!! congrats 🎉 can I ask if you got an email or phone call?

 

[Hana ♥]

As it wasn't a formal application process I would actually call them rather than send another email and say I was just wondering whether you've received it, had a chance to consider me etc. I got a insight week doing just that. It is easy for an email to be forgotten amongst other things and just speaking in person prompted them to open it, discuss what I was after and what they could offer and secure a date there and then.

Was this an unprompted cold email/call for work experience or did you discuss this beforehand with someone at the firm?

 

[marisachr]

Anyone hear from Taylor Wessing?

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Was this an unprompted cold email/call for work experience or did you discuss this beforehand with someone at the firm?

Cold call email! I got another after speaking to a partner at an event and he told me to send my CV to him.

 

[Jessica Booker]

is this only for offers? As in, will rejections be done by email after an AC?

Unsuccessful candidates more times than not are notified by email, but I have heard of some firms calling unsuccessful candidates too.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi! I am doing a vacation scheme at the end of July and would be beginning a conversion course soon after. If I am offered a training contract off the back of my VS, they will fund my conversion course but if not, I will have to fund it myself. There’s a very short time between finding out if I get a TC and starting a conversion course - does anyone have any tips as to how I should approach this? Should I enrol in the selected course that the firm I am doing my VS at uses? Is there a chance that places run out if I leave it too late? I would be grateful for any insights thank you 😊

The GDL is highly unlikely to run out of places. They typically only fill around 50-70% of their places each year and are likely to still be selling the courses in the weeks leading up to the programme starting.

I would speak to the firm you are doing a vacation scheme with to see what their process is for GDL courses. Some firms no longer put trainees through the GDL. Others do, and may have a preferred supplier, but may just reimburse you what they would have paid their supplier if you are committed to a course. Worthwhile speaking to them to get advice on how they would navigate the situation.

 

[student353]

hi!! congrats 🎉 can I ask if you got an email or phone call?

I got a phone call

 

[Jessica Booker]

If a firm only offers TCs to roughly 4-6 out of 12-18 vac schemers, how exactly do you stand out beyond doing good work and being likeable? Feeling nervous as it will be my only VS and I really want to convert!

As you are a Gold subscriber, I recommend looking at our Accelerator content which is specifically for this topic.

 

[Rok2789]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Bevan Brittan

 

[Law queries]

on forum i only saw two people get an invite i am not sure if they are sending in batches or smthg

 

[jfb]

I can’t believe I’m writing this but… SH Spring vacation scheme offer!!!

OMG congrats, that's such a quick turnaround!!! Can I ask what ur scores on the Amberjack assessment were?

 

[User5678]

has anyone just gotten an email from Howard Kennedy to do the rare recruitment form?

 

[Rok2789]

I mean they

on forum i only saw two people get an invite i am not sure if they are sending in batches or smthg

yeah I guess... they did say the 17th but they're cutting it close 🤣

 

[legalskills44]

The GDL is highly unlikely to run out of places. They typically only fill around 50-70% of their places each year and are likely to still be selling the courses in the weeks leading up to the programme starting.

I would speak to the firm you are doing a vacation scheme with to see what their process is for GDL courses. Some firms no longer put trainees through the GDL. Others do, and may have a preferred supplier, but may just reimburse you what they would have paid their supplier if you are committed to a course. Worthwhile speaking to them to get advice on how they would navigate the situation.

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Thank you very much, this is so helpful! I’ll have a chat to the firm to see what they suggest.

 

[Law queries]

I mean they

yeah I guess... they did say the 17th but they're cutting it close 🤣

hahah fair. anyway, all the best!!

 

[student353]

OMG congrats, that's such a quick turnaround!!! Can I ask what ur scores on the Amberjack assessment were?

Of course, my score was 25/36 with high in both numerical and verbal. What I will say is that they are looking at the vi responses as they mentioned they were impressed with mine

 

[sibs23]

Anyone heard from Bates Wells post-AC today?

 

[OrangeCherry1800]

How long does it usually take to hear back from AC?