TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[axelbeugre]

Thank you for your reply! In the applications I have already submitted I included 10/18 subjects because I was not sure what to include and because the firms do not have GCSE requirements. Do you think that is a big issue?

It might be in the future so I would email the firm sending them the full list of courses at least you have quenched the risks that may arise. At this stage, it should not be a big issue though.

 

[law2022x]

Those who have Akin AC invite, what were the dates available?

 

[atlas2425]

anyone heard from Jones day , post-interview?

For spring? Someone on here said they got a VS but they didn't say whether it was for spring or summer.

 

[Giorgos]

It might be in the future so I would email the firm sending them the full list of courses at least you have quenched the risks that may arise. At this stage, it should not be a big issue though.

Should I email the grad rec team or add all the subjects directly to my application?

 

[AnonKn635]

For spring? Someone on here said they got a VS but they didn't say whether it was for spring or summer.

nah mine is for summer, will they take longer then? I had my interview on wednesday but they said I would hear back in a couple of days.

 

[atlas2425]

nah mine is for summer, will they take longer then? I had my interview on wednesday but they said I would hear back in a couple of days.

When I spoke to a trainee they said they tend to get back to you quickly but don't have any other information than that sorry.

 

[191919191]

Anyone heard from Bakers post test

want to know that as well

 

[livrobertson]

I have an OC virtual AC - can anyone please give any tips on how to prepare for it as the email was quite vague!!!

 

[Giorgos]

want to know that as well

Silence

 

[Giorgos]

want to know that as well

I did complete it recently so I don't expect a response soon

 

[191919191]

anyone heard from Bakers McKenzie post-OT? in their website, they said "Upon successful completion of the online test, you will be invited to a video interview, to respond to pre-recorded questions.", but i completed my Online test but i haven't heard back since then

 

[191919191]

I did complete it recently so I don't expect a response soon

me tooo

 

[Giorgos]

I don't think their VI is automatic though?

 

[19.mfjones]

Hi!! This was me last year. I was also a non-law student with no AC's. All those rejections helped me progress further this year. I read through my applications carefully to see how to improve, gained more experience and I think that has helped loads this cycle. You're not alone!!! Don't lose hope

What were the main mistakes you were making?

 

[unknownnn7372]

Is anyone still waiting for a W&C and HL response? Or should I assume an automatic PFO?

 

[livrobertson]

Can I just ask how you know? the email they sent said its just a research exercise and presentation, and we basically did a watson glacer test for the previous stage

I fell into a rabbit hole of researching online after I received my invite and I am pretty sure it says on their website or something like that? I think they make us do it again to confirm our previous verbal reasoning test results!

 

[aspiringcatsolicitor]

anyone heard from Bakers McKenzie post-OT? in their website, they said "Upon successful completion of the online test, you will be invited to a video interview, to respond to pre-recorded questions.", but i completed my Online test but i haven't heard back since then

Here's the email they sent out post-application!

Dear xxx

Thank you for taking the time to complete Baker McKenzie's online application form for a place on our Summer Vacation Scheme.

We will review applications on a rolling basis and you will be advised if you are successful to progressing to the next stage, an online test, by no later than 14 February 2024.

The next stage of the process will be a video interview and these will be sent to candidates in February 2024.

 

[axelbeugre]

Should I email the grad rec team or add all the subjects directly to my application?

Email them first and ask them what you should do.

 

[Giorgos]

Email them first and ask them what you should do.

Thank you for your help!

 

[yeezyee]

for people that did the BM test the deadline is tonight so i assume they’ll get back next week