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

[M777]

Anyone else still waiting to hear from CC 2023?

 

[djqb]

Would it be suitable to mention achievements in a 250-word application question that only asks for extracurricular activities? @Jessica Booker

There doesn't seem to be any other place in the application to mention achievements, so I'm thinking I might just try and squeeze it in there

 

[bibss]

Anyone heard anything from A&O Direct TC recently?

 

[vacschemeapss]

CMS Video interview ! 😃

Same! Any tips from anyone would be appreciated, what type of questions to prep. I'm so scared never did a VI before

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thanks for the advice! By "appropriate introduction", would you say that Dear Graduate Recruitment would suffice, or are you talking about a sentence following on from that?

Yes, that’s what I meant by an introduction.

 

[Jessica Booker]

That's a good question,

@Jessica Booker would write something like "Dear Mathieu, I am a paralegal with x years experience applying.." or just Dear Mathieu I am applying to Skadden because xyz"

It should be in an appropriate letter structure - eg

Dear Mathieu,

Whatever your opening sentence wants to be.

 

[vacschemeapss]

Hi! Might be a stupid question but CC apps close at midnight on 9th December 2021.

Does that mean that the day of 9th is included and apps only close on 11:59 PM UK time on 9th?

 

[Samir_O]

CC pfo just came through 😓 thought my app was really strong, not sure where i went wrong

 

[hopefullylaw2000]

CC pfo just came through 😓 thought my app was really strong, not sure where i went wrong

I think you just have to remember that so many people apply for CC and its not a reflection on you at all! If anything, the amount of time you spent on the app will only help you in the future when applying to other roles, and there will be something out there for you !!

 

[Tcapplicant]

Has anyone who received the WG email from CC just received an update email?

 

[John Travoni]

OMG, after all that wait, it was so worth it. Heard back from CC regarding the 2023 TC and I’ve passed the WG 🥳🥳🥳🥳

 

[M777]

OMG, after all that wait, it was so worth it. Heard back from CC regarding the 2023 TC and I’ve passed the WG 🥳🥳🥳🥳

Congrats!!! Very well deserved!

 

[Tcapplicant]

OMG, after all that wait, it was so worth it. Heard back from CC regarding the 2023 TC and I’ve passed the WG 🥳🥳🥳🥳

Hey, did you receive the test link? I just got an email to say that I’ve passed it but I got the WG yesterday. So confused!!

 

[M777]

I haven't heard from CC yet but my app was updated yesterday (and then updated previously on 1st December). Hmm 🤔

 

[Tcapplicant]

Hey, did you receive the test link? I just got an email to say that I’ve passed it but I got the WG yesterday. So confused!!

ALSO and more importantly CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

[PirateShip]

Clifford Chance "your profile is of interest..." email this morning....

...And a Bird & Bird VI invite!

 

[John Travoni]

Hey, did you receive the test link? I just got an email to say that I’ve passed it but I got the WG yesterday. So confused!!

You automatically pass the WG stage if you’ve previously applied to the firm and passed the WG stage.
So if you have, congratulations!!!

 

[ZaraB]

Clifford Chance "your profile is of interest..." email this morning....

...And a Bird & Bird VI invite!

Congratulations!! When did you submit your WG if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Guys for CC Laura said today at the event that everyone would have received an application update today. Also waiting to hear from CC bear with them as their grad recruitment were in the Grow event today all day.

 

[PirateShip]

Congratulations!! When did you submit your WG if you don’t mind me asking?

Thank you! I completed the WG about three weeks ago.