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

[alicebloom]

So I chased my email yesterday and got a response in minutes confirming I passed the SJT and that my application is under review. But I've seen people on here who applied after me get progressed, but then a few have also been rejected - so not sure what to think really!

what is A&O's grad rec email? I emailed a month ago but never got a reply so am concerned I may have used the wrong one!

 

[OB]

what is A&O's grad rec email? I emailed a month ago but never got a reply so am concerned I may have used the wrong one!

[email protected]

Honestly, reply to your email and ask for an update and they should reply!

 

[Jessica Booker]

would you know the number for A&O? xx

The only people who would know that is grad rec, and they are unlikely to disclose it because 1) it could easily change and 2) the numbers only tend to be calculated at the end of the cycle.

 

[summer207]

Thank you!! If you don't mind, please may I know how you found this out?

I attended an event with them recently where grad rec made it clear that it was non-rolling

 

[alicebloom]

[email protected]

Honestly, reply to your email and ask for an update and they should reply!

Super helpful! Just emailed and they let me know I had passed the SJT - so for any one else that hasn't heard anything since completing the SJT, I would recommend emailing!

 

[OB]

Oh man... just did the Simmons verbal test hahaha shocking

 

[dangelataher]

I'm just now applying to Simmons and there is only question - "Please give details of your interests and activities, positions of responsibility, skills and achievements. Please also include any other information relevant to your application. (250 words max)" - does this seem right? No other questions and no cover letter?

 

[George.E.]

I'm just now applying to Simmons and there is only question - "Please give details of your interests and activities, positions of responsibility, skills and achievements. Please also include any other information relevant to your application. (250 words max)" - does this seem right? No other questions and no cover letter?

You're right, that's the only question (I was also surprised like you when I applied/ thought I was missing the other half of the application form somewhere!).

 

[OB]

I'm just now applying to Simmons and there is only question - "Please give details of your interests and activities, positions of responsibility, skills and achievements. Please also include any other information relevant to your application. (250 words max)" - does this seem right? No other questions and no cover letter?

Yes that's the only question

 

[deckoking123]

can/should I apply to a winter scheme after not converting a VS at the firm?

 

[OB]

can/should I apply to a winter scheme after not converting a VS at the firm?

If you've taken their feedback on board and the firm lets you then why not

 

[dangelataher]

You're right, that's the only question (I was also surprised like you when I applied/ thought I was missing the other half of the application form somewhere!).

Yes that's the only question

Gosh so strange! Was going crazy clicking back and next looking for the other questions!

 

[Mxkry]

I'm just now applying to Simmons and there is only question - "Please give details of your interests and activities, positions of responsibility, skills and achievements. Please also include any other information relevant to your application. (250 words max)" - does this seem right? No other questions and no cover letter?

that's how it was for the summer vacation scheme, yes.

 

[S30]

For anyone who has applied to DLA Piper is a cover letter needed? Someone said CV is just fine. But would like to get further insights!

 

[Charke]

For anyone who has applied to DLA Piper is a cover letter needed? Someone said CV is just fine. But would like to get further insights!

I applied and only provided a CV.

 

[lawyering]

For anyone who has applied to DLA Piper is a cover letter needed? Someone said CV is just fine. But would like to get further insights!

I attended one of their recent Grad Rec sessions and they explicitly said "don't write a cover letter, we won't read it" - hope this helps

 

[S30]

I attended one of their recent Grad Rec sessions and they explicitly said "don't write a cover letter, we won't read it" - hope this helps

Thank you so much! 😊

 

[BeGrateful.101]

What's the app question for DLA Piper??

 

[dangelataher]

Just submitted my Simmons application and got the link for the online judgement test. I've never done a test before so was wondering if there are any tips/things to watch out for?

@George.E. @OB @Mxkry maybe if you can help

 

[Charke]

What's the app question for DLA Piper??

They asked for a news story that interested you and why.