TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
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Same question. Does anyone know any international students who have gotten TCs + sponsorships. Is requiring sponsorship a turn off for law firms.
for Dechert, one of the qs is "Dechert is frequently retained to work on the most challenging matters, and prides itself on its ability to deliver premium legal services and sound business judgement to its clients. In your opinion, other than the above, what are the three key reasons why our clients instruct us? 300 words."
By "why our clients instruct us", do they just mean why the clients choose them?
By "why our clients instruct us", do they just mean why the clients choose them?
International student here. I was only asked if I needed sponsorship after I was offered the TC. It was not brought into the conversation prior to that. I think at larger firms, it's less of an issue.
I know many international students who’ve secured TCs, some who studied here and some who completed their undergrad abroad. I even know a few people who applied from abroad and got an offer. Don’t really think sponsorship is too big of an issue for firms in London or even in cities like Bristol (Burges and OC) offer sponsorships for TCs too. Overall, I’ve found this process very flexible and accommodating. There’s always the option of direct TCs for those who can’t complete VS (heard some firms even allow virtual AC). It’s tough but not impossible.
This is my first application cycle and I definitely relate to this question. I think the biggest hurdle for international students is really the online application stage. Once you get progressed, especially to the final AC stage, I think it is much easier to get an offer because you have a better platform to showcase your skills (at least that's what my friends and I feel).
omg do you have tips? that’s such a high ratio, mine is like i apply for 10 pass 1 😭
Congrats! Did you just receive the interview invite?
Just got AG Manchester VI invite - does anyone know the format like the prep time given!
Nope I got it a few hours ago, I’m on holiday 5 hours behind the UK. So I just woke up 🤣
If it's the same as the AG Glasgow one I did then it's a nice VI format compared to the others: 5 questions, first asked in a video by someone at the firm before being shown written down. You have 30 seconds before it automatically starts recording and you have 2 minutes to answer. You then decide when to click next for the next question.
Why do firms always ask what adjustments you need for the application process in the application form but then never actually apply these unless you e-mail them directly?
This is so reassuring that they are still handing them out - I've been so conflicted about whether it's a pfo but I guess there's still a slither of hope! Congratulations!
Macfarlanes summer Ac invite 
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