TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[phoebenyyau]

Anyone heard from Ashurst yet aside from the email saying they hope to get back to us all by the 19th?

Hi have you heard back yet I’m still waiting

Still waiting to hear back after written application & test.

hi have you heard back yet I’m still waiting

 

[laby201]

Love your attitude. It's always nice to come back after a short break. I'm sure you'll soon get there. If I may ask, for W&C are you waiting to hear back post app or post VI and is this for the spring or summer scheme?

Thank you Still waiting post-app for the summer scheme. Applied the day before the deadline though I believe and know they take a while!

 

[laby201]

Don't worry. I think we all have stories like this.

I graduated in 2020 and this is my third cycle of applications. I've never gotten past the application stage ever which is frustrating for me because it seems nearly all my law friends from uni around me have training contracts. Sometimes in the past I get upset so much but I've come to the point where I will feel it but I'm not going to take it too personally anymore.

I get some people may say the law firm just isn't right for you but I feel that doesn't help especially when you tried so hard in your application for it to get nowhere - I spend so long on those applications to get rejected. Its even worse for me because I didn't get AAB (I got BBB and missed by a few marks in 2 of them) so I'm really limited on the law firms I can apply for (I don't have any mitigating circumstances).

Just keep going and find something to do meanwhile if you aren't studying and apply the next cycle.

Hope that helps too!

Thanks for the advice, and I really admire your tenacity

I think that’s the way to look at it - it’ll happen for us all eventually, and we’ll all be pleased with the outcome. Even if it takes one cycle, three cycles, six cycles or ten cycles, we’ll get there, and it’ll (hopefully) be worth that effort and energy!

 

[SolicitorHopeful]

CRS VI 🥳 GOD I hate these things. What’s worse than waiting to hear is actually having to do the VI - any tips would be massively appreciated !! Happy to help with MdR

Congratulations!! When did you apply and to which office?

 

[Petallove1]

Congratulations!! When did you apply and to which office?

I applied to London office day before the deadline hope that’s helpful - fingers crossed for you!!!

 

[S87]

Hi guys, when it comes to qualities for a successful lawyer, what do you think is more important leadership or resilience?
@Jessica Booker, do you have a list of qualities that grad recruitment teams want to see in aspiring solicitors?

 

[lolololol]

has there been any wfw vac scheme offers made for summer yet?

 

[EllaClayton]

has there been any wfw vac scheme offers made for summer yet?

I was told at the AC to expect news in the third week of February as they would only decide on offers after all ACs were complete

 

[Hana (aaah I want a TC)]

Anyone else did NOT hear from Bakers yet? (Summer)

 

[MG020202]

Osborne Clarke AC!! anyone have tips?

Have you heard back?

 

[Law_Between_Life]

Just wanted to confirm the Gateley VI has unlimited prep time or my VI is broken?

 

[justanotherstudent]

Still waiting on any reply from Dechert, Hogan Lovells, Cleary, Morgan Lewis, Orrick, Travers Smith, Gibson Dunn, and Ropes and Gray. If anyone has any information on when any of these are expected to reply, or if I should consider any of these auto rejections because slots have already been filled, let me know as it'll make me less anxious

 

[EllaClayton]

Still waiting on any reply from Dechert, Hogan Lovells, Cleary, Morgan Lewis, Orrick, Travers Smith, Gibson Dunn, and Ropes and Gray. If anyone has any information on when any of these are expected to reply, or if I should consider any of these auto rejections because slots have already been filled, let me know as it'll make me less anxious

Travers smith sent a very explicit email response in the receipt of application message, saying they would be taking February to review all applications so I don’t think you need to worry about them at all

 

[neonorange]

Still waiting on any reply from Dechert, Hogan Lovells, Cleary, Morgan Lewis, Orrick, Travers Smith, Gibson Dunn, and Ropes and Gray. If anyone has any information on when any of these are expected to reply, or if I should consider any of these auto rejections because slots have already been filled, let me know as it'll make me less anxious

Also waiting on Cleary/Orrick/GD but I haven't seen anybody talking about getting responses for summer from any of them yet.

 

[Sharon Wu]

wow RS PFO :0
Wonder why they viewed my linkedin then🧐

They are checking for Social Media Influencers... Have 10,000 followers and you will prob get the job

 

[Legalstalker]

Has anyone applied through 10K Black Interns? If so which firms and what has been the update?
Mine has been Mills and Reeve and BDB Pitmans.
I'm annoyed because Mills & Reeve say I have to wait till mid February - March! I applied all the way back in November.

I applied in October.
I was put through for CMS, Simmons and Lloyds bank, I only proceeded with CMS and Simmons, Was rejected from CMS on Monday and i had an AC with Simmons yesterday. You only do an AC for Simmons if you want a TC consideration after the internship.

 

[Legalstalker]

- Removed

I would rather "A black Linkedin influencer" get an AC over an average oxbridge candidate or someone who complains about a minority getting an opportunity

 

[EllaClayton]

I would rather "A black Linkedin influencer" get an AC over an average oxbridge candidate or someone who complains about a minority getting an opportunity

Agreed! I also think what better way to show your interest and passion in this industry than becoming a law influencer somewhere like LinkedIn! Fair play to anyone who puts in that commitment because it really does get you noticed positively

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi guys, when it comes to qualities for a successful lawyer, what do you think is more important leadership or resilience?
@Jessica Booker, do you have a list of qualities that grad recruitment teams want to see in aspiring solicitors?

I think it depends on the firm. One firm may value leadership over resilience while it could easily be the other way around. A general list of qualities though (in no particular order):

Self awareness
A drive to learn
Determination
Adaptability
An interest in the firm’s work
Collaboration skills
Time mamagement
Resilience
Problem solving
Analytical thinking
Drive/proactiveness
Communication skills (written and spoken)
Commercial awareness
Open mindedness
Positivity
The ability to simplify the difficult
Originality/independent thought
Willingness to drive your own career/development forward

 

[NJS]

Still waiting on any reply from Dechert, Hogan Lovells, Cleary, Morgan Lewis, Orrick, Travers Smith, Gibson Dunn, and Ropes and Gray. If anyone has any information on when any of these are expected to reply, or if I should consider any of these auto rejections because slots have already been filled, let me know as it'll make me less anxious

Nothing from HL and that’s a similar theme from most on the forum, and haven’t seen anything from Ropes yet