TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[bibss]

When does your pre-settled status run out and would this cover the entire period of the training contract?

I see. It runs out in 2024, so it wouldn't cover the training contract! I guess I should put no then?

 

[futurecitylawyer00]

Anyone still haven't received a reply for Lift Off? Feel like it's a PFO for me...

PFO 2 weeks ago

 

[futurecitylawyer00]

I have applied to A&O in mid November, passed the STJ straight away, and never heard back since. Anyone who’s in the same situation? Should I email GR for updates?

 

[born&raised]

For CMS, as people who had applied on the deadline also have received WGs, should I assume that no response probably means a PFO? I submitted close to the deadline as well

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I see. It runs out in 2024, so it wouldn't cover the training contract! I guess I should put no then?

It is tricky (and why these questions sometimes don't work as a simple yes/no answer).

Ultimately the question can be interpreted in multiple ways, including whether you have the right to work now. Given that, I would actually put yes, especially given there is a strong chance you will have settled status anyway.

 

[futureTS2025hopeful]

I have applied to A&O in mid November, passed the STJ straight away, and never heard back since. Anyone who’s in the same situation? Should I email GR for updates?

I'm in the same boat but I applied close to deadline

 

[CorpLawyer00]

Do cmS provide WG results ?

 

[Future Six Figure Fee Earner]

For CMS, as people who had applied on the deadline also have received WGs, should I assume that no response probably means a PFO? I submitted close to the deadline as well

No

 

[S87]

Hi guys,

I am currently applying to Debevoise and am trying to understand their international strategy. Would anyone, who has applied, have a chat about it?

 

[Adrian_S]

Does anyone know if Watson Farley & Williams’ VI is automatic? I applied on Saturday and am quite surprised at how quickly they’ve responded to me. I also don’t have any business attire, because I’m visiting family and am unsure how to carry out a VI without more professional clothing Would be grateful for any help.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Does anyone know if Watson Farley & Williams’ VI is automatic? I applied on Saturday and am quite surprised at how quickly they’ve responded to me. I also don’t have any business attire, because I’m visiting family and am unsure how to carry out a VI without more professional clothing Would be grateful for any help.

I wouldn't worry about being super smart on a video interview - a plain jumper will be sufficient.

 

[Adrian_S]

I wouldn't worry about being super smart on a video interview - a plain jumper will be sufficient.

Ah thank you so much! Makes me feel less nervous

 

[F99]

For Baker McKenzie, roughly how long did people have to wait between completing the WG and getting invited to VI?

 

[sxw517]

For Baker McKenzie, roughly how long did people have to wait between completing the WG and getting invited to VI?

Mine was just over 1 week

 

[Kelly_]

Has anyone heard back from Mishcon post-VI?

 

[NCTC2025]

Anyone heard back from Hogan Lovells post SVS WG?

 

[Jack239]

So most of the firm's ive applied to have asked whether I had to resit an exam. I answered no on those questions because I assumed it was talking about university exams. However, I voluntarily resat one part of my math A-level exam (1 out of the 3 papers that make up the final grade), and did worse on it than the original and it had no impact on my final grade. I recently realized that the question probably does include a level exams too, however, I still voluntary chose to resit rather than having to because I failed. Should I email grad rec about this?

 

[F99]

Mine was just over 1 week

Thank you.

 

[law23]

How long did people have to wait to hear back after taking DLA Piper's WG please?

 

[sxw517]

So most of the firm's ive applied to have asked whether I had to resit an exam. I answered no on those questions because I assumed it was talking about university exams. However, I voluntarily resat one part of my math A-level exam (1 out of the 3 papers that make up the final grade), and did worse on it than the original and it had no impact on my final grade. I recently realized that the question probably does include a level exams too, however, I still voluntary chose to resit rather than having to because I failed. Should I email grad rec about this?

I have always taken it as the literal meaning of 'have you had to resit an exam', like you I didn't have to, I chose to, so I do not put it in the box.

I think what GR are trying to glean from this is if you failed any of the smaller exams that make up the final exams, which if you did, you would presumably HAVE to re-sit them.