TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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bella98

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    For VI's, are we allowed to have a piece of paper laying down somewhere to recall certain points? Sorry might be stupid but first application cycle for me
    Yes, you can! But I would rather have a word document open with some bullet points rather than a piece of paper, as it may be less evident if you’re looking at it for guidance
     

    Jessica Booker

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    For VI's, are we allowed to have a piece of paper laying down somewhere to recall certain points? Sorry might be stupid but first application cycle for me
    Yes, you can do this. But make sure it is really key words. Don’t create a script and read from it as it will come across as over prepared/not natural, or like you are making a speech rather than a conversation.
     

    Izzy1026

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    Were there any calculation questions
    Just did the Mills & Reeves test so here to help those who might find the info helpful: it is almost identical to the Pinsent Mason one! It's a mix of SJT, verbal and numerical reasoning questions (as stated in their email). So yes to calculation questions. I found it fairly straight forward compared to the tests from some other firms, good luck!
     

    Manuchelsout

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    Just did the Mills & Reeves test so here to help those who might find the info helpful: it is almost identical to the Pinsent Mason one! It's a mix of SJT, verbal and numerical reasoning questions (as stated in their email). So yes to calculation questions. I found it fairly straight forward compared to the tests from some other firms, good luck!
    Thank you appreciate this
     

    shortypie90

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    Just wondering if we should include open days in the work experience section if there's already a supplementary question later on in the application asking for details about any open days/legal events we have attended? Just seems difficult to include both without any overlap @Jessica Booker
     
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    legally.brown

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    Hi guys! I need some help. My Travers cover letter is currently 855 words. I made sure I didn’t waffle anywhere. Would this be a problem?
    They don’t specify any word count and currently my cover letter is 1.5 pages long.
     

    clo224455

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    Just did the Mills & Reeves test so here to help those who might find the info helpful: it is almost identical to the Pinsent Mason one! It's a mix of SJT, verbal and numerical reasoning questions (as stated in their email). So yes to calculation questions. I found it fairly straight forward compared to the tests from some other firms, good luck!
    Thanks so much for sharing this!
    What was the written question like, could you share a bit more about this?
     

    Jessica Booker

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    Just wondering if we should include open days in the work experience section if there's already a supplementary question later on in the application asking for details about any open days/legal events we have attended? Just seems difficult to include both without any overlap @Jessica Booker
    It only needs to be in one section - there is no need repeating it. Which section you put it in is ultimately up to you, but I think it’s better suited to the extra info section (but that’s just my preference).
     

    Jessica Booker

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    Hi guys! I need some help. My Travers cover letter is currently 855 words. I made sure I didn’t waffle anywhere. Would this be a problem?
    They don’t specify any word count and currently my cover letter is 1.5 pages long.
    I think that length is fine - it’s not too short/long and a similar length to other firms cover letters/personal statements.
     

    trainingcontract

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    The time has finally come guys, I have just been offered a TC with Travers Smith.

    Awkwardly, I answered the call whilst in a meeting with my manager - I don’t know who was crying more, her or me.

    I stand by what I said. Rejections will come, and they will come in the dozens. But that one AC can turn into one VS which can turn into one TC.

    Do not give up ❤️

    Also, as cliche as it is for everyone to say this - but @Jaysen and the team, thank you so much for creating and maintaining this platform. I will never be able to put into words all that it has done for me this past year. I’d say I wish I found it sooner, but I don’t regret receiving my TC offer 4 years post graduation - each year has given me so many amazing experiences.
    Congratulations!!!!!!! You deserve it <3
     

    Manuchelsout

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    I'd suggest you apply for the TC. The application processes are exactly the same.

    Kirkland hasn't run a Vacation Scheme for the last few years, and they said that they most likely won't in 2024 either (although they're not sure).

    They're currently giving us the option to apply for a Vacation Scheme. However, chances are, they'll just invite those who apply for the VS to the same assessment centre as direct TC applicants.

    This is what they've done for the last few years, and they've said that it's quite advantageous.
    But was that not due to the pandemic they wanted people in the office and were not in favour of virtual VS.
     
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