TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[midnightsky990422]

Huge congrats!!! I hope they send out more batches of invites 🤞 were there a good amount of dates to choose from?

I’m sure they will as I think the TI invites were staggered. They have only given me next Thursday (!!!!) and haven’t mentioned any possibility of changing the date. I mean it’s not totally inconvenient as I’m actually on annual leave next week so don’t have to navigate getting time off work but it’s so short notice and it’s my first ever AC so my brain just feels a bit “AHHHH” hahaha

 

[PinkZebra67]

Goodness me!!!! Browne Jacobson AC!!!! Every time I thought about it I’d convinced myself more and more that I was going to get rejected after the telephone interview!!! Keeping my fingers crossed for all others who applied!!!

Congratulations!!! That’s amazing! What office did you apply to by any chance?

 

[midnightsky990422]

Congratulations!!! That’s amazing! What office did you apply to by any chance?

Thanks so much! I applied for Birmingham

 

[clay pulse]

Congrats! Did the email seem like a bulk email with a link to sign up or did it seem they are sending it out one by one?

Not sure, just said to reply by 15th April with dates I am available

 

[lookingforaTC]

I’m sure they will as I think the TI invites were staggered. They have only given me next Thursday (!!!!) and haven’t mentioned any possibility of changing the date. I mean it’s not totally inconvenient as I’m actually on annual leave next week so don’t have to navigate getting time off work but it’s so short notice and it’s my first ever AC so my brain just feels a bit “AHHHH” hahaha

I had my TI last Friday and they said the AC would be 2nd May so there is defo more AC invites

 

[nliro85]

Ashfords anyone

 

[mp2000]

Ashfords anyone

I did a VS at Ashfords last year if you have any questions

 

[benpeacock7766]

They said they will contact us week commencing 8th April

Have you heard back from them yet? Starting to worry as end of the week and not heard anything thus far

 

[nliro85]

I did a VS at Ashfords last year if you have any questions

Thank you and will do

 

[benpeacock7766]

they said they'd get back this Wednesday so we could be hearing updates later today or
tmrw onwards

Have you heard back yet?

 

[sm99]

What is everyone’s opinion about disclosing personal obstacles/difficulties in certain questions?

I am someone who struggled with social anxiety on the most extreme level throughout uni, which really hindered me.

So I spent a lot of time post-uni working on it and going through hell to get my first few legal experiences. But people who know me now would never believe I was ever socially anxious so I have no shame in talking about my journey and how I got here. I just don’t know if it will paint me in a bad light? Or if it will show my dedication/perseverance?

The only reason I ended up getting over it was because I knew I would never end up in law if I didn’t LOL, it feels quite key to my story 😂

 

[ohnoselim]

Have you heard back yet?

nope 😭

 

[missingh]

What is everyone’s opinion about disclosing personal obstacles/difficulties in certain questions?

I am someone who struggled with social anxiety on the most extreme level throughout uni, which really hindered me.

So I spent a lot of time post-uni working on it and going through hell to get my first few legal experiences. But people who know me now would never believe I was ever socially anxious so I have no shame in talking about my journey and how I got here. I just don’t know if it will paint me in a bad light? Or if it will show my dedication/perseverance?

The only reason I ended up getting over it was because I knew I would never end up in law if I didn’t LOL, it feels quite key to my story 😂

hey! first kudos to you for getting through that, its a testament to your perseverance! I'd say you definitely can use that as an example, I would just maybe say beforehand 'would it be okay if i share a personal example with you?' they will most likely say yes! I did the same, for any form of resilience q's I'd use a very personal example of being admitted into hospital and then i had to battling with a long term health condition during uni which led me to almost interrupt my studies. This tends to go down well in interviews and they tend to really appreciate the fact that I have shared with them! So i defo get you there about it feeling key to your story, i'd find it really hard to think of a resilience q's without thinking of the obvious!

 

[sm99]

hey! first kudos to you for getting through that, its a testament to your perseverance! I'd say you definitely can use that as an example, I would just maybe say beforehand 'would it be okay if i share a personal example with you?' they will most likely say yes! I did the same, for any form of resilience q's I'd use a very personal example of being admitted into hospital and then i had to battling with a long term health condition during uni which led me to almost interrupt my studies. This tends to go down well in interviews and they tend to really appreciate the fact that I have shared with them! So i defo get you there about it feeling key to your story, i'd find it really hard to think of a resilience q's without thinking of the obvious!

Amazing thank you so much for your insight!! I never even thought about asking if I can mention something personal, that’s so clever. Hopefully these experiences make us memorable 🤣And sorry to hear about your experience in hospital! 🙏🏼

 

[amy2002]

I’ve just received a VS offer and am overjoyed!

I was wondering if anyone has worked out how to navigate accepting an offer when you’re already employed elsewhere? I know it would put me in technical breach of my contract if I don’t inform my employer? Or would it be fine to not disclose this information?

Would anyone have a template email that they would recommend sending to a manager to discuss this? @Jessica Booker

 

[benpeacock7766]

nope 😭

Me neither! Emailed them today as well. No point worrying about it though, its out of our hands and as someone once said 'Worrying is about as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum'!

 

[laby201]

Just wanted to share that on my third cycle, fourth assessment centre, and however many applications, I have finally secured a VS.

I wouldn’t have been able to do it without this community and how supportive everyone is of each other. Know this is only 50% of the battle (and will still have to get clearance from my employer first 😬) but I’m overjoyed I’m in this position.

If you ever feel like giving up, take it from me: you only need one yes.

 

[Percypig12]

Just wanted to share that on my third cycle, fourth assessment centre, and however many applications, I have finally secured a VS.

I wouldn’t have been able to do it without this community and how supportive everyone is of each other. Know this is only 50% of the battle (and will still have to get clearance from my employer first 😬) but I’m overjoyed I’m in this position.

If you ever feel like giving up, take it from me: you only need one yes.

Congrats! What type of firm if u don't mind me asking (MC/SC/US/large international etc.)

 

[laby201]

Congrats! What type of firm if u don't mind me asking (MC/SC/US/large international etc.)

Thank you very much It’s a US firm and the one I really wanted, so I’m very happy that I was successful (especially as I got rejected at the AC from the same firm last year).

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Just wanted to share that on my third cycle, fourth assessment centre, and however many applications, I have finally secured a VS.

I wouldn’t have been able to do it without this community and how supportive everyone is of each other. Know this is only 50% of the battle (and will still have to get clearance from my employer first 😬) but I’m overjoyed I’m in this position.

If you ever feel like giving up, take it from me: you only need one yes.

omg so so happy for you!! well done and celebrate this win!