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

[MW110601]

Hill Dickinson written task invite!

 

[lawstress]

I’ve just been invited to Hill Dickinson’s written exercise. Does anyone know what this consists of? And anyone have any tips?

Congrats me too! I'm also wondering what it's about, but looking at a previous post it was about writing a letter/e-mail

 

[mch16]

I am aware that some offers have gone out already and that there are also others waiting to hear.

Did you ask in the interview when you are likely to hear the outcome ?

Hey, I had my 2nd stage AC for the summer vacancy. They said we should find out in the next 2 weeks. Have offers been given for solely spring positions so far?

 

[Cantab_95]

Orrick rejection post WG - not surprised at this late stage!

 

[tryingforavacscheme]

Just received a holding email from Orrick - mentioned decisions would be in about 2 weeks

 

[rightletsdothis]

Orrick hated me so much that they sent me three rejection emails in 3 consecutive minutes. Ok, I get it, Sophia! I suck at that 100 year Watson Glasser test. Bite me

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Just received a holding email from Orrick - mentioned decisions would be in about 2 weeks

Yeah! I got that too

 

[FutureLawyer99]

Congrats me too! I'm also wondering what it's about, but looking at a previous post it was about writing a letter/e-mail

So not something we can prepare

 

[John Travoni]

So not something we can prepare

What day did you book for your written exercise ?

 

[ssolicitorz]

Hill Dickinson Written Task invite!

 

[FutureLawyer99]

What day did you book for your written exercise ?

I have yet to book it as I can’t access it on my phone. But, what day have you booked it?

 

[letmeintolaw]

Orrick AC invite !!!!

 

[Cantab_95]

Yeah! I got that too

Is this post AC or WG? Bit puzzled as I got my WG score back and it was q good

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Is this post AC or WG? Bit puzzled as I got my WG score back and it was q good

Post WG. I’m not even sure what my score is but I know it’s read in conjunction with your application.

 

[sarpat]

Orrick hated me so much that they sent me three rejection emails in 3 consecutive minutes. Ok, I get it, Sophia! I suck at that 100 year Watson Glasser test. Bite me

screaming because I got the exact same, haha

 

[cecily78900]

Bit of a random question but I am learning a new language in an evening class once a week. Would it be useful to mention this in applications and if so, where would I mention it? Not too sure it counts as work experience

 

[Abii]

Bit of a random question but I am learning a new language in an evening class once a week. Would it be useful to mention this in applications and if so, where would I mention it? Not too sure it counts as work experience

I wouldn’t put this in work experience as it isn’t work experience, it’s not a job or a voluntary role in any way. I would put this under hobbies, interests or extra curriculars or weave this into a competency question asking about skills either to talk about language skills or work ethic and commitment to development of skills or interest in diversity and culture etc.

 

[AlRJ]

Travers Smith Vacation Scheme offer!!!

 

[Y-Gurl]

Travers Smith Vacation Scheme offer!!!

Well done! When did you do your interview if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[AlRJ]

Well done! When did you do your interview if you don’t mind me asking?

Thank you so much - I interviewed yesterday! I have heard though that it depends on how long your interviewer takes to give their feedback to GR.

Hope you hear back with good news soon