TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Giorgos]

the bakers website says: "Video interview - Upon successful completion of the online test, you will be invited to a video interview, to respond to pre-recorded questions."

Oh okay then, so according to that, we should be sent a vi in February?

 

[Seven]

Resilience, work ethic, attention to detail

Perhaps it was your application, as they read that in tandem with the test? It seems ridiculous though considering ur results are good x

 

[Percypig12]

Perhaps it was your application, as they read that in tandem with the test? It seems ridiculous though considering ur results are good x

Yeah, the app was only 1 question about extracurricular tho 😭

 

[Percypig12]

Sorry to hear. May I ask when you did the test? Been waiting for ages🥲

16 Jan

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you - could I ask, in your experience with Freshfields, was it usually accommodated where possible?

That was a long time ago now and when there were three summer schemes, but yes, we moved people around when we could. It wasn’t always possible though - but in those cases candidates were put forward to direct TC hiring processes instead.

 

[VacayScheme]

That was a long time ago now and when there were three summer schemes, but yes, we moved people around when we could. It wasn’t always possible though - but in those cases candidates were put forward to direct TC hiring processes instead.

Thank you, that's really reassuring! ☺️

 

[user254]

DWF VI!!!!!!!!! Need some input please or I'll cry during the VI.

Congrats!! Was this for the social mobility programme?

 

[Legalstalker]

What websites, courses or advice do people use or have for building commercial awareness?

I’ve currently been advised: Ziplaw, FT, investopedia & Finimize

 

[aspiringcatsolicitor]

Honestly I feel the same. I've been waiting for ages to hear about VI now. Bit disappointed as I made it onto open day this cycle which they said was super competitive this year and hoped that would boost my application with firm engagement. I guess open days are ofc never a guarantee but thought it would help at least get a VI! I'm hoping its just taking them ages to get through apps...

Has anyone heard back from Mischon?

 

[EllaClayton]

What websites, courses or advice do people use or have for building commercial awareness?

I’ve currently been advised: Ziplaw, FT, investopedia & Finimize

I really enjoy Ziplaw and think the premium subscription is worth it. Watson’s daily too is very quick and digestible

 

[hkirkland]

Has anyone heard back from Mischon?

I got the VI invite this afternoon, very surprised...

 

[Petallove1]

Has anyone heard back from Mischon?

Haha I mean I haven't even heard back post-app about whether I've got a VI

 

[bella98]

Do you guys know if on the TopScore platform for a virtual ACs you’re recorded at all times? Just want to understand the level of composure that I need to maintain ahaha for example - I have a written exercise and a case study interview
When reading the materials, are they recording? Or just when I join the interview room

 

[Legalstalker]

I really enjoy Ziplaw and think the premium subscription is worth it. Watson’s daily too is very quick and digestible

Amazing! Just purchased it

 

[bella98]

Haha I mean I haven't even heard back post-app about whether I've got a VI

Still waiting as well🥲💪🏻

 

[Pennine Valley]

Do you guys know if on the TopScore platform for a virtual ACs you’re recorded at all times? Just want to understand the level of composure that I need to maintain ahaha for example - I have a written exercise and a case study interview
When reading the materials, are they recording? Or just when I join the interview room

if your camera light is not on they are not recording you

 

[legallyells]

Has anyone heard back from Mischon?

I got the VI on Dec 18th, for the Summer VS

 

[ChasingTCS]

Congrats!! Was this for the social mobility programme?

Yes

 

[Legalstalker]

Hoping this is a sign we’ll hear back soon… unfortunately I do not follow them on LinkedIn so that’s my application out the window 🤣🤣🤣

 

[ljms]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Ashurst post-test?