TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[MrHubertLouis]

Is the Fieldfisher Diversity scheme test automatic or do they review apps first?

I think they review it first coz I applied last week and still haven't received a test.

 

[MrHubertLouis]

Out of curiosity, which firm is this for? That's a very unique question

Osborne Clarke

 

[ccfuturetraineesolicitor]

I would apply if I was you. I know people (including me) who had grades similar to you who got on to the scheme with some converting this into a TC!

Thanks for clarifying! This is very reassuring

 

[s9111]

Does anyone know of any Summer Vacation Schemes that are in late August/go into September?

 

[EliteWhovian]

Osborne Clarke

Thank you!

 

[bella98]

Not sure how to answer that in an application, but I genuinely agree with your point.
I am neurodiverse and because of it I sometimes struggle to put my thoughts into words. So AI has been life changing for me. It helps me brainstorm cause it's like having someone talking with me about a topic. Even if I am not using it, the fact that I have something that can help me put my thoughts into words eases my anxiety.
Plus, AI is inevitably going to be integrated into various aspects of our lives and using AI is a skill in itself (eg. prompting chat gpt).

Thank you so much for your insights!

And using AI doesn't mean fully relying on it for crafting answers, but rather using it as a helpful tool to express thoughts more effectively, which I find beneficial. I can also see the reasons why some firms might prefer candidates not to use it, especially when evaluating written communication skills, as it could be misleading. However, for this application, I think I need to choose a side, and personally, I lean more towards being in favour of using AI assistance rather than being completely against it.

And exactly! I feel like in today’s digital and rapidly evolving job market, technological proficiency is very important and using AI in recruitment is just a step forward in embracing it, like it was embraced in other areas.

I don’t know what to dooo

 

[RonRod13]

Anyone heard from Sidley Austin for SVS 2024?

 

[yasmars]

Thank you so much for your insights!

And using AI doesn't mean fully relying on it for crafting answers, but rather using it as a helpful tool to express thoughts more effectively, which I find beneficial. I can also see the reasons why some firms might prefer candidates not to use it, especially when evaluating written communication skills, as it could be misleading. However, for this application, I think I need to choose a side, and personally, I lean more towards being in favour of using AI assistance rather than being completely against it.

And exactly! I feel like in today’s digital and rapidly evolving job market, technological proficiency is very important and using AI in recruitment is just a step forward in embracing it, like it was embraced in other areas.

I don’t know what to dooo

I think it’s good to be honest and express your thoughts as you have just done. In the question they say that there is no right or wrong answer and I think your thoughts are quite interesting

 

[amcronin]

Has anyone heard back from Eversheds post VI?

 

[Tintin06]

Is this post test?

Post-test, yes.

 

[bella98]

Has anyone heard back from Eversheds post VI?

I didn't (Applied to their London office - did the VI on 28 Dec)

 

[hopefultrainee888]

Post-test, yes.

sorry to hear this! when did you complete the test?

 

[pb15]

has anyone who applied to sidley end of dec heard back?

 

[Yesha.2]

HSF AC Invite, if anyone has any advice/insight I would appreciate it greatly

congratulations!!! if u don't mind me asking, is the ac invite for the summer vac scheme?

 

[nj3352]

Anyone heard from: Slaughters, Bird & Bird, Simmons (post test/VI), Hogan Lovells, Macfarlanes (post test), Sidley Austin or Freshfields (post wg) for summer vac scheme?

 

[Heartofglass]

Anyone heard from: Slaughters, Bird & Bird, Simmons (post test/VI), Hogan Lovells, Macfarlanes (post test), Sidley Austin or Freshfields (post wg) for summer vac scheme?

hold on, there was a WG for Sidley???

 

[nj3352]

hold on, there was a WG for Sidley???

no thats for freshfields

 

[Heartofglass]

no thats for freshfields

oh ok, you scared me for a sec. For Freshfield, I haven't heard back from them yet but I think we should hear back tomorrow or on Wednesday

 

[dms21]

Has anyone else heard back from Reed Smith other than the batch that got invited to their interview a few days ago?

 

[EllaClayton]

Anyone else still not received a WG for HL or Freshfields? I did apply to London office on the deadline so I’m hoping it’s just taking time to filter through to me rather than bad news 🫠