TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Untilwinter]

I have happily arrived at a point where I write down everything I want to say regardless of what the firm would think or whether this matters in a job application HA. they can read whatever I have to say.

 

[Happycloud100]

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

Did it on Jan 2nd I think and TI invite on 10th/11th Jan. around these dates

 

[F12M34L]

I have happily arrived at a point where I write down everything I want to say regardless of what the firm would think or whether this matters in a job application HA. they can read whatever I have to say.

hahaha - thats the spirit

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I have happily arrived at a point where I write down everything I want to say regardless of what the firm would think or whether this matters in a job application HA. they can read whatever I have to say.

This is a very healthy approach to take.id much prefer to read something like this than the predictable.

 

[islasorna]

DLA VS! Thanks everyone who shared their advice/experiences on here with me☺️, it's much appreciated!

Amazing! Congrats! When did you have the AC and what office was it for?

 

[Sunshinepink]

Did it on Jan 2nd I think and TI invite on 10th/11th Jan. around these dates

Thank you so much! How long did you have to prepare for the TI?

 

[Sunshinepink]

Slightly related and unrelated, does corporate law go underneath the commercial law umbrella? so would being a commercial solicitor involve corporate law too? For some reason it has always confused me @Jessica Booker

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Slightly related and unrelated, does corporate law go underneath the commercial law umbrella? so would being a commercial solicitor involve corporate law too? For some reason it has always confused me @Jessica Booker

They are sometimes interchangeable terms and sometimes commercial is a sub-division of a corporate group. It’s really a bit complicated as there isn’t one set approach - so I would see how the firm you are applying to describes it.

 

[Happycloud100]

Thank you so much! How long did you have to prepare for the TI?

Like five days I’d say but that included the weekend. Found out Thursday , interviewed Monday xx

 

[lons52]

I have a CMS AC next week (it’s my first AC ever) so I’d really appreciate any info/advice people have about CMS and what they’re looking for!

 

[Patrick]

Hi guys, I have an AC with HSF and was looking for any preparation tips. I am a STEM student and therefore my course can't offer me any advice on preparation for this, it is also my first cycle of vac scheme apps and my first one through to this stage so any advice or tips/tricks would be really appreciated!!!

 

[arando]

Does anyone have any experience with Bird & Bird VI.

It says competency questions on the email but their website mentions motivation questions as well.

Is anyone able to provide some more insights?

I was wondering the same thing. Did you manage to figure out which one it is?

 

[thenublawyer]

Has anyone who applied for Milbank's spring vac scheme in December heard back?

 

[Sunshinepink]

They are sometimes interchangeable terms and sometimes commercial is a sub-division of a corporate group. It’s really a bit complicated as there isn’t one set approach - so I would see how the firm you are applying to describes it.

Thank you!

 

[Sunshinepink]

Like five days I’d say but that included the weekend. Found out Thursday , interviewed Monday xx

Ohhh okay, got it! Thank you xx

 

[bradshek]

Has anyone heard back from S&C after being put on hold?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi guys, I have an AC with HSF and was looking for any preparation tips. I am a STEM student and therefore my course can't offer me any advice on preparation for this, it is also my first cycle of vac scheme apps and my first one through to this stage so any advice or tips/tricks would be really appreciated!!!

Alongside getting support from our community, your university careers service may still be able to help, even if your faculty can’t.

 

[pb15]

Does anyone know if milbank is giving out more AC invites?

 

[Anaros]

Does anyone know if Linklaters will inform both successful and unsuccessful candidates for Vacation Schemes (23/24). Mine is still on hold. Thanks in advance.

Has anyone heard back yet. I am still on hold at 77%

 

[NJS]

Has anyone heard back yet. I am still on hold at 77%

Spring or summer?