TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[oliviapope1]

Any more VI/AC/PFOs for these?

I haven’t heard a thing from Travers since I gave in my application for the WVS, but considering they’ve already done interviews I’m assuming PFO

 

[johnnn821]

Hi all, Are you sure we are able to reapply to BCLP for a training contract if we are unsuccessful at obtaining a place in the vac scheme? Their website clearly says " If you apply for a Vacation Scheme and are not successful, you cannot reapply for a Direct Training Contract in the same recruitment cycle (September 2023 – May 2024)."

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

I haven’t heard a thing from Travers since I gave in my application for the WVS, but considering they’ve already done interviews I’m assuming PFO

I think it’s ridiculous that they haven’t had the decency to reach out to people and just say no 🤣 submitted my app two months ago and I’m still here. What a waste of time

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Hi all, Are you sure we are able to reapply to BCLP for a training contract if we are unsuccessful at obtaining a place in the vac scheme? Their website clearly says " If you apply for a Vacation Scheme and are not successful, you cannot reapply for a Direct Training Contract in the same recruitment cycle (September 2023 – May 2024)."

I think as long as you don’t make it to interview stage for the vac scheme, you should be okay to apply for TC in the same cycle!

 

[SalmaNasser]

Me too good luck with other apps!

sorry to hear that, did you apply directly with PWC?

 

[LegallyBrown]

I haven’t heard a thing from Travers since I gave in my application for the WVS, but considering they’ve already done interviews I’m assuming PFO

They’re still conducting interviews to my knowledge. Another candidate has one today and they don’t seem to give more than 2 days notice of an interview (if not less than a day).

So I wouldn’t write it off just yet. Annoying still I know, it’s a very different process to what I thought it was going to be like.

It also seems to be the case that the vacation scheme is shaped like a week long assessment centre (shaped around a group negotiation, written exercise, and case study).

 

[oliviapope1]

I think it’s ridiculous that they haven’t had the decency to reach out to people and just say no 🤣 submitted my app two months ago and I’m still here. What a waste of time

It honestly make the process so much more stressful, I wish firms were more transparent and straightforward

 

[Harold Gunderson]

Do you automatically receive CC WG results or do you have to request them?

 

[oliviapope1]

They’re still conducting interviews to my knowledge. Another candidate has one today and they don’t seem to give more than 2 days notice of an interview (if not less than a day).

So I wouldn’t write it off just yet. Annoying still I know, it’s a very different process to what I thought it was going to be like.

It also seems to be the case that the vacation scheme is shaped like a week long assessment centre (shaped around a group negotiation, written exercise, and case study).

I don’t know if that made me more stressed or relieved 😭 less than a day’s notice sounds very scary

 

[Izzy1026]

Has anyone submitted application to Sullivan Cromwell? Do you have any tips for the cover letter? Thanks in advance

 

[Abbas J]

Is this for spring or summer and when did you apply?

This is for the spring scheme.

I applied a while back and heard two weeks after completing the WG

 

[oliviapope1]

Do you automatically receive CC WG results or do you have to request them?

I got mine by email automatically a couple of hours after I took it

 

[Harold Gunderson]

I got mine by email automatically a couple of hours after I took it

Thank you, just submitted mine so I'll wait to see

 

[Abbas J]

On that note,

Can anyone provide insight into what to expect from the Bird & Bird VI?

 

[icebear]

Does anyone have GR's email pls? I can't seem to find it on the website. Thanks!

[email protected]

 

[legally.brown]

Anyone know what’s going on with A&O summer vac scheme?? Are they giving out ACs or just PFOs at this point.

 

[hopefultrainee888]

i applied to mayer brown on 2/11 and still haven't received any test? how long did it take for anyone who received one to get it?

 

[hannahfl]

Simmons said at AC that we would hear back by 20th Nov. Is anyone else still waiting to hear back? I’ve seen some WVS invites and PFO post AC so not sure what this means.

 

[IwantaVacSchemePlz]

Travers PFO post app lol

 

[axelbeugre]

Hey @axelbeugre , was hoping if you could help with some pointers for the employment section of the Goodwin VS application, it would be very appreciated!

1. They do not have a maximum amount for the employment. I have a fair few amount of experience (mostly non-legal), how many experiences would you recommend putting down?
2. Do you think it is sufficient to write just the skills and type of role you did (bullet point style) or did you put it in detail and link it to Goodwin?
Thank you 😇

Hey @Ash2323,

1) I would say that there is no fixed amount that you should stick to, it totally depends on your personal judgment so I would say to include all the experiences that you feel will help you and make your application strong. I included 6 work experiences and only a couple were legal, so there is no need for you to have legal work experience. There are plenty of people from non-law backgrounds at Goodwin! I did have a lot more experience I could talk about, but I personally made a selection based on what experiences could best showcase my interest in start-up, technology and law, and that is what I did. Maybe following a criteria like I did would be beneficial to you too.

2) For what concerns the description of the work experience, I personally only described what I did during my professional experiences and the skills I acquired. I did not link it back to Goodwin per se. Additionally, I used prose to describe my work experience section. It is advised to not use bullet points in any law firm application so I never used that form.

I hope that helps and good luck with the application!