TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[-legal-]

For a cover letter that is included in the application form do I need to say the phrase " and I am for the firm's vacation scheme " where I introduce myself and my degree?

 

[J53]

Osborne Clarke Virtual AC. After 3 PFOs today, it’s a nice way to end it

 

[J53]

For a cover letter that is included in the application form do I need to say the phrase " and I am for the firm's vacation scheme " where I introduce myself and my degree?

I would say it depends how desperate you are on the word count/ do they also do direct TC apps so the person reading knows clearly which one you’re going for.

 

[EllaClayton]

Anyone else still somehow pending with AG London post-app? Should I give up? I just don’t understand why they haven’t rejected me considering they’re inviting people to ACs now 😂

 

[-legal-]

I would say it depends how desperate you are on the word count/ do they also do direct TC apps so the person reading knows clearly which one you’re going for.

They do direct TC but its in all hires so I state before if I'm applying for the vs route or direct TC route. I am not that desperate for these words but I would like to use them on something more important.

 

[Pennine Valley]

For those who did Science Double Award GCSES, do you list the grade twice or is once enough?

You can add 'other' grade on all hires. For vantage I add twice.

 

[SLLLAMA]

For the people that received ACs at OC when did you guys do your VR test?

 

[SLLLAMA]

They do direct TC but its in all hires so I state before if I'm applying for the vs route or direct TC route. I am not that desperate for these words but I would like to use them on something more important.

I think there’s gonna be more AC invites for AG London. I wouldn’t worry

 

[Eleanor]

Osborne Clarke AC!! anyone have tips?

 

[Amy Lucy]

Anyone heard back from Stephenson Harwood?

 

[trainingcontract]

Anyone heard back from Stephenson Harwood?

I haven't even heard back after applying for the winter vs lol

 

[Studyinglaw]

Does anyone have insights into the OC virtual AC? thanks

 

[NSC414]

Right

For the people that received ACs at OC when did you guys do your VR test?

I think I automatically received one right after I submitted the application.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I was so nervous at an AC that I didn't ask the grad rec a question at the end rip. How f'd am I?

If just generally during the day, not at all. If during an interview cut can be a concern if no questions were asked at the end (shows a lack of curiosity) but isn’t necessarily a straight no.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

These ones hurt the most, have been there before. Applied to Trowers & Hamlins last cycle and ended my 'why Trowers?' question with 'and that's why I believe Latham & Watkins will be the best firm for my professional development'.

Good 10%+ of applications are copy and paste and will have another firm’s name in.

Quick tip is to remember where you copied it from and keyword search the document for the old firm’s name.

Same goes for if you spell the firm’s name incorrectly and want to ensure all other spellings are correct.

 

[Shi]

Anyone heard from Stephenson Harwood re Spring VS? Submitted mine on 08 Jan but not sure are they rolling.

 

[JLaw56]

Does anyone know if Covington's silence means PFO or do they send emails confirming PFO?

 

[trainingcontract]

Will I ever hear back from Gibby Dunne or are they too busy rizzing up baby gronk

 

[laby201]

This is an out of the ordinary post for myself, but I wondered how people best deal with "imposter syndrome" and nerves before an AC.

I don't usually consider myself a nervous person, but I think with the drain of this being my 4th cycle and wanting an offer so badly, I'm putting too much pressure on it. Worst off, I don't think I'm good enough, which I know is the wrong mentality. I'm looking at LinkedIn pages of trainees at my AC firm and I'm seeing people who went to Harvard, started businesses, and are just generally outstanding candidates. I don't see myself as having a selling point.

The commercial part of the interview and the unknown of that also terrifies me. I think my commercial awareness is decent. I've done an M&A course, try and follow the news etc, but I just know there's someone better.

I know going into the AC with this mentality will make me fail before I've even entered the room, so has anyone else felt similar and how did you effectively deal with it? Any advice would be appreciated

 

[bella98]

Osborne Clarke AC!! ✨✨✨

I’m so happy but stressed at the same time - I have 3 ACs coming up🥹🥹 I need to get that summer vac scheme!