TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[deckoking123]

anyone heard back from Northridge regarding VS

 

[ScoUting]

Anyone who did the Kennedys SJT, did you receive a confirmation email saying it was submitted? I did it yesterday and still haven't got an email or my feedback report

No - but just received my feedback report today and I did the test Sunday

 

[Ameliaa]

No - but just received my feedback report today and I did the test Sunday

Guess they're really taking their time to analyse us. Thank you!

 

[cls33]

Any help would be appreciated.
I received an AC invitation for Bakers, but it's virtual. Is this for everyone or there are some exceptions ? Because I don't see the reason behind this decision.
I find it quite difficult to stand out in a virtual AC.
Any thoughts please !!!

Hey, congrats on the AC! Is this for the spring or summer vac scheme?

 

[Bubbles]

Law firms should hire people whose only job is to provide feedback to applicants who have been unsuccessful post-app. TELL US WHAT WE DID WRONG - was it the answers, was it the SJT, was it the WG?? I really don't understand how we're expected to improve if firms provide no feedback whatsoever lol

 

[bibss]

Does anyone have a list/can recommend firms whose applications are fairly quick to write up? e.g Mayer Brown. Just started Orricks and they have 7 250+ words questions lol

What are the questions for Mayer Brown?

 

[bhbuygu]

For me it was 5 days from completing the VI, but that included the weekend

That’s quite fast, congratulations!

 

[justhangingout]

Law firms should hire people whose only job is to provide feedback to applicants who have been unsuccessful post-app. TELL US WHAT WE DID WRONG - was it the answers, was it the SJT, was it the WG?? I really don't understand how we're expected to improve if firms provide no feedback whatsoever lol

not much gain for them to be fair - especially when there are so many events already run for improving on applications

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Law firms should hire people whose only job is to provide feedback to applicants who have been unsuccessful post-app. TELL US WHAT WE DID WRONG - was it the answers, was it the SJT, was it the WG?? I really don't understand how we're expected to improve if firms provide no feedback whatsoever lol

I really wish it was that simple - even if we ignore the costs associated with doing that, it isn't a role that would hold anyone's attention for more than a couple of weeks.

 

[Bubbles]

I really wish it was that simple - even if we ignore the costs associated with doing that, it isn't a role that would hold anyone's attention for more than a couple of weeks.

Fair enough , I guess I'm just tired of spending hours on applications of firms I like and fhen hearing that the standard of apps was high and the end decision was very difficult 🤣

 

[hanz123]

Law firms should hire people whose only job is to provide feedback to applicants who have been unsuccessful post-app. TELL US WHAT WE DID WRONG - was it the answers, was it the SJT, was it the WG?? I really don't understand how we're expected to improve if firms provide no feedback whatsoever lol

Exactly it's so frustrating, how are we meant to know what to improve on?

 

[hanz123]

Any tips on how to answer this question: Give an example of a recent legal decision that is relevant to Bevan Brittan's business which you strongly agree or disagree with. Why?

 

[TheBestSolicitorInTheWorld]

Sorry to hear Hate to be that person, but when did you apply?

Deadline

 

[TheBestSolicitorInTheWorld]

Anyone still waiting to hear back for BM summer vs?

 

[157gg]

What are the questions for Mayer Brown?

Its just 1 question on achievements and interests (300 words) and the work experience section

 

[Ghassen]

Hey, congrats on the AC! Is this for the spring or summer vac scheme?

Thanks. This is for Spring VS.

 

[bibss]

Its just 1 question on achievements and interests (300 words) and the work experience section

Thanks!

 

[AK105]

anyone else had their CMS VI reviewed but not heard anything?!

Yess mine says reviewed but I haven’t heard back.

 

[hirene]

Does anyone know if Paul Hastings hires through their informal vac scheme or mostly through the direct TC route?

When I went to their open day last year they said they only recruit through direct TC , and as far as I remember they were quite reluctant about the idea of vac scheme and how students are assessed throughout the whole week or two and I didn't know they had an informal vac scheme hmm

 

[laubedusixjuin]

waiting to hear back from Akin Gump post TI has me losing it