TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[LegallyBrown]

Hey,
Well done on getting benchmark!
How long between doing the VI and hearing back?

Hey, I think around 5 days. But I wouldn’t use this as a basis for how long is normal. I think it usually fluctuates depending on whether the team is busy or not.

 

[Deleted member 31263]

Has anyone had any response for BCLP or Osborne Clarke's Open Days?

 

[baj5]

anyone heard from covington or Cleary?

 

[liseazurite]

dyk if it's early or mid December, by any chance?

Last year it was late December but this year they didn’t specify exactly, just said after the winter vac scheme

 

[liseazurite]

Is there any point applying to Linklaters Spring VS after an Open Day PFO?

Since you can resist the Capp I think you should?
When did you hear back out of interest?

 

[Shah74k]

Anyone heard back from Hogan Lovells post AC (2nd November?)

Asking again haha

 

[aishaslm]

Links Open Day invite!

 

[saraeali]

Links Open Day invite!

Congratulations! Can I ask if this is for the open day or black heritage open day?

 

[Kodak123]

Since you can resist the Capp I think you should?
When did you hear back out of interest?

This morning

 

[aishaslm]

Congratulations! Can I ask if this is for the open day or black heritage open day?

Thank you! This was for the open day x

 

[pb15]

for people who have received AC invites for W&C winter VS, when did you complete your VI, and when did you get an invite?

 

[Boating]

Random one but has anyone heard back for the Squire Patton Boggs open day

 

[zbizzle]

Congrats! Do you mind sharing when they contacted you re AC invite?

2nd November and completed VI 27th October

 

[sqequeen]

For anyone who has done the Bristows VI for the IP Workshop, how many questions are there? And what sort of questions were they?

 

[bibss]

2nd November and completed VI 27th October

Thanks for the info - good luck with the AC!

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

I did my VI on 7th October and haven't heard back, have you heard back since posting?

Have you heard back yet?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Random one but has anyone heard back for the Squire Patton Boggs open day

Nope! Waiting to hear back too

 

[Cecylia03]

Got an email from A&O yesterday which stated:

"Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible."

Does this mean I did not pass their benchmark? Last year I applied for A&O First and I remember receiving a very specific email saying that I passed the bechmark and that they were considering my application. I know it is just a small detail, but with all the nerves in the process I cannot stop thinking about it haha :')

 

[Ellewoodz]

Got an email from A&O yesterday which stated:

"Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible."

Does this mean I did not pass their benchmark? Last year I applied for A&O First and I remember receiving a very specific email saying that I passed the bechmark and that they were considering my application. I know it is just a small detail, but with all the nerves in the process I cannot stop thinking about it haha :')

I got this email too, and ended up getting the WVS. I don't think it means anything other than they have received your application.

 

[SAlegal]

Have you heard back yet?

Nope, have you?