2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[p9b]

If anyone has done a virtual vac scheme before i'd really love some insight. When we are given tasks by current trainee's / associates based on work they are doing at the minute, what sort of stuff could this be? obviously I know this can hugely vary, but I'm just worrying over how difficult the work will be and want a rough idea of what to expect

 

[Asil Ahmad]

If anyone has done a virtual vac scheme before i'd really love some insight. When we are given tasks by current trainee's / associates based on work they are doing at the minute, what sort of stuff could this be? obviously I know this can hugely vary, but I'm just worrying over how difficult the work will be and want a rough idea of what to expect

Aspiring Solicitors are doing a virtual head start event to help with this.

 

[S87]

Hi guys, I am currently following two career paths. I have a second interview to work as a civil servant but I am also trying to qualify as a solicitor since I am already a paralegal. I am thinking to apply for direct Tc, and would like to know if you had a good experience with the TCLA service.
Thank you in advance

 

[Celestie]

Aspiring Solicitors are doing a virtual head start event to help with this.

Where can this be found? I swear AS makes everything on their website so weirdly inaccessible (I applied for their mentee programme in October but was apparently 'too late' for 2021??)

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Where can this be found? I swear AS makes everything on their website so weirdly inaccessible (I applied for their mentee programme in October but was apparently 'too late' for 2021??)

Hold on

 

[Asil Ahmad]

https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/events/headstart-into-vacation-schemes-2020-2021/
Here it is @Celestie

 

[GK8997]

Where can this be found? I swear AS makes everything on their website so weirdly inaccessible (I applied for their mentee programme in October but was apparently 'too late' for 2021??)

Their one for spring is next Wednesday, they have another one for spring as well!

 

[E.A]

Can someone please help me find the thread which has all the success stories? (can't see it anywhere and yes, I'm in desperate need of some inspo rn)

 

[Celestie]

Their one for spring is next Wednesday, they have another one for spring as well!

Thank u but also scared that you remember that I have a spring

 

[Jaysen]

Can someone please help me find the thread which has all the success stories? (can't see it anywhere and yes, I'm in desperate need of some inspo rn)

Think it’s this one: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/training-contract-success-stories.1404/

 

[E.A]

Think it’s this one: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/training-contract-success-stories.1404/

Great, thanks Jaysen!

 

[deckoking123]

For those who have done any form of written exercise at AC what's the general sort of task that they could ask you to do? Case study and then present it in a written format or something else?

would also be helpful if anyone could give insights to this?

 

[chromaticaqueen]

I'm so confused about how to get on to Aspiring Solicitors? How does their application cycle work? x

 

[Penelope]

Aspiring Solicitors are doing a virtual head start event to help with this.

I attended this last year (before my VS was cancelled) and it wasn’t particularly helpful.

 

[rose63]

I'm so confused about how to get on to Aspiring Solicitors? How does their application cycle work? x

You just sign up on their website as long as you meet their criteria. Once you’re a member you can sign up for any events/apply for any programmes etc. that you’re eligible for

 

[chromaticaqueen]

You just sign up on their website as long as you meet their criteria. Once you’re a member you can sign up for any events/apply for any programmes etc. that you’re eligible for

Thanks. Isn't there some sort of mentoring scheme or something that you need to actually apply for though? x

EDIT*: I believe it's the Aspire programme - https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/as-aspire/ - is it any good anyone?

 

[TiredPG]

Thanks. Isn't there some sort of mentoring scheme or something that you need to actually apply for though? x

EDIT*: I believe it's the Aspire programme - https://www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk/as-aspire/ - is it any good anyone?

Yes, it's absolutely fantastic. You get invited to loads of open days/events (I got about two/three per month) just for Aspire mentees, app review/coaching calls, and they've specific insights into the firms they work with that you can utilise.

 

[AspiringLawyer112]

First post on here..

DWF AC!!! Anyone got any advice for the topscore software / DWF AC? Never done a virtual AC before so really nervous.

Congratulations! Is this for the summer scheme?

 

[GK8997]

Thank u but also scared that you remember that I have a spring

Oh wait sorry, I thought yours was summer! I'm not sure if you'll be able to get onto the spring one as the deadline for the compulsory form was thursday night

 

[Celestie]

Oh wait sorry, I thought yours was summer! I'm not sure if you'll be able to get onto the spring one as the deadline for the compulsory form was thursday night

Tonight is thursday night?