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

[Arche172372]

Congrats! did they inform you via call or email? and are there different AC days?

I received a phone calls and was given the option of 2 days!

 

[LEL]

Has anyone completed the Latham VI? If so, how should we prepare? Have been swarmed with exams and AC prep that haven’t had much time to dedicate to it

Feel free to PM me

 

[KBLAW]

Do you just email HL's grad rec if you want your WG score?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I'm suddenly seeing so many people talking about their slaughter interviews. Mine is in Feb and when I went on the booking system, slots were only available as from end of January. Am I missing something here or is slaughters interviewing a lot of people?

They have a lot of people to recruit, so it isn’t surprising to me that it’s taking some time to get though them all.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I think Jessica is best placed to help with this but I have found some links online that may be of use to you- linking them here and here. Wishing you all the best- please do let me know how you get on! 🤞

For these visas, the firm will need a specific licence. As the firm have said they can’t sponsor you, it may be the case they do not have this licence. However, it might be the case they do and are just unwilling to cover the costs of the visa for such a short scheme (the costs will be higher than the costs of employing).

The youth mobility visa is most likely to be your best bet if you can secure this visa your home countries ballot system and can obviously cover the costs/financial commitments.

You could speak to the firm as to whether there are any additional costs they can cover, as once you include the visas, flights and accommodation in London, this is potentially not going to be a cheap few weeks even if you are paid.

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

@Jessica Booker - if CMS hire on a first come first serve basis, will I be significantly disadvantaged doing a later AC? I have an option to do an earlier AC but it’s the day after another AC and I won’t have time to prepare 😭

 

[Donuttime]

Im finding it difficult relating a commercial story back to a law firm? how do people approach this

 

[Limanehious]

Good Morning Everyone, @Jessica Booker

I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to answer the following two questions when you already work at the firm? It is my dream firm, working as a paralegal here is everything I wanted and more, but not sure how to convey that in less than 150 words! I already do fee earning work, do I bring that up, or focus more on the culture/ethos of the firm? Thanks!!

Question 1: Why do you want to pursue a career as a solicitor and what qualities do you think you possess to be a successful lawyer at Birketts LLP? (150 words)

Question 2: When selecting firms to apply to, what criteria did you use and why do you believe that Birketts LLP satisfies those criteria? (150 words)

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker - if CMS hire on a first come first serve basis, will I be significantly disadvantaged doing a later AC? I have an option to do an earlier AC but it’s the day after another AC and I won’t have time to prepare 😭

A lot of people have been asking this at the moment and the short answer is no.

1) Firms tend to be pretty good at predicting conversion rates at interview and also will factor in declines, no-shows etc

2) Firms have some flexibility with hiring numbers, especially knowing they are bound to get a renege or two later down the line. For instance, I used to say we recruited 60 summer vac schemers but that number actually varied between 55 and 66 each year based on how the recruitment went.

3) In the absolute worst case scenario they will just offer you something else - a later scheme/start date, or see if they can move you across to a different opportunity (eg a direct TC process if you are going forward for a VS)

 

[Aga123+]

Feel free to PM me

Also doing the Latham VI - would it be okay for me to PM you?
(Not for specific info, just general advice)

 

[Legalmel_99]

wm pfo

 

[RkRk0681]

Does anyone have any tips / guidance for the Eversheds VI? Thank you

 

[RkRk0681]

Is anyone still waiting for an update from BCLP post SJT? Im glad to see some people have received interview invites but im starting to lose hope :/

 

[JG]

Does anyone have experiences/ tips for the Macfarlanes AC? Any help would be much appreciated!

 

[TCApp2021]

Is anyone still waiting for an update from BCLP post SJT? Im glad to see some people have received interview invites but im starting to lose hope :/

Applied for direct TC in December and haven’t heard anything post SJT.

 

[GXA123]

Is anyone still waiting for an update from BCLP post SJT? Im glad to see some people have received interview invites but im starting to lose hope :/

when have you done yours?

 

[goonhoon2]

Anyone has any tips for this year's Addleshaw Goddard video interview? What questions have been asked so far?

 

[Sophh182]

Anyone has any tips for this year's Addleshaw Goddard video interview? What questions have been asked so far?

Congrats! Which office is this for if you don’t mind?

 

[lucefrancesxx]

wm pfo

wm pfo

what firm is this?

 

[WN20]

CMS AC, had started to lose hope! This will be my first AC ever so would really appreciate any advice/insight