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

[Asil Ahmad]

It is an interview this cycle, they changed their process

After SJT test.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

They’ve got rid of this stage. They’ve substituted it with a VI.
And yes, a few ppl have heard back last week regarding the VI.

Thank you very much for this just checked it out on the website.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi guys, how long are peoples STAR competency answers in general? Want to keep mine concise but heard some people get feedback that they didn’t go into enough detail? Help would be really appreciated.

Typically I’d say they are usually around 2 minutes

 

[Veep9]

They’ve got rid of this stage. They’ve substituted it with a VI.
And yes, a few ppl have heard back last week regarding the VI.

They haven't sent the VI yet, right?

 

[GXA123]

They haven't sent the VI yet, right?

they did for some people, and sent some rejections and still holding on for some others

 

[Veep9]

Also, has anyone heard post-app from Baker McKenzie for the Spring VS?

 

[Veep9]

they did for some people, and sent some rejections and still holding on for some others

No, I mean, I got the email they sent saying "you've passed the SJT and moved to VI stage; please bear with us while we ready the VI." Has anyone actually received the VI?

 

[GXA123]

No, I mean, I got the email they sent saying "you've passed the SJT and moved to VI stage; please bear with us while we ready the VI." Has anyone actually received the VI?

Oh I am sorry! I got a PFO so can't help with that 😅

 

[Veep9]

Oh I am sorry! I got a PFO so can't help with that 😅

Ah, I'm sorry!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Also, has anyone heard post-app from Baker McKenzie for the Spring VS?

Are they rolling as they do semi rolling but from last yr experience semi rolling means after the deadline they review applications.

 

[CFG1409]

Hi, is the WG the next stage of the process? Or do they look at the app again in context of WG scores?

As far as I am aware the WG is next stage.

 

[Ooshmate]

rejected from Ashurst Winter VS

 

[atrumregina1]

they did for some people, and sent some rejections and still holding on for some others

Can anyone shed some light on what the VI consists of? Obvs not violating forum rules but just a general direction?

 

[John Travoni]

Can anyone shed some light on what the VI consists of? Obvs not violating forum rules but just a general direction?

The website is the best place to seek some insight on what the VI entails.

 

[RS31]

Anyone heard from Cleary?

They had ACs for the winter VS today - do you mean after that?

 

[vacschemeapss]

Are they rolling as they do semi rolling but from last yr experience semi rolling means after the deadline they review applications.

They are semi rolling and review all apps until deadline from what i was told at events

 

[sm2020]

Hey guys, I was recently rejected from A&O post AC and have been rejected from one other firm at AC (albeit a firm not near the stature of A&O). I was wondering how many AC's some of the future trainees had before they were successful? I am a little worried, as I seem to struggle with them. In addition, due to personal circumstances, I have only made three applications so far this cycle (one of them A&O) and whilst I'm hoping to get another two away this month, it starting to seem unlikely I will get something this cycle.

Hey, I completely get how you’re feeling! It’s really hard to think positively when you get bad news but you have to keep going. For some context, I did one unsuccessful vac scheme AC, one successful vac scheme AC (but no TC offer), one unsuccessful direct TC AC and finally one successful direct TC AC which I have accepted!

 

[RoughWood]

Hi everyone, I am applying to CRS and one of the questions asks 'which achievement are you most proud of and why?'. My proudest achievement is leaving an abusive relationship and bringing up my son as a very young single parent. Is this appropriate or should I got for something employment related/academic instead?

This is my first cycle and not exactly sure what firms are looking for.

Thanks!

I think this is a great example and you definitely don't have to have something academic as long as it is genuinely your proudest achievement. Be sure to demonstrate how it helped you develop resilience, resourcefulness, determination etc whatever skills and attributes that you think are appropriate! It is good to have personal examples and give them an idea as to what motivates you, being a solicitor will only be part of who you are after all!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

They are semi rolling and review all apps until deadline from what i was told at events

Have people heard back yet.

 

[JM1998]

Just got an offer for the Clyde & Co winter vac scheme!!