TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[islasorna]

DLA Pfo post app 🙁

I had assumed the WG was automatic, but maybe not. Did you do the Rare contextualised survey that's sent out after submitting the app?

 

[SS21]

Hi guys,

Does anyone have the correct grad rec email for Baker McKenzie?

I tried [email protected] but it bounced back

 

[Lawyerwithadream]

Hi guys,

Does anyone have the correct grad rec email for Baker McKenzie?

I tried [email protected] but it bounced back

[email protected]

 

[kab]

Hi everyone, TCLA really helped me when I was applying so I’d like to pay forward the kindness I received here. I have completed ACs with HSF, Latham and Weil. I did one vacation scheme at Weil where I secured a training contract. So, please feel free to DM me for any tips or advice about these firms or just generally.

For context, I was an international student at a non-Russell group uni. I previously studied journalism before moving to the UK to study law. I worked in retail and compliance before getting my TC at 26.

 

[mfuturetrainee]

if a vi is for 3 days, and doesn't specify 3 working days, should I assume it'll be due by sat if sent today?

 

[Tintin06]

Hi, did you just hear back now or like an hour ago? Wondering if they’re still sending any 😔

Just after 5.

 

[Mathsdebater]

Have a Jones Day interview (first round) soon. Any tips at all would be much appreciated! xx

 

[Issy_l]

Hey guys, anybody knows if I can apply to both a firm’s VC and an Open day in the same recruitment cycle?

 

[conixx]

Did it let you book it, doesn't seem to be working for me ...

It did for me… were there any slots available showing on the page?

 

[Flutterbyx303]

does anyone know if the numerical and verbal tests for the Simmons blended online assessment are time limited? Korn Ferry, apparently...

 

[Marissa]

I had assumed the WG was automatic, but maybe not. Did you do the Rare contextualised survey that's sent out after submitting the app?

Got the pfo the next day after completing it

 

[yasmars]

Hey guys, anybody knows if I can apply to both a firm’s VC and an Open day in the same recruitment cycle?

I would assume so.

 

[lawapplicant]

does anyone know if the numerical and verbal tests for the Simmons blended online assessment are time limited? Korn Ferry, apparently...

What's Korn ferry? Simmons test is untimed but camera on.

 

[Issy_l]

I would assume so.

Thanks!

 

[Flutterbyx303]

What's Korn ferry? Simmons test is untimed but camera on.

Ok thanks, and Korn Ferry is just a type of aptitude test. Like WG I suppose but different!

 

[lonelycruise]

Hi everyone, TCLA really helped me when I was applying so I’d like to pay forward the kindness I received here. I have completed ACs with HSF, Latham and Weil. I did one vacation scheme at Weil where I secured a training contract. So, please feel free to DM me for any tips or advice about these firms or just generally.

For context, I was an international student at a non-Russell group uni. I previously studied journalism before moving to the UK. I worked in retail and compliance before getting my TC at 26.

Congrats on the TC! Do you need to go to Latham's open day to do well in the application process?

 

[axelbeugre]

Hi friends, just want to ask a question related to networking. Last week I connected with an associate from Covington through a non-UK alumni network and had such a good chat as we had a lot in common (international student, wanting to do arbitration, went to the same school). She asked at the end of the chat if I want her to tell HR that we have spoken. Is this an indication of referral? I am not particularly eloquent with all the networking euphemisms If it is, would it really make much of a difference?

Congratss, this is such a cool thing and I would count it as a referral for sure. I honestly do not know how influential it will be but it will definitely not hurt you in the slightest so make sure to apply to the firm and I am sure you will have a fair shot at securing the Vacation Scheme offer! Good luck! @Izzy1026

 

[axelbeugre]

Hey guys, anybody knows if I can apply to both a firm’s VC and an Open day in the same recruitment cycle?

For most firms you can, if you are unsure I would advise to ask graduate recruitment just to be sure, but fundamentally yes, you can!

 

[Issy_l]

For most firms you can, if you are unsure I would advise to ask graduate recruitment just to be sure, but fundamentally yes, you can!

Thank you!! 😊

 

[Seven]

W&C VI! Anyone has tips for this?

Congrats - when did you submit your application?