TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[lawstudent9]

Hey! Can't seem to message you. If you could message me with tips that would be great!

same please

 

[Bubbles]

If the error you're worried about is the double confirmation of receipt, I would hold off on emailing as this can happen due to system settings. In any case, even if you were to email the firm of CVMailUK, I'm unsure what that would achieve as even though the emails were sent twice, they confirm receipt so that's not really a problem in itself. If you're still feeling worried, I think the best place to begin is by either mailing grad rec or CvMailUK and asking them if it is normal for you to receive two confirmation emails and whether you need to be concerned about anything.

Hi @AvniD
Just a kind of spin on the question asked - I submitted my application for Mishcon about 2 weeks ago and got a confirmation of receipt email from CVMail but nothing from Mishcon itself. Should I be worried that they haven't got my application?
Just concerned because I submitted an app to RPC and got emails for confirmation of receipt from both CVMail and RPC itself..

 

[Ameliaa]

Invite to Kennedys SJT, does everyone get this?

 

[Ambs123]

Invite to Kennedys SJT, does everyone get this?

last year it wasn’t automatic! I applied last year and was rejected post-application! So congratulations

 

[kela]

Has anybody heard back from Eversheds following video interview? Bit worried because I though the AC was this week.

 

[AvniD]

Hi @AvniD
Just a kind of spin on the question asked - I submitted my application for Mishcon about 2 weeks ago and got a confirmation of receipt email from CVMail but nothing from Mishcon itself. Should I be worried that they haven't got my application?
Just concerned because I submitted an app to RPC and got emails for confirmation of receipt from both CVMail and RPC itself..

Not all firms send confirmation emails - have others received emails from the firm confirming receipt?

 

[Phoebe123451]

how hard was the Latham VI? Literally so nervous 😂

 

[selfcarequeenzzz1]

Kennedy SJT

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi Guys! I am currently working in the UK with my tier 2 visa, and applying to vacation schemes for spring and summer. I am wondering if I can do my vacation scheme with my tier 2 visa (I can take a break from my current job for the VS period), or firms should sponsor me again. I am confused regarding this.
@Jessica Booker Can you help me please?
Thanks.

It is highly unlikely you will be able to work for another employer for a vacation scheme. The following restrictions apply when you are under Skilled Persons Visa

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I doubt you can do a vacation scheme on your work visa - you generally need to find a job in the sam occupation code or on the job shortage list and even then it's limited to 20 hours per week. Unsure if any firm can/would take the effort to sponsor a separate work visa simply for a vac scheme. I would check the terms and conditions of your employment on gov.uk for detailed info on this. I'd also consider making direct TC applications to bypass the need for a visa/vac scheme.

The other issue is you can only have one visa, and so the Tier 2/Skilled Persons Visa would have to be given up to work under another visa, meaning returning to the main employment would be particularly difficult/costly.

 

[ssolicitorz]

Dentons AC!

 

[CorpLawyer00]

Dentons AC!

congratulations!!!!

 

[User260802]

Any tips on AC for DLA Piper will be greatly appreciated

 

[CorpLawyer00]

Any tips on AC for DLA Piper will be greatly appreciated

congrats on getting to AC - when did u apply if you dont mind me asking?

 

[thelawstudent2000]

Dentons Big congratulations!!🥳🥳 May I ask how you found the Online assessment and video interview. I got sent an email for them today and really hope through to the AC. So any tips will be helpful , thanks !!

 

[antisocial applicant]

I got an AC with an international qualification from North Africa ! So I don't think it is the only criteria.

I hope you're successful and become a six figure fee earner with Macfarlanes 👍

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

macfarlanes PFO, expected it as i’m not at their target unis

I didn't think any firms had 'target unis' or any uni requirement, besides Cleary?

 

[lawyering]

I didn't think any firms had 'target unis' or any uni requirement, besides Cleary?

Oop I had no idea Cleary had target unis (only got the impression). Is there a source for this?

 

[User260802]

congrats on getting to AC - when did u apply if you dont mind me asking?

Thank you - I applied on the 14th and did the WG 23rd December

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Oop I had no idea Cleary had target unis (only got the impression). Is there a source for this?

Oh I'm not certain. Their website just says 'We normally expect candidates to be on course to attain a high 2.1 degree or better from a leading university'. I guess it's up to interpretation as to what a 'leading university' is. They encouraged me to apply with a low 2.1 from Oxbridge, so I guess both 'high 2.1' and 'leading university' are not set in stone.