TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[bibss]

For us still waiting for Latham, is it only the summer vac scheme apps left? I'm guessing they deal with spring first, then summer. Hoping for a wave of ACs for all of us rather than a wave of PFOs!

Still waiting for spring - very likely to be a pfo

 

[dms21]

Has anyone else had a problem with Amberjack when trying to record for a video interview? At the beginning when I'm testing out my mic and I'm speaking at my usual volume the green bar doesn't reach the red line and I'm worried that graduate recruitment would not be able to hear my voice. I have the same problem on multiple devices.

 

[lawstudent0303]

anything from linklaters for those who havent been fast-tracked?

 

[KBanana]

Taylor Wessing AC! - Has anyone had any trouble accessing the link to book a slot?

Congrats!!

Did you get the invitation last week?

 

[so228]

Is Hill Dickinson rolling?

 

[futuretrainee2024]

I'm so disheartened and unmotivated at the moment. I've wanted a training contract and have spent so long on applications. Now I can't concentrate on my AC and VI prep because I'm so consumed by something that has happened in my personal life. Has anyone been through this and have any advice? I know this seems so trivial but until a situation like this arises, you don't realise how badly it affects you

 

[Sunshinepink]

I'm so disheartened and unmotivated at the moment. I've wanted a training contract and have spent so long on applications. Now I can't concentrate on my AC and VI prep because I'm so consumed by something that has happened in my personal life. Has anyone been through this and have any advice?

I know how you feel. My mum died in November 2023 and I was in the middle of preparing for my applications which I had work so hard all year to do. I was grieving, planning a funeral, having to travel and still trying to stay on top of attending legal events. Some days I wanted to do nothing but I was pushing myself to get up because my mum was ALWAYS pushing me to do my best and I just want to make her and my little sister so proud. I ended up getting my first job working for a huge international luxury fashion brand shortly after but my biggest advice would be to try your best. It's okay to just *breathe* and to take your time with things. You can only try your best and once you have done that, you have done all that you can. Feel free to PM me if you want to talk x

 

[futuretrainee2024]

I know how you feel. My mum died in November 2023 and I was in the middle of preparing for my applications which I had work so hard all year to do. I was grieving, planning a funeral, having to travel and still trying to stay on top of attending legal events. Some days I wanted to do nothing but I was pushing myself to get up because my mum was ALWAYS pushing me to do my best and I just want to make her and my little sister so proud. I ended up getting my first job working for a huge international luxury fashion brand shortly after but my biggest advice would be to try your best. It's okay to just *breathe* and to take your time with things. You can only try your best and once you have done that, you have done all that you can. Feel free to PM me if you want to talk x

I'm very sorry for your loss. Your mum would be extremely proud of you and I respect you massively for being able to push through. It's funny because firms are always asking for resilient candidates and this has genuinely been the hardest push. I really appreciate your support and wish you the absolute best

 

[sibs23]

Taylor Wessing PFO

 

[missingh]

TW pfo i kinda knew it was gonna be one after not hearing back during the batch of AC offers last week. idk why im disappointed, i found the test difficult so i should've really seen it coming

 

[mfuturetrainee]

OMG OMG HOGAN LOVELLS AC!!!!

eee GOOD LUCK

 

[aspiringsolicitor1234]

OMG OMG HOGAN LOVELLS AC!!!!

Congrats! Did they ever let you know your WG score? If so what was it

 

[saj2002]

Taylor Wessing PFO... leaves me so unmotivated to continue as this was my top choice firm..

I guess I'll try again next year!

 

[m_ecode2000]

AG AC Manchester Invite ahhh! I haven't done a AC before so don't know what to expect so any advice would be appreciated!

 

[NJS]

Anyone else hear back from Hogan Lovells for the AC?

 

[Arf1309]

AG AC Manchester Invite ahhh! I haven't done a AC before so don't know what to expect so any advice would be appreciated!

Congrats!! Is this for the spring or summer scheme??

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Anyone heard from BCLP post AC?

 

[aspiringsolicitor1234]

Anyone heard from BCLP post AC?

how long ago were you offered the AC and when did you do it?

 

[m_ecode2000]

Congrats!! Is this for the spring or summer scheme??

I think the Manchester one is just in the summer so just the summer I think?

 

[ia1234555]

does anyone know if written exercises are more likely to be typed or by hand