TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Jaysen]

Hey All,

Just a quick note that we'll be locking this thread next Thursday and creating a new one for the 23/24 cycle. This way, we can keep discussions for the new cycle in one place.

Wishing you all the best this cycle!

 

[F99]

Well done!

Thanks Jaysen!

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

Can someone tell me what is usually asked in K&E, Milbank, Skadden, etc. Open Day applications?

 

[F99]

Is there anyone who got offered a TC with Macfarlanes this week who is still waiting on an email with the official offer letter? I think they said this would be sent by the end of the week but I’ve not received anything yet… 😕

 

[jo123]

After 3 cycles, I received two training contract offers following vacation schemes🥹 this forum has been an amazing source of knowledge and support. Do feel free to reach out for anything, I will help where I can 😊

 

[I’m_Batman]

does anyone know what Ashurst asks in their app?

EDIT:

Please use this section to tell us about yourself, your skills, achievements and why you want to train as a solicitor and work at Ashurst. (750 words max)

Tell us in 250 words why you are applying to Ashurst and what you know about the firm. (250 words max)-

In 250 words tell us what a commercial lawyer does. (250 words max) *-

 

[I’m_Batman]

Curiously, can anyone actually find where to apply to the Ashurst winter scheme? I can't find this online lol

 

[BubbleTeaFan]

Curiously, can anyone actually find where to apply to the Ashurst winter scheme? I can't find this online lol

Careers

With opportunities ranging from legal staff to business support, search our latest vacancies to find the right career for you at Ashurst.

fsr.cvmailuk.com

 

[I’m_Batman]

Careers

With opportunities ranging from legal staff to business support, search our latest vacancies to find the right career for you at Ashurst.

fsr.cvmailuk.com

Legend!!

 

[Tintin06]

Ashurst is in. Anyone else applying for their Winter Vac Scheme or have done Arctic Shores for them before?

 

[I’m_Batman]

Ashurst is in. Anyone else applying for their Winter Vac Scheme or have done Arctic Shores for them before?

Same and in for W VS - heads up they said they'd send the test out 8 September. Provider is doing some edits.
The idea with Arctic Shores is to weed out candidates using Chat GPT apparently...

 

[bella98]

Anyone received a TC with Macfarlanes?? Post-AC overthinking is hard🥺🥺🥺

 

[MegH]

Hi, I am looking at the Ashurt Winter vac application. Is there any advice for the following question;

Please use this section to tell us about yourself, your skills, achievements and why you want to train as a solicitor and work at Ashurst. (750 words max)

There is another 250 word question on why Ashurt and I am just wondering if there is a structure people find useful to hit all the key points.

Thank you in advance!

 

[I’m_Batman]

Hi, I am looking at the Ashurt Winter vac application. Is there any advice for the following question;

Please use this section to tell us about yourself, your skills, achievements and why you want to train as a solicitor and work at Ashurst. (750 words max)

There is another 250 word question on why Ashurt and I am just wondering if there is a structure people find useful to hit all the key points.

Thank you in advance!

I managed to fit in two points in the 250 word question. Firstly/Secondly starters.
I've seen various successful approaches to this that focused more on your achievements. I tried to keep it fairly equal though.
I kept the first question broken up like:
a)

tell us about yourself, your skills, achievements

300 words
b)

why you want to train as a solicitor

Note this is obviously commercial lawyer
250

c)

work at Ashurst

250

Then I linked the points so it flowed much easier.

 

[jomar]

Incoming 2025 trainee here. Reading the PGDL this year (23/24) and SQE next (24/25).

Now that I signed with my firm, I want to get some in-house experience as a summer law intern before I start.

Does anyone know where to find summer internships in house? Also, when would in-house firms begin posting for these types of internships?

 

[I’m_Batman]

Incoming 2025 trainee here. Reading the PGDL this year (23/24) and SQE next (24/25).

Now that I signed with my firm, I want to get some in-house experience as a summer law intern before I start.

Does anyone know where to find summer internships in house? Also, when would in-house firms begin posting for these types of internships?

My experience with in-house firms (if they are not Big 4 Accounting Firms) is to contact the head of legal/general manager. Otherwise, you'll see job postings for Paralegal/Legal Assistants sporadically via LinkedJobs, Indeed, and other services. It's worth getting in touch with some recruiters and Flex Legal too.

 

[Lawandmore]

Hey! I just wanted to post a quick message reassuring those of you applying for vac schemes / TCs that you can certainly achieve your goal. I also wanted to offer some assistance. I achieved BCC at A-Level, attended a non-Russell group university and graduated with a 2:1. I applied for TCs in my first and third years and received zero offers. I then began the LPC LLM and have just secured a TC at Osborne Clarke. I went from zero offers to being able to pass multiple stages of assessment and secure a TC at a top firm by learning everything I possibly could about the process.

If anyone is looking to apply to OC or wants help with vac scheme / TC applications more generally, please just send me a message. It took me a lot of time, research and conversations to learn how to pass all of the stages successfully, so if you think I may be able to help just let me know.

 

[lawapplicant]

Same and in for W VS - heads up they said they'd send the test out 8 September. Provider is doing some edits.
The idea with Arctic Shores is to weed out candidates using Chat GPT apparently...

So Ashurst send out test before deadline? But they are still non-RB.
Do they send the test to all candidates?

 

[I’m_Batman]

So Ashurst send out test before deadline? But they are still non-RB.
Do they send the test to all candidates?

Yes, upon submitting the application they will acknowledge your email and note they will send you the assessment.

 

[Tintin06]

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Willkie wherever you are.