TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[lenalong02]

does anyone know if there’s any point applying for the direct tc if you’ve been rejected from the vs? i know the pfos are generic and so i’m sure a lot say we can apply for direct tc still but i’m unsure of the point in applying for a firm that wouldn’t give me a vs?

 

[Ambs123]

Personally, I've always written in sentences that are relatively concise and use simple terms. I find it allows the email to be somewhat structured and neat. But I think it is up to you - as long as the email is easy to understand and structured, I'm sure it's fine.

Hmm interesting ! That’s good to know thank you for your reply!

 

[BeGrateful.101]

Has anyone heard back from Womble Bond Dickinson post application?

 

[millierichy]

Anyone heard from Mishcon post VI?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I got a call re VS offer yesterday, but I havent received an email confirmation, is it normal for firms to take a while to send out the confirmation in an email?

Yes - can easily take 7-10 days for written offers to go out. I'd say 2-3 days is more common, but often there is a process chain for these offers to be approved and given it is half term for some people, it could easily be stuck in an approval queue until next week.

 

[Nishath K]

Anyone heard back from Irwin Mitchell Post-VI?

 

[wagman1233]

For those wondering I just got the Arctic Shores test from NRF

 

[LJ]

Any point applying for a direct TC as a second year?

What have you got to lose? To quote Michael Scott, “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”. Even if you don’t get a TC you will gain experience which will help next years VS apps.

 

[lawapplicant]

What have you got to lose? To quote Michael Scott, “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”. Even if you don’t get a TC you will gain experience which will help next years VS apps.

Time that could be spent doing uni work

 

[daisy_yawn]

Time that could be spent doing uni work

True hahahaha

 

[rayemuse]

Has fieldfisher actually gotten back to anyone on the Diversity Access Scheme? Just sent me an email delaying a reply for another 10-14 days so :/

 

[lawapplicant]

Has fieldfisher actually gotten back to anyone on the Diversity Access Scheme? Just sent me an email delaying a reply for another 10-14 days so :/

They rejected me the day after doing the test

 

[eleven14og]

Has fieldfisher actually gotten back to anyone on the Diversity Access Scheme? Just sent me an email delaying a reply for another 10-14 days so :/

Same here 😢 There are some TI/ACs mentioned in this thread but not sure if they are for Direct TC or VS.

 

[rosec]

Has fieldfisher actually gotten back to anyone on the Diversity Access Scheme? Just sent me an email delaying a reply for another 10-14 days so :/

same, they shouldn’t put the timeframe on it at this point 😭

 

[LJ]

Time that could be spent doing uni work

I guess only you will know if you can spare time to make applications. Quite a few firms have deadlines after uni finishes though.

 

[Noodles]

I guess only you will know if you can spare time to make applications. Quite a few firms have deadlines after uni finishes though.

Agreed.
I know some people who have applied for TCs after getting PFOs for vac schemes. I think as long as you don't make them as a last resort (as this will be evident) and you go through the process of an Open Day/getting to know the firm etc. then it's definitely worth it if you can make the time. Grad recruit at various firms have said they won't view TC applicants negatively if they were rejected for the vac scheme that same cycle (Farrer, for example).

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Anything from bird&bird today?

 

[atelier]

anyone heard back from Linklaters after having their ACs last week?

 

[Phoebe123451]

sigh nothing from mayer brown, CRS (direct London) or Travers; anything recently?

 

[Emilia]

anyone heard back from Linklaters after having their ACs last week?

Is this for their vacation scheme application?