TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[EzeLaylor]

I’d go with A&OShearman now rather than just Shearman.

Thanks @Jessica Booker

 

[LillyandSilver]

Has anyone done a Spotted Zebra Assessment test please let me know xx

 

[legal1803]

Anything from SH? I have just emailed asking if all spots have been filled for the Summer Vacation Scheme...

 

[Sharon Wu]

Anything from SH? I have just emailed asking if all spots have been filled for the Summer Vacation Scheme...

I know someone that received an offer a few weeks ago.

 

[bangarangbass39]

Anyone heard back from the AstraZeneca Internship interview with Aspiring Solicitors? I had mine on Monday

 

[mp2000]

Anything from SH? I have just emailed asking if all spots have been filled for the Summer Vacation Scheme...

Would you mind please letting us know what they say if you hear back? Thank you

 

[legal1803]

Would you mind please letting us know what they say if you hear back? Thank you

Yes ofc

 

[AlegalA]

is anyone still waiting on withers?

 

[NikkiT]

Does anyone have any advice for vacations schemes generally? How to succeed/turn them into TCs? @Jessica Booker

@Jessica Booker Do you have any tips?

 

[Bbtaylorr]

is anyone still waiting on withers?

Yes heard absolutely nothing from them since test I completed in Jan :/

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker Do you have any tips?

There’s some great advice in the following threads or posts:

Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021

Hey all, A few people have asked about this so I thought we'd create a central thread for 2021. Anyone feel free to share your own top tips on converting a vacation scheme into a training contract. I'd recommend reading the following threads to kick us off...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

Convert your vacation scheme into a training contract | The Corporate Law Academy

We spoke to Rosie Watterson, founder of the blog Apply.Shine.Win, to learn how students can convert their vacation scheme into a training contract offer.

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

Post in thread 'Tips for first in-person vac scheme'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....or-first-in-person-vac-scheme.3579/post-69996

 

[sm99]

Has anyone heard from BJ for the direct tc after the assessment?

 

[mp2000]

Can SH pleeeaaaseee break the silence

 

[tealzeal]

Yes heard absolutely nothing from them since test I completed in Jan :/

completed mine in feb i think it's a pfo at this point because surely they should have filled in the spaces for the summer vac scheme now

 

[Kaye4444]

I have a question regarding background screening at a law firm. They asked me for employment history for a few previous years but I did not mention one job.

This was my first job and it only lasted two weeks after which I was dismissed at a small regional law firm. Can they find this job as nothing related to me is mentioned anywhere regarding that firm. I am worried how this may impact my offer. @Jessica Booker

 

[Jessica Booker]

I have a question regarding background screening at a law firm. They asked me for employment history for a few previous years but I did not mention one job.

This was my first job and it only lasted two weeks after which I was dismissed at a small regional law firm. Can they find this job as nothing related to me is mentioned anywhere regarding that firm. I am worried how this may impact my offer. @Jessica Booker

You should really disclose it, especially as it might have to be raised in conflicts checks anyway.

From an onboarding process they can only go off the information you give them, but if something comes up where they find out you didn’t disclose this as part of the onboarding processes when you were explicitly asked to provide all employment details, you could be dismissed/the job offer retracted, not because of the original job but because it will be seen that you have lied.

 

[Kaye4444]

You should really disclose it, especially as it might have to be raised in conflicts checks anyway.

From an onboarding process they can only go off the information you give them, but if something comes up where they find out you didn’t disclose this as part of the onboarding processes when you were explicitly asked to provide all employment details, you could be dismissed/the job offer retracted, not because of the original job but because it will be seen that you have lied.

It has been a month since I filled in all the onboarding forms. I had to fill in two as the role is a secondment at another company through out the contract.

Isn't it too late for me to tell them? they have not even contacted me back since then, only asked me for some extra info regarding addresses etc. plus I have one other previous employment but it was not in the UK so they said I can provide an academic reference as my second reference. However, the company where the secondment is they asked for ten years previous employment. I filled the forms two and a half weeks ago for them but they haven't gotten back since.

 

[Aaj03]

Can anyone who has done a Baker McKenzie AC pm me please?

 

[jasonbourne]

Hey guys, I have a feedback call tomorrow. Anything in particular I should look to mention aside from questions relating to how I could improve and my weaknesses etc? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I want to make a good final impression on the grad rec since I'm planning on applying to the firm's vac scheme in the next cycle (and potentially TC in this cycle).

 

[T_Law]

Can anyone who has done a Baker McKenzie AC pm me please?

Hey, congrats! When did you do your vid interview, and when did you hear back?