TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[ADKM]

The time has finally come guys, I have just been offered a TC with Travers Smith.

Awkwardly, I answered the call whilst in a meeting with my manager - I don’t know who was crying more, her or me.

I stand by what I said. Rejections will come, and they will come in the dozens. But that one AC can turn into one VS which can turn into one TC.

Do not give up ❤️

Also, as cliche as it is for everyone to say this - but @Jaysen and the team, thank you so much for creating and maintaining this platform. I will never be able to put into words all that it has done for me this past year. I’d say I wish I found it sooner, but I don’t regret receiving my TC offer 4 years post graduation - each year has given me so many amazing experiences.

Wow, huge congratulations!!!! Absolutely thrilled for you. You’ve been so supportive and encouraging to so many of us during this difficult process. No one deserves this opportunity more, TS have made a great choice

 

[Ali A]

The time has finally come guys, I have just been offered a TC with Travers Smith.

Awkwardly, I answered the call whilst in a meeting with my manager - I don’t know who was crying more, her or me.

I stand by what I said. Rejections will come, and they will come in the dozens. But that one AC can turn into one VS which can turn into one TC.

Do not give up ❤️

Also, as cliche as it is for everyone to say this - but @Jaysen and the team, thank you so much for creating and maintaining this platform. I will never be able to put into words all that it has done for me this past year. I’d say I wish I found it sooner, but I don’t regret receiving my TC offer 4 years post graduation - each year has given me so many amazing experiences.

An absolute inspiration to us all! So well deserved!

 

[jplaw1010]

The time has finally come guys, I have just been offered a TC with Travers Smith.

Awkwardly, I answered the call whilst in a meeting with my manager - I don’t know who was crying more, her or me.

I stand by what I said. Rejections will come, and they will come in the dozens. But that one AC can turn into one VS which can turn into one TC.

Do not give up ❤️

Also, as cliche as it is for everyone to say this - but @Jaysen and the team, thank you so much for creating and maintaining this platform. I will never be able to put into words all that it has done for me this past year. I’d say I wish I found it sooner, but I don’t regret receiving my TC offer 4 years post graduation - each year has given me so many amazing experiences.

Absolutely thrilled for you, warm congratulations and well deserved!!!

 

[clo224455]

Does anyone know anything about the Mayer Brown job stimulation, especially the video interview question? Is the preparation timed?

Congrats on getting to that stage!!

How long did it take you to hear back after the online assessments?

 

[FutureTS13]

For VI's, are we allowed to have a piece of paper laying down somewhere to recall certain points? Sorry might be stupid but first application cycle for me

 

[12234444]

Anyone applied to Kirkland in Nov and not heard?

I just got invited to an AC today

 

[laby201]

For VI's, are we allowed to have a piece of paper laying down somewhere to recall certain points? Sorry might be stupid but first application cycle for me

You are allowed, but having done this before in the previous cycle, I would be cautious because I found it threw me off. The temptation to glance at the piece of paper is there and it will be obvious if you're no longer focusing on the camera. I would try to avoid it as much as possible, but it won't be uncommon and firms will be understanding of nerves

 

[Ghassen]

I got a VI invitation today with a deadline 7th January 2024 (GMT+00:00). What does this exactly mean ? End of 6th January or end of 7th January.
Thanks.

 

[Livvia]

I got a VI invitation today with a deadline 7th January 2024 (GMT+00:00). What does this exactly mean ? End of 6th January or end of 7th January.
Thanks.

End of 7th January. British Time. My guess is that this means before UK's 11:59pm on 7th January.

 

[12234444]

Just got invited to an AC for Kirkland & Ellis - anyone have any insight/tips/what to expect?

 

[Heartofglass]

Just got invited to an AC for Kirkland & Ellis - anyone have any insight/tips/what to expect?

Can I ask when did you have your VI

 

[bella98]

For VI's, are we allowed to have a piece of paper laying down somewhere to recall certain points? Sorry might be stupid but first application cycle for me

Yes, you can! But I would rather have a word document open with some bullet points rather than a piece of paper, as it may be less evident if you’re looking at it for guidance

 

[CallumJR]

Just received a crappy feedback report from Mills & Reeve.

 

[OliviaPope]

Just received a crappy feedback report from Mills & Reeve.

Me too, said I need to improve in all areas basically😂

 

[Manuchelsout]

Me too, said I need to improve in all areas basically😂

Were there any calculation questions

 

[Jessica Booker]

For VI's, are we allowed to have a piece of paper laying down somewhere to recall certain points? Sorry might be stupid but first application cycle for me

Yes, you can do this. But make sure it is really key words. Don’t create a script and read from it as it will come across as over prepared/not natural, or like you are making a speech rather than a conversation.

 

[Izzy1026]

Were there any calculation questions

Just did the Mills & Reeves test so here to help those who might find the info helpful: it is almost identical to the Pinsent Mason one! It's a mix of SJT, verbal and numerical reasoning questions (as stated in their email). So yes to calculation questions. I found it fairly straight forward compared to the tests from some other firms, good luck!

 

[Manuchelsout]

Just did the Mills & Reeves test so here to help those who might find the info helpful: it is almost identical to the Pinsent Mason one! It's a mix of SJT, verbal and numerical reasoning questions (as stated in their email). So yes to calculation questions. I found it fairly straight forward compared to the tests from some other firms, good luck!

Thank you appreciate this

 

[shortypie90]

Just wondering if we should include open days in the work experience section if there's already a supplementary question later on in the application asking for details about any open days/legal events we have attended? Just seems difficult to include both without any overlap @Jessica Booker

 

[F12M34L]

AG informed me that they support visa sponsorship for TCs, but upon checking their website, the information contradicts that - quite weird