TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Aga123+]

Hi @Jessica Booker

I hope you can help with this: just realised that I accidentally put the wrong dates of a work experience on a vac scheme application (It was a three-month internship last year but it saved on the vantage system as 2023).

Do you think I email the firm or leave it until my application progresses?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker

I hope you can help with this: just realised that I accidentally put the wrong dates of a work experience on a vac scheme application (It was a three-month internship last year but it saved on the vantage system as 2023).

Do you think I email the firm or leave it until my application progresses?

Is the period of time the same? Or is it presented that it was a year longer than it actually was?

 

[PC99]

Anyone heard from HSF about their spring vac scheme? Should we expect to hear about AC before Christmas?

 

[ariellaquint]

anyone heard back from bclp or taylor wessing yet for summer vac?

 

[missingh]

anyone heard back from bclp or taylor wessing yet for summer vac?

hey i got a test invite for TW on 12th dec, due 22nd dec

 

[laby201]

If you're applying to a firm and haven't done their Forage programme but mention doing others, is that something that will count against you?

Just worried that a firm won't think I'm that invested in them as a first-choice if I'm completed six Forage programmes with other firms but not theirs. Any thoughts?

 

[Seven]

If you're applying to a firm and haven't done their Forage programme but mention doing others, is that something that will count against you?

Just worried that a firm won't think I'm that invested in them as a first-choice if I'm completed six Forage programmes with other firms but not theirs. Any thoughts?

I don’t think so at all. If for example, you have completed Clifford Chance’s Banking Program, and you’re applying to a firm with a strong banking practice, it still demonstrates your experience and interest in that area. So I would definitely include it.

You could add a small description on what you did in those programs and how it links to the firm you’re applying to.

 

[laby201]

I don’t think so at all. If for example, you have completed Clifford Chance’s Banking Program, and you’re applying to a firm with a strong banking practice, it still demonstrates your experience and interest in that area. So I would definitely include it.

You could add a small description on what you did in those programs and how it links to the firm you’re applying to.

Thank you so much! Initially thought of completing their individual Forage programmes just so I could put them on there but seems like an unproductive use of time at this stage 🤣

I typically group Forage programmes all together as one entry on the work experience programme, unless it's the programme for the firm I'm applying to.

 

[ah898]

EDIT:

Has anyone received a PFO from Latham that's applied before November 12?

Yep, applied Oct 20

 

[ah898]

Does anyone have any tips on how to prepare for a video interview - what firm related topics may come up outside of 'why this firm?', 'a specific practice area', or 'a specific case'?

Thank you

 

[Jessica Booker]

If you're applying to a firm and haven't done their Forage programme but mention doing others, is that something that will count against you?

Just worried that a firm won't think I'm that invested in them as a first-choice if I'm completed six Forage programmes with other firms but not theirs. Any thoughts?

No - it won’t count against you, especially if the topics sign with what their firm does. If it doesn’t align with what they do, then it might be worthwhile not listing it (especially given you have six).

 

[laby201]

No - it won’t count against you, especially if the topics sign with what their firm does. If it doesn’t align with what they do, then it might be worthwhile not listing it (especially given you have six).

I generally just tend to lump Forage programmes together as one entry on the work experience section, before specifying a few of the tasks I did and skills gained. Suppose that's a fine approach if the tasks align with what a trainee at the firm may do/in their field?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I generally just tend to lump Forage programmes together as one entry on the work experience section, before specifying a few of the tasks I did and skills gained. Suppose that's a fine approach if the tasks align with what a trainee at the firm may do/in their field?

Generally I would say yes, but if you are putting them all together in one entry it sounds like you could not include any that are subject wise not relevant anyway. For instance if you have done an IP specialist course and the firm has no IP department, I would probably remove it if you have other more relevant Forage courses to leverage instead.

 

[Abbas J]

Anyone with insight into the CMS VI pls message me. Much appreciated.

 

[IwantaVacSchemePlz]

Anyone with insight into the CMS VI pls message me. Much appreciated.

Congrats! When did you get the invite?

 

[PFODEFEATER]

Hi, does anyone know whether the RPC online test is automatically sent after submitting the application?

 

[ErickLawson2020]

Hi @lewiskc2023 - I can confirm that your account now has Premium access, so you can access the database here. Feel free to reach out if you need anything further

Thanks Erin - sorted out already.
btw just PM-ed - I have some enquiry regarding the application review (service)

 

[lawyerletsgo]

@Jessica Booker or anyone else - can someone clarify what a practice group is? is that a particular practice or is it a bundle of similar practices or is it another term for industry? thank you!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thanks Erin - sorted out already.
btw just PM-ed - I have some enquiry regarding the application review (service)

Feel free to PM me as Erin won’t pick this up until Monday.

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker or anyone else - can someone clarify what a practice group is? is that a particular practice or is it a bundle of similar practices or is it another term for industry? thank you!

Which firm is this for?