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

[Anon3285]

Does anybody who applied to Winston & Strawn in previous cycles know if they used to use the WG?

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

This is fun because a firm - not bristows - had a big scandal with their associates running their mouths about trainee applications on the train.

As a rule if you become privy to any relevant confidential info on the train - internal or external - you report that either to your direct report or to anyone within the firm to whom that function is designated.

In the hypo you gave, the point isn't to tattle - it's that a potential breach of oppo's privilege has arisen and you could have a mistrial if it later arises that your side was even potentially unduly privy to oppo planning. You're not just protecting like justice and principle by disclosing, you're protecting the credibility of your own case.

Thanks this is super helpful!

 

[Amy_WS]

Taylor Wessing AC!! (I did Arctic Shores on 16/01 fyi)

If anyone has done an AC with TW before, any advice would be amazing <3

 

[Vacationschemeapps]

My Freshfields app was updated on January 25 but no WG yet. Do they send it in batches or should we assume PFOs?

 

[YUKI1201]

Hi if someone has recently done an AC with FF could you please drop me a PM 🥰 any insights/tips especially regarding the analytical interview are much appreciated!!

 

[AspiringIPLawyer]

Hi, how long after applying did anyone get an invite to do the online assessment for Fieldfisher direct TC? I have applied today (on the deadline!) and received an email acknowledging my application but no test invite yet/mention of a test. Does anyone know if the assessment is automatic? TIA 😊

 

[Trying4aJob]

For employment checks, will firms contact the work experience companies listed on their own accord, or ask candidates to provide a reference as a point of contact?

 

[OB]

For employment checks, will firms contact the work experience companies listed on their own accord, or ask candidates to provide a reference as a point of contact?

There’ll be a portal (this is the case with vero) and you log in and input all the info of where you’ve lived, your jobs etc

 

[SOAS22]

Has anyone heard from Charles Russell Speechlys, BLM or Fladgate?

 

[Trying4aJob]

There’ll be a portal (this is the case with vero) and you log in and input all the info of where you’ve lived, your jobs etc

I've been told I have a place on a VS by phone call, but have heard nothing back since. I was wondering if that's because they're doing employment checks or will they ask me to provide references

 

[SOAS22]

Also, has anyone else applied to Stevens & Bolton?

 

[M&Amakesmyday]

Chances vary but are nontrivial, which is why they have the list. A firm like JD will have made offers to a lot of candidates who have several other offers, some of which will conflict and in some cases JD will not be the candidates' first choice.

Huge to have made it that far, so congrats and I'll cross my fingers for you - it ain't over til it's over.

So much love for you. Thank you for your positive response

 

[Rob93]

I've been told I have a place on a VS by phone call, but have heard nothing back since. I was wondering if that's because they're doing employment checks or will they ask me to provide references

They'll need to collect a bunch of info from you and get consent for checks, they don't just like, run it off of your app information then tell you after

 

[Rob93]

There’ll be a portal (this is the case with vero) and you log in and input all the info of where you’ve lived, your jobs etc

Filled out Vero for the first time yesterday, it was wild having to account for every week of my life for the past 6 years

 

[GXA123]

can anyone who done the Gowling AC PM me please <3

 

[OB]

I've been told I have a place on a VS by phone call, but have heard nothing back since. I was wondering if that's because they're doing employment checks or will they ask me to provide references

No, you would have to consent to screening and be given the chance to submit your info for them to check

 

[ps123]

Filled out Vero for the first time yesterday, it was wild having to account for every week of my life for the past 6 years

feel like I've opened a can of worms by bringing up this topic! It's incredible isn't it, the level of detail required is almost comical

 

[MandyAA]

I did this x

Omds would it be possible to share this with me please? xx

 

[Ambs123]

Losing hope for a TW AC - feeling slightly deflated about it

 

[MandyAA]

There is a list on this forum that has list of firms that do and that dp not do tests.

That would be very helpful. Please could you direct me the list? xx