TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[t-0147]

Has anyone else had just absolute failures from firms in regards to reasonable adjustments? I had my first one in an AC yesterday

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Has anyone who applied in January heard back from BCLP post SJT? Or for their Open Day?

Yeah - I applied on 13th Jan. Did my AC yesterday, but it went terribly but they are running many ACs and they are conducting face to face interviews (virtually) beforehand so it may take them time to review everyone’s apps

 

[LawfulRust00]

Some Friday morning motivation for y’all:

London NQ lawyer pay hits record £161,500 - Legal Cheek

US outfit Goodwin ups junior rates to unprecedented levels -- also unveils new perk which sees it pay for their holidays

www-legalcheek-com.cdn.ampproject.org

 

[NCLaw]

Waiting for a Gowling PFO at this rate

 

[djqb]

Waiting for a Gowling PFO at this rate

May I ask if your portal has been updated after you submitted the VI?

FYI mine was last updated 21 Dec 2021, and I submitted the VI in early Jan before the deadline of 5 Jan 2022. So stressed likewise 😥

 

[NCLaw]

May I ask if your portal has been updated after you submitted the VI?

FYI mine was last updated 21 Dec 2021, and I submitted the VI in early Jan before the deadline of 5 Jan 2022. So stressed likewise 😥

No my portal hasn't been updated since 21st December either! I also submitted my VI in early Jan.

I've seen others on this forum who submitted their VIs later have AC invites though, so that's why I'm not really holding my breath 😥

 

[GXA123]

Waiting for a Gowling PFO at this rate

Which office are you waiting to hear back from? I haven't seen anyone hearing back from Birmingham?

 

[NCLaw]

Which office are you waiting to hear back from? I haven't seen anyone hearing back from Birmingham?

London office, but you're right, it doesn't look like the Birmingham office have handed out invites yet!

 

[djqb]

No my portal hasn't been updated since 21st December either! I also submitted my VI in early Jan.

I've seen others on this forum who submitted their VIs later have AC invites though, so that's why I'm not really holding my breath 😥

Here's to hoping we hear back soon!!

 

[MH]

Yeah - I applied on 13th Jan. Did my AC yesterday, but it went terribly but they are running many ACs and they are conducting face to face interviews (virtually) beforehand so it may take them time to review everyone’s apps

Ah okay. Applied on the 10th, completed my SJT on 14th Jan and haven't heard since.

 

[vacschemesforeveryone]

If you're successful in an AC interview is it still fair to ask for feedback? I am genuinely interested. Thank you

 

[marcelP]

Agreed, chin up everyone!

I emailed early talent and they said:

“We have a high volume of video interviews to screen and therefore candidates will receive their outcome by the end of January/beginning of February with a view to attend assessment centres during February if successful.”

Wishing everyone luck!

Here's to hoping we hear back soon!!

 

[LEL]

If you're successful in an AC interview is it still fair to ask for feedback? I am genuinely interested. Thank you

If it's for a vac scheme, some firms give you feedback on the scheme - that was my experience!

 

[SMN10]

If you're successful in an AC interview is it still fair to ask for feedback? I am genuinely interested. Thank you

I think so! I think it might be likely they would give some brief feedback when they made an offer too

 

[Rob93]

Some Friday morning motivation for y’all:

London NQ lawyer pay hits record £161,500 - Legal Cheek

US outfit Goodwin ups junior rates to unprecedented levels -- also unveils new perk which sees it pay for their holidays

www-legalcheek-com.cdn.ampproject.org

Honestly surprised that clients are not beginning to challenge the 'filthy lucre' being doled out at law firms.

 

[Ambs123]

I just did the SPB’s assessment and clicked on the wrong answer before the assessment finish - feel like I really ruined it 😭😭

 

[TCApp2021]

Has anyone heard from PM London post app?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Has anyone else had just absolute failures from firms in regards to reasonable adjustments? I had my first one in an AC yesterday

Did you ask for the adjustment in advance of the day? Can I ask what the adjustment was too? Feel free to PM me if that is easier.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

If you're successful in an AC interview is it still fair to ask for feedback? I am genuinely interested. Thank you

Yes, this is actually quite common.

 

[Donuttime]

Honestly surprised that clients are not beginning to challenge the 'filthy lucre' being doled out at law firms.

These clients make millions and so do the law firms. Not really filthy lucre going to the lawyers that work from 9am-1am IMO