TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[S87]

Actually graduates are eligible to apply for Clifford Chances' 2023 TC
CC state "To apply to this vacancy you must be eligible to start your Training Contract in 2023. If you are eligible to start your Training Contract in 2024 (typically penultimate year law or final year non-law students) you should apply for our Training Contract 2024 vacancy instead. If you are a first year law student, second year student of a four year law degree or penultimate year non-law student you can apply for SPARK."

It also says "If you have neither completed or in your final year of studying a law degree and you have neither completed or in the process of completing the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) you should apply for the Training Contract 2024 vacancy instead." This means that if you have completed your law degree then you can apply for their 2023 TC.
Do people agree with my understanding?

I do not know, because CC is known for not accepting graduates. But I might be wrong!

 

[sakaesr99]

Did they tell you what percentile you scored in?

Yes

 

[ltt_12]

Yes

Did you email [email protected]? I emailed this address over the last 2 weeks and no response

 

[anxiouslawyer]

I do not know, because CC is known for not accepting graduates. But I might be wrong!

I think it was definitely a big thing last year, where they explicitly came out and said they're not accepting anyone past their penultimate year of study. But the impression I get is that the 2023 TCs would be open to grads / career changers, I remember going to one of their events this year and them mentioning that they are open to career changers as well.

 

[S87]

I think it was definitely a big thing last year, where they explicitly came out and said they're not accepting anyone past their penultimate year of study. But the impression I get is that the 2023 TCs would be open to grads / career changers, I remember going to one of their events this year and them mentioning that they are open to career changers as well.

You are all right..my bad!

 

[sakaesr99]

Did you email [email protected]? I emailed this address over the last 2 weeks and no response

I did yeah – try emailing again because they didn't reply for a fair few days but seem to be active now

 

[poppyia]

covington winter VS offer !! im shaking!

 

[S87]

covington winter VS offer !! im shaking!

I was at a virtual event with the firm and they were incredibly interesting. May I ask you how was the entire interview process?

 

[ellwilsen]

how long did it take everyone to hear back from Stephenson harwood?

 

[poppyia]

I was at a virtual event with the firm and they were incredibly interesting. May I ask you how was the entire interview process?

Really good - the most chill AC I could have asked for. It consisted of one group exercise and one conversational style interview with two partners. Would really recommend it!

 

[S87]

Really good - the most chill AC I could have asked for. It consisted of one group exercise and one conversational style interview with two partners. Would really recommend it!

Will do and massive congratulations

 

[hhh]

how long did it take everyone to hear back from Stephenson harwood?

I received a PFO post application yesterday (applied last week), so not hearing back yet may be a good sign

 

[deckoking123]

covington winter VS offer !! im shaking!

Hi Big congrats!! how did they communicate this to you?

 

[SR99]

Just got an invite to HSF Winter AC! However, the only available date is in 3 days from now - is that normal?

 

[LEL]

Just got an invite to HSF Winter AC! However, the only available date is in 3 days from now - is that normal?

Congrats yes it is normal, I've also been notified 3 days in advance before and I know someone who's only option was in two days. Best of luck!

 

[poppyia]

Hi Big congrats!! how did they communicate this to you?

email!

 

[Nicole15]

This is a minor stylistic point but should "open day" remain in lowercase when referring to it in a cover letter? I noticed that in an old application I put it in capitals. Would appreciate any thoughts on this.. thanks!

 

[bibss]

I do not know, because CC is known for not accepting graduates. But I might be wrong!

I know someone who was offered a direct TC as a graduate in June. So definitely apply!

 

[Jessica Booker]

This is a minor stylistic point but should "open day" remain in lowercase when referring to it in a cover letter? I noticed that in an old application I put it in capitals. Would appreciate any thoughts on this.. thanks!

Depends on the context. If you are saying something like “I attended an open day with Joe Bloggs LLP” then lower case. If it is the title of the event, eg “I attended the Innovation Open Day” then it is typically capitalised, although look at how the firm writes it in things that are not headings (eg how they write it in the copy of their website/brochure), and mirror the way they write it.

 

[ltt_12]

I know someone who was offered a direct TC as a graduate in June. So definitely apply!

That’s great news! Was this for the 2023 tc? I was under the impression CC is non-rolling? Fabulous, either way !