TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[johnnysins]

Has anyone still not heard back from Winston & Strawn? Not sure what to expect bc I saw both WG invites and PFO's yesterday.

I think it's good to not have gotten a response yet, typically WG invites are staggered over days/weeks and not sent out instantly all at once so "no news is good news" (fingers crossed for your receiving a WG!)

 

[AlegalA]

Does anyone have insights on DACB's AC, or the firm in general? They don't have that many exterior resources bar Legal Cheek, and although I'm going through their website I still feel like I'm missing some extra details...

Thank you!!

 

[gazdgazd11]

Congratulations to you and everyone who got invited, best of luck

If you don’t mind me asking which group were you allocated and when is ur ac?

@legallyells @bluescarf
@gazdgazd11

Hey, thanks. It’s marine in London / 22 April

 

[trainee4u]

Three first-stage PFOs so far today: Arnold & Porter, K&L Gates, and Brown Rudnick.

Also a second-stage SHL test from Devonshires. Annoying scheduling etc. task Only got to question 21 of 24.

so apparently this was good enough, got email for Teams interview.

 

[Anon Lawyer]

Hill Dickinson AC!

 

[Mayooshi]

Michelmores online assessment invite

Has anyone completed this and can give any tips or insight?

 

[Overthinker123!]

Missing the first day could be difficult.

Can you ask the MC firm to move your final round interview date instead?

Hi Jessica,

Unfortunately, I have already rescheduled the interview already, so I don't think I could do it again.

Sorry for the late reply. I was waiting for the early careers to get back to me, as they had mentioned to me, before reaching out for further advice. However, I have not yet received any email or further communication since the offer call on Friday. How long would I normally have to wait for email confirmation following a phone call offer?

Thanks in advance!

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

@Jessica Booker

Are helix/cartilage piercings in ears considered inappropriate for ACs? Would it reflect badly on me?

 

[CG_101]

Hi, sorry to ask again, but does anyone have experience of slaughters contacting referees and what it could mean/what they ask ?

Hi, Is this for the TC?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi Jessica,

Unfortunately, I have already rescheduled the interview already, so I don't think I could do it again.

Sorry for the late reply. I was waiting for the early careers to get back to me, as they had mentioned to me, before reaching out for further advice. However, I have not yet received any email or further communication since the offer call on Friday. How long would I normally have to wait for email confirmation following a phone call offer?

Thanks in advance!

I would still look to reschedule the interview over missing a day of the VS - firms are used to candidates rescheduling and if you explain to the interview firm you are rescheduling as you have a vacation scheme, they are likely to move you again.

Unless your vacation scheme is during the Easter holidays, I would wait at least a week until asking for when the formal documents would be sent, so I wouldn't chase up until Monday.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker

Are helix/cartilage piercings in ears considered inappropriate for ACs? Would it reflect badly on me?

For most firms probably not, but I would try to wear something very subtle/small if you are concerned - most people are unlikely to even spot it if you wear something not obvious.

 

[👩🎓]

Hi @Jessica Booker

Do you have any advice on how to approach this question: What do you think you might find the most challenging part of being a Solicitor?

Any help will be appreciated, thank you.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi @Jessica Booker

Do you have any advice on how to approach this question: What do you think you might find the most challenging part of being a Solicitor?

Any help will be appreciated, thank you.

I would consider what you think you will be aspects of the job that will be more difficult. I would try to avoid the very obvious like long hours, challenging work, and focus more on specific responsibilities or tasks that might not play to your strengths, but then try to build in how you will use the resources around you or your strengths to try and balance out this challenge.

 

[👩🎓]

I would consider what you think you will be aspects of the job that will be more difficult. I would try to avoid the very obvious like long hours, challenging work, and focus more on specific responsibilities or tasks that might not play to your strengths, but then try to build in how you will use the resources around you or your strengths to try and balance out this challenge.

Thank you so much!

 

[missTCLA]

Anyone have insights for Dentons video interview? Id appreciate anything!!

 

[Babablacksheep]

Anyone heard from CRS after being put on the reserve list? Grad rec said they give out a few spots every year

 

[User123654]

Anyone heard back from DWF post AC?

 

[rapunzel]

Anyone have insights for Dentons video interview? Id appreciate anything!!

I remember it was so fast, so really be prepared for short preparation and answering time. That threw me off a lot. The questions were very normal VI questions, like what are current challenges law firms are facing right now.

 

[legallycurly]

Hey! I know DAC Beachcroft is good for insurance, but do not know much about the firm's competitors. If anyone has insights into this that would be really helpful!

 

[A worried graduate]

Hey! I know DAC Beachcroft is good for insurance, but do not know much about the firm's competitors. If anyone has insights into this that would be really helpful!

Kennedys possibly as they are insurance-heavy too