TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[lawyer03852]

For people who have done the Cleary AC, what floor of the office do we go to? The email didn't specify.

 

[Hmm123]

one of two things.

They have shortlisted candidates but then to make a final cut on that list to get it down to an appropriate number of people

Or

You are on a hold list where you could be invited for a future AC if further AC spots are needed.

Thanks for clarifying!

 

[Sunshinepink]

I wouldn’t do the LPC - its shelf life is now really months rather than years and it’s an expensive way to get an SQE1 exemption. Doing the SQE is likely to serve you better long term than the LPC.

Oh wow, I didn’t know that. Thank you so much, that’s really helpful 😊

 

[hannah04]

is Norton Rose rolling?

 

[lllaaawww098]

are we expecting mass PFOs from WC, Linklaters and Latham?

 

[EliteWhovian]

are we expecting mass PFOs from WC, Linklaters and Latham?

no idea but if that happens... ouch

 

[gabynosaure]

Just received the invite to the strength based assessment for Shoosmiths

 

[Arf1309]

Invited to the next stage for Shoosmiths 🥳

 

[hanz123]

Any tips for Shoosmiths assessment, I’d really appreciate it 😊

 

[Hmm123]

Shoosmiths assessment too! Has anyone done it before? Would love any tips!

 

[CareerChanger24]

Shoosmiths assessment too! Has anyone done it before? Would love any tips!

It’s the first year that they’ve done it. It’s replacing a video interview.

 

[SK02]

jsut got baker mckenzie vi for summer VS - if anyone has any tips plsp pls pls pls pls lmk - I can share tips for bird & bird, simmons and simmons, willkie, weil, cms, kirkland and probs some more i missed

Congratulations!
May i ask when did you submit your WG test for Bakers ?

 

[hanz123]

✨MANIFESTING INTERVIEW INVITES FROM LAW FIRMS FROM TOMORROW ✨

Thought I'd try this and inspired by @Dwight

Little update but invite to complete Shoosmiths strengths based assessment, I’ll take it as a positive since I’ve been feeling kind of hopeless 😊

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hey all, is it worth bringing up to grad rec that I have a diagnosed anxiety disorder, so my performance in some assessments (ie negotiation exercises) may be affected by this on an upcoming vac scheme? I didn't convert my recent one because I needed to contribute more but I didn't disclose anything about the disorder beforehand as I was worried it would put me at a disadvantage. Any tips on this, as I feel really at a disadvantage but it's out of my control and I don't wanna seem like a weak candidate ):

This is difficult because they can’t take it into account alongside your performance. Instead they need to know what reasonable adjustments you require to the recruitment process to allow you to perform to the best of your abilities.

So it is fine to disclose it to graduate recruitment, but you need to be clear as to what reasonable adjustments you require so they can help you. They can’t determine the support you need, they can only determine whether the adjustment you are requesting is reasonable or not.

 

[zizszhplum]

Also invited to Shoosmiths assessment! I would appreciate any tips

 

[Deleted member 27336]

Congratulations!
May i ask when did you submit your WG test for Bakers ?

i got mine today as well and did my WG 2 and a half weeks ago

 

[jennycarter1]

Hi, I got to the VI stage of a law firm and reviewed my application again. I then realized that I made a mistake on the application regarding my grades. Should I tell grad rec right now? Also @Jessica Booker

 

[JessicaIsabelle]

Shoosmiths invite at 10pm for the SST.
Is this automatic/does everyone get this?

 

[hanz123]

As far as I know, it’s not automatic.

Shoosmiths invite at 10pm for the SST.
Is this automatic/does everyone get this?

 

[Amelia23]

Manifesting good news 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