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

[Miki3999]

is that legal?

"My loooord, is that legul?"

TS: "I will make it legal."

 

[atrumregina1]

Latham post-app PFO club. I honestly start feeling there is no light at the end of the tunnel

 

[elizabeth_98]

Could I ask anyone who has completed the Reed Smith assessment centre to pm me please?😊

 

[B A]

Latham post-app PFO club. I honestly start feeling there is no light at the end of the tunnel

Stay positive - I also got a PFO from Latham today and 30 mins later I got a video interview from another firm. You've got a chance with every application.

 

[abcdefg]

I just signed a TC offer and I just realised that I put some dates on my work experience history incorrectly :') I put down the year for two experiences incorrectly. Submitted the form last minute and didn't get to do a thorough check as my mother was admitted to hospital that day. Should I let Grad Rec know and does anyone think my offer will be retracted?

 

[Abii]

Thanks for this, very useful!

No problem, commercial awareness as a concept was something I always struggled to feel like I have ever done enough work towards! I see it now as knowing what's going on in the world and not looking at in isolation - I've always watched the news daily because I like to know what's going on in the world but now I make a conscious effort to think of the wider impact of what's going on, for example Russia/Ukraine situation might seem like its a world away from us in the UK but globally Russia is one of the largest oil producers and I think the largest of natural gas.

 

[Miki3999]

Nah I think you’re fine

I just signed a TC offer and I just realised that I put some dates on my work experience history incorrectly :') I put down the year for two experiences incorrectly. Submitted the form last minute and didn't get to do a thorough check as my mother was admitted to hospital that day. Should I let Grad Rec know and does anyone think my offer will be retracted?

 

[abcdefg]

Nah I think you’re fine

Should I let Grad Rec know asap or wait out a bit?

 

[mckelly]

How long did people take to hear back from Sidley post interview?

 

[aspiringsolicitor2000]

Does anyone have any experience with Bird & Bird's AC this year or before? My first AC, would really appreciate any help on how to prepare.

 

[Legalmel_99]

is that legal?

Honestly I thought I wouldn’t complain if I got the TC but when I got rejected I should of asked tbh

 

[LBT99]

Has anyone heard back from WFW post-AC yet? 🤔

 

[Jessica Booker]

is that legal?

Even the £175 probably isn't legal. Minimum wage would be over £300 a week (assuming it was a full-time role for 5 days a week).

 

[fruiterloopers]

has anyone received an offer after a bad ac? I had a questionable ac where one interview was just a disaster

 

[antisocial applicant]

"My loooord, is that legul?"

TS: "I will make it legal."

Hahaha, love a good Palpatine quote 😄

 

[RachelLouise22]

Long shot but anyone on here heard back from Eversheds after AC, particularly Leeds as they’re running those first?

 

[Donuttime]

Quite interested in this-

Why do some law firms offer applicants direct TC when they apply for a SVS? Would really like to know.

Thanks!

 

[Miki3999]

If you want to be 100% honest then you could explain the mistake and why the mistake happened. But it is unlikely anyone will ever found out that the dates are not super correct.

Should I let Grad Rec know asap or wait out a bit?

 

[GXA123]

Long shot but anyone on here heard back from Eversheds after AC, particularly Leeds as they’re running those first?

they will get back after finishing all the ACs, this is what I have been told

 

[jamesbaillie]

Taylor Wessing GBA invite!

what is GBA?