TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

Congratulations!!! Huge Achievement! You should be so proud of yourself!

Thank you so much for all the advice, it truly helped with the my Assessment Centre!

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

Congratulations! I haven't heard back yet, so probably not a good sign.

Thank you! Honestly, I think you should be optimistic. I found out through a phone call at 4:45 just as I was about to take a nap. You never know and I wish you all the best!

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

Out of curiosity, does anyone know why Clifford Chance and Slaughter and May don't do vacation schemes? Like isn't it a bit presumptuous on their part to think people will want to work there for their TC without even spending a week in the firm first?

 

[nya]

are vacation scheme ACs normally held online?

 

[nya]

Out of curiosity, does anyone know why Clifford Chance and Slaughter and May don't do vacation schemes? Like isn't it a bit presumptuous on their part to think people will want to work there for their TC without even spending a week in the firm first?

Both CC and Slaughter and May do have programmes that essentially mirror vacation schemes. CC's SPARK is like a WVS, 1-week long in one team and you're potentially interviewed at the end for a TC. Slaughter & May's Summer Work Experience Scheme is just a SVS, but roughly 3 weeks long. Though these firms don't outrightly call them 'vacation schemes', they definitely mirror VCs in their format.

 

[axelbeugre]

are vacation scheme ACs normally held online?

Hey @flower;

I think it depends on the firms and the circumstances. Last year I have done all my assessment centres online, however certain firms were holding them in person. Despite this, if a firm is holding them in person and you are incapable of attending for a serious reason, I am sure they will be able to accommodate you in some capacity. In that case, contacting graduate recruitment is the best course of action.

I hope that helps!

 

[academicweapon121]

Has anyone heard from Burges Salmon wvs?

 

[AS89]

Is CMS’ Watson Glaser automatic?

 

[Ghassen]

Is CMS’ Watson Glaser automatic?

No.
It is the next stage after screening applications.
When did you submit your application and when did you receive the WG test ? If you don't mind me asking.

 

[gch1997]

Hi! To the extent you are able to share, are the questions all strengths-based as stated on the website? I did the VI last year and I was asked firm-specific questions too. I also had 1 minute to answer the question instead of 45 seconds!

hey, so it seems that people are getting different questions! mix of competency/strength based ones and more firm specific

 

[pfotherecord]

Does anyone have experience with their application for a WVS being deferred to the spring/summer?

 

[Shah74k]

Anyone heard back from Hogan Lovells post AC (2nd November?)

 

[AS89]

No.
It is the next stage after screening applications.
When did you submit your application and when did you receive the WG test ? If you don't mind me asking.

Hey! Thanks so much! I submitted on Oct 29 - for some reason I thought they only screened apps after you completed the WG; it just seems way too quick to give a reply.

 

[tillywizz98]

Anyone heard back from Hogan Lovells post AC (2nd November?)

Eeek good luck! I have mine next week, any tips? How did you find it?

 

[mkt]

Weil no longer have wg

 

[hanz123]

Does anyone have any advice on answering this question: If you were in government what one thing would you change to make it easier for UK businesses to succeed and why?

 

[Aga123+]

Weil no longer have wg

They got rid of it last year

 

[lllaaawww098]

Has White & Case gone MIA? I've seen so many VI invites but no single AC - correct?

 

[Izzy1026]

HSF Disputes Open Day invitation. I’ve already been rejected for WVS lol should I even go? Idt HSF accepts more than one application each cycle do they …

 

[S87]

HSF Disputes Open Day invitation. I’ve already been rejected for WVS lol should I even go? Idt HSF accepts more than one application each cycle do they …

I think you can only apply to one scheme only, but I might be wrong.