TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[S87]

When completing a VI, should I look at the camera or screen? I don't seem to pass any of my VIs!

 

[Law2020]

Hey if anyone has done V&E's VI please could they PM, happy to help with Latham & Sidley interviews!

 

[Ghassen]

Did anyone notice that NRF deadline for summer vacation scheme became tomorrow instead of 18th February ?
I just realised this by coincidence, otherwise I will miss the deadline.
Apparently they don't need more applicants !!

 

[Apple]

Did anyone notice that NRF deadline for summer vacation scheme became tomorrow instead of 18th February ?
I just realised this by coincidence, otherwise I will miss the deadline.
Apparently they don't need more applicants !!

Its a super late deadline, so its probably just people checking if there are any schemes still available and just applying.

 

[Deleted member 17013]

Speaking of NRF, has anyone received test invites?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

I like how simple nrf's application form is structured, slightly refreshing😭

 

[ccfuturetraineesolicitor]

exposing myself for submitting a last minute app but does anyone know if NRF's deadline is today at 11:59pm or tomorrow at 11:59pm - it just says that the deadline is 4 Feb on the grad rec website

 

[Miss Chocolate]

For anyone who's done the Bristows VI, please message me

 

[ChasingTCS]

Has anyone given the DWF VI? I have an urgent question please pm me!!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker

I've got the Macfarlanes written exercise in a few days, which often includes a letter. In all the examples I have looked at people seem to never use any headings/sub-headings when writing these letters, even though they address multiple different legal issues. Is that normal?

I'm worried it will seem like I have no structure if I do it that way.

Do you have any "model" examples of a letter beyond just the formalities?

I don’t have any templates, but I think using headings will be fine.

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Is anyone else getting worried about fking up the interviews and thinking of making more back-up applications just out of desperation? I don't strictly have the time but also I am not sure how my VIs are going to be next week :/

 

[S87]

Is anyone else getting worried about fking up the interviews and thinking of making more back-up applications just out of desperation? I don't strictly have the time but also I am not sure how my VIs are going to be next week :/

I feel you so much and practicing for my upcoming VIs but also scheduled some extra applications.

 

[mfuturetrainee]

did anyone get a confirmation email after submitting nrf?

 

[cattlawapps324]

did anyone get a confirmation email after submitting nrf?

i sent yesterday and only got it today

 

[MG1996]

Addleshaw Goddard London VS offer 🙌🏼 had the AC Monday and had the phone call Wednesday

Congratulations! Was this for the spring or summer VS?

 

[livrobertson]

Simmons Bristol AC invite! Does anyone have any tips? How much commercial knowledge is expected at an assessment centre - do i need to know the ins and outs of financial transactions?

 

[MG1996]

Would anyone please be able to share some tips for the CRS VI? 🥺

 

[r5533]

how long is the mayer brown situational and verbal test? (not the job simulation)

 

[cattlawapps324]

how long is the mayer brown situational and verbal test? (not the job simulation)

finished it earlier today - took around an hour

 

[LawBrah]

Has anyone got an AC invite for Farrer & Co Summer VS?