TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[BonanzaBih_]

hey massive congrats, is this for spring or summer?

Travers don’t do a spring vac scheme I don’t think?

 

[Adrian_S]

For those waiting to hear back from Goodwin, grad rec told me on Friday that it may take 2 weeks to get back with outcomes.

 

[Logan1101]

So I applied to this national firm a while ago for a work placement and I just got a connection request from their early careers officer who I added on LinkedIn. Is this a coincidence or a good sign?

 

[adamBS]

Anyone heard back from Walker Morris post-AC?

Also for anyone waiting on HL for direct TC they said they're reviewing over the next few weeks and should be sending out AC invites within this period.

 

[jomar]

For those waiting to hear back from Goodwin, grad rec told me on Friday that it may take 2 weeks to get back with outcomes.

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When was your AC? Had mine 31 January and still waiting

 

[axbg]

When was your AC? Had mine 31 January and still waiting

wow thats a long time! i had mine 14th february, im so tempted to just email them like russ did cause i cant wait that long wth

 

[Asil Ahmad]

womble bond dickinson has the 28th as the deadline but no time - I'm assuming you can submit till 11:59pm?

Is their test a WG or still the games like last year.

 

[EliteWhovian]

Is asking for the possibility to move scheme dates unprofessional and/or risky?

 

[Adrian_S]

When was your AC? Had mine 31 January and still waiting

feb 24

 

[hannah04]

how long does it usually take for firms to get back post AC

 

[axbg]

how long does it usually take for firms to get back post AC

it depends on the firms, the one i got a vac scheme offer from got back to me an hour after my second interview but for the second firm, i am still waiting after two/three weeks so it really depends.

 

[aspiringlawyerr]

how long does it usually take for firms to get back post AC

Does anyone have any advice during the wait? I feel like I’m constantly checking emails etc and that every day I don’t hear something it reduces my chances of having a positive outcome

 

[SuccessfulSolicitor]

What questions would you guys recommend asking in an interview? I need suggestions please xx

 

[SuccessfulSolicitor]

What should I say when a firm says “tell me about yourself?”

 

[mariistm]

Does anyone have any advice during the wait? I feel like I’m constantly checking emails etc and that every day I don’t hear something it reduces my chances of having a positive outcome

I’m in the exact same position! i just try to think it’s out of my hands, and if I eventually get a call it will be good news, if I don’t get a call at the end of the day I will check my emails for a rejection

 

[letsgetlitt23]

What type of written exercise is it? Is it more of a case study or a proof reading exercise?

This thread here is particularly useful for negotiation exercises: Definitive Guide to Assessed Negotiations! *Monday Article Series* | The Corporate Law Academy Forum . I would definitely advocate the collaborative approach to negotiating that Jacob mentions more so than the competitive one.

@Jessica Booker ,they didn't say in the email. Am I allowed to ask? I thought them giving very little detail in the email was a suggestion that we're not allowed to know much about the assessments.

Thank you so much for the link really appreciate it!

 

[Samir_O]

just received an invite for the Mayer Brown trainee job simulation!!! anyone got any tips or insight as to how to prep/what the test consists of? especially nervous for the video interview element - what type of questions does this part cover (i.e. commercial awareness, about the firm, SJ, all of the above?) guidance would be greatly appreciated !!

 

[Sarah T]

just received an invite for the Mayer Brown trainee job simulation!!! anyone got any tips or insight as to how to prep/what the test consists of? especially nervous for the video interview element - what type of questions does this part cover (i.e. commercial awareness, about the firm, SJ, all of the above?) guidance would be greatly appreciated !!

If you don't mind me asking were you mostly scoring either average or above average in their tests? I am just trying to work out if you need a certain score to get through to the digital simulation.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker ,they didn't say in the email. Am I allowed to ask? I thought them giving very little detail in the email was a suggestion that we're not allowed to know much about the assessments.

Thank you so much for the link really appreciate it!

If it is a case study format, the following practice assessments might give you an indication of how the format might play out:

TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

I emailed a firm to cancel an upcoming AC but haven't had a response yet. I emailed on Wednesday, and the assessment centre/interview is next Tuesday. Do I need to send a follow-up email, or should I just wait it out? (any advice is appreciated) If you are cancelling and do not want to...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

If it is more of a proof-reading and drafting exercise then these posts will be helpful:

https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....-discussion-thread-2021-22-1.4199/post-117185

https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....cheme-applications-discussion.2732/post-76323

 

[LJ]

Is asking for the possibility to move scheme dates unprofessional and/or risky?

I don't think it is unprofessional at all, I'm sure they understand people's availability etc changes from application to being offered. The worst they can say is no - I doubt it would negatively any decision about you. I've asked to change from VS to TC for two firms, one was more than happy to and one said they couldn't but gave me the option of continuing the app or withdrawing.