TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[flower]

Just received a Slaughters Summer Scheme interview invite

when is the interview?

 

[legally.brown]

Hi guys! Need your help.

Does anyone if the HSF test is recorded like A&O? Wondering if I should dress formally or just take it in my PJs

 

[s9111]

when is the interview?

early Jan!

 

[bella98]

Does anyone have any idea on how to prepare for the Gowling Artic Shores test? I have just received it and I'm terrified hahaha

 

[Aaj03]

Does anyone have any idea on how to prepare for the Gowling Artic Shores test? I have just received it and I'm terrified hahaha

There is a video on youtube that explains the test- it helped me with the NRF test atleast

 

[Aaj03]

Did anyone else receive this email from Slaughter & May?
"Thank you for your application.
Unfortunately, we will be unable to process your application without your results from the most recent academic year.
We appreciate that a number of universities are affected by the marking boycott. If you are affected, please send any coursework marks or predicted results you have received to date instead.
In the meantime, please could you send this to us by 18 January. If we do not hear from you by this date, unfortunately we will be withdrawing your application."

I received 2 grades out of 4 and i added this on the application form- should i just wait to see if i get my remaining grades by the end of December before sending the same 2 grades I put on the application form?

 

[ccfuturetraineesolicitor]

anyone gotten a PFO/rejection from Gibson Dunn for their vacation scheme this application cycle? Trying to gage how long it will take for them to response to my app.

nope - i applied just over a week ago and i'm still waiting for a response. Based off my experience from last year, they typically get back to you QUICKLY (no longer than a week) if they are keen to interview you/ progress you to the next stage. However, it seems like they are not acting as quickly this year

 

[Deleted member 32324]

nope - i applied just over a week ago and i'm still waiting for a response. Based off my experience from last year, they typically get back to you QUICKLY (no longer than a week) if they are keen to interview you/ progress you to the next stage. However, it seems like they are not acting as quickly this year

Submitted mine a few days ago someone else on this platform had applied in early September and got a first stage interview invite in mid October. They might be somewhat slow as they have the Opening day coming up

 

[Zi48]

anyone gotten a PFO/rejection from Gibson Dunn for their vacation scheme this application cycle? Trying to gage how long it will take for them to response to my app.

I applied in mid September and haven’t heard anything, so assuming rejection, but I think a couple people posted pfos on here in October

 

[EliteWhovian]

I applied in mid September and haven’t heard anything, so assuming rejection, but I think a couple people posted pfos on here in October

Do you think it'd be too late if I apply now?

 

[starbright]

Hi guys! Need your help.

Does anyone if the HSF test is recorded like A&O? Wondering if I should dress formally or just take it in my PJs

It is not recorded so wear your PJs lol!

 

[bella98]

Does anyone have any idea on how to prepare for the Gowling Artic Shores test? I have just received it and I'm terrified hahaha

I’ve just done it. What was that?!?!

I’m shocked.

 

[ccfuturetraineesolicitor]

Do you think it'd be too late if I apply now?

I wouldn't limit yourself purely because they already made offers to people! If you are keen, then there is no harm in applying

 

[Zi48]

I wouldn't limit yourself purely because they already made offers to people! If you are keen, then there is no harm in applying

Do you think it'd be too late if I apply now?

Yeah I agree, you never know, pretty sure @axelbeugre mentioned applying in late December last year and getting an offer

 

[EliteWhovian]

I wouldn't limit yourself purely because they already made offers to people! If you are keen, then there is no harm in applying

Thank you they encouraged me to reapply last year (probably a standard email) so ig ill apply again

 

[bella98]

Does anyone have any idea on how to prepare for the Gowling Artic Shores test? I have just received it and I'm terrified hahaha

I’ve just done it. What was that?!?!

I’m shocked.

 

[CocoChanel]

Anyone heard from Stephenson Harwood? Their vac scheme starts in a week and I've yet to see any offers lol

 

[jplaw1010]

I’ve just done it. What was that?!?!

I’m shocked.

Same that was so incredibly difficult, I ran out of time for the last part too!

 

[Aga123+]

Hi @Jessica Booker. I would love some advice: If an application states "Provide details of any other relevant qualifications or professional membership" could I include undergrad certificates or business courses here? Or is this for something else?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker. I would love some advice: If an application states "Provide details of any other relevant qualifications or professional membership" could I include undergrad certificates or business courses here? Or is this for something else?

I wouldn’t include anything already covered by your educations section (such as your undergraduate degree).

If you have any formal qualifications outside of your degree or are a member of any business associations/regulators, then you can include it here. I would expect this question to be blank for the majority of candidates though unless they have had a previous career.