TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[anasat]

Is anyone facing a problem with the wc application website? It's showing constant errors for me

 

[anasat]

Anyone having problems with Apply4Law? Site seems to be down!

oh no me too, i just emailed them about it. please let me know if it works for you!

 

[HarryDennis]

Their response says the inbox is only monitored Monday-Friday, so unless the server resets itself, it may not get fixed this evening...

 

[anasat]

Their response says the inbox is only monitored Monday-Friday, so unless the server resets itself, it may not get fixed this evening...

oh no hoping it works out somehow!

 

[mkt]

oh no hoping it works out somehow!

its why i always submit a day before

 

[EliteWhovian]

oh no hoping it works out somehow!

Are you going to email the law firm? Wasn't able to submit application yesterday, so was betting on today D;

 

[HarryDennis]

I've emailed the firm, but I doubt they'll reply on a Sunday eve! If they don't, I'll likely send confirmation that I'm applying, without sending any personal details or work experience which would compromise anonymity. Then I can call them tomorrow and ask how we should proceed.

 

[Norturn]

Does an email from HSF saying ‘application under review’ mean I passed the test? I saw from previous comments some people got emails saying whether they passed or not but I didnt get anything?

Hey man! I experienced the same thing.. didn't receive any feedback report for a day after completing the test. However the portal indicated that my application is under review.

I emailed the early careers team regarding this and they confirmed to me that I have met the benchmark. I received an email an hour later from the assessment provider that I have met the benchmark too.

 

[Boating]

Quesiton for advice, i work full time so attending open days/networking is quite the challenge, does anyone think online events are just as good to go to for getting insights into firms? Feel as if it is better than nothing? Feel like its the same as an open day in terms of presentations, just without the networking

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Quesiton for advice, i work full time so attending open days/networking is quite the challenge, does anyone think online events are just as good to go to for getting insights into firms? Feel as if it is better than nothing? Feel like its the same as an open day in terms of presentations, just without the networking

There will be a selection process for an open day and so they can be a great way to build out your CV, especially if you are lacking legal work experience. They are also a great way of getting your foot in the door and leaving a favourable impression on the firm - I think it is much harder to do this in online events due to the format and number of people attending.

Therefore, if you can afford to take a day or two off work as annual leave to attend them, they can be incredibly useful. However, it’s not like you have to do this - plenty of people either don’t need open days on their applications because other work experience supersedes them, or because they have ties to the firm already.

If you really can’t get the time off work though, then online events are a great alternative.

 

[Boating]

There will be a selection process for an open day and so they can be a great way to build out your CV, especially if you are lacking legal work experience. They are also a great way of getting your foot in the door and leaving a favourable impression on the firm - I think it is much harder to do this in online events due to the format and number of people attending.

Therefore, if you can afford to take a day or two off work as annual leave to attend them, they can be incredibly useful. However, it’s not like you have to do this - plenty of people either don’t need open days on their applications because other work experience supersedes them, or because they have ties to the firm already.

If you really can’t get the time off work though, then online events are a great alternative.

Thank you! Some firms do host webinar type events on certain practice areas from time to time, if I had an interest in that pracrice area, would these be good to attend and mentioning in applications?

 

[lawstudent121208]

Has anyone else applied for the Reed Smith vacation scheme? I submitted my application three hours ago and received an email confirmation. However, I haven't received the online test yet. Is this normal?

 

[Claristered]

Hi guys! I know it is on a rolling basis but I was only able to submit my application to BCLP’s spring vacation scheme today. Do you know when I should expect to hear back and be asked to do the situational judgment test? Thank you so much!

 

[Lopez2017]

Just wondering if anyone has had success applying to the Stephenson Harwood WVS, it takes me straight to the summer one?

I have the same thing, but if you look at the end of the application, it asks you to submit your preferred placement scheme dates - between winter, spring, summer 1 + 2.

 

[p2bv]

Anyone heard from HSF?

 

[kmo20]

Does anyone know how long it takes to hear from Slaughter and May for the winter workshop?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Guys does anyone know if the AO Sherman merger going to affect VS applications from this year.

 

[lllaaawww098]

what steps are there in the w&c application? i know there is the form, the vi and not sure after that

 

[Tintin06]

Guys does anyone know if the AO Sherman merger going to affect VS applications from this year.

I talked about the unparalleled benefits of their synergy in my application or something similar lol.

 

[sgc]

Mishcon VI!! If anyone has any tips, please PM me! This is my first VI so no idea what to expect.