• Get Everything You Need to Secure a Training Contract
    Now half the price. Join TCLA Premium for £30/month and get step-by-step application support, daily commercial awareness practice, and 700+ successful examples of past applications and interview experiences. Plus so much more.
    Join Premium →
  • Ace Your Vacation Scheme Applications with Reed Smith
    10 Nov 2025 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (UK) Zoom (registration required)
    Join Reed Smith for this practical session on how to write a strong vacation scheme application ahead of key deadlines. Understand what recruiters look for and how to get past the application review stage.
    Register on Zoom →
  • Write Winning Vacation Scheme Applications with Osborne Clarke
    11 Nov 2025 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (UK) Zoom (registration required)
    Hear from Recruitment Advisor Patrick Fermin Ryan at Osborne Clarke on how to write a successful vacation scheme application. Gain expert advice on what makes applications stand out and how to approach yours with confidence.
    Register on Zoom →

TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

Status
Not open for further replies.

awllaw

Standard Member
Feb 9, 2023
7
3
Would love opinions on whether or not I should follow up!

I applied to a small firm and received a response of:
"We'll aim to come back to you with an update within 2 weeks after the closing date of the vacancy. Depending on the number of vacancies we have, it may not always be possible to keep to the above timescales so if you haven't had an update from us in line with the above response times, please feel free to email us and we'll look into the status of your application as a priority."

It's now been over two weeks since the application. What is a reasonable amount of time to wait before following up? Normally I would just leave it, but they specifically said that we can contact them for an update. Thoughts?
 

Phoebe123451

Legendary Member
Gold Member
Premium Member
  • Aug 19, 2022
    224
    183
    submitted the app a month ago, did the initial test beginning of this month - got my feedback report and havent heard anything since!! what about yourself?
    submitted 24th jan, did the test on the 5th Feb and exactly - haven't heard back. I'm confused because people have been moving onto the next stage but also been getting pfos so I'm wondering where I stand??
     
    Status
    Not open for further replies.

    About Us

    The Corporate Law Academy (TCLA) was founded in 2018 because we wanted to improve the legal journey. We wanted more transparency and better training. We wanted to form a community of aspiring lawyers who care about becoming the best version of themselves.

    Newsletter

    Discover the most relevant business news, access our law firm analysis, and receive our best advice for aspiring lawyers.