TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[babylawyer1942]

For anyone that progressed from the Willkie VI, how soon after your VI did you hear? Wondering if I should be expecting pfo

 

[Filia]

Has anyone applied to gowlings direct tc and heard back?

Hi! Did you hear at all from Gowling on your application?

 

[jplaw1010]

Hi! Did you hear at all from Gowling on your application?

They’re non-rolling

 

[sxw517]

For anyone that progressed from the Willkie VI, how soon after your VI did you hear? Wondering if I should be expecting pfo

I did mine on the weekend and I'm wondering the same thing. How long have you waited thus far?

 

[Tintin06]

For anyone that progressed from the Willkie VI, how soon after your VI did you hear? Wondering if I should be expecting pfo

A week or so before getting an invite to do a written exercise in January. Good luck. Hope you hear soon.

 

[jenniferrrrrrr]

no idea, they didn't mention that in their email
just stated I was unsuccessful bcos I didn't meet their benchmark

sorry to hear that when did u do the WG?

 

[ADKM]

sorry to hear that when did u do the WG?

did the test yesterday night

 

[ETA2026]

Has anyone heard from Bird & Bird or Irwin Mitchell after VI

 

[Deleted member 31343]

So sorry to hear… did they give a reason? Was it based on WG?

They said
“ We have carefully reviewed your application and test score. We regret to inform you that we are unable to continue with your application on this occasion.”

 

[erderlylars]

I did mine on the weekend and I'm wondering the same thing. How long have you waited thus far?

Hi how long after submitted the application for Willkie did you hear back about the Vi?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

when do BCLP lyk whether you've flopped their test or not

 

[sxw517]

Hi how long after submitted the application for Willkie did you hear back about the Vi?

Around one week

 

[lawapplicant]

Anyone know if Mishcon VI Qs are the same as last year?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

DLA Piper PFO post - Video Interview. That's my fourth Video Interview rejection (second stage and beyond). How on earth do you pass them?

Pre-recorded ones or with grad rec?

 

[BM99]

Has anyone actually succeeded in getting WG results from HL LOL

 

[mfuturetrainee]

also those who have been successful w travers smith, how long should a cover letter be because they dont have a word limit do they

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Pre-recorded one. Funnily enough, the only one I've ever done with grad rec (in person) has led to me getting a vacation scheme.

So from what I heard, you need to behave like a serial killer in the pre recorded ones 😭 stare into the camera, smiling and you have to make yourself seem real enthusiastic! It’s so uncomfortable but apparently it works like a charm. I’d also recommend recording your interviews. So afterwards, you can listen back and give yourself feedback. If you’ve got a vac scheme then you’ll have no issues getting past this stage in the future, just takes a bit of practice. Best of luck!!

 

[lawapplicant]

Is this for spring or summer?

Spring. The Qs will be the same for both

 

[EliteWhovian]

So from what I heard, you need to behave like a serial killer in the pre recorded ones 😭 stare into the camera, smiling and you have to make yourself seem real enthusiastic! It’s so uncomfortable but apparently it works like a charm. I’d also recommend recording your interviews. So afterwards, you can listen back and give yourself feedback. If you’ve got a vac scheme then you’ll have no issues getting past this stage in the future, just takes a bit of practice. Best of luck!!

So pretend you're Patrick Bateman, got it

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Thanks so much!!! Do you have any advice regarding dress code?

Exactly what you’d wear to an in person interview! I’ve opted for turtle necks or smart shirts with frills or something. Something professional but memorable (by colour or design) ✅