TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Zi48]

As a heads up, Fieldfisher are rolling and no longer accepting applications as was planning to apply for them myself

Are you sure? The form’s still open when I try

 

[laby201]

Are you sure? The form’s still open when I try

That’s really weird, I’ve had a look now and it’s open? It definitely wasn’t yesterday as I tried to apply and there was no link.

Apologies @manifestingtrainingcontract, seems you can apply!

 

[lawtrainee]

Yes. Summer.

hey, sorry did u receive an invite for spring or summer?

 

[lawapplicant]

As a heads up, Fieldfisher are rolling and no longer accepting applications as was planning to apply for them myself

Source?

 

[Lawuser2000]

Has anyone heard back from Addleshaw Goddard (specifically about the OGC TC?)

 

[Pennine Valley]

Are people still experiencing the glitch with Eversheds VI?

 

[manifestingtrainingcontract]

Source?

I can still apply so it seems like their applications are not closed yet.

 

[LillyandSilver]

Any advice on what to put on an "anything else you want to tell us when considering your application?" non-compulsory question? Should I leave it blank? Is this just for any academic concessions or should I put extra details about myself?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

merry christmas everyone/ happy hols🎅

praying santa puts a tc offer at the bottom of everyones tree

 

[F a v o u r]

Is Latham's AC online or in-person?

 

[BM99]

Is Latham's AC online or in-person?

Did you get an invite today?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Hi All, Is anyone working on the White & Case - Summer Vacation Scheme application right now? What should be the word limit for the cover letter?

id say 750-800 words is good, aim for one side of a piece of paper

 

[F a v o u r]

Hi All, Is anyone working on the White & Case - Summer Vacation Scheme application right now? What should be the word limit for the cover letter?

I was told up to 850 words, as long as you're not rambling.

 

[SS21]

Do firms watch the practice question for VIs?

I just did DLA VI and they said the practice question wasn’t assessed but also said it would “help tell us a little bit about you” ??

 

[SS21]

No one knows but what I can confirm is that they are the worst addition to the application process this year without a shadow of a doubt. Really regret not applying to more firms last year when this wasn't a part of the process.

Firms change their processes all the time tbh so we just have to adapt as applicants. You got this! xx

 

[lawyerletsgo]

If I had 3 top strengths and then one weakest strength for my sjt report (weakest being collaborative) is that essentially a straight rejection?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Do firms watch the practice question for VIs?

I just did DLA VI and they said the practice question wasn’t assessed but also said it would “help tell us a little bit about you” ??

No - they generally won’t have access to the practice questions. It would be very odd to label something as a practice question and then for it to be part of the recruitment process/assessment.

 

[Jessica Booker]

If I had 3 top strengths and then one weakest strength for my sjt report (weakest being collaborative) is that essentially a straight rejection?

No - there will always be weaknesses within a SJT report. It is impossible to know how the firm assessed the importance of the strengths and weaknesses though - only the firm would really be able to provide guidance on this.

 

[Pennine Valley]

No - they generally won’t have access to the practice questions. It would be very odd to label something as a practice question and then for it to be part of the recruitment process/assessment.

They did say it is not assessed - but they did also say that it gives us a chance to see more of your personality. So they must at least watch it?
For other DLA applicants interested, I personally did not do the practice assessment. Started at the camera for 20 seconds then clicked to stop.

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Has anyone received an update from Taylor Wessing on their vac scheme application?