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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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I’m likely in the same position (final year non law) but I would try and see if there’s any legal or useful work experience you can do during the summer instead. For example I applied to this project with my university where I work with global universities to find solutions for non profits and I’ll try to use the skills and experiences in my next applications and will also try to do legal volunteering. I’d also start prepping early for the next cycle and know the ins and outs of the firms you want to apply to whether that’s LinkedIn, meeting trainees etc. I’d also if you haven’t keep working on commercial awareness by keeping track of current deals your dream firms are doing.
For now I’m personally going to take it as a gap year and work part time while applying for winter, springs for some and summers and will just prep as much as possible so I can get applications in early and at a high quality since I made it to a couple VIs and penultimate stages but simply didn’t prep enough. If I don’t get one however I will likely look for a paralegal role or begin my pgdl or in your case sqe. If you do however just want to get the sqe out the way definitely do that but I’d bear in mind not all firms will reimburse you (very stingy ik).
But even though I’m not an expert I’d definitely say don’t stress many trainees I’ve met from Cooley to Mishcon to W&C didn’t get the role straight out but had to do more than one or two cycles (someone at W&C did 6!)
I hope I was slightly helpful but if not I apologise haha!
thank you very much that's really reassuring
I think it’s more common to request after the event than before, simply because something can happen last minute (e.g., train cancellation or illness) that means you can’t travel. I think some firms will give in advance though, if you would struggle financially with buying the train tickets (e.g., HSF, Slaughters, CC). 😅
In my experience, having gone to a few open days, firms sent travel reimbursement forms to attendees after the event. It normally takes up to 4 weeks for the money to appear in your bank account. For some firms, it took around a week. It depends on how many reimbursement forms they have to handle. 🥲
In my experience, having gone to a few open days, firms sent travel reimbursement forms to attendees after the event. It normally takes up to 4 weeks for the money to appear in your bank account. For some firms, it took around a week. It depends on how many reimbursement forms they have to handle. 🥲
Hi @Ram Sabaratnam
Thank you for your previous answer to my question it was very helpful in me ascertaining “why Cooley”
Just wanted to double check that cooley is a full service firm.
Do you have any advice on cooleys competency interview and what questions to ask the partner at the end?
Thank you for your previous answer to my question it was very helpful in me ascertaining “why Cooley”
Just wanted to double check that cooley is a full service firm.
Do you have any advice on cooleys competency interview and what questions to ask the partner at the end?
Did Bevan ask that stupid superhero power question like they did last year?
Currently doing the SQE - finished the GDL in 2020 and started the SQE last September. It’s very intense as there is *so much content* (I’m not exaggerating). I would recommend a month or two before, begin refreshing your memory of the functioning legal knowledge/academic law as once classes start, you will be learning the practice content and it is assumed that you already know the academic law.
Has anyone done the Paul Hastings interview for the PHirst Steps Summer Scheme? I did mine yesterday and wondering when we’ll hear.
So excited to say that I converted my vacation scheme to a training contract. Thank you to everyone for their advice, and encouragement!!
How amazing, congratulations!!! All the best on your legal journey 🫶🏾
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Employers and universities can provide any information that aligns with their reference policy, even if not requested by the potential employer.
I would say a standard is to only provide factual information though. For employers, this tends to be limited to job title and employment dates, unless there were any disciplinary matters. Similarly, universities tend to only provide confirmation of academic results but can flag any misconduct issues as well. Any misconduct for both employers or universities would be something you are aware of (you would have to be involved in a misconduct process).
If you are ever unsure, you can always ask the previous employer or academic institution to provide you with the reference they would provide to someone requesting it.
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