TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[trainee4u]

There’s also the video element too to consider, how do you feel you did on that?

I scrupulously wrote out scripts which were quite ok but read them out, so IDK if that's bad. Also on one I ran out of time in the last second, not sure if that's fatal or not.

 

[Kakaboo]

Hi! I have a VS offer for a firm which is sponsoring a moot/debate I am competing in. Will this boost or hinder my chances of getting a TC?

 

[ish12345]

Hi, I have been asked to send in a headshot and bio for the firm I am completing a VS with in a few weeks time. Please may someone advise what to include in the bio? They specified that it is a couple lines about yourself to share with colleagues before I arrive for the scheme.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, I have been asked to send in a headshot and bio for the firm I am completing a VS with in a few weeks time. Please may someone advise what to include in the bio? They specified that it is a couple lines about yourself to share with colleagues before I arrive for the scheme.

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Ah I thought pfos post interview, no worries :) Ahh sorry for confusion then!!

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Ah I thought pfos post interview, no worries :) Ahh sorry for confusion then!!

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Ah I thought pfos post interview, no worries :) Ahh sorry for confusion then!!

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[AnonKn635]

Is it possible to take a year out after the SQE? Eg to take up a masters or would this have to be before SQE, assuming a sep 26 start date

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is it possible to take a year out after the SQE? Eg to take up a masters or would this have to be before SQE, assuming a sep 26 start date

This may depend on whether the firm has a bespoke SQE course where they have incorporated other modules that are important for their business into the prep course.

If they have, I suspect they would prefer you to study this the year before your TC starts and would encourage you to do the masters before the SQE.

However, some firms might be flexible on this - definitely something to ask the graduate recruitment team when you have received an offer.

 

[legal18]

Hi, can anyone with an interest in shipping law PM me. Thank you

 

[Andrei Radu]

Hi! I have a VS offer for a firm which is sponsoring a moot/debate I am competing in. Will this boost or hinder my chances of getting a TC?

Conversion is likely going to mostly come down to your performance in the VS itself, and how much of a cultural fit the firm thinks you would be. The moot/debate competition is unlikely to be a significant factor in their decision-making at this point. That said, to the extent there is any, I expect the impact on conversion chances to be a positive one. I do not see how your participation in this competition could hurt your chances. If your performance is not great and you do not progress to the final stages, it is very unlikely they will independently take note of that - as such, you can simply not mention it. However, if you perform well, this is something you may be able to mention in final interviews. I also know that in the last stages of such competitions, people are sometimes judged by lawyers at the sponsoring firm, and winners sometimes get prizes such as an exclusive office visit. This would enable you to connect with more people in the firm, and thus, in theory, increase your conversion chances.