TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[LegallyBrown]

The time has finally come guys, I have just been offered a TC with Travers Smith.

Awkwardly, I answered the call whilst in a meeting with my manager - I don’t know who was crying more, her or me.

I stand by what I said. Rejections will come, and they will come in the dozens. But that one AC can turn into one VS which can turn into one TC.

Do not give up

Also, as cliche as it is for everyone to say this - but @Jaysen and the team, thank you so much for creating and maintaining this platform. I will never be able to put into words all that it has done for me this past year. I’d say I wish I found it sooner, but I don’t regret receiving my TC offer 4 years post graduation - each year has given me so many amazing experiences.

 

[Benisa]

Anyone know what the format of the Mills & Reeve online assessment is?

Hey did you end up doing it? I am trying to find the format too any tips?

 

[Benisa]

Those who have done the Mills & Reeve online assessment - do you have any tips? I just sent off my application and don't know what to expect

Hey I have to do mine this week, any tips?

 

[user9809]

The time has finally come guys, I have just been offered a TC with Travers Smith.

Awkwardly, I answered the call whilst in a meeting with my manager - I don’t know who was crying more, her or me.

I stand by what I said. Rejections will come, and they will come in the dozens. But that one AC can turn into one VS which can turn into one TC.

Do not give up

Also, as cliche as it is for everyone to say this - but @Jaysen and the team, thank you so much for creating and maintaining this platform. I will never be able to put into words all that it has done for me this past year. I’d say I wish I found it sooner, but I don’t regret receiving my TC offer 4 years post graduation - each year has given me so many amazing experiences.

This is hugeee and so inspiring. I loved reading your posts on the forum. CONGRATULATIONS!!

 

[trainee_00]

Has anyone done VI for Willkie or any other US law firm, what commercial awareness Q do they ask?

 

[Winter]

Congrats to both of you! May I ask when you applied?

26th

 

[mfuturetrainee]

The time has finally come guys, I have just been offered a TC with Travers Smith.

Awkwardly, I answered the call whilst in a meeting with my manager - I don’t know who was crying more, her or me.

I stand by what I said. Rejections will come, and they will come in the dozens. But that one AC can turn into one VS which can turn into one TC.

Do not give up

Also, as cliche as it is for everyone to say this - but @Jaysen and the team, thank you so much for creating and maintaining this platform. I will never be able to put into words all that it has done for me this past year. I’d say I wish I found it sooner, but I don’t regret receiving my TC offer 4 years post graduation - each year has given me so many amazing experiences.

ngl this made me SMILE, U DESERVE IT SO MUCH WE'RE SO PROUD OF U

 

[Manuchelsout]

Do you have to do clyde VI/tests before deadline

 

[OliviaPope]

Hey did you end up doing it? I am trying to find the format too any tips?

Hey, I’ve just done it. It’s mainly scenario based questions where you say what you would be most/least likely to do. There are also quite a few maths questions, I found some of these kinda hard but it’s untimed which takes the pressure off. Then a long answer written question at the end which is pretty straightforward

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

The time has finally come guys, I have just been offered a TC with Travers Smith.

Awkwardly, I answered the call whilst in a meeting with my manager - I don’t know who was crying more, her or me.

I stand by what I said. Rejections will come, and they will come in the dozens. But that one AC can turn into one VS which can turn into one TC.

Do not give up

Also, as cliche as it is for everyone to say this - but @Jaysen and the team, thank you so much for creating and maintaining this platform. I will never be able to put into words all that it has done for me this past year. I’d say I wish I found it sooner, but I don’t regret receiving my TC offer 4 years post graduation - each year has given me so many amazing experiences.

This is amazing news and a wonderful start to 2024 - congratulations!!

 

[Aga123+]

The time has finally come guys, I have just been offered a TC with Travers Smith.

Awkwardly, I answered the call whilst in a meeting with my manager - I don’t know who was crying more, her or me.

I stand by what I said. Rejections will come, and they will come in the dozens. But that one AC can turn into one VS which can turn into one TC.

