TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[ayiiii05]

Im so sorry to hear this. I think all of us on here know too well that it is such a pain going through the rejection slump but DON’T let it drain you mentally and emotionally. The second you feel that way, GIVE yourself a few days to breathe and relax, and after that, pick yourself back UP and give your applications the best chance.

Trust me, you’ll feel all the more stronger for it - when you push through and when you do get that AC invite… and you will, it’s going to feel that much more sweeter knowing all the hurdles you had to go through to get there.

Just to put things into perspective, last cycle I sent around 25 applications in total (VS and TC). I got 1 AC putting my total rejections at 24 (25 if you include post AC). That July, I felt so drained and tired, stupidly let the rejections get to me and was 100% convinced I didn’t have the energy to carry on.

Following that though, I’ve since received 3 AC’s and 1 VS. Something I would never have imagined possible. The real detail however, lies in the fact I’ve sent 20 applications so far - meaning my post app rejections are sitting at 17 (hopefully they bloody stay there).

Rejections are a part of the process, and given the fact these firms receive around 2000 applications - you never know how far down on that list you sat. Perhaps you were number 51 and they only invite 50 to AC. Being 51 out of 2000 doesn’t sound that bad anymore…. Keep going until you make number 1 bby.

P.S: my deluded coping mechanism is that I envision my future - and one day, when make I it as a big shot lawyer and I win all those awards and recognitions, the same firms that rejected me today will be reaching out to me for lateral recruitment…. What? It can happen.

You are an absolute angel 🙏🏻

@aspiringsolicitor03 I second this. Thank you so much @LegallyBrown This has truly motivated me to keep pushing through, same with the words of another person on here who took the time to reply to me. I'm sorry about my little rant but I've been keeping those feelings inside for a while and I don't know many people in RL applying to VS and TCs. This is such a lovely forum, and I am so glad you got a VS, you deserve it!! Can I message you privately @LegallyBrown ?

 

[LegallyBrown]

@aspiringsolicitor03 I second this. Thank you so much @LegallyBrown This has truly motivated me to keep pushing through, same with the words of another person on here who took the time to reply to me. I'm sorry about my little rant but I've been keeping those feelings inside for a while and I don't know many people in RL applying to VS and TCs. This is such a lovely forum, and I am so glad you got a VS, you deserve it!! Can I message you privately @LegallyBrown ?

No worries xx ❤️

Sure feel free to message me x

 

[lawgurl90]

Hey, I'm a bit puzzled about whether Farrer and Co. recruit from the vacation scheme.

 

[Erspencer]

Hey, I'm a bit puzzled about whether Farrer and Co. recruit from the vacation scheme.

Hey they normally take about half from the Vac scheme and half from the TC!

 

[kmo20]

Has anyone heard from BCLP post-test recently?

 

[aspiringsolicitor2000]

I had a Reed Smith assessment and video interview invite sent before Christmas with 14 days to complete. I tried to complete this a couple of days ago (a day and a half before the deadline) but the link said the assessment period had expired when I clicked on it. I emailed GR straight away but still haven't haven't heard anything - I'm starting to think they perhaps have filled all their spots but surely I should be given the full time to complete the assessment? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Untilwinter]

Weil Pfo

 

[Legalstalker]

Weil PFO and a weird Ashurst PFO that isn't really a PFO but rejected nonetheless

 

[Untilwinter]

Does Kirkland look at grades a lot like only first and high twoone?

 

[dms21]

Weil PFO and a weird Ashurst PFO that isn't really a PFO but rejected nonetheless

Hey sorry to hear this. For Ashurst, is it a PFO for SVS? I thought they recruit on a non-rolling basis and their deadline is tomorrow

 

[Legalstalker]

I applied to their WVS but

Hey sorry to hear this. For Ashurst, is it a PFO for SVS? I thought they recruit on a non-rolling basis and their deadline is tomorrow

I did not take the online assessment as I couldn't make the winter dates, I applied for the SVS and completed the tests but was told they are withdrawing me as I applied for WVS even though I did not take the tests or do anything further than submit my application form. hence the PFO yet not a PFO.
Good luck!!

 

[lawstudent0303]

anything from linklaters?

 

[ccfuturetraineesolicitor]

Anyone heard from Goodwin - PFO or AC/ interview? Genuinely my last glimmer of hope before I start churning out more applications :/

 

[Marissa]

Anyone who applied to SPB - did you include examples of activities (the optional part) in your application or did you skip them? I didn't include anything and now I am fully regretting it and worrying about an automatic PFO

I put two, a probono case that I’d worked on, and a volunteer project that I led at uni. It wasnt a compulsory section tho so I wouldnt worry too much about it.

 

[Manuchelsout]

Weil pfo also nice start to a shiny sunny day in in London

 

[Ali A]

Anyone heard from Goodwin - PFO or AC/ interview? Genuinely my last glimmer of hope before I start churning out more applications :/

They tend to reply around a month after the deadline which was the 15th of December. I would get more applications done if you have the chance in the meantime

 

[tal]

has anyone not heard anything from Weil?

 

[Heartofglass]

has anyone not heard anything from Weil?

I applied for summer and there has been nothing so far. I suppose the ppl who heard back are mostly those who applied for spring

 

[Seven]

has anyone not heard anything from Weil?

I applied for the "Either VS" and haven't heard back yet

 

[BM99]

I applied for the "Either VS" and haven't heard back yet

Same