TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[saj2002]

Sorry to hear this!! Was this post app or VI?

post app

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

do law firm themselves review VI's cus when I asked grad recruitment in clyde and co they said that everything is done and reviewed externally?

Depends on the firm. Some will outsource screening, others will do it internally.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker @axelbeugre
What is the common courtesy surrounding 'thank you' emails after an AC, is it something which we are expected to do? And if so who do we address the email to?

Thanks

No expectation for you to do this. You can send a thank you though at the same time - just keep it short/polite and focused on the thank you.

 

[sxw517]

Covington had to piss on my Monday of good news off two other firms, didn't they... Oh well c'est la vie

 

[pineappleonpizza1]

Did you get the invite today?

got it a week ago and applied close to the deadline.

 

[Tintin06]

Latham pfo for summer VS.

 

[Carrington Lane]

Latham pfo for summer VS.

Oh god, I'm so sorry to hear that. Can I ask when did you receive the news

 

[rabialegal]

Has anyone been placed on a waiting list for an AC for a firm? Received one from Trowers, wondering what the likelihood is on being offered one.

 

[NSC414]

I'm guessing if you haven't heard from Mischcon by now you can consider it a PFO?

 

[Petallove1]

I'm guessing if you haven't heard from Mischcon by now you can consider it a PFO?

I think someone on here said they contacted them and they said due to volume of applicants they're hoping to get back to everyone by end of Feb? Not 100% sure but think I read that on here somewhere - I feel the same tho 🤝

 

[EqualityNonNegotiable]

I'm guessing if you haven't heard from Mischcon by now you can consider it a PFO?

Don't lose hope just yet! Hopefully they will get back to us too.

 

[milo]

For all those who've completed the Mishcon VI this cycle, how many questions were asked and how long did you have to prepare and then speak. Any pointers about the kinds of question asked would be hugely appreciated (competency, motivational, firm strategy etc.). Many thanks!

 

[I’m_Batman]

So I had my BCLP interview in December. They emailed me afterwards saying I made it to the AC and I will get the invite over January. Given what I have been hearing about them recently I didn't to work there anyway so never chased the AC invite. Just realised it's the end of Jan now and they never contacted me. What a company!

This is odd. I got the AC invite after this happened to me too. It might have ended up in your junk folder or there’s been an admin error. You should chase ASAP.

 

[I’m_Batman]

Hey I'm just completing my application for Hill Dickinson now, and they have two questions:
1. Why are you applying to Hill Dickinson for a training contract?
2. We offer sector-specific training contracts in each of our business services, health and marine groups. Why are you interested in a sector-specific training contract and why have you chosen this sector? i.e. business services, health or marine.

How have people tackled the first question? Obviously I can't really talk about specific sectors/ areas of law which they do well in, as that's the focus of the second question, so have focused more on the culture side of the firm, but I'm scared it's coming across as superficial. Any advice?

Why are you applying to Hill Dickinson for a training contract? (250 words)
1. I would mention interactions with people at the firm and how they were positive.
2. As they have a small trainee intake, explain why you like this.
3. Quality of the training and pro bono opportunities.

We are pleased to offer sector-specific training contracts in each of our business services, health and marine groups. Why are you interested in completing a sector-specific training contract and why have you chosen this sector? i.e. business services, health or marine. (250 words)
1. Talk about how these link to your school or university modules and are therefore intellectually stimulating. Or past work experience for that matter.
2. cross border work and why you like that in the context of specific sectors they do. Like m&a
3. Same point, maybe talk about business services

Make sure you bring in specifically why they interest you for each one and examples of whether it’s academic or work exp that you want to do similar work. Where possible try to mention interactions with the firm.

 

[ferrara_marti]

Thanks for sharing the response from the grad rec team! Their website states non rolling.

Someone here claimed they had received a VI invite for the summer VS but I took it with a pinch of salt.

Oh! My bad then! I did apply in December so maybe that's why it's still being reviewed. Thanks

 

[MandyAA]

Does anyone know what time the DACB deadline is tomorrow?

I’ve gone to submit my app this morning and the website is under maintenance 🤦🏾‍♀

 

[kmo20]

Thanks for sharing the response from the grad rec team! Their website states non rolling.

Someone here claimed they had received a VI invite for the summer VS but I took it with a pinch of salt.

I received a VI back in October for the SVS and I think I saw a couple others

 

[os111]

Question about logistics of doing a vac scheme in London as someone who doesn’t live there - how do people find somewhere to stay? Surely it would be ££££ to stay in central London for 2 weeks

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Question about logistics of doing a vac scheme in London as someone who doesn’t live there - how do people find somewhere to stay? Surely it would be ££££ to stay in central London for 2 weeks

Halls of residence tend to be the cheapest central option.

Alternatively seen people book long stays in budget hotels in Travelodges in areas outside of central London but easily commutable into - with the Elizabeth line or Thamesline (plus other key routes in) you can get into London quite quickly but find cheaper accommodation less than 30 mins out of the city.

 

[EqualityNonNegotiable]

I received a VI back in October for the SVS and I think I saw a couple others

Yes I realise now that there were many more than one invite Must have completely misunderstood what they meant by a non-rolling deadline