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

[John Travoni]

Anyone still waiting to hear back from Bristows post VI??

 

[snailvibez]

just got a call from Hogan Lovells - Summer VS offer 😭
my first response this cycle + first AC ever - still can't believe this, but all good start!!

Hi massive congrats!! when did you apply?

 

[Jessica444]

Hey @Jessica Booker if you felt you had connection issues that affected your performance during an AC - is this something you would flag to grad rec, or would that seem like you’re trying to make excuses? Thanks!

 

[YJ]

Addleshaw Goddard AC

Hey for which office and when did you apply?

 

[h1]

Very interesting article View attachment 3796

Very interesting - anyone know the pass rate for the LPC? And any discrepancies between ethniticies?

 

[Celestie]

CMS Academy offer!!!!! 🥲🤩🥳

Honestly, this goes down as one of my favourite moments on TCLA. Congrats, OB. YOU are a star🥳🥳🤩

 

[OB]

Honestly, this goes down as one of my favourite moments on TCLA. Congrats, OB. YOU are a star🥳🥳🤩

It's been a long time coming lol and second time doing an AC for CMS so if anything this is a message to never give up, you'll get there eventually!! Honestly TCLA has been a much needed support system over the last two cycles and I've made some great friends! If anyone wants to chat whenever, especially if you need motivation post-rejection, my DMs are always open!

 

[RachelLouise22]

Anyone heard from Eversheds post-VI?

 

[GXA123]

RPC AC & HL AC🤩🤩

congratssss, when did u apply to Hogan (submitted WG)?

 

[Abii]

Very interesting - anyone know the pass rate for the LPC? And any discrepancies between ethniticies?

It is very similar, https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/lpc-pass-rates-unaffected-by-pandemic/5111066.article

 

[George Maxwell]

Any advice for Freshfields AC? My first ever and I’m so nervous!

Hi @Chloeccmw,

Huge huge congratulations. I am really pleased for you. I am still going through this thread, so it is possible this has already been answered.

As a start, definitely check out @Jacob Miller's articles. They are fantastic and are a must-read in my opinion. You will find a link to them under the "My approach" bullet below.

Here is a compilation of links that might be useful:

• My approach for preparing for interviews (with a compiled list of links for ACs in general!)
• Article-based interview preparation
• If you are asked about your biggest weakness

As I said, apologies if this has already been answered.

Do follow-up if you have any more questions!

 

[ellwilsen]

Hey for which office and when did you apply?

Hello it’s for Leeds and I applied in November

 

[CorporateLaw101]

Very interesting article View attachment 3796

Wow. I had no idea that the pass rate for SQE would be so low; I’d have guessed it would be more like 80%.

Out of curiosity, what happens if you’re granted a TC but fail the SQE prior to joining?

 

[Commerciallaw]

Very interesting article View attachment 3796

Is this a normal statistic? do on average only 50% of people pass....and here I am thinking getting the TC is the hardest part 😭 😭 😭 Imagine getting a TC then getting it taken away because of a failed exam.

 

[Abii]

Is this a normal statistic? do on average only 50% of people pass....and here I am thinking getting the TC is the hardest part 😭 😭 😭 Imagine getting a TC then getting it taken away because of a failed exam.

The LPC doesn't have a much higher pass rate, the last couple of years its sat around the 58% mark - https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/lpc-pass-rates-unaffected-by-pandemic/5111066.article

 

[GXA123]

Is this a normal statistic? do on average only 50% of people pass....and here I am thinking getting the TC is the hardest part 😭 😭 😭 Imagine getting a TC then getting it taken away because of a failed exam.

that is why the LPC I personally think was 10 times easier, but still this is only the first year and no one is used to it so most likely the figures will improve

 

[Life&Law]

Anyone still waiting to hear back from Bristows post VI??

Radio silence, have you heard back? The wait is killing me 😣

 

[S87]

Is this a normal statistic? do on average only 50% of people pass....and here I am thinking getting the TC is the hardest part 😭 😭 😭 Imagine getting a TC then getting it taken away because of a failed exam.

Frankly? I do not know because these are the first results but my personal idea is that the SQE is plain BS and will create a more white privileged industry. I am not against white people..my family and future wife are white! I feel you!

 

[John Travoni]

Radio silence, have you heard back? The wait is killing me 😣

Nope nothing. Only received the email on Monday that my VI was progressed to the Partners for review. But nothing since. Hbu?

 

[Commerciallaw]

The LPC doesn't have a much higher pass rate, the last couple of years its sat around the 58% mark - https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/lpc-pass-rates-unaffected-by-pandemic/5111066.article

I am confused- in the article u linked it says the following:

" In 2019/20, 57.7% of students successfully completed the LPC, which will eventually be replaced by the Solicitors Qualifying Exam, compared with 58% the previous academic year.

The number who failed the course – not including those who were withdrawn or suspended, or who deferred or may resit one or more of their assessments – dropped from 3.3% to 1.6%."

How could there be a 57.7% pass rate but the number of people who failed was 1.6%....am I missing something here.