TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[chirag12]

You could discuss what you did and discuss how that led to your interest in commercial transactions.

Something like having working in an in-house company where I drafted finance documents or shareholder agreements led my interest in commercial law.

I would put it something like this and then talk about being involved in legal transactions like these interests me.

Something similar to this.

Hope this is helpful.

Hi,
That makes much more sense. After reading this I am more confident using work experience from places other than law firms.

Thanks

 

[chirag12]

In my experience, non-commercial law work experience is equally valuable because it is about the transferable skills that you learnt. Graduate recruitment teams understand that not everyone can get commercial legal experience but what they are looking for is the skills you’ve learnt from it.

For example, with your Barclay’s legal work experience week, what are the transferable skills that you learnt? Did you do anything during the week that had a commercial element to it? How did the week continue to persuade you to pursue a career in law? What tasks did you enjoy? Why? These are the kind of questions you need to be thinking about. 🙂

Thanks, this is so helpful. I never thought of it like that. Amazing!

 

[chirag12]

Many commercial law firms work with the GLD lawyers on a wide range of issues. If they are the firm’s client, the work they do is commercial, even if they are not a “commercial” organisation.

I was not aware of that. I guess I learnt something new!

Thanks

 

[hannah04]

Ive been told that the VS I did gives their TC offers over the phone. I havent heard anything yet but Im abroad for a few more weeks and if someone tries to call my number it says "number barred and uncontactable" with no way to leave a voice mail. Im worried that if the firm tries to call me they will hear this auto-message and be confused or put off. Should I contract grad recruitment and tell them I am abroad and only contactable by email or just leave it? Any advice is much appreciated!

 

[Emilia]

Does anyone know if there are any firms that have opened up their winter vacation scheme applications cycle? Or if not when they will open?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone know if there are any firms that have opened up their winter vacation scheme applications cycle? Or if not when they will open?

For many firms it will usually late September/early October when most people are back at uni.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Ive been told that the VS I did gives their TC offers over the phone. I havent heard anything yet but Im abroad for a few more weeks and if someone tries to call my number it says "number barred and uncontactable" with no way to leave a voice mail. Im worried that if the firm tries to call me they will hear this auto-message and be confused or put off. Should I contract grad recruitment and tell them I am abroad and only contactable by email or just leave it? Any advice is much appreciated!

not getting through to people is incredibly common. I wouldn’t worry about it really, but if you haven’t got voicemail set up, explain you will not be contactable and ask that they email you in the first instance.

 

[Aga123+]

Does anyone know if there are any firms that have opened up their winter vacation scheme applications cycle? Or if not when they will open?

I think Allen & Overy winter scheme opened today ...

 

[lawapplicant]

A&O seem to have removed the written application questions and replaced them with 2 VI questions. The SJT remains.

 

[HendyBabyFutureLawyer]

Can someone kindly confirm that there is no application question for A&O Winter VS? or Have I gone blind? Thanks in advance!

 

[laurenn42]

Can someone kindly confirm that there is no application question for A&O Winter VS? or Have I gone blind? Thanks in advance!

There aren't any application questions, dw! There are two video interview questions as part of the AmberJack assessment instead

 

[laurenn42]

Does anyone know if there are any firms that have opened up their winter vacation scheme applications cycle? Or if not when they will open?

There's another forum with all the relevant dates here - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/winter-vacation-scheme-deadlines-2023-24.7876/

 

[Emilia]

There's another forum with all the relevant dates here - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/winter-vacation-scheme-deadlines-2023-24.7876/

Thank you so much, this is really helpful!

 

[hannah04]

Has anyone ever recieved their TC offer on a friday? trying to avoid having to accept that I'll have to wait till next week to hear back from my SVS 😅

 

[Jessica Booker]

Has anyone ever recieved their TC offer on a friday? trying to avoid having to accept that I'll have to wait till next week to hear back from my SVS 😅

Yes - offers will be made any day of the week. It’s a working day no different to any other.

 

[LS_1998]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to post on here quickly to say that after three years of applications, a reserve position on the vac scheme and a waiting list position for the training contract, I have been offered a training contract at Trowers & Hamlins 😍😍.

This is my dream firm and I am so excited it has finally happened! If anyone wants any advice on the upcoming cycle, or how to deal with rejection, or anything else, please do message me!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to post on here quickly to say that after three years of applications, a reserve position on the vac scheme and a waiting list position for the training contract, I have been offered a training contract at Trowers & Hamlins 😍😍.

This is my dream firm and I am so excited it has finally happened! If anyone wants any advice on the upcoming cycle, or how to deal with rejection, or anything else, please do message me!

The best things come to those who wait!

Congratulations! I have lost count where I have heard stories like this where the first few attempts didn’t happen, but it ultimately resulted in the best outcome for someone’s dream firm.

Well done and hope you get to celebrate over the weekend!

 

[CallumJR]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to post on here quickly to say that after three years of applications, a reserve position on the vac scheme and a waiting list position for the training contract, I have been offered a training contract at Trowers & Hamlins 😍😍.

This is my dream firm and I am so excited it has finally happened! If anyone wants any advice on the upcoming cycle, or how to deal with rejection, or anything else, please do message me!

Congratulations!

I am so jealous. They are my dream firm too!

 

[AlarmedBookkeeper448]

Hi everyone,

Is there a point of me applying for the winter vacation scheme with Allen & Overy if I don't meet the A level requirements - I have met the undergrad requirements. should i bother or not?

 

[jnice]

Hi everyone,

Is there a point of me applying for the winter vacation scheme with Allen & Overy if I don't meet the A level requirements - I have met the undergrad requirements. should i bother or not?

Email grad recruitment, state your grades and ask if your application will be considered