TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[legallyad]

Did anyone else receive the email from ML last week about updating us early this week and heard anything back this week ? Bracing myself for post-TI pfo 🫠

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I always struggle with this, too. I'm also keen to get into a pretty niche area of the law but thought the general advice was to avoid talking about it if the firm don't offer training in that area and/or don't regard it as a growth area. I always think my interest is something that sets me apart from other candidates, but also from a business perspective firms aren't interested in investing in training trainees to do "passion work" if the area isn't contributing hugely to their overall growth. Essentially I've always thought it comes down to whether that personal interest is useful to them as a business or not.

Obviously also interested in some better insight on how to tackle this sort of situation!

Its fine to reference "passion work" but I would just balance it out with a broader range of interests if it is not a core practice area for the firm.

 

[Kiwi239]

@axelbeugre I have been lucky enough to have gotten onto the Goodwin vac scheme, and was wondering if you had any advice on how to be successful and impress enough to get the TC? Do you have any insights into how you were assessed? Finally, what were your thoughts on the firm and what ultimately led you to accept the offer? Thanks in advance!

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Has anyone heard back from CRS post VI? I applied for Spring scheme as well...so wondering when they will reply.

I want to move mine to summer though, but waiting for a decision before requesting the change. :/

 

[Miss Chocolate]

If anyone wants to prepare for the Mishcon AC together, please message me we can create a list of resources and take it from there. Interview and case study practice and so on xx

 

[law12345]

Dentons SVS offer!

 

[manifestingtrainingcontract]

Same 🤣 she made it into so many of my applications/interviews bc her IP battles and stuff actually made me interested in certain areas of law

RIGHT?? And one of my panelists was an IP lawyer so big win for me hehehehe

 

[manifestingtrainingcontract]

Congrats!!! While not for Freshfields, I accepted a place at a firm for a SVS that had never mentioned extra funding or anything for housing, etc. and I emailed them (because I don’t even live in London and it’s expensive in the middle of June😭) about it, and they straight away offered to pay for a hotel for me! Can never hurt asking given they know how expensive it can be!

this is so nice! which firm is this?

 

[manifestingtrainingcontract]

Anyone know when Freshfields is going to get back to us following the AC?

They got back to me the Monday following my AC, and apparently, they have a pattern of getting back Monday-Tuesday about last week's ACs. I'd give them 3-5 business days

 

[bangarangbass39]

It’s our 5th date now in the past 3 months. Hopefully we progress to the next stage this time round! We’ve only been meeting online but this time I think I’ll get an in person

Fingers crossed😌

 

[Deleted member 31343]

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It’s our 5th date now in the past 3 months. Hopefully we progress to the next stage this time round! We’ve only been meeting online but this time I think I’ll get an in person

Fingers crossed😌

Amberjack the Bain of my life 😭 I’ve done 7!!

Side note props to you doing a VI on your phone 😳 that’s insane 😩🤣

 

[bangarangbass39]

Amberjack the Bain of my life 😭 I’ve done 7!!

Side note props to you doing a VI on your phone 😳 that’s insane 😩🤣

Nah I’m not doing it on my phone😭I got the invite from a firm today and clicked on the link through my phone which took me straight to the test. I was so shocked.

Then I saw this woman and thought Jesus she’s gonna be showing up forever - at least until I secure a VS🤣or firms decide on some next bonkers application process in the following cycle.

She must of been paid a healthy amount to do this. Essentially every city firm to National/regional firm uses her video. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s used in consulting. (By the way I’m aware she’s just an actor for a private agency or company of some sort)

 

[dw11cfc]

TLT London AC offer. Would love to talk to whoever else is going pm me

 

[hopefulforatc]

Anything from SH post-app for the summer scheme?

 

[babylawyer1942]

Post AC/Interview wait is killing me

 

[AlegalA]

any post-test withers news for summer VS?

 

[aspiringsolicitor2000]

TLT London AC offer. Would love to talk to whoever else is going pm me

Congrats!! Is this post app or were there stages before?

 

[babylawyer1942]

Did it last Wednesday and Gemma called me

Now I'm scared cause I missed a call yesterday😭

 

[AlCapone]

Anything post-VI from SH for the spring scheme???

 

[Deleted member 17013]

Now I'm scared cause I missed a call yesterday😭

They're not gonna withdraw an offer because you missed a call dw 😅