TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Kodak123]

Since you can resist the Capp I think you should?
When did you hear back out of interest?

This morning

 

[aishaslm]

Congratulations! Can I ask if this is for the open day or black heritage open day?

Thank you! This was for the open day x

 

[pb15]

for people who have received AC invites for W&C winter VS, when did you complete your VI, and when did you get an invite?

 

[NJS]

Random one but has anyone heard back for the Squire Patton Boggs open day

 

[zbizzle]

Congrats! Do you mind sharing when they contacted you re AC invite?

2nd November and completed VI 27th October

 

[sqequeen]

For anyone who has done the Bristows VI for the IP Workshop, how many questions are there? And what sort of questions were they?

 

[bibss]

2nd November and completed VI 27th October

Thanks for the info - good luck with the AC!

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

I did my VI on 7th October and haven't heard back, have you heard back since posting?

Have you heard back yet?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Random one but has anyone heard back for the Squire Patton Boggs open day

Nope! Waiting to hear back too

 

[Cecylia03]

Got an email from A&O yesterday which stated:

"Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible."

Does this mean I did not pass their benchmark? Last year I applied for A&O First and I remember receiving a very specific email saying that I passed the bechmark and that they were considering my application. I know it is just a small detail, but with all the nerves in the process I cannot stop thinking about it haha :')

 

[Ellewoodz]

Got an email from A&O yesterday which stated:

"Thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the interactive assessment. We hope that it has given you an insight into the working environment and types of situations you may encounter as a trainee lawyer at Allen & Overy.

Our team is now reviewing your application and you should expect to hear an outcome from us as soon as possible."

Does this mean I did not pass their benchmark? Last year I applied for A&O First and I remember receiving a very specific email saying that I passed the bechmark and that they were considering my application. I know it is just a small detail, but with all the nerves in the process I cannot stop thinking about it haha :')

I got this email too, and ended up getting the WVS. I don't think it means anything other than they have received your application.

 

[SAlegal]

Have you heard back yet?

Nope, have you?

 

[johnnn821]

Is anyone still waiting to hear for Simmons & Simmons WVS post online assessment?

 

[Marios Z]

Anyone still waiting for NRF post telephone interview?

 

[EM23]

Anyone got a clue how to approach this question from Addleshaw Goddard, their questions seem the hardest out of the apps I've done so far:

"If you were in government what one thing would you change to make it easier for UK businesses to succeed and why?"

I am not lowering corporation tax rates back down 😂

 

[kmo20]

Are linklaters going through the open day applications in batches?

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

Has anyone heard from the following firms:
1. Travers Smith (Winter Vac Scheme)
2. BCLP - Spring/Summer Vac Scheme (post test)
3. PwC - Legal Vacation Scheme (post VI)

 

[hanz123]

Anyone got a clue how to approach this question from Addleshaw Goddard, their questions seem the hardest out of the apps I've done so far:

"If you were in government what one thing would you change to make it easier for UK businesses to succeed and why?"

I am not lowering corporation tax rates back down 😂

Something I'm struggling on too

 

[tillywizz98]

Has anyone heard from the following firms:
1. Travers Smith (Winter Vac Scheme)
2. BCLP - Spring/Summer Vac Scheme (post test)
3. PwC - Legal Vacation Scheme (post VI)

I spoke to TS grad rec a few weeks ago and they said they wouldn't get back to people til mid Nov. I think we won't hear from PwC until mid December

 

[axelbeugre]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica！For the work experience part， do we need to use bullet point or write as paragraph？

Paragraphs are what law firms expect here, unless stated otherwise! However, if you are in doubt, emailing grad recruitment to ask them this question might be the best course of action. Alternatively, talking to people who recently got a training contract at the firm might be a good place to start too!