TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Amehta1]

Not really- I only know one, we only know 2 for summer- I’d say have hope

Praying they reply to us by tomorrow, I hate the anticipation 😭😭

 

[404]

Praying they reply to us by tomorrow, I hate the anticipation 😭😭

Tomorrow is a weekend 💀

 

[Amehta1]

Tomorrow is a weekend 💀

Yeah we are in for a long wait till Monday

 

[lawtab]

Yeah we are in for a long wait till Monday

Monday is Christmas i doubt they’d be sending anything out then😭

 

[Hani156]

I feel absolutely sick with worry. I just started my Mishcon VI and at the first step I was asked to take a pic for a thumbnail (as step 1 of 5) which I did and pressed continue. I pressed continue again as nothing happened and then got to screen which showed step 5 of 5 and said thank you for completing the VI but I never did and never had any questions. I could honestly cry!! My deadline is Boxing Day and doubt anyone from GR will even answer me before the deadline. I am so gutted!!

I too went through a technical issue with my DLA Piper VI unfortunately a few weeks ago. It is not uncommon to face issues with VI and law firms are very accommodating in this respect. My VI was reset and deadline was shifted. I'd suggest emailing the GR team detailing your issue and attaching a screenshot too if possible. I'm sure they will assist you when they can. I hope this offers some reassurance.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I wouldn’t expect much in terms of update until probably the 2 or possibly even 3 January. Some firms will be open the 27, 28 and 29th but so many people are off for the festive break, I don’t think you can expect much until everyone is back in the new year.

 

[SemperParatus]

My Linklaters spring vs is still on hold, assuming a pfo

 

[0800KP]

My Linklaters spring vs is still on hold, assuming a pfo

I dont think anyone on this forum has had a response yet

 

[EliteWhovian]

has anyone not heard back from cms at all post-app?

 

[addy2004]

Has anyone had a Linklaters PFO? Also please can we call them LL for the forum?

 

[Zaakir]

Praying they reply to us by tomorrow, I hate the anticipation 😭😭

saturday tomorrow plus Xmas on Monday

 

[Hana ♥]

For those who had an AC invite for Latham, were you invited to sit an additional VI after the SJT + VI, or was it a straight AC invite?

 

[Manuchelsout]

HSF pfo summer and Linklaters pfo spring

 

[0800KP]

HSF pfo summer and Linklaters pfo spring

So sorry to hear, when did Linklaters get back to you?

 

[Manuchelsout]

So sorry to hear, when did Linklaters get back to you?

Today in the morning and we move on

 

[TC seeker]

anyone applied CMS‘s insight program received the WG？

 

[hannah04]

How do I approach this question: "Please confirm if you intend to do the PGDL/LPC/SQE, and when and where do you propose to commence this?" - I am in my final year of a law degree. @Jessica Booker do you have any insight?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

How do I approach this question: "Please confirm if you intend to do the PGDL/LPC/SQE, and when and where do you propose to commence this?" - I am in my final year of a law degree. @Jessica Booker do you have any insight?

You need to explain what your expectations are for which route you will be taking, and where/when you expect to do this. It is an open question to check people's expectations of what and when they will study.

 

[PFO Magnet]

Does anyone have any tips for the Eversheds and Bird & Bird VIs?

 

[ah898]

Does anyone have any tips for the Eversheds and Bird & Bird VIs?

Bird & Bird had one firm related question and three competency based questions. I would just refresh yourself on the reasons you are attracted to the firm and then focus on writing out situations where you have demonstrated different skills (e.g., Teamwork/collaboration, working under pressure...)