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

[AW_08]

Just got an VI invite from V&E! Didn't expect to get any further than app stage at all - I applied the day before the closing day.

Please send me any tips/pointers - will be really appreciated ☺️

 

[Rob93]

Last night I dreamt that I attended an in person interview at a law firm and they asked me to sing a Coldplay song. I couldn’t recall any lyrics and they agreed that I could sing ‘Patience’ by Take That instead.

Does anyone have a philosophical/metaphorical reading of this? 😂

Have had so many dreams like this.

The real test is one of patience, which will be rewarded - probably my preferred reading

 

[ZaraB]

Mayer Brown AC!

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Feels so good, I closed out last week and the relief was immeasurable

Honestly working full time and writing apps has been a real test of resilience and time management! But I managed it and feel so good 🙏🏼

 

[S87]

Feels so good, I closed out last week and the relief was immeasurable

Are you ready for direct TC apps?

 

[John Doe]

Just got an VI invite from V&E! Didn't expect to get any further than app stage at all - I applied the day before the closing day.

Please send me any tips/pointers - will be really appreciated ☺️

That's so good to hear because I applied on the deadline day. I didn't think I had any chance getting further than the app stage given I applied so late. But now I might have the slightest possibility of getting a VI invite!

 

[MzM]

Okay, this is weird, I got a Vinson & Elkins video interview. My first video interview ever.

CLEARLY TRYING TO DERAIL MY FUTURE AS A WINE MUM.

On a more serious note, I’d really appreciate it if anyone could give me some pointers. I don’t know why, but I feel quite ill thinking about a video interview.

Also, I applied on January 10th.

Congrats!

just gonna say that last year you were allowed to re-record your answers as many times as you wanted - so can essentially work out what you want to say beforehand.

It is also treated as a chance to show your personality rather than why law etc - at least that is what the questions were like last year!

 

[Abii]

Taylor Wessing AC invite!!

 

[LawfulRust00]

Taylor Wessing AC invite!!

Amazing, congrats! When did you complete Arctic Shores?

 

[Abii]

Amazing, congrats! When did you complete Arctic Shores?

I didn't actually complete it due to reasonable adjustments but I was invited to do so on the 17th Jan.

 

[YUKI1201]

Anyone else still waiting on WC/Links post app?

 

[BioSTEM]

Progressed to Bristows first interview stage (VI completed early January)

 

[Rob93]

Are you ready for direct TC apps?

Lmao. Kind of, though I just came off my full-time contract so am focusing on lining up the best possible next paralegal role at the moment (and also just like, chilling a bit after a very hectic few months!)

But yeah will be turning to the direct cycle soon, aiming to prep some apps before the summer window opens to come strong out the gate.

 

[JD]

Lmao. Kind of, though I just came off my full-time contract so am focusing on lining up the best possible next paralegal role at the moment (and also just like, chilling a bit after a very hectic few months!)

But yeah will be turning to the direct cycle soon, aiming to prep some apps before the summer window opens to come strong out the gate.

What firm were you at?

 

[sxw517]

If a firm asks for a minimum of AAA, would A*AB at A Level be ok as it is the equivalent?

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

Progressed to Bristows first interview stage (VI completed early January)

Congrats - can I ask how much notice they give you for the interview?

 

[RoughWood]

If a firm asks for a minimum of AAA, would A*AB at A Level be ok as it is the equivalent?

Do the UCAS points match up? @Jessica Booker would be best to answer this

 

[sxw517]

Do the UCAS points match up? @Jessica Booker would be best to answer this

Yes they do

 

[Rob93]

What firm were you at?

In-house at a market research company - private practice is hopefully the next move, though I'd settle for a stint in banking/asset management.

 

[S87]

What firm were you at?

We should create a table of firms hiring through direct tc route and also include how many places are available.