TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

In a CV-blind interview, is one supposed to avoid referring to their university's name or any identifiable characteristics when talking about themselves/ their experiences?

I have never been told not to and have done it in pretty much every CV blind interview tbh.

It is a pretty flawed system in my eyes, im not oxbridge but easy to slip in (not even intentionally) "at the Cambridge law society" or something like that

I had a CV-blind interview recently and was actively told by grad rec that I could include any info that I wanted. I mentioned my degree subject at some point then went on to explain how this led me to law, but then the interviewers asked which uni I went to etc.

 

[Lawandmore]

They said at the AC it would be by the end of this week so hopefully today or tomorrow!

Thanks! Which office was that for and when did you have your AC?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

In a CV-blind interview, is one supposed to avoid referring to their university's name or any identifiable characteristics when talking about themselves/ their experiences?

Sometimes questions will be explicit in saying not to disclose this information, but ultimately if nothing has been said you can describe these things.

 

[tc_hopeful]

OhmyGOD DECHERT AC!!! Anyone who’s done this before - please please message me with tips! It’s my first ever AC and probably my last shot this cycle 🥹

 

[ria030]

Has anyone heard back from TW post AC (for those that completed an AC last week)?

 

[ssolicitorz]

Taylor Wessing Summer Vacation Scheme offfffer!!!!!!!!!!! feeling so blessed and happy

 

[missingh]

Mofo vac scheme offer!! This is my 2nd application cycle with countless rejections but you only need one offer! To anyone reading this you have got this keep your hopes up you only get better with time and practice <3

 

[8080]

Simmons SVS offer! I'm in disbelief and so over the moon right now! I cannot thank TCLA enough for all the help that I have received along the way. Good luck to everyone!

 

[11dunnr]

Thanks! Which office was that for and when did you have your AC?

London and I had it last Wednesday

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Anyone else go over their old apps for interviews, and realise they wrote complete rubbish that somehow passed? 😅

 

[lawyerbee1234]

Wedlake Bell have completely ghosted me lol rip

Same here lol - absolutely no regard for candidates. Expected better.

 

[Lawandmore]

London and I had it last Wednesday

Thank you!

 

[kmo20]

How beneficial is it to have work experience from a smaller firm when applying for vac schemes?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

How beneficial is it to have work experience from a smaller firm when applying for vac schemes?

It will be beneficial to have that as part of your application - same goes for most work experience.

 

[kmo20]

It will be beneficial to have that as part of your application - same goes for most work experience.

Thank you, that’s good to know!

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Has anyone heard from Travers post interview?

 

[SuccessfulSolicitor]

Has anyone done the W&C AC yet? I have it tomorrow

 

[Noodles]

Has anyone had a W&C PFO? Haven't heard since my VI two weeks ago so just wondering

 

[11dunnr]

Osborne Clarke VS offer for London office!!

 

[t.s13]

Osborne Clarke London summer vac scheme secured 😀