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

[unserious candidate]

Okay thank you! So if a TC starts in 2024, when would a firm expect its new intake to complete their SQE. Would it be in July/September of 2023?

i’m starting in august 2024, my firm expects us to start sqe prep september 2023. hope this helps

 

[Law009]

Hi. I am in the process of applying to an international law firm for a TC and would really appreciate advice on whether I should mention a particular experience I have on the application form.

I am currently a paralegal and I sometimes have to work with Scottish lawyers and negotiate contractual terms with them.

I was thinking to somehow incorporate my experience in dealing with different legal jurisdictions as doing so entails excellent attention to detail to ensure that I am referring to the relevant laws which is a skill that I will be able to incorporate when working in an international firm, etc.

However, I am hesitant to include this within the application as I know that the jurisdictional rules that apply across the UK are largely similar. Do you think it would benefit me by mentioning this within my application?

 

[kr253]

Hi. I am in the process of applying to an international law firm for a TC and would really appreciate advice on whether I should mention a particular experience I have on the application form.

I am currently a paralegal and I sometimes have to work with Scottish lawyers and negotiate contractual terms with them.

I was thinking to somehow incorporate my experience in dealing with different legal jurisdictions as doing so entails excellent attention to detail to ensure that I am referring to the relevant laws which is a skill that I will be able to incorporate when working in an international firm, etc.

However, I am hesitant to include this within the application as I know that the jurisdictional rules that apply across the UK are largely similar. Do you think it would benefit me by mentioning this within my application?

Absolutely! I generally feel like you should include pretty much all experience in all applications as there are always transferrable skills, but this sounds particularly relevant to me!

 

[S87]

Hi guys,

Would you describe Stephenson Harwood as a medium-sized firm and compare it to Watson Farley or Reed Smith? I want to focus on the firm's international strategy which seems a bit on pause. The firm is strong in Asia, South-East Asia and Europe but it is not pushing further which could be also a positive considering the continental's growth.

What do you think?

 

[zizszhplum]

Anyone heard from Shoosmiths?

 

[zizszhplum]

If I have not had a vacation scheme offer yet, do I have any chance when applying to Training Contracts in upcoming months? Starting to lose hope while everyone around me seems to be getting offered 😔

 

[rightletsdothis]

If I have not had a vacation scheme offer yet, do I have any chance when applying to Training Contracts in upcoming months? Starting to lose hope while everyone around me seems to be getting offered 😔

100% you have a chance. The amount of people I know who got 0 vacations schemes but broke through at TC offers in the summer is quite sizeable honestly. It’s kind of simple why. Most people are WAY better at applications after a year of writing applications. So be confident, use our help as a community, and keep firing those applications off. It only takes one grad recruiter who thinks your back story is unique enough to be the face of their firm ✌🏽😎

 

[zizszhplum]

100% you have a chance. The amount of people I know who got 0 vacations schemes but broke through at TC offers in the summer is quite sizeable honestly. It’s kind of simple why. Most people are WAY better at applications after a year of writing applications. So be confident, use our help as a community, and keep firing those applications off. It only takes one grad recruiter who thinks your back story is unique enough to be the face of their firm ✌🏽😎

Thank you so much! This is really reassuring!

 

[Rachael.Elisa]

Has anyone heard from Winckworth Sherwood yet??

 

[APPLE619]

If my tc starts in 2024, when is it likely that I will start the LPC or SQE?

Depends! I know CC for those starting in February 2024 is making them do the accelerated LPC Msc. I think HSF however is making you do the SQE – if you really want to know I suggest it would be best to ask the firm directly

 

[James Carrabino]

If I have not had a vacation scheme offer yet, do I have any chance when applying to Training Contracts in upcoming months? Starting to lose hope while everyone around me seems to be getting offered 😔

100% you have a chance. The amount of people I know who got 0 vacations schemes but broke through at TC offers in the summer is quite sizeable honestly. It’s kind of simple why. Most people are WAY better at applications after a year of writing applications. So be confident, use our help as a community, and keep firing those applications off. It only takes one grad recruiter who thinks your back story is unique enough to be the face of their firm ✌🏽😎

Agreed! I know people who applied to a lot of firms for vac scheme and did not get any offers, but subsequently did well in the direct TC round I myself got to interview stage at one firm for direct TC with the exact same app I had used for the vac scheme where I had been rejected at application stage 🤣 At the end of the day, sending in more applications (whether it is for vac schemes or direct TCs) can never hurt as you develop your application-writing skills and always have a shot with each one

 

[James Carrabino]

Hi. I am in the process of applying to an international law firm for a TC and would really appreciate advice on whether I should mention a particular experience I have on the application form.

I am currently a paralegal and I sometimes have to work with Scottish lawyers and negotiate contractual terms with them.

I was thinking to somehow incorporate my experience in dealing with different legal jurisdictions as doing so entails excellent attention to detail to ensure that I am referring to the relevant laws which is a skill that I will be able to incorporate when working in an international firm, etc.

However, I am hesitant to include this within the application as I know that the jurisdictional rules that apply across the UK are largely similar. Do you think it would benefit me by mentioning this within my application?

I think this sounds like a great experience to mention and I could be wrong, but my understanding is that Scots law has some significant differences from England & Wales law. If you have something specific to point to where you had to use your attention to detail to refer to the relevant laws then that will make this a great answer

 

[James Carrabino]

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[HopefulForALawJob]

Anyone heard from V&E or K&L Gates Post Interview? Expecting PFO now...

 

[Frankiette]

Taylor Wessing Vac Scheme offer, literally started crying in the middle of Oxford Circus 😅😂

Hey congratulations, big achievement !! I have an AC coming up with them do you have any tips?

 

[Frankiette]

Taylor Wessing VS offer following my AC yesterday 🥳 Emotional moment as it's my first offer after four years of applications

hey well done!! I have an AC coming up do you have any tips

 

[Adrian_S]

Anyone heard from V&E or K&L Gates Post Interview? Expecting PFO now...

not sure about k&l gates, but i wouldn’t worry yet about V&E

i was told they were making decisions only after interviews were completed - and if i remember correctly, they had interviews all of last week. should be getting back to us in the next 10 days.

 

[sunflowerducks]

Hey congratulations, big achievement !! I have an AC coming up with them do you have any tips?

I do. I'll message you some tips after work today ☺️

 

[George Maxwell]

@Jessica Booker @George Maxwell

Hey @GXA123,

I have never needed something like this before, so nothing immediately comes to mind. That being said, YouTube always has some fantastic resources for this sort of thing. I searched "financial statements" (as I am sure you have already done) and it seemed to throw up some useful content!

What prompted you to ask for this out of interest?

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Does anyone know how long BCLP’s first round interview is?