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

[tla99]

Congratulations!

Thank you Jessica! Your help, and every single contribution on this forum, were so helpful along the way!

 

[Vesania]

Automatic

I don't think this is true, I have applied a while ago and have not received anything

 

[John Travoni]

I don't think this is true, I have applied a while ago and have not received anything

Same. I do believe the GR review your application and if you pass, they send you the online test.

 

[GXA123]

I don't think this is true, I have applied a while ago and have not received anything

they send them out in batches, it is part of the first stage but GR have to send them

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Guys for CC application the personal details section can we leave term address blank if we did not live out for university. I know this may sound like a stupid question.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Guys for CC application the personal details section can we leave term address blank if we did not live out for university. I know this may sound like a stupid question.

Yes - ok for it to be blank unless it doesn’t let you proceed.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Yes - ok for it to be blank unless it doesn’t let you proceed.

Thank you for this and it does let me progress.

 

[Miki3999]

Hey guys, if my Mayer Brown test deadline is 25th November, does that mean I have until 23:59 tomorrow to complete it? @Jessica Booker

What is this deadline for?

 

[Mxkry]

Is there any way to reset the pre-screening question on slaughter may training contract application

 

[Dwight]

In the education section of the DLA Piper application, they say to include your education history in a reverse chronological order up to A(-s) level. Does that mean I shouldn't include my GCSE grades in my CV. So just uni and A-level?

Also, can anyone shed some light on what they look for in the CV. Pretty weird as most firms don't really ask for it in a traditional format and rather your CV is spread across the whole application.

 

[vacschemeapss]

Hi, is it too late to apply for Baker's Spring scheme? Deadline is 1st December. In events they said that they review on semi rolling basis (whatever that means). Does semi rolling mean they would start filling up spots?

Their app page says this:

"October 1st 2021 - Applications open.
October 1st - December 30th 2021 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
December 1st 2021 - Application deadline.
November - December 2021 - Successful candidates will be sent an invite to undertake an online test."

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, is it too late to apply for Baker's Spring scheme? Deadline is 1st December. In events they said that they review on semi rolling basis (whatever that means). Does semi rolling mean they would start filling up spots?

Their app page says this:

"October 1st 2021 - Applications open.
October 1st - December 30th 2021 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
December 1st 2021 - Application deadline.
November - December 2021 - Successful candidates will be sent an invite to undertake an online test."

Sounds like they review applications as they go but they don’t shortlist candidates for interview until after the final candidate’s test is completed.

If you want to apply to the firm and the opportunity, I would apply. I think too many people get caught up in the mechanisms of rolling recruitment. You can only put yourself in the running if you apply. Ideally you would apply earlier but that won’t always be the case, and that shouldn’t put you off.

The vast majority of applicants will apply within 72 hours of a vacancy closing.

 

[vacschemeapss]

Sounds like they review applications as they go but they don’t shortlist candidates for interview until after the final candidate’s test is completed.

If you want to apply to the firm and the opportunity, I would apply. I think too many people get caught up in the mechanisms of rolling recruitment. You can only put yourself in the running if you apply. Ideally you would apply earlier but that won’t always be the case, and that shouldn’t put you off.

The vast majority of applicants will apply within 72 hours of a vacancy closing.

Thanks Jessica! I was only reconsidering because I could always make a summer VS app (and I'll be rather early in applying that opening!)

 

[S87]

Hi Guys,

I need to complete the Mayer B and Reed automatic tests..any tips?

 

[ZaraB]

Hi Guys,

I need to complete the Mayer B and Reed automatic tests..any tips?

For Mayer B I would recommend doing them when your brain feels fresh as for the VRT there are different components and they do take a while to complete

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thanks Jessica! I was only reconsidering because I could always make a summer VS app (and I'll be rather early in applying that opening!)

If you are happy to wait until the summer to secure a VS, then you could apply for that. But if you are looking for a spring scheme and want to look to convert to a TC sooner, then it might be worthwhile applying for the Spring. It really depends what else you are applying to and the other potential offers you could get.

 

[S87]

For Mayer B I would recommend doing them when your brain feels fresh as for the VRT there are different components and they do take a while to complete

Thank you so much, I will follow your suggestion

 

[AW_08]

L&W PFO just came in! That was the last of my WVS apps - hoping that Spring/Summer will be more successful!!

 

[George Maxwell]

L&W PFO just came in! That was the last of my WVS apps - hoping that Spring/Summer will be more successful!!

Hi @AW_08,

I am really sorry to hear this. If it helps, I never applied to a WVS (only Spring and Summer!). You really do have plenty of time left this cycle. You are arguably in an even better position than I was too because you have applications written which you can iterate and improve upon.

Do you know the firms that you are going to apply to for Spring and Summer schemes?

Always here if you need any further help or guidance!

 

[George.E.]

NRF WVS Offer!!! 🥳