TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Xx123_]

Just got Freshfields VS offer

Congratulations! Can I ask when you sat the AC?

 

[scotstudent23]

Congrats! Was this for London or Glasgow/Edinburgh?

Oh sorry should have clarified, this was for Glasgow/Edinburgh!

 

[scotstudent23]

Was the online assessment automatically sent to you after applying?

Yes, the aptitude test. After that is an online one way VI

 

[AuDHDispute]

Having failed to find a historical figure I admire for the past four months, I give up on Covington
I just wasn't much of a fan of history growing up...sigh

i had the same struggle.. I racked my brain until i gave up. might apply next year :/

 

[yxngd2x]

Congratulations! Can I ask when you sat the AC?

two days ago

 

[ia1234555]

Does anyone have any tips for Milbank AC? Or know what the actual assessment centre interviews are like. Please feel free to PM me as I would appreciate some help preparing

 

[lawtrainee]

Does anyone have any tips for Milbank AC? Or know what the actual assessment centre interviews are like. Please feel free to PM me as I would appreciate some help preparing

Hey, when did you receive an invite to the AC?

 

[ia1234555]

Hey, when did you receive an invite to the AC?

hi, earlier today

 

[Lola333]

Does anyone have any tips for Milbank AC? Or know what the actual assessment centre interviews are like. Please feel free to PM me as I would appreciate some help preparing

Please can you let me know if you get any tips, I also have an AC

 

[ia1234555]

Please can you let me know if you get any tips, I also have an AC

Will do for sure

 

[EliteWhovian]

Does anyone have any tips for Milbank AC? Or know what the actual assessment centre interviews are like. Please feel free to PM me as I would appreciate some help preparing

Congrats! May I ask when you applied + whether it is spring or summer?

 

[LawBrah]

Is anyone else unable to view their submitted applications on Vantage? It glitches and keeps loading/reloading when I try.

 

[Sunshinepink]

Waiting post TI. What about you?

I guess they’ll be ghosting me for a long time before getting back with a reply

How long after completing the assessment did you get invited to do the TI?

 

[Flutterbyx303]

@Jessica Booker I got through to the next stage (VI/SJT, not automatic) of a firm. However I realised when I looked back at my initial application, that in the work experience section I wrote about completing a virtual vac scheme and how it has made me consider doing a seat in a particular practice, but I mentioned "this has made me keen to do a competition seat at [ANOTHER FIRM I APPLIED TO]" because I copied my answer over from a previous application. I clearly got to the next stage so perhaps they didn't spot that mistake but worried they might flag it further down the line if it comes to deciding if I progress after the VI. In your experience do firms review your initial application again at each stage? Do you think I should just forget about it/stop worrying? Thanks!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker I got through to the next stage (VI/SJT, not automatic) of a firm. However I realised when I looked back at my initial application, that in the work experience section I wrote about completing a virtual vac scheme and how it has made me consider doing a seat in a particular practice, but I mentioned "this has made me keen to do a competition seat at [ANOTHER FIRM I APPLIED TO]" because I copied my answer over from a previous application. I clearly got to the next stage so perhaps they didn't spot that mistake but worried they might flag it further down the line if it comes to deciding if I progress after the VI. In your experience do firms review your initial application again at each stage? Do you think I should just forget about it/stop worrying? Thanks!

It may get picked up if you get to face to face stage or an assessment centre - and if that happens they will ask you in person, so just prepare for it. There’s not much else you can do about it than prepare for that possibility.

 

[Penelope]

Could someone please tell me the Harbottle application questions?

 

[LawfulRust00]

Are there any CMS assessment centres taking place next week or beyond?

 

[Erspencer]

Eversheds vac scheme offer !!!!!!

 

[futuretrainee2025]

@Jessica Booker I got through to the next stage (VI/SJT, not automatic) of a firm. However I realised when I looked back at my initial application, that in the work experience section I wrote about completing a virtual vac scheme and how it has made me consider doing a seat in a particular practice, but I mentioned "this has made me keen to do a competition seat at [ANOTHER FIRM I APPLIED TO]" because I copied my answer over from a previous application. I clearly got to the next stage so perhaps they didn't spot that mistake but worried they might flag it further down the line if it comes to deciding if I progress after the VI. In your experience do firms review your initial application again at each stage? Do you think I should just forget about it/stop worrying? Thanks!

I wouldn't worry too much and worst case scenario is you can explain why the competition seat at this firm is 'better' than the one at the other firm, how they they differ, and why it has only cemented your interest in this firm etc. I'd just reframe the mistake as it happens and I'm sure they know that

 

[OliviaPope]

How long did it take for people to get the feedback report from Mayer Brown after the test?