TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[Asil Ahmad]

Just a word of advice- I submitted by app today and haven't received the test yet, and in order to be considered you must have done both the app AND the test before the deadline !!! So I would submit ASAP, if possible.

What you have to do the test before the deadline also.

 

[M777]

I just received my A&O SJT outcome email (passed) - applied august 17th

 

[sm2020]

I just received my A&O SJT outcome email (passed) - applied august 17th

I did my test on the 25/08 so let’s hope I hear soon, the wait is killing me

 

[ELaw2021]

Does anyone know how long we have to do the SJT after submitting the Simmons & Simmons application?

 

[OB]

Does anyone know how long we have to do the SJT after submitting the Simmons & Simmons application?

On the day I applied I got an email saying I had "5 full calendar days from tomorrow"

 

[OB]

I did my test on the 25/08 so let’s hope I hear soon, the wait is killing me

I did mine on 10th September so looks like I'll have a while longer to wait haha

 

[tt_xo]

Hi guys,

I want to apply to some winter vac schemes but because winter vac schemes are usually 1-2 weeks and summer ones are 2-3 a lot of the time, I just thought that maybe I should actually apply to summer because you have longer to make an impression and hopefully convert the vac scheme to a training contract? I have no idea if im right in thinking this though, im just trying to decide which scheme I should go for. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

 

[SR99]

Just a word of advice- I submitted by app today and haven't received the test yet, and in order to be considered you must have done both the app AND the test before the deadline !!! So I would submit ASAP, if possible.

Thanks for letting me know! Could you update me when you receive the test? I am planning to submit my app by today & hope its not too late

 

[John Travoni]

I did mine on 10th September so looks like I'll have a while longer to wait haha

Not really. I completed my test on the 17th September and I heard back this morning.

 

[M777]

On A&O, I'd note they had massive tech issues at the start of the cycle (eg emails telling people to take the SJT within 48 hours, even if they'd already done it). Might explain all the inconsistencies.

Seems odd that some people (eg @John Abram) did test in mid Sept and heard back today, whereas I heard back today 1.5 months since applying ,whereas many others haven't heard at all?

 

[sm2020]

Not really. I completed my test on the 17th September and I heard back this morning.

Do you mind me asking if you passed?

 

[kitty_kat]

On A&O, I'd note they had massive tech issues at the start of the cycle (eg emails telling people to take the SJT within 48 hours, even if they'd already done it). Might explain all the inconsistencies.

Seems odd that some people (eg @John Abram) did test in mid Sept and heard back today, whereas I heard back today 1.5 months since applying ,whereas many others haven't heard at all?

do you mind me asking whether u applied for the VS or TC? thanks!

 

[M777]

do you mind me asking whether u applied for the VS or TC? thanks!

Winter VS

 

[John Travoni]

Winter VS

Samee

 

[33c]

Hi guys,

I want to apply to some winter vac schemes but because winter vac schemes are usually 1-2 weeks and summer ones are 2-3 a lot of the time, I just thought that maybe I should actually apply to summer because you have longer to make an impression and hopefully convert the vac scheme to a training contract? I have no idea if im right in thinking this though, im just trying to decide which scheme I should go for. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

Its really up to you - if you feel like you need the extra time (to make your own decision) then go for the longer scheme. However, you definitely have the same chance to convert regardless of the length of the scheme! A week is more than enough time to make an impression / get to know a firm

 

[sm2020]

Just heard back from A&O re the SJT - I did the test on 25/08 for anyone wondering!

 

[hopefullawyer101]

For those who have heard back from A&O, is it just the outcome of the test or whether you have progressed?

 

[y1112]

Just a word of advice- I submitted by app today and haven't received the test yet, and in order to be considered you must have done both the app AND the test before the deadline !!! So I would submit ASAP, if possible.

I emailed HSF grad recruitment earlier and they said you have 7 days from when you get the link to complete the test & it doesn't have to be before the deadline, just to let you guys know

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I emailed HSF grad recruitment earlier and they said you have 7 days from when you get the link to complete the test & it doesn't have to be before the deadline, just to let you guys know

Thank you very much for this.

 

[hopefullawyer101]

I emailed HSF grad recruitment earlier and they said you have 7 days from when you get the link to complete the test & it doesn't have to be before the deadline, just to let you guys know

You are very right- I just emailed them to double check and got it wrong!

Sorry, I got confused between them and Links!