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

[Abii]

Taylor Wessing AC invite!!

 

[LawfulRust00]

Taylor Wessing AC invite!!

Amazing, congrats! When did you complete Arctic Shores?

 

[Abii]

Amazing, congrats! When did you complete Arctic Shores?

I didn't actually complete it due to reasonable adjustments but I was invited to do so on the 17th Jan.

 

[YUKI1201]

Anyone else still waiting on WC/Links post app?

 

[BioSTEM]

Progressed to Bristows first interview stage (VI completed early January)

 

[Rob93]

Are you ready for direct TC apps?

Lmao. Kind of, though I just came off my full-time contract so am focusing on lining up the best possible next paralegal role at the moment (and also just like, chilling a bit after a very hectic few months!)

But yeah will be turning to the direct cycle soon, aiming to prep some apps before the summer window opens to come strong out the gate.

 

[JD]

Lmao. Kind of, though I just came off my full-time contract so am focusing on lining up the best possible next paralegal role at the moment (and also just like, chilling a bit after a very hectic few months!)

But yeah will be turning to the direct cycle soon, aiming to prep some apps before the summer window opens to come strong out the gate.

What firm were you at?

 

[sxw517]

If a firm asks for a minimum of AAA, would A*AB at A Level be ok as it is the equivalent?

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

Progressed to Bristows first interview stage (VI completed early January)

Congrats - can I ask how much notice they give you for the interview?

 

[RoughWood]

If a firm asks for a minimum of AAA, would A*AB at A Level be ok as it is the equivalent?

Do the UCAS points match up? @Jessica Booker would be best to answer this

 

[sxw517]

Do the UCAS points match up? @Jessica Booker would be best to answer this

Yes they do

 

[Rob93]

What firm were you at?

In-house at a market research company - private practice is hopefully the next move, though I'd settle for a stint in banking/asset management.

 

[S87]

What firm were you at?

We should create a table of firms hiring through direct tc route and also include how many places are available.

 

[BioSTEM]

Congrats - can I ask how much notice they give you for the interview?

I think I got to choose slots between Feb 7 or Feb 11 (I chose feb 11)

 

[Rob93]

We should create a table of firms hiring through direct tc route and also include how many places are available.

I've thought about this a bit - very hard to parse how many directs are available as they are often dependent on VS outcomes.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Last night I dreamt that I attended an in person interview at a law firm and they asked me to sing a Coldplay song. I couldn’t recall any lyrics and they agreed that I could sing ‘Patience’ by Take That instead.

Does anyone have a philosophical/metaphorical reading of this?

I would take the song title as your subconscious mind telling you to be patient about this process

I sometimes dream in cartoon format with me as my TCLA avatar

 

[NaimK]

Last night I dreamt that I attended an in person interview at a law firm and they asked me to sing a Coldplay song. I couldn’t recall any lyrics and they agreed that I could sing ‘Patience’ by Take That instead.

Does anyone have a philosophical/metaphorical reading of this?

Yes, the firm was merely throwing bait out to see if you listen to a band as insulting to the ears as Coldplay. Good thing you ignored the bait and sang something else instead. You are destined for success.

 

[futuretraineecity]

Does anyone have any advice to prep for the interview question ‘what deals have we done recently that interest you, and why’? I’m just wondering how much depth to go into and what to focus on

 

[Rob93]

Yes, the firm was merely throwing bait out to see if you listen to a band as insulting to the ears as Coldplay. Good thing you ignored the bait and sang something else instead. You are destined for success.

What did Chris Martin do to deserve this? Parachutes and Rush of Blood are great albums!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

If a firm asks for a minimum of AAA, would A*AB at A Level be ok as it is the equivalent?

Yes, as that is an equivalent, it is fine. It would be only if the firm asks for straight As or As and above that it would be an issue.