Do not give up

Also, as cliche as it is for everyone to say this - but @Jaysen and the team, thank you so much for creating and maintaining this platform. I will never be able to put into words all that it has done for me this past year. I’d say I wish I found it sooner, but I don’t regret receiving my TC offer 4 years post graduation - each year has given me so many amazing experiences.

Congratulations - so happy for you!! You are an inspiration!

 

[ADKM]

The time has finally come guys, I have just been offered a TC with Travers Smith.

Awkwardly, I answered the call whilst in a meeting with my manager - I don’t know who was crying more, her or me.

I stand by what I said. Rejections will come, and they will come in the dozens. But that one AC can turn into one VS which can turn into one TC.

Do not give up

Also, as cliche as it is for everyone to say this - but @Jaysen and the team, thank you so much for creating and maintaining this platform. I will never be able to put into words all that it has done for me this past year. I’d say I wish I found it sooner, but I don’t regret receiving my TC offer 4 years post graduation - each year has given me so many amazing experiences.

Wow, huge congratulations!!!! Absolutely thrilled for you. You’ve been so supportive and encouraging to so many of us during this difficult process. No one deserves this opportunity more, TS have made a great choice

 

[Deleted member 21782]

The time has finally come guys, I have just been offered a TC with Travers Smith.

Awkwardly, I answered the call whilst in a meeting with my manager - I don’t know who was crying more, her or me.

I stand by what I said. Rejections will come, and they will come in the dozens. But that one AC can turn into one VS which can turn into one TC.

Do not give up

Also, as cliche as it is for everyone to say this - but @Jaysen and the team, thank you so much for creating and maintaining this platform. I will never be able to put into words all that it has done for me this past year. I’d say I wish I found it sooner, but I don’t regret receiving my TC offer 4 years post graduation - each year has given me so many amazing experiences.

An absolute inspiration to us all! So well deserved!

 

[jplaw1010]

The time has finally come guys, I have just been offered a TC with Travers Smith.

Awkwardly, I answered the call whilst in a meeting with my manager - I don’t know who was crying more, her or me.

I stand by what I said. Rejections will come, and they will come in the dozens. But that one AC can turn into one VS which can turn into one TC.

Do not give up

Also, as cliche as it is for everyone to say this - but @Jaysen and the team, thank you so much for creating and maintaining this platform. I will never be able to put into words all that it has done for me this past year. I’d say I wish I found it sooner, but I don’t regret receiving my TC offer 4 years post graduation - each year has given me so many amazing experiences.

Absolutely thrilled for you, warm congratulations and well deserved!!!

 

[clo224455]

Does anyone know anything about the Mayer Brown job stimulation, especially the video interview question? Is the preparation timed?

Congrats on getting to that stage!!

How long did it take you to hear back after the online assessments?

 

[FutureTS13]

For VI's, are we allowed to have a piece of paper laying down somewhere to recall certain points? Sorry might be stupid but first application cycle for me

 

[12234444]

Anyone applied to Kirkland in Nov and not heard?

I just got invited to an AC today

 

[laby201]

For VI's, are we allowed to have a piece of paper laying down somewhere to recall certain points? Sorry might be stupid but first application cycle for me

You are allowed, but having done this before in the previous cycle, I would be cautious because I found it threw me off. The temptation to glance at the piece of paper is there and it will be obvious if you're no longer focusing on the camera. I would try to avoid it as much as possible, but it won't be uncommon and firms will be understanding of nerves

 

[Ghassen]

I got a VI invitation today with a deadline 7th January 2024 (GMT+00:00). What does this exactly mean ? End of 6th January or end of 7th January.
Thanks.

 

[give.me.a.tc]

I got a VI invitation today with a deadline 7th January 2024 (GMT+00:00). What does this exactly mean ? End of 6th January or end of 7th January.
Thanks.

End of 7th January. British Time. My guess is that this means before UK's 11:59pm on 7th January.