TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Zi48]

Sorry, do you mean the 45 min job sim?

Yeah, took me more than 45 mins though 😅

 

[Seven]

Anyone have insider knowledge into when HL will get back? Or any updates from HL at all?

 

[legally.brown]

Anyone have insider knowledge into when HL will get back? Or any updates from HL at all?

Has anyone not received the WG link? I applied Jan 2nd I haven’t received it yet. LOL

 

[Amehta1]

Anyone waiting on Cooley they said they expect to let shortlisted candidates know from Thursday 24th January

 

[EllaClayton]

Has anyone not received the WG link? I applied Jan 2nd I haven’t received it yet. LOL

It took me about a week to receive mine so I’d maybe considering chasing them now! I applied 4th Jan for reference too hahaha

 

[legally.brown]

It took me about a week to receive mine so I’d maybe considering chasing them now! I applied 4th Jan for reference too hahaha

I don’t think they will reply tbh! But yes I’ll give it shot

 

[IwantaVacSchemePlz]

Anyone waiting on Cooley they said they expect to let shortlisted candidates know from Thursday 24th January

67% increase in apps too. yikes.

 

[Seven]

I don’t think they will reply tbh! But yes I’ll give it shot

You could always try calling grad recruitment, the front desk may transfer you through their switchboard. I find it silly that they aren’t getting back to people about anything.

 

[Njaliwe Ungwe]

Yeah, took me more than 45 mins though 😅

Aha yeah, I’m sure they make it really difficult so that’s understandable! Is it there not a time limit then?

 

[futuretrainee2024]

to everyone panicking about no correspondence: no news is good news! gr teams are usually quite small and have lots to get through. id be worried if they got back to us quickly as it means they didn't go through each of our circumstances properly.

 

[legally.brown]

You could always try calling grad recruitment, the front desk may transfer you through their switchboard. I find it silly that they aren’t getting back to people about anything.

I simply don’t understand why they can’t automate it? Fair enough if it’s their second stage but if it’s not, why send it manually?

 

[s2203]

You could always try calling grad recruitment, the front desk may transfer you through their switchboard. I find it silly that they aren’t getting back to peopl

You could always try calling grad recruitment, the front desk may transfer you through their switchboard. I find it silly that they aren’t getting back to people about anything.

I highly wouldn't recommend calling, they're busy enough as it is and may think you're being impatient. Just send an email and I'm sure they'll get back to you soon

 

[ayiiii05]

Has anyone heard from Macfarlanes?

 

[futuretrainee2024]

67% increase in apps too. yikes.

does anyone know why there's such an influx of candidates this year? this is very speculative but does it have to do with the trash job market at the moment? law is competitive but pretty stable

 

[hanz123]

Is it worth applying to a firm if the dates clash with a religious observance?

 

[Seven]

I highly wouldn't recommend calling, they're busy enough as it is and may think you're being impatient. Just send an email and I'm sure they'll get back to you soon

I disagree. In circumstances where you haven’t heard back for a considerable amount of time - it’s encouraged by grad rec themselves to either phone up or email as per their instructions at events. Grad rec cannot reject your application based off calling. It would be against their policy. It would be unreasonable however to call straight after you submit your application for example.

 

[Zi48]

Aha yeah, I’m sure they make it really difficult so that’s understandable! Is it there not a time limit then?

The VI questions were timed but the rest weren’t

 

[Seven]

does anyone know why there's such an influx of candidates this year? this is very speculative but does it have to do with the trash job market at the moment? law is competitive but pretty stable

Just the increased awareness of jobs in the legal sector, I believe. Especially with law firms targeting school students and the new wave of solicitor apprenticeships. The outreach programs, charitable organisations (Aspiring solicitors, upReach, SEO, etc), virtual events, to name a few.

 

[clo224455]

Dentons VI 🎉
CENTRAL BELT | SUMMER VS | APPLIED 01/01/24 | APTITUDE TEST 03/01/24

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Also which office was this for?

 

[aspiringlawyer27]

Linklaters vacation scheme 🥳