TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[aspiringlawyer47]

Has anyone got a PFO from either TS or Simmons for the WVS before the AC? Trying to gauge if they just don’t let you know at all for PFOs at that point. I know people have been getting ACs….

Haven’t heard anything from Travers

 

[Aaj03]

A&O summar vac scheme PFO - I didn't want it anyway

When did you hear back?
Still waiting to hear back on the SVS
Was this after the assessment + VI?

 

[Aaj03]

Anyone heard back from Latham regarding the Black Lawyers Group Open Day?

 

[Kodak123]

Anyone heard back from Latham regarding the Black Lawyers Group Open Day?

yeah I got PFO last week

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker, do you have any thoughts on when it is appropriate to get in touch with GR regarding the outcome of your application?

My general advice is only if you need to hear back rather than want to hear back. If there is a reason you need to hear back in a fairly short period of time, then go for it. But

I’d stress 90%+ of the time most people are just wanting to hear back rather than needing to.

 

[Deleted member 31263]

When did you hear back?
Still waiting to hear back on the SVS
Was this after the assessment + VI?

This morning. And yes, that was after the blended assessment.

 

[BM99]

A&O summar vac scheme PFO - I didn't want it anyway

Did you receive a feedback and review email after completing your assessment?

 

[TS2001]

NRF - Pfo
Travers Smith - Interview
HL - Waiting following wg
Akin Gump - Submitted app
CC - Passed wg
S&S wvs - Waiting following vi
A&O - VI pending
Kirkland - App submitted
Apps working on cms hsf ashurst links weil dla (Manchester)

Hey when did you apply for Travers Smith? - just wondering if they've stopped giving out interviews and if I should be expecting a rejection!

 

[flower1]

Hi @flower1 - we no longer have this service. We recommend booking a 1-2-1 interview instead as this allows us to provide much clearer feedback to people.

Okay Thank you

 

[Manuchelsout]

Hey when did you apply for Travers Smith? - just wondering if they've stopped giving out interviews and if I should be expecting a rejection!

Applied towards the deadline and no idea dude

 

[Aaj03]

yeah I got PFO last week

Heard nothing back but looks like a pfo at this point

 

[Humanelawyer02]

Hey!
Just wanted to ask if anyone has received any news on the White & Case Winter Vacation Scheme yet. Let me know!

 

[hannahfl]

Eeeeeek the post AC wait is killing me!! If anyone hears back from Simmons post AC please let me know.

 

[babylawyer1942]

For A&O's assessment, do I complete the VI at the same time as the assessment or is there another sort of link I will be sent for the VI?

 

[Aaj03]

Hi all,

I just received a VI invite from PwC! If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated

Also, does anyone know if the VI is automatic?

 

[Aaj03]

For A&O's assessment, do I complete the VI at the same time as the assessment or is there another sort of link I will be sent for the VI?

At the same time as the assessment.

 

[sxw517]

Is the cover letter necessary for DLA Piper? It doesn't say it is required.

But it does say on the app: 'accepted file types: DOCX, PDF, Image and Text (MSG, PPT and XLS file types are not accepted for CVs or cover letters'

Which suggests some people attach a cover letter...

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Hi all,

I just received a VI invite from PwC! If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated

Also, does anyone know if the VI is automatic?

Hey! VI isn’t automatic so you passed the benchmark for the test. First question of the VI is why you are applying to PwC/the scheme and the rest are all situational judgement questions. For example: “X has happened. Your manager has left the matter to you to resolve. How do you navigate this? What would you do?”

Hope this helps!

 

[Aaj03]

Hey! VI isn’t automatic so you passed the benchmark for the test. First question of the VI is why you are applying to PwC/the scheme and the rest are all situational judgement questions. For example: “X has happened. Your manager has left the matter to you to resolve. How do you navigate this? What would you do?”

Hope this helps!

Thank you so much!

 

[hannahfl]

Covington WVS PFO