TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Finally got my Latham post-app rejection! Expected it months ago haha

 

[Lawandmore]

Osborne Clarke Vacation Scheme (Reading) secured

 

[berrysmooth]

Hi all and @Jessica Booker ,

I hope you're all doing well. I'm posting this seeking advice and help.

I have recently completed this cycle, with no VS's to show for it. I applied to 8 firms and made it to 4 AC's, but was not successful following any of my assessment centres.

This has left me feeling super discouraged by the whole thing; it's my first application cycle, so I am looking to apply next year following a masters (which I already have lined up).

All of the feedback that I have received has been pretty fairly generic, which has left me feeling even more lost. I think that I need some help on commercial awareness (and I mean legal awareness ie. warranties/indemnities, etc.)

Does anyone have any suggestions for resources that can help you become better at Assessment Centres with tasks like written exercises/case studies/legal conversations/converting AC's to VS?

I really want to have a career in law and really want to improve to get some Vacation Schemes for next year.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated; it's been so great seeing all of you get your VS's and I'd love to join you all soon

 

[Not2late22]

Osborne Clarke Vac scheme London office!!!

 

[struggling2ndyear]

Latham summer VS rejection - also the end of my application cycle! Secured two schemes, so can't really complain for my first go.

 

[Phoebe123451]

lmao okay, I did a VI for Latham for SPRING and I haven't heard back - do you think they've forgotten to pfo me?

 

[jennycarter1]

If I ultimately got rejected from Latham this cycle for a VS, could I still apply for the direct TC app? As in, does it count as a new cycle? And do I still have a shot? :')

 

[BM99]

lmao okay, I did a VI for Latham for SPRING and I haven't heard back - do you think they've forgotten to pfo me?

Wondering that too! Did anyone receive a Latham rejection post VI?

 

[LJ]

Could someone thats been offered the OC VS be a legend and DM me please?

 

[Phoebe123451]

has anyone heard from CRS post-VI for London direct TC?

 

[dan274]

Were OC VS invites done by email or did they call?

 

[EM23]

Any idea or advice for the farrer & Co written part of the AC?

 

[tc_hopeful]

Hi everyone! I was trying to book a mock interview on TCLA but it's not running for the next couple of weeks and I have an AC next week does anyone have any suggestions for where else I might be able to book a similar service?

Also, anyone else who has an AC lined up, do PM me if you're down to do practice interviews together let's help each other outtt~

 

[Law Student]

The Browne Jacobson vs application is the worst. For the education section, it makes me put down the date I took my GCSEs and A-levels, even though I do not remember the exact date.

I also did not take my A-levels because of lockdown in 2020 but there is no option to put this

 

[ria030]

Taylor Wessing VS offer!!!

 

[Lawandmore]

Were OC VS invites done by email or did they call?

Email

 

[Emilia]

Any idea or advice for the farrer & Co written part of the AC?

That's something I would like to know too as my AC with them is next week.

 

[tc_hopeful]

So many vac scheme offers today! so excited for everyone who got one

 

[Lawstudent52]

Were OC VS invites done by email or did they call?

emailx

 

[Untilwinter]

Can I please hear back from WC now