TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Zaakir]

Did the VI. Got a written exercise to do in Jan.

Same- how do you prepare for these?😭

 

[hannah04]

No worries at all - I did my tests on the 29th and 30th Oct so I’ve still got a while to wait if I have gotten through to the next stage. Thanks again!

I also did my test that week on the 26 Oct! Fingers crossed we hear back soon

 

[Legalstalker]

I also did my test that week on the 26 Oct! Fingers crossed we hear back soon

You most likely passed as I done my test 26th and got rejected 27th!

well done and good luck!!

 

[Deleted member 31263]

Anyone received W&C Open Day invite? The event is on Tuesday, what are they playing?

 

[Valentina]

Anyone heard from Travers Smith Winter vac scheme?

 

[Ghassen]

Anyone received W&C Open Day invite? The event is on Tuesday, what are they playing?

I called them yesterday about the outcome, as I work full-time, and I need few days in advance to have a day off. She said she will be sending invitations today (Thursday) but I did not receive anything.

 

[bibss]

I called them yesterday about the outcome, as I work full-time, and I need few days in advance to have a day off. She said she will be sending invitations today (Thursday) but I did not receive anything.

W&C recruitment team seems quite disorganised!

 

[Tintin06]

W&C recruitment team seems quite disorganised!

It seems like AC invites haven't gone out yet, but yes it does often feel like this process assumes we are all students who can take the day off for the AC at the drop of a hat. Maybe that's indicative about firms that try to hire people in that age bracket. These things happen, and I've had ACs where I was convinced I didn't get it but heard back weeks later that I did.

 

[Untilwinter]

It seems like AC invites haven't gone out yet, but yes it does often feel like this process assumes we are all students who can take the day off for the AC at the drop of a hat. Maybe that's indicative about firms that try to hire people in that age bracket. These things happen, and I've had ACs where I was convinced I didn't get it but heard back weeks later that I did.

No they are probably just disorganised
Last cycle it took me nearly two months to hear pfo after vi. There were also ppl who got ac invitation after two month so its not them sending out pfo late either. Their schedules tend to run over

 

[Ash2323]

I am wondering if I have to write a cover letter alongside the application question for Taylor Wessing.
Any help from someone having an answer.
Thanks.

Hey, on the Taylor Wessing vac scheme application at the top of the form it says writing a cover letter and cv is not required, and i got this confirmed at their open day so you should be fine without it

 

[Izzy1026]

No they are probably just disorganised
Last cycle it took me nearly two months to hear pfo after vi. There were also ppl who got ac invitation after two month so its not them sending out pfo late either. Their schedules tend to run over

Got AC invitation after 2 months? Does that mean they put some of the winter vs people towards spring or summer?

 

[NMA]

When referencing people you've spoken to in written apps, has anyone ever referenced their conversations with future trainees? I'm not sure if I should because they've obvs not been working at the firm to actually experience it substantially

 

[NW Law]

When referencing people you've spoken to in written apps, has anyone ever referenced their conversations with future trainees? I'm not sure if I should because they've obvs not been working at the firm to actually experience it substantially

I have before, but I have placed them "last" in my list. I have always placed current employees first and then if the future trainee gave an additional insight from their experience, placed that in last.

 

[Untilwinter]

Got AC invitation after 2 months? Does that mean they put some of the winter vs people towards spring or summer?

No nothing like that. they are just super late lol

 

[Sharon Wu]

Anyone heard from Dechert?

 

[ccfuturetraineesolicitor]

Anyone heard from Dechert?

Received a VI and written exercise invite on 31/10 but haven’t heard anything since. Not sure if they’re still reviewing it though, the deadline for my VI was 11:59pm on 5/11. From what I’ve seen it seems like no one has heard back post-VI/ written exercise

 

[WN20]

Anything from Stephenson Harwood post-app?

 

[EliteWhovian]

Received a VI and written exercise invite on 31/10 but haven’t heard anything since. Not sure if they’re still reviewing it though, the deadline for my VI was 11:59pm on 5/11. From what I’ve seen it seems like no one has heard back post-VI/ written exercise

I second this ^
Though it's nearing mid november so I assume AC invites and pfos will be released next week, we shall see though

 

[h79]

When referencing people you've spoken to in written apps, has anyone ever referenced their conversations with future trainees? I'm not sure if I should because they've obvs not been working at the firm to actually experience it substantially

I have once yes (unsure if it is a good idea, though). I mentioned someone I worked with during an internship, who was due to be training at a particular firm. I briefly spoke about how welcoming and collegiate the culture of their prospective firm was during her vacation scheme, and how varied the work she received in a particular department was.

 

[Sharon Wu]

Received a VI and written exercise invite on 31/10 but haven’t heard anything since. Not sure if they’re still reviewing it though, the deadline for my VI was 11:59pm on 5/11. From what I’ve seen it seems like no one has heard back post-VI/ written exercise

I guess they had a few batches as I did the VI and case study 1 or 2 weeks before. I've not heard anyone doing it this week, and so they must be reviewing them this week and likely get back early next week.