TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Dwight]

CMS PFO

If you don't mind sharing, when were you invited to VI and when did you complete it?

 

[Izzy1026]

Was told my application to S&C was on hold and I’ll hear back today. Has anyone heard from them yet?

Did they specifically say today? My email says "after the deadline" so it could be anytime after 12 Jan?

 

[bradshek]

Did they specifically say today? My email says "after the deadline" so it could be anytime after 12 Jan?

Think we got different emails. Mine says:

We will consider your application further towards the application deadline, 12 January 2024, at which time we will advise you as to whether or not you have been shortlisted for interview.

 

[yasmars]

AG critical thinking test invite! Considering how long I spent on the application I'm super happy!

 

[iz1]

I might just give up hoping on Freshfields post WG. I mean their AC starts in 3 days and it's radio silence

Sameee, why get back to us the day after the deadline only to then ghost us for a week 😭

 

[19.mfjones]

Have all of the AG pfo/ test invites been for london? I applied for Manchester and im getting more and more worried

 

[EllaClayton]

Have all of the AG pfo/ test invites been for london? I applied for Manchester and im getting more and more worried

I wouldn’t worry much yet, I also applied London and haven’t heard good or bad news yet today. There’s a lot of people they have to contact and each office will have different timescales!

 

[19.mfjones]

I wouldn’t worry much yet, I also applied London and haven’t heard good or bad news yet today. There’s a lot of people they have to contact and each office will have different timescales!

Normally I'd agree but people in mancs had acceptances weeks ago now!

 

[The6FigureSuccessfulSolicitor]

Happy Friday everyone!!
If anyone needs a sign of motivation here it is…

1. This is my first cycle applying
2. Yes I have applied to way too Many firms
3. Yes I have a rejections sheet which is just as impressive 😭
4. I probably won’t get any offers due to the sheer amount I have applied to but I’ve found joy in applying.
5. how did I find the time? I had a week or so off of work as I was sick and used that time to apply x Christmas break.

I had a mind block after my Fieldfisher PFO post TI and wanted to give up all together. But I’d say rejection pushed me to apply to more places. There are some firms I’ve put more effort into than others, and others I applied to just to improve my understanding of tests.
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Love this! The salary thing is so real, back when I was applying to firms (literally just 5 months ago lol) I always said "If it's not a six figure pay, it's not worth the time of day!"

 

[flower]

I'm confused, my Linklaters application has been updated (88% progress) with a tick on the candidate review thingy. It's saying I can book an interview but there are no available slots, is anyone experiencing the same thing? I'm not sure if this means I've made it through AC or there's just a lag in the system and my app is still being reviewed

 

[ayiiii05]

I have just seen someone on LinkedIn get an offer for a summer vac scheme for Linklaters!!! If this is true, waiting 5-6 weeks for rejection is so cruel.

Don't worry guys, they didn't make me wait 5-6 weeks for a rejection lol. I could feel the PFO coming

 

[Seven]

Congratulations! If you don't mind sharing, when were you invited to VI and when did you complete it?

29th Dec invite - 3rd Jan VI

 

[CallumJR]

AG critical thinking test invite!!! First time passing the written stage T_T

Is their VS application still open?

 

[hanz123]

Is their VS application still open?

Nope closed on the 4th of January

 

[SAlegal]

If you don't mind sharing, when were you invited to VI and when did you complete it?

Invited 15th December, completed it 18th December

 

[clo224455]

AG critical thinking test invite! Considering how long I spent on the application I'm super happy!

Congratulations!! When did you send your written app?

 

[amy2602]

LOOOOL HSF pfo. So so upset since they were my favourite firm and I truly felt I sent a strong application. Not feeling the most optimistic now :/

 

[kcr]

Willkie written exercise!

 

[yasmars]

Congratulations!! When did you send your written app?

Thank you! I applied on the deadline

 

[yasmars]

Must say, I really appreciate the preparation hub AG has given us which we have 12 months access to!