TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[LawBrah]

If I'm applying to a VS that I applied to last year and the questions are exactly the same, should I change the answers?
I was offered a VI after the application but then totally bombed the VI so understandably not offered a place. Am I ok to therefore answer in the exact same way?

 

[Autotunedbird]

If I'm applying to a VS that I applied to last year and the questions are exactly the same, should I change the answers?
I was offered a VI after the application but then totally bombed the VI so understandably not offered a place. Am I ok to therefore answer in the exact same way?

I've literally been in the exact same position as you and when I asked GR, they said you should change your answers a bit if you have updates to it e.g. if there was a news article question, you'd probably want to use a newer article.

 

[LawBrah]

I've literally been in the exact same position as you and when I asked GR, they said you should change your answers a bit if you have updates to it e.g. if there was a news article question, you'd probably want to use a newer article.

Many thanks

 

[bhbuygu]

I've literally been in the exact same position as you and when I asked GR, they said you should change your answers a bit if you have updates to it e.g. if there was a news article question, you'd probably want to use a newer article.

Say the question is ‘why law?’ can I somewhat keep the same answer? I doubt my motivations would change drastically over the summer lol

 

[law23]

Pinsent Masons test invite earlier today!

 

[Autotunedbird]

Say the question is ‘why law?’ can I somewhat keep the same answer? I doubt my motivations would change drastically over the summer lol

I don't see why not but I'm also not absolutely sure!

 

[BeGrateful.101]

Ever found yourself evaluating your performance all night post-AC. Gosh I keep thinking how I could have spoken about X,y,z 

 

[BeGrateful.101]

Rpc PFO
I spotted mistakes after submitting. Forgot to add a full stop at the end of 2 sentences. not surprised expected this one coming.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Do people typically add their interviewers post AC? Or is this seen as a little presumptuous / intense?

Most people don’t. Plenty of people do though. I typically would wait until you have an offer or only doing so if there is a more substantial reason for adding them apart from them interviewing you.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I don't see why not but I'm also not absolutely sure!

Yes, you can keep the same themes to why you are applying, but I would always try to update and refine your answers - maybe there is something you have done in the last year that has really focused your motivations for applying? Maybe you realised on reflection you could write your application in a better way?

 

[Lawyer365]

Congratulations!! Out of curiosity, what time was your Ac yesterday?

Hey, I also did mine late on 14/02. Lemme know if you hear anything back.

 

[LegalLegal11]

Any completed Taylor Wessing AC candidates in this thread? Not looking for answers or cheat sheets! Just curious to know what you thought about the experience.

 

[rosec]

hoping we all hear good news today and tomorrow my patience is slowly wearing off lol

 

[11dunnr]

Pinsent Masons test invite earlier today!

Congrats!! Which scheme was this for?

Pinsent Masons test invite earlier today!

 

[bhbuygu]

Are there usually multiple batches for AC invites? I haven’t heard back and others have been invited so I’m starting to lose hope :/

 

[axbg]

Are there usually multiple batches for AC invites? I haven’t heard back and others have been invited so I’m starting to lose hope :/

it really depends on the firms

 

[8080]

Has anyone done an AC with Trowers? I am a bit concerned about the written case study cause I've never done one! Any tips would be greatly appreciated

 

[SAA]

Fieldfisher AC! Has anyone gone through their AC before and have any tips on the process? I am really nervous!

For which exact scheme and location is this?

 

[SAA]

I emailed the GR team and they said “We have received a high volume of applications this year and we are still in the process of reviewing applications.

We will be in touch as soon as possible.”

The wait continues its slow poison.

Has anyone heard from Withers after the online test for the summer vacation scheme?

Hi guys, have either of u heard back yet from withers following this?

 

[gw9]

Any completed Taylor Wessing AC candidates in this thread? Not looking for answers or cheat sheets! Just curious to know what you thought about the experience.

I did it last week for the Cambridge scheme, it won’t let me message you for some reason but I’m happy to answer questions if you can message me.