TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Phoebe123451]

I'm so confused - have a lot of people heard back from Travers? Oh god please don't be another pfo I can't take it 😂 😂

 

[Zm125]

Has anyone heard back from W&C spring or Latham Spring???

 

[WannaLaw99]

Could anyone confirm the deadline for Shoosmiths online test? It is tomorrow, 12 Feb, at 23:59?

I have the same question! Would be grateful if someone could confirm 😅 I was planning to take it tomorrow, but as we received the invite on Tuesday night just want to be extra sure :')

 

[Seven]

They won’t be lying, they just don’t want to help you lol

Oh interesting! Thank you for that Even though I never been the one to ask the questions, so I'm not sure how that works? but I have also spoke to a Trainee at Travers who has said that it seems fairly early and inconsistent with past cycles, which have taken up to April. Hope we all hear back soon!!

 

[commerciallawyer2910]

I'm so confused - have a lot of people heard back from Travers? Oh god please don't be another pfo I can't take it 😂 😂

It seems only 2 have so I wouldn’t worry

 

[commerciallawyer2910]

Travers Smith Interview Invitation for Summer Vacation Scheme - Any advice/Insight from someone who has previously done a Vacation Scheme Interview with them will be hugely appreciated!

When did you apply?

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Am I correct in thinking that A&P receive nearly 1000 applications a year for 2 places? Trying to decide if it's worth applying - I love the firm and they're very well suited to me, but having a 1/500 chance of a TC offer is a bit off putting

 

[lik0401]

Am I correct in thinking that A&P receive nearly 1000 applications a year for 2 places? Trying to decide if it's worth applying - I love the firm and they're very well suited to me, but having a 1/500 chance of a TC offer is a bit off putting

oh my god really … I might not apply with these odds hahah

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

oh my god really … I might not apply with these odds hahah

Chambers Student said a couple of years ago it was 300 for VS and then 500 more for direct TC, which I fear will have gone up due to app numbers generally increasing. It's so hard to know whether to go for it or not!

 

[studrny36]

Mayer brown trainee simulation!

Does anyone have any experience with this? would appreciate any insight 🙂

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Mayer brown trainee simulation!

Does anyone have any experience with this? would appreciate any insight 🙂

Unfortunately I don't have any insight, but do you mind if I ask when you received it, and what your scores were in the tests? Congrats btw!

 

[studrny36]

Unfortunately I don't have any insight, but do you mind if I ask when you received it, and what your scores were in the tests? Congrats btw!

I got the invite yesterday evening.

In the VR I got 4 above average and one average. I think they look at it holistically so u don't need a particular score.

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

I got the invite yesterday evening.

In the VR I got 4 above average and one average. I think they look at it holistically so u don't need a particular score.

Thank you! Good luck with it btw

 

[Sarah T]

I wonder if Mayer Brown are progressing those with above average and average scores or a mix of the two first. Then they’ll go from there depending on the digital simulation results. I’m not sure but just a thought.

 

[mdoeslaw]

if anyone's done the slaugthers video interview for vac scheme, would you be able to message me 😭 i did it and i have v mixed thoughts and love to discuss w someone who jus did it too!!

 

[struggling2ndyear]

if anyone's done the slaugthers video interview for vac scheme, would you be able to message me 😭 i did it and i have v mixed thoughts and love to discuss w someone who jus did it too!!

When was Slaughters doing VIs? Everyone I know went straight to actual interview

 

[Estupiña Colada]

Writing an answer to: 'Tell us about a challenge you have overcome that showcases your ambition and drive.'

Does anyone have any advice about potential areas to focus on or to stay away from? I've never answered a question like this before on an application.

Thank

 

[mdoeslaw]

When was Slaughters doing VIs? Everyone I know went straight to actual interview

ohhh no i mean live video interview if thats what youre referring to-for summer vac scheme, they did video interview

 

[Meena]

ohhh no i mean live video interview if thats what youre referring to-for summer vac scheme, they did video interview

Oh so a virtual assessment centre? Because I don't think they do VI's.

 

[EliteWhovian]

Oh so a virtual assessment centre? Because I don't think they do VI's.

just an interview over teams