TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[phoebe.kennedy02]

Congratulations! Can I ask when you applied?

i applied end of November and heard today

 

[lawtrainee]

those who finished their dechert written application, did you get an email confirming this?

 

[Z48]

Cld u let me know what they respond with please? cheers

They just responded, they’re still reviewing applications and said “If you have not received a rejection, you are still being considered and your application may not have been reviewed yet.”

 

[aemond54]

those who finished their dechert written application, did you get an email confirming this?

No I didn't

 

[lawtrainee]

No I didn't

Thank you, just wanted to check to see if I definitely submitted!

 

[ghostyb]

Same!

is hogan WG invite automatic?

 

[EllaClayton]

is hogan WG invite automatic?

I heard yes but that they manually allocate it, hence my relief to finally get it😂

 

[SaadN]

No I didn't

Same here! Just to be safe I've emailed them to ask for receipt.

 

[KTD]

Same here! Just to be safe I've emailed them to ask for receipt.

Could you please let me know if you get a response? Had tech issues during the written assessment and haven’t been able to get a response from grad rec :/ Thank you!

 

[NMA]

Mofo 1st stage interview - applied 21 Nov

 

[Untilwinter]

what are some reasons for getting a pfo post-app when youve gotten past the app stage the year before?

 

[ghostyb]

Mofo 1st stage interview - applied 21 Nov

omg congrats!! May I ask how many words you wrote for each of their questions?

 

[addy2004]

what are some reasons for getting a pfo post-app when youve gotten past the app stage the year before?

Maybe if you didn’t change enough of your answer this year or didn’t show much development since your last app?

 

[laby201]

what are some reasons for getting a pfo post-app when youve gotten past the app stage the year before?

I recall getting a few of those last cycle. I think I was probably guilty of only slightly amending sections from my previous applications, rather than rewriting them from scratch. I'm not sure if GR compare previous applications if you say you've applied to the position before in the application form. If they do, it could count against you.

If you do believe it was a substantially better/different application, it could perhaps be a case of increased competition? Guess it's one of those things that difficult to tell!

 

[MrHubertLouis]

Does anyone know what Osborne Clarke meant by “legal market” in “How have you gone about researching the legal market? What sources of information have you used? How has this led to you making an application to Osborne Clarke?”

Does it just mean how I researched law firms?

 

[addy2004]

I’m currently writing my first ever cover letter and it’s for Travers Smith - does anyone have any advice for structure and content to include please? Thank you!

Also, anyone else applying to Travers, did you treat the boxes about extra curriculars and positions of responsibility as additional questions and write them out in full?

 

[e1996]

If we haven't heard back from Slaughters is that a PFO or are they still reviewing? Asking as some people have received interview invites

 

[Zaakir]

HFW AC INVITE!!! so happy

Same lol I got mine tomorrow🫠

 

[NMA]

omg congrats!! May I ask how many words you wrote for each of their questions?

1 - 400
2 - 312
3 - 474
4 - 330

Ngl I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter how much you write, just make sure you don't waffle

 

[F12M34L]

Same lol I got mine tomorrow🫠

Idk whats stopping me to submit my HFW app - it just need a final review.. is it too late to apply...