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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

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Would you include a vac scheme that you weren't offered a TC from on your CV/work exp. sections of applications?
Yes, it is important that you do as it will allow you to explain why you want to become a commercial lawyer as you were already exposed to the industry with such a valuable experience. And it also makes you an interesting candidate because if a firm wanted you enough to give you an offer, other law firms will pay at your profile a little closer!

Good luck with the application!
 
@axelbeugre @Jessica Booker I have just started my volunteering (unpaid) in a law centre. Should I put this as work experience or extra-curricular/ role of responsibility section? And also which section should I put Open Day (in person & virtual) under?
I think @Jessica Booker provided an exhaustive answer with which I agree so I would definitely follow her advice! Most of my work experiences were unpaid but I put them in the work section and I only put the university associations, sport and things of this nature in the extra-curricular or role of responsibility. But it depends on you and what do you need more!

Good luck with the application cycle!
 
After getting passed the application screening, I got rejected from NRF post Arctic Shores for their Winter Vac Scheme.

However, they said that I can still apply within the 2023-2024.

Do I need to change my application (especially the cover letter) if I apply later in this cycle for a summer vac scheme or tc? Or, considering I passed the initial screening, is submitting the same cover letter OK?

Unless I get on Stephenson Harwood's winter vac schemeI really don't know how I can include additional experience between now and January February as I am on the conversion course.
 
Does anyone have any advice regarding my current situation?:
Completed DLA VI on 23rd Oct, it had defo been sent off etc. Didn't hear anything until today when I got an email saying i still hadn't completed my video interview and i have 2 days to do it... I logged into my account and it says i have completed it!
I've emailed grad rec but I'm concerned that they will just reject me before anyone answers my email. Any advice?
 
Does anyone have any advice regarding my current situation?:
Completed DLA VI on 23rd Oct, it had defo been sent off etc. Didn't hear anything until today when I got an email saying i still hadn't completed my video interview and i have 2 days to do it... I logged into my account and it says i have completed it!
I've emailed grad rec but I'm concerned that they will just reject me before anyone answers my email. Any advice?
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Does anyone have any advice regarding my current situation?:
Completed DLA VI on 23rd Oct, it had defo been sent off etc. Didn't hear anything until today when I got an email saying i still hadn't completed my video interview and i have 2 days to do it... I logged into my account and it says i have completed it!
I've emailed grad rec but I'm concerned that they will just reject me before anyone answers my email. Any advice?
Very strange. I’m sure they won’t reject you if they see it is a technical error — just make sure you have screenshots of the VI page saying you have completed it so you can show them.

They do say after the VI that they will be in contact within 7 days. You should’ve heard back by 30 Oct, so hopefully grad rec can answer why that didn’t happen.

Also, don’t worry. If you got the email today you still have 2 days before they can make any other move/“reject”. Grad rec should reply by then.

If you’re still worried, you can send another email on high priority and attach screenshot evidence if you hadn’t before.

I hope it all works out!
 
Bristows Workshop VI rejection
David Tennant Hello GIF by Doctor Who
 
BCLP did the same last year lmao. Very annoying. Thanks for letting us know though as I had already copied and pasted the Qs.
This is for Fieldfisher’s TC btw not the diversity access scheme! I’m so annoyed, I completed my application this morning just to go and submit it and see completely different questions 😭
 
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