TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica! The recruiter reached out to me after I submitted my work experience programme application and has asked for my most updated CV and suggested a phone call. I haven't been provided any other details so I will prepare for it as I would for a phone interview. I wanted to get your opinion on something else too -- the email subject line refers to the programme next month but the application I made was for a programme either in March or September. How can I best request for the September programme? I have classes and teachings in March so can't really go abroad for the w experience. Thank you!!

I would see how the process goes and then towards the end of the interview or after the interview follow up by email and say you'd like to be considered for September given you now have commitments for next month.

 

[dms21]

Has anyone heard from TLT London office for SVS?

 

[Petallove1]

Weightmans PFO
Tried to diversify my applications this year and applied to Weightmans Leeds Office
I thought it was a safe option. Obviously not, lol

Sorry to hear! I've found 99% of the time my 'safe' options are the ones that surprise me 🤣 and I actually tend to do better with apps for firms that push me out of my comfort zone a bit more. Not a VS or TC app but last year, I applied to a local high street firm in my town as a legal assistant following on from my distinction in the law conversion - naively thinking that it was a pretty safe bet. Within a week they sent me a rejection along with a really sassy email about how they didn't like my experience and I wasn't a fit. A month later landed a paralegal role at a well known law firm in the city. I guess my point is that the universe has a funny way of working and the right thing is coming along for you!!!

 

[Petallove1]

Mishcon AC There are lots of slots so I imagine more of us will be hearing back too

This is amazing congrats!! Out of curiosity, how far away are the ACs?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Thank you Literally just now!

Okay I’ll keep refreshing my emails! Do you happen to remember what the scheme dates are?

 

[Toomanypfo]

Has anyone heard from trowers post ac

 

[emee]

Mishcon AC! Really wasn’t expecting that!

 

[leerow2468]

Has anyone heard from trowers post ac

Not yet, I was told I would hear back mid/end of March

 

[bella98]

Oh God, Mishcon AC!!!🥹🥹🥹

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Ooof it’s looking like 2 PFOs for me today 😭

 

[Miss Chocolate]

I would see how the process goes and then towards the end of the interview or after the interview follow up by email and say you'd like to be considered for September given you now have commitments for next month.

Thank you, Jessica!

Also, sorry for bombarding you with questions, but does the timing of your AC have any effect on the outcome? I have been asked to book mine and I am feeling overwhelmed with diss work atm so I am considering booking for late March as opposed to next week.

 

[zoobla20]

Ooof it’s looking like 2 PFOs for me today 😭

Was just thinking the same thing... oh well, at least we tried!

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Was just thinking the same thing... oh well, at least we tried!

Exactly! They need to put me out of my misery asap 😭

 

[zoobla20]

Exactly! They need to put me out of my misery asap 😭

Maybe they'll do PFOs tomorrow if they're giving out ACs today? but wishing you all the best!

 

[EqualityNonNegotiable]

Exactly! They need to put me out of my misery asap 😭

Yeah, I just hope the PFO batch will be sent out this evening too.

Congratulations to all who have progressed to AC. Smash it guys!

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Maybe they'll do PFOs tomorrow if they're giving out ACs today? but wishing you all the best!

Possibly! But best of luck too 🥹

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Yeah, I just hope the PFO batch will be sent out this evening too.

Congratulations to all who progressed to AC. Smash it guys!

Me too! Rather than holding out and making us think there’s a chance. Hogan Lovells did that with their LiftOff programme and it just rubbed me the wrong way. But yes cheering everyone on!!

 

[EliteWhovian]

This is amazing congrats!! Out of curiosity, how far away are the ACs?

Thank you!

Earliest next week, I lowkey forgot the furthest one since I've booked it now but I believe it was late March

Okay I’ll keep refreshing my emails! Do you happen to remember what the scheme dates are?

Good luck! As above ^^ All throughout March basically

 

[yasmars]

Is anyone still waiting for Mishcon post app?

 

[Farhan65756]

Has anyone heard from TLT London office for SVS?

I emailed Grad Rec last Tuesday and I was told that AC invites have not been sent out for the London office as the AC dates are a little later but we should hear back within the next few weeks. Since I got this email last Tuesday, I would say that we should hopefully hear back within the next 2 weeks.