TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Jessica Booker]

Hi everyone, what's the consensus on asking slightly controversial questions in interviews/at insight days/ACs? If the firm has some consistent issues being pointed out in reviews on glassdoor etc., is it really bad to ask? I.e. reviews say they don't care about employees enough, pay is below market rate for the amount of workload, etc. Should I keep quiet because I'd be grateful for any opportunity or should I be brave and question it? Haha

I think there are better ways to ask about the topic without it being a controversial question.

For instance, “I saw your reviews on Glassdoor, and wondered what your thought were on the comments that consistently state the organisation does not care about employees” could be softened and framed more positively to “what initiatives or policies have been put in place/are you particularly impressed with that demonstrates the organisation values its employees”.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Crisis averted now, but should I be getting a confirmation email to show that I have now registered? @Jaysen @Jessica Booker

What have you registered for?

 

[EA95]

What have you registered for?

The TCLA Summer Accelerator course

 

[AveragePoster]

Has anyone heard back from Greenberg Traurig post-1st round AC? (Interviews and written assessment).

/ Does anyone know when we can expect to hear back? Thanks!

 

[studentdelaw786]

Anyone heard from Faegre Drinker? This time last year, people were invited to AC and then got on to the vac scheme 2 weeks after..

 

[Alex02]

This has probably already been cleared up on the thread but I was wondering if anything one knows if the Paul Weiss and Winston Strawn hiring process has terminated yet. I completed the tests for both of them - Paul Wiess ages ago - but haven't heard anything in reply. Just want a bit of clarity. Hope someone can help.

 

[jojo23]

Another day of nothing from SH and browne j?

 

[jojo23]

Also, anything from ashurst dtc?

 

[zeydi]

when did they ask you this?

I've not heard back from Sky since my interview last week.

They told me they'd get back to us this week.

Therefore, if you've heard from them this week (i haven't!), I'd interpret that positively.

Hey,

I got my interview at the end of last week and got requested to upload my CV - I was told to same with regards to when to expect an outcome.

 

[zeydi]

Anything from CRS CRED Academy?

i got offered a place, sorry a bit late response but let me know if you have any questions or message me privately if you heard back as well.

 

[JustwantaTC]

Hi @Jessica Booker and anyone else that could please help. I have a 30 minute interview with a law firm for a legal assistant role which they termed as an initial discussion. It is for a high street law firm. What should i be preparing for this and what should i expect from this as they did not provide any other details? thank you

 

[jojo23]

Another day of nothing from SH and browne j?

Just received a brown j rejection

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Got rejected by Browne Jacobson post telephone interview, then an online test invite from Kingsley Napley 10 minutes later MANNN!!!

 

[CupOfTea17]

Also just got rejected from Browne Jacobson 😂

Just received a brown j rejection

 

[jojo23]

Also just got rejected from Browne Jacobson 😂

They made us wait this long🤣

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

Is the Morgan Lewis SJT automatic?

Does anyone know the answer to this question?

 

[User5678]

They made us wait this long🤣

Same I got a pfo too. Really demotivated after this one because I thought the interview went really well! literally waited for a month for this outcome😂

Thanks to Kingsley napley for making me feel better by sending the next stage invite 10 mins after😂

 

[Kakaboo]

Does anyone know anywhere that does good courses etc to prepare you for a vacation scheme? I know apiring solicitors do them but my firm is not a partner firm TIA

 

[christina04]

have people on the Forsters SVS found out whether they've received a TC?

 

[EA95]

Does anyone think it’s a good idea to connect with and message legal recruiters on Linkedin to assist me in landing a job at firms the practice commercial law or in-house legal departments?