TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[addy2004]

Anyone know from other years what WG percentile Freshfields requires/what Freshfields AC holders achieved on their WG results? Not that I have a WG invitation as I know apps are still open, just curious...

 

[MrHubertLouis]

If a question has a word limit of 250 words, can I get away with only mentioning two points? I originally had three points but felt like I am not able to fully expand on them without removing one.

 

[itsfearless15]

For the Ashurst Summer VS, it says that you should complete the online ability tests within 3 days of receiving them, but do we have to complete before the overall Jan 5th noon deadline? Or is that only for the written part of the application?

 

[Apple]

If a question has a word limit of 250 words, can I get away with only mentioning two points? I originally had three points but felt like I am not able to fully expand on them without removing one.

This is dependent on what the question is asking really.

 

[MrHubertLouis]

This is dependent on what the question is asking really.

Thank you! The question is why the firm.

 

[lawapplicant]

Can final year law students not apply to Freshfields VS?

 

[tanamontana]

If anyone has completed the Eversheds VI please message me! Thank you

 

[BM99]

Is Akin online test automatic?

 

[DLLAW]

Is Akin online test automatic?

No

 

[lawstudent0303]

has anyone heard back from linklaters?

 

[futuretrainee2024]

I made a mistake on an application, as I said I started secondary school in 2014 rather than 2013. Should I email grad rec?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I made a mistake on an application, as I said I started secondary school in 2014 rather than 2013. Should I email grad rec?

No - this will not be an issue.

 

[jenniferrrrrrr]

White & Case VI invite

congrats!! when did you apply?

 

[clo224455]

For Addleshaw Goddard there is a section in the application that says,

"Use this space to tell us about any mitigating circumstances that you might have, any scholarships or awards that you have achieved or any other information, such as your preferred pronouns"

Would it be appropriate to mention any volunteering achievements here or is it restricted to the aforementioned.

 

[lawyerinzootopia]

Sometimes when I make applications, I can literally see that I'm not gonna get anything from it lol, and it's so hard to move past that feeling and just apply anyway (writing this as I'm applying for an open day that I can tell I'm not gonna get) 🥹

 

[Manuchelsout]

Anyone else have an issue viewing Akin feedback report

 

[Cynthia14]

or does anyone know if macfarlanes have any video interview questions for Vacation scheme applications this year ?

they do not have video interview

 

[lawtab]

Has Shearman closed their summer VS app early? Deadline is 15 Jan and was planning to apply but I can only see the spring VS there

 

[sibs23]

To make things worse, I have emailed the assessment provider and my email has been blocked 😭

Just got an offer of an extension! What a relief!!

 

[EllaClayton]

HSF PFO for summer which stings pretty hard right now