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

[F99]

Sounds like they're sending out all the 'maybe pile' emails this morning then...

 

[elizabeth_98]

Those of you who got the 'your application is of interest' email for CC 2023 TC, was there an attachment to that email? Just opened my inbox and saw an email from CC Recruitment with an attachment but too scared to open it

It’s just an attachment of the same email!! Don’t be worrying

 

[F99]

It’s just an attachment of the same email!! Don’t be worrying

Yes I realised this just now, that all CC Recruitment emails have an attachment so it doesn't mean anything just me overthinking as always haha!

 

[M777]

Could be

I got the so called ‘maybe pile’ email this morning. This is my first time applying to CC and my app updated twice (26/11 and
2/12)

Just wondered if there's a better name, than when I called it a "maybe pile" - I didn't want to give off any negative connotations by labelling it that!

It sounds like they're at least somehow selective in who they sent the "Your application is of interest" to, so it's definitely a positive sign?

 

[SamTam99]

CC 2023 TC WG invite, but won’t be doing it as I’ve already accepted another offer! Hopefully it can be given to someone else still waiting best of luck guys!!!

 

[John Travoni]

Whilst everyone is slowly hearing back from CC regarding the 2023 TC, my application still hasn’t updated from the deadline day. Slowly getting worried now

 

[pfoapplicant]

@Jessica Booker
@Jaysen

Apologies to bother you guys - I just had a couple of questions about the Skadden application form:

1. It asks students to give "secondary schools" attended - given that there is no point in the form where it asks students to list their sixth form, I assume that "secondary schools", for this purpose, includes the sixth form where I took my A Levels?
2. On the question asking for "significant gaps in your academic/employment history", does a gap year count as such a gap, and if so, do you think candidates would be expected to write anything other than the fact they had a gap year, and the dates this gap year took place?
3. On the cover letter, given that there's a word limit of just 300 words, do you reckon it'd be okay to leave out the sender's and recipient's address, the paragraph at the start where I state my name and my degree, and the paragraph before the "yours faithfully" bit where I thank the recruiter for taking the time to read my application?

Cheers in advance - I'd be really grateful for some pointers!

@Jessica Booker
As an aside, would it be advisable to refer to Skadden by its full name the first time I mention it on the cover letter?

 

[WillF]

Slaughter and May PFO for summer VS.

Quite disheartening as I put the most amount of effort into this application & submitted very early (mid-September). Onwards and upwards

 

[ZaraB]

Anyone not heard from Bird & Bird for a long time? Still waiting post WG

 

[F99]

Also got the email from CC saying my application for 2023 TC is of interest (came in at around 10:20 this morning) but not sending me WG just yet

 

[djqb]

Also got the email from CC saying my application for 2023 TC is of interest (came in at around 10:20 this morning).

Same - do you think they will wait for the WG results of the first batch they sent out, and then get back to us? (So I'm guessing like 5 days?!?)

 

[F99]

Same - do you think they will wait for the WG results of the first batch they sent out, and then get back to us? (So I'm guessing like 5 days?!?)

Sounds likely, but I'm not sure - this is my first time applying to CC!

 

[pfoapplicant]

@Jessica Booker
@Jaysen

Apologies for the duplicate post - I just had a couple of questions about the Skadden application form, and am fairly desperate to send off the application by the end of today (given the rolling basis on which applications are reviewed):

1. It asks students to give "secondary schools" attended - given that there is no point in the form where it asks students to list their sixth form, I assume that "secondary schools", for this purpose, includes the sixth form where I took my A Levels?
2. On the question asking for "significant gaps in your academic/employment history", does a gap year count as such a gap, and if so, do you think candidates would be expected to write anything other than the fact they had a gap year, and the dates this gap year took place?
3. On the cover letter, given that there's a word limit of just 300 words, do you reckon it'd be okay to leave out the sender's and recipient's address, the paragraph at the start where I state my name and my degree, and the paragraph before the "yours faithfully" bit where I thank the recruiter for taking the time to read my application?

Cheers in advance - I'd be really grateful for some pointers!

 

[Lumree]

Anyone not heard from Bird & Bird for a long time? Still waiting post WG

Going on two months post WG for me! Not holding my breath on that one

 

[S87]

@Jessica Booker
@Jaysen

Apologies for the duplicate post - I just had a couple of questions about the Skadden application form, and am fairly desperate to send off the application by the end of today (given the rolling basis on which applications are reviewed):

1. It asks students to give "secondary schools" attended - given that there is no point in the form where it asks students to list their sixth form, I assume that "secondary schools", for this purpose, includes the sixth form where I took my A Levels?
2. On the question asking for "significant gaps in your academic/employment history", does a gap year count as such a gap, and if so, do you think candidates would be expected to write anything other than the fact they had a gap year, and the dates this gap year took place?
3. On the cover letter, given that there's a word limit of just 300 words, do you reckon it'd be okay to leave out the sender's and recipient's address, the paragraph at the start where I state my name and my degree, and the paragraph before the "yours faithfully" bit where I thank the recruiter for taking the time to read my application?

Cheers in advance - I'd be really grateful for some pointers!

I do not know for points 1 and 2 but point 3 I would straight answer the questions because you only 300 words.

 

[SCN]

This question has probably been asked to death but I couldn't find the answer on the various forums aha. When listing work experience, should you list in reverse chronological according to start or end date? For example, if listing by end date, an experience you started in 2015 but still doing right now would come before an experience you did last year and ended last year?

 

[futuretraineecity]

This question has probably been asked to death but I couldn't find the answer on the various forums aha. When listing work experience, should you list in reverse chronological according to start or end date? For example, if listing by end date, an experience you started in 2015 but still doing right now would come before an experience you did last year and ended last year?

Not 100% sure but I always do by end date!

 

[ellwilsen]

do irwin mitchell send feedback following the test?

 

[kat_]

Approximately how long does it take to complete the test Capp assessment (Linklaters)? and Irwin Mitchell test?

 

[CC03]

Approximately how long does it take to complete the test Capp assessment (Linklaters)? and Irwin Mitchell test?

Linklaters can take between 30 minutes to 75 minutes. Would recommend taking your time as it consists of scenarios and you will need to read couple emails, briefs etc..