TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[DKLaw]

Yep! Don't be too stressed.

I was late in the game and only started applying late in my 2nd year. Didn't get anything, but tried again this year (final year) and secured two magic circle firm VS.

Take every advantage of any applications for penultimate year insight schemes before you start your third year and go to as many open days as possible. I went to 7 open days from October 2022 - February 2023.

Goodluck!

Hey, I'm a little confused how last year applications work, do you only apply to law firms that hire a year in advance, so that you can join them after doing the sqe or did you also apply to the two year in advance ones?

 

[commerciallawyer2910]

Mine is nearly ending too, with no VS offers so far

Does anyone know what you do if you have not received a VS offer during second year of University? Do you try again third year?

You can (and should) definitely try again. If it makes you feel better, I only decided on commercial law a few days before the main deadlines in December. I had no formal legal experience and managed to secure a magic circle direct TC offer. There is always hope!!

 

[tzcasd]

Has anyone heard from Browne Jacobson?

 

[Apyw]

Has anyone received summer vacation scheme offers from Stephenson Harwood?

 

[kmo20]

If since applying to a firm I have secured two periods of legal work experience over the summer should I let their graduate recruitment know? Will it be worth it as it could add something to my application?

 

[CLD]

Has anyone had a rejection from pmc post AC?

I've still not heard back yet, it's nearly been 2 months since my AC with them! Have you heard back?

 

[hollahollaholla]

In an upcoming vacation scheme interview, should I mention having secured a spring vacation scheme, or only do so if directly asked (eg "which other Firms have you applied to?")?

 

[rosec]

In an upcoming vacation scheme interview, should I mention having secured a spring vacation scheme, or only do so if directly asked (eg "which other Firms have you applied to?")?

I would do so only if directly asked, but I’m not sure if you’re meant to tell them regardless

 

[Hal9000]

I've still not heard back yet, it's nearly been 2 months since my AC with them! Have you heard back?

Same. AC in Feb and haven’t heard anything. They said they’d get the “outcomes” out by end of March but I guess they’re late on their deadline…

 

[HopefulLawyer_x]

Does anyone have any advice on how to structure an email to a client in an AC? Thanks!

 

[potentialsolicitor2b]

Shoosmiths Manchester PFO. E-mail wasn't sent by either of the main graduate recruitment team members, can I assume this means I was bottom of the list and shouldn't get my hopes up for the TC?

 

[lawapplicant]

Shoosmiths Manchester PFO. E-mail wasn't sent by either of the main graduate recruitment team members, can I assume this means I was bottom of the list and shouldn't get my hopes up for the TC?

No

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

In an upcoming vacation scheme interview, should I mention having secured a spring vacation scheme, or only do so if directly asked (eg "which other Firms have you applied to?")?

Only if it naturally comes up in the conversation. It would be slightly out of place if someone just mentioned this in the middle of a conversation if it wasn’t directly linked to what was already being discussed.

 

[IT7]

If an application says it has been successfully submitted, even if it's a few minutes past the deadline, would the application be accepted? The portal accepted the application and I got an email confirming the application was submitted.

[I didn't know about British Summer Time since I live abroad, so I misjudged the timezones and the deadline and submitted a few minutes late ]

 

[jennifer]

Hi, just wondering for the Ashurst test, do we get a % score like the previous years - I was looking through my "feedback report" and could not see one

 

[lik0401]

Hi - does anyone have any experience with Arnold & Porter (A+P / AP), be it interview experience or having attended a VS? Any advice/tips would be much appreciated

Hello! Was wondering if anyone had experience with A&P/AP who would be willing to answer a few short Qs I have (my interview is tomorrow).

 

[kmo20]

If since applying to a firm I have secured two periods of legal work experience over the summer should I let their graduate recruitment know? Will it be worth it as it could add something to my application?

Any advice on this would be really appreciated, thank you

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Any advice on this would be really appreciated, thank you

Not an expert, but I’d say it’s not worth saying anything unless in an interview you’re asked which other firms you’ve applied to. You haven’t actually completed the work yet, so it’s not like it can add to your motivations/skill set. Also, the firm in question might actually think you’d be less likely to accept a VS/TC with them if you have other options too.

 

[rosec]

hi @Jessica Booker and anyone else who may be able to help, I've never had to fill out information for a background check before so I'm not sure but are we expected to fill out every single thing from our CV on there or just the main employment/ experiences? e.g. would it be bad if I left out a couple of old volunteering experiences or even open days?

 

[mona09]

Do you think we should email and ask when we should expect to hear back?

im not too sure because they said that if you do not hear from them over the next few weeks then it’s a rejection :/