TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[jennifer]

I did my VI 12th December😭, they confirmed 6th March that they are still going through VIs and will get back to us in next few weeks😩

I did mine in nov rip 😭 (its for summer btw)

 

[jennifer]

I do know of one person who has gotten the VS at Mishcon and others who have received PFOs. Maybe the silence means you are borderline and still being considered?

are the offers for summer?

 

[Aspiring.lawyer.to.be]

Mishcon Spring Vac scheme offer 🥹😭❤️
first ever vac scheme. Any tips or guidance would be really appreciated.

 

[Aspiring.lawyer.to.be]

are the offers for summer?

Not sure about the summer schemes but I presume they have started giving out their offers for spring.

 

[adafdadfadfafdaf]

any CRS updates ( daily occurrence of me asking)

 

[Bubbles]

Sorry this is not exactly application related but here goes -
I went to a law firm's open day in early January (travelled from the North to London). It's been 2.5 months but I haven't been reimbursed yet even though I've asked for updates twice. I would've let the reimbursement go but it was £100 which is like half of my monthly income 😭

How long does it usually take law firms to reimburse for an open day? It just seems like it's been too long and now following up again sounds extremely rude

 

[CallumJR]

any CRS updates ( daily occurrence of me asking)

Looking at last year's timing, I expect them to get back to us mid-April.

 

[lawapplicant]

Sorry this is not exactly application related but here goes -
I went to a law firm's open day in early January (travelled from the North to London). It's been 2.5 months but I haven't been reimbursed yet even though I've asked for updates twice. I would've let the reimbursement go but it was £100 which is like half of my monthly income 😭

How long does it usually take law firms to reimburse for an open day? It just seems like it's been too long and now following up again sounds extremely rude

Not rude at all. Email them again. Ridiculous to keep you waiting that long.

 

[Seven]

Sorry this is not exactly application related but here goes -
I went to a law firm's open day in early January (travelled from the North to London). It's been 2.5 months but I haven't been reimbursed yet even though I've asked for updates twice. I would've let the reimbursement go but it was £100 which is like half of my monthly income 😭

How long does it usually take law firms to reimburse for an open day? It just seems like it's been too long and now following up again sounds extremely rude

Is this Simmons and Simmons by any chance? I had them take 2.5 months before the payment came through also. I followed up every 2 weeks, I don't think it is unreasonable. They should give you a timeframe. Have you tried calling as opposed to emailing?

 

[Bubbles]

Is this Simmons and Simmons by any chance? I had them take 2.5 months before the payment came through also. I followed up every 2 weeks, I don't think it is unreasonable. They should give you a timeframe. Have you tried calling as opposed to emailing?

It's not Simmons and Simmons, it's CRS however I've noticed almost all law firms I went to for open days took at least a month and a half to reimburse. This one has been the longest so far hahah.
I agree about the time frame thing.
I'll email them again. I wanna apply for a TC there which is what is holding me back from calling because I don't wanna come across as rude or something in case it reflects badly afterwards. If it had been a firm that I know I'm definitely not applying to, I think I wouldn't have a problem with calling or sending like a more blunt email (have done this once before 🤣)

 

[RK444]

mayer brown pfo post tests (confused because i got above average in nearly every section but onwards and upwards i suppose)

Hey, I’m still waiting to hear back post tests but I also got above average in every section so confused too. I’ve not managed to secure a VS despite attending 3 first year schemes, strong academics and being a brand ambassador for a law firm. Feeling demotivated as I felt my applications were strong…

 

[adafdadfadfafdaf]

Looking at last year's timing, I expect them to get back to us mid-April.

Where do u get this information from?

 

[LKG]

Mayer Brown trainee job simulation!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Sorry this is not exactly application related but here goes -
I went to a law firm's open day in early January (travelled from the North to London). It's been 2.5 months but I haven't been reimbursed yet even though I've asked for updates twice. I would've let the reimbursement go but it was £100 which is like half of my monthly income 😭

How long does it usually take law firms to reimburse for an open day? It just seems like it's been too long and now following up again sounds extremely rude

These processes can be exceptionally slow unfortunately. Do persevere with the firm and explain to them that the £100 is a lot of money to you right now and so you would be grateful if it could be reimbursed soon.

 

[Bubbles]

These processes can be exceptionally slow unfortunately. Do persevere with the firm and explain to them that the £100 is a lot of money to you right now and so you would be grateful if it could be reimbursed soon.

Will do, thank you!

 

[User260802]

DLA Piper ??

Rejected:👎
Not heard back:
VS offer: ✅

 

[Ali A]

Any W&C Vacation Scheme offers in the last few weeks? This wait post AC is taking everything out of me

 

[lllaaawww098]

Mayer Brown trainee job simulation!

hey, when did you take the tests? and is this for summer?

 

[RK444]

Mayer Brown trainee job simulation!

Hey may I ask the results of your online assessments?

 

[BM99]

Hi @Jessica Booker I have some questions about career change. Can I message you in private? Thanks a lot!