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

[rose0904]

This will probably sound stupid, but I've just submitted my Burges Salmon app (deadline is at midnight so cut it a bit fine whoops) and I can't remember whether I applied for the Spring or Summer scheme. I've had a look on the app but does anyone know where I can find this?

 

[Victoria R]

Anyone who applied to TLT, did you fill in your user 'profile'? It's not part of the actual application but has a space to put your work experience etc - not sure if we're expected to fill it out!

 

[Legalmel_99]

Random but if I know the firms name and I’m sending them a cover letter is is yours sincerely or yours faithfully

 

[John Travoni]

Random but if I know the firms name and I’m sending them a cover letter is is yours sincerely or yours faithfully

Always ‘yours sincerely’

 

[Commerciallaw]

Always ‘yours sincerely’

I thought it depends on whether you know who you are addressing it to. So for example Dear (let's say) Emma, you would sign off with 'yours sincerely'. But To whom it may concern or Dear Graduate Recruitment, you would sign off with 'yours faithfully'. At least that is the rule I always use ....

 

[Legalmel_99]

This is mainly why I wasn’t too sure

 

[Dwight]

Does anyone have an idea how many candidates JD recruit for their vacation schemes? I am aware they recruit approximately 15 trainees (15-20) per year (in September).

 

[Dwight]

Does anyone know if you are able to apply to W&C for a TC in the summer season if you are rejected after applying to the VS?

 

[Fifi]

Does anyone know if you are able to apply to W&C for a TC in the summer season if you are rejected after applying to the VS?

Yes, you are able to reapply in the summer.

 

[Donuttime]

Hi @Jessica Booker please do let me know if you think this is something that grads see a lot of, or is it a one off problem that they are likely to ignore? Thanks

If you raise the technical difficulty up with them immediately after you complete the test then I’m sure they are likely to let you resist it!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Random but if I know the firms name and I’m sending them a cover letter is is yours sincerely or yours faithfully

It’s not that if you know the firm’s name, it’s more whether you are naming an individual by their name - eg Miss Jessica Booker. Then it’s “yours sincerely” if it is Dear Graduate Recruitment or Dear Sir/Madam, then it’s “yours faithfully”.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker please do let me know if you think this is something that grads see a lot of, or is it a one off problem that they are likely to ignore? Thanks

These things happen. They are likely to check whether it’s just a reporting error and if they can see your test score first and if not, they are most likely to just reset it and ask you to take it again.

Contact them ASAP to see what they say.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I thought it depends on whether you know who you are addressing it to. So for example Dear (let's say) Emma, you would sign off with 'yours sincerely'. But To whom it may concern or Dear Graduate Recruitment, you would sign off with 'yours faithfully'. At least that is the rule I always use ....

This is correct!

 

[S87]

I truly hate WG, why when I practice I get 70-80% and suck when doing the real test?

 

[anon123456789]

I truly hate WG, why when I practice I get 70-80% and suck when doing the real test?

Literally same here, was doing so well in practice and absolutely bombed the Linklaters one 🤣 can never win with WG

 

[S87]

Literally same here, was doing so well in practice and absolutely bombed the Linklaters one 🤣 can never win with WG

Same absolutely bombed! like WTF, I helped a friend the day before the test and she passed it for a paralegal position..I am truly pissed at myself! Well onto the next firm, I wanted to cut the list of firms I am applying to because my wedding is in May and do not have a dress yet, but I guess I need to work my behind off!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Same absolutely bombed! like WTF, I helped a friend the day before the test and she passed it for a paralegal position..I am truly pissed at myself! Well onto the next firm, I wanted to cut the list of firms I am applying to because my wedding is in May and do not have a dress yet, but I guess I need to work my behind off!

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I hope you have a wonderful day 🍾🥂🎉

 

[anon123456789]

Same absolutely bombed! like WTF, I helped a friend the day before the test and she passed it for a paralegal position..I am truly pissed at myself! Well onto the next firm, I wanted to cut the list of firms I am applying to because my wedding is in May and do not have a dress yet, but I guess I need to work my behind off!

Silver linings though, congrats on your wedding!! That's so exciting 🥳 🥳 🥳

 

[golden99]

It’s not that if you know the firm’s name, it’s more whether you are naming an individual by their name - eg Miss Jessica Booker. Then it’s “yours sincerely” if it is Dear Graduate Recruitment or Dear Sir/Madam, then it’s “yours faithfully”.

I did not know this previously. As long as you used either sincerely and faithfully, is likely to matter too much ?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I did not know this previously. As long as you used either sincerely and faithfully, is likely to matter too much ?

Will depend on the firm and how much of a stickler they are for these types of details. I wouldn't see it as a one strike and your out type situation though.