TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Lawyering13]

Did anyone who got a Bakers VI for VS apply near the deadline (within a week roughly)? Seeing very fast PFOs go out for the direct TC and worried I've screwed myself by waiting to submit my application because I was trying to perfect it 😢

I applied day of deadline and got the VS they say they’re rolling but I don’t think thats necessarily true!

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

I applied day of deadline and got the VS they say they’re rolling but I don’t think thats necessarily true!

Legend, thank you and congrats!!! They seem to basically be automatically rejecting some people so got worried

 

[lllaaawww098]

Anyone still waiting for Dentons post-VI? My app was supposed to be spring too

 

[tcplease2345]

Do law firms give equal consideration to your applications if you re-apply the next cycle after being rejected for a first-stage interview in a previous cycle?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Do law firms give equal consideration to your applications if you re-apply the next cycle after being rejected for a first-stage interview in a previous cycle?

In some instances, yes. But if they hold your data beyond the period of time between your first and second application, or they ask you to disclose whether you have applied before, they are probably going to look more closely at what you have done since your last application - to see if there is growth and development since your unsuccessful application.

 

[tcplease2345]

In some instances, yes. But if they hold your data beyond the period of time between your first and second application, or they ask you to disclose whether you have applied before, they are probably going to look more closely at what you have done since your last application - to see if there is growth and development since your unsuccessful application.

Thank you!

 

[tcplease2345]

But it is possible to get a TC at a firm despite being rejected in previous cycles? even if it is after an interview.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

But it is possible to get a TC at a firm despite being rejected in previous cycles? even if it is after an interview.

Yes, very much so. Seen it hundreds of times.

 

[A worried paralegal]

Probably not what you want to hear, but I think Mayer Brown just ghost if they’re not going to progress your application.

I haven't had one either sadly.

 

[A worried paralegal]

I received a job sim invite like 5 weeks after my SJT, so yh it does seem they just ghost you.

Someone I know got a rejection email only a few days back but it sometimes ends up in the spam folder.

 

[A worried paralegal]

Has anyone heard back from mayer brown post job sim?

It will be a while as some haven't even had the sims yet.

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Have my first round of interview with Bristows tomorrow - any tips appreciated by anyone who's been through it ) <3

 

[Lawyaa]

I haven't had one either sadly.

I received an invite today so it's not too late!

 

[BillSikes]

Was this post-VI? Because if so that's actually disgraceful. It's final stage for SH, people deserve to hear back whatever the outcome at that point of the process.

No post application.

 

[bangarangbass39]

Wow, that is amazing!! Congratulations!

Massive thanks! The advice from you and Jaysen was fantastic. The questions they asked were essentially what you guys suggested I be prepared to answer.

 

[BillSikes]

I think everyone would do the LPC over the SQE if that was possible. I think it is not possible anymore and some firms will not even accept you if you studied the LPC so SQE is the only way.

Why do people prefer LPC over SQE?

 

[amy2002]

How much weight do interviewers hold in decision making at ACs? I feel I built a strong rapport with one of my interviewers but my written exercise was slightly weaker - do they hold much influence or is it really firm dependent?

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

For a question asking to highlight interests and extracurricular activities/achievements/positions of responsibility, is it alright to bullet point my response? @Jessica Booker

 

[A worried paralegal]

Why do people prefer LPC over SQE?

Cheaper and a higher pass rate

 

[Apple]

@Jessica Booker

Do you think giving two sets of mitigating circumstances could be cause for concern to a law firm?

They are well-evidenced and supported by a letter from my university. However, they are for 3 modules that are all low 2:1 but were out of line with my other grades. Do you think I should include the mitigating circumstances to explain the drop in a few modules, or would I be better off simply not mentioning them at all since the grades are not disastrous, and the firm may perceive me to be an "inconsistent" candidate.