TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[19.mfjones]

Did any one else not see the camera on for Mills Reeve assessment

They didn't use one (or at least I hope I deffo had a double chin lying in bed doing the assessment!)

 

[Manuchelsout]

They didn't use one (or at least I hope I deffo had a double chin lying in bed doing the assessment!)

OMG got all suited up and then saw no bit about testing your audio and video lol

 

[futuretrainee2024]

Those who did the cycle last year, was the wait to find out the outcome of initial applications the same time as this year?

Definitely slower this year (in my opinion)

 

[ia1234555]

Davis Polk interview invite! If anyone has any advice, I would be extremely grateful!

congrats! when did you apply

 

[ia1234555]

Is there anyone that hasn't heard from Latham & Watkins yet for either spring or summer VS?

Has anyone heard back that did not do the first year scheme

 

[lawgurl90]

Does anyone know if the DWF Ethnic Minority Programme is the same as a Vac Scheme?

 

[ia1234555]

Does anyone know what the 30 mins jones day interview before the AC is like?

 

[manifestingtrainingcontract]

I have no advice for you so I’m sorry but to make you feel better I did a VI for Simmons WVS a few months back and farted whilst talking (quite loud).…. I tried to continue but started to laugh😭 I didn’t have time to say sorry. I don’t think grad rec found it funny as I was unsurprisingly unsuccessful! Got invite to apply again through 10K interns did my VI a few weeks ago and I think it went much smoother but its Never a PFO until they tell you😁 good luck!

I can't sleep and ended up opening this forum... oh my god I laughed so loud I must have woken up some flatmates

 

[manifestingtrainingcontract]

Did we settle whether NRF is rolling or non-rolling? Do I need to submit my application now

 

[deeja]

How did everyone prep for Freshfields Watson glaser?

 

[ttttt:)]

congrats! when did you apply

I think towards the very end of December!

 

[LB24]

Assuming for everyone it’s still radio silence from McDermott Will & Emery?

 

[strugglepuddle]

I've honestly been quite stumped that I didn't get even WG from Freshfields after working on their application for hours. Definitely didn't think I wasn't worthy of even being virtually tested

 

[axelbeugre]

Eversheds Sutherland AC invite! Any advice and tips would be great - please message me!

Congratulations! Very well done!!
In terms of tips, what I would recommend is:

• Do your research when it comes to the assessment. Pay attention to the information they provide on the website and on the email regarding how the assessment will be structured. Additionally, reach out to future trainees or people who attended the vacation scheme last year as they are the ones that can provide you with the best information regarding how to approach the assessment, what to focus on etc.
• Prepare your standard motivation questions on why law, why the firm, a favourite practice area and be ready to discuss these further. You never know what someone might be interested in and so they might focus on an answer you gave and go from there so be ready to discuss your interests in-depth.
• Keep up to date with the relevant commercial news as this might come up in the interview. What I would do is always find links with the legal world and try to find how a certain political/social or economic event might affect the legal sector. This will help you be confident during the interview in case you get asked about a particular news you were not familiar with.

Good luck with the assessment and congratulations once again!

 

[AK001]

Has anyone heard anything post-app from Addleshaw for the London Spring VS?

 

[addy2004]

I've honestly been quite stumped that I didn't get even WG from Freshfields after working on their application for hours. Definitely didn't think I wasn't worthy of even being virtually tested

Sounds like some people got sent them last night - if they're sending them in batches, its not a PFO yet

 

[19.mfjones]

Has anyone heard anything post-app from Addleshaw for the London Spring VS?

Not sure if it helps but I'm waiting post app ag manchester vs - probs gonna be a pfo because I've seen people in my situation with invites

 

[Aga123+]

✨Sending positive vibes to everyone (including myself) waiting to hear back from firms or trying to complete last-minute applications ✨- We've Got This!

 

[PlscanIhaveaTC]

For the work experience section of NRF application do we include a description of each entry? How many words should it be ?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I've honestly been quite stumped that I didn't get even WG from Freshfields after working on their application for hours. Definitely didn't think I wasn't worthy of even being virtually tested

Are you a penultimate year undergraduate? One of the most common reasons people will be unsuccessful is because they are not eligible for the programme.