TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[0800KP]

oh damn, did it still say end of this week? i didn't get another holding email

same

 

[Sophia_adh]

Anyone still waiting to hear back from Latham Summer VS post-AC?

 

[yxngd2x]

Anyone still waiting to hear back from Latham Summer VS post-AC?

Spring but yh

 

[Jessica Booker]

I haven't had any correspondence back

Feel free to email me on [email protected] with your query.

 

[PlscanIhaveaTC]

Has anyone figured out how to log into the NRF workday portal ? It directs me to outlook login

 

[F12M34L]

anyone who applied to bakers summer VS on deadline got any response ? PFO or post test?

 

[dinoorchestra]

anyone who applied to bakers summer VS on deadline got any response ? PFO or post test?

I applied a while before the deadline for the SVS but also haven't heard back. I think most people haven't heard yet though so 🤞

 

[sibs23]

idk - VI invites were on Thursday evenings...

I got mine on a Friday

 

[Lopez2017]

I got mine on a Friday

blimey - entirely a lottery then

 

[S87]

Is anyone else feeling a bit annoyed with the VIs? I am sure they are useful tools for the firms to use and choose between the applicants but it's so bizzare that you go through all that application writing process, write paragraphs on why x firm and then the x firm turns around and says, no summarise that in one minute and stare into a tiny white dot on your screen so we can decide if we want to give you a chance. I think I am getting moody because I have had too much to prepare lately 😭 and please no-one tell me why this is a good way for the firm to test how we can think under pressure or be succinct. I am aware. I just wish this isn't how they tested those skills. Also, finding a quiet spot when you live with others and finding a room to record yourself in on campus is a chore and a half.

I don't mean to be negative, but some of these questions are looooong and not something you can properly answer in 60 seconds. So what exactly are they testing? Anyway rant over, I will stop being negative now.

I am feeling so fed up with VIs, I cannot believe that I keep writing good apps but then fail VIs. They feel so dry and anxiety inducing. I am feeling very defeated at the moment. I don’t know how am supposed to write another application.

 

[Petallove1]

I am feeling so fed up with VIs, I cannot believe that I keep writing good apps but then fail VIs. They feel so dry and anxiety inducing. I am feeling very defeated at the moment. I don’t know how am supposed to write another application.

I SO get this - I’ve gotten to a point with second stage SJT/WG/VIs now where I’m going to compile a list of boutique city firms that don’t use the same app structure bc sometimes those second stages make me feel so defeatist as it seems like such an arbitrary way of getting rid of candidates when I feel as though I’m a good candidate with relevant experience. I so understand that with a huge volume of apps a lot of firms feel they have to take this approach but from a personal POV it makes the app process v anxiety inducing - particularly on top of working full time hours at a law firm already lol

 

[Standardlawapplicant]

Is anyone still yet to hear post AC for HSF spring VS?

 

[LKG]

W&C vi omg I was fully expecting a pfo. If anyone has any tips or insight I would really appreciate it!!

 

[Kodak123]

Jones day PFO post AC

 

[S87]

I SO get this - I’ve gotten to a point with second stage SJT/WG/VIs now where I’m going to compile a list of boutique city firms that don’t use the same app structure bc sometimes those second stages make me feel so defeatist as it seems like such an arbitrary way of getting rid of candidates when I feel as though I’m a good candidate with relevant experience. I so understand that with a huge volume of apps a lot of firms feel they have to take this approach but from a personal POV it makes the app process v anxiety inducing - particularly on top of working full time hours at a law firm already lol

Say it louder for the people in the back. I work full time and carve the time to do this extra work means a lot of sacrifices. I am happy to do it but then let’s meet half way guys!

 

[legallyells]

W&C vi omg I was fully expecting a pfo. If anyone has any tips or insight I would really appreciate it!!

congrats! just checking is this for summer?

 

[TCchaser24]

Bristows post-VI?

 

[LKG]

congrats! just checking is this for summer?

Thanks! Yeah

 

[F12M34L]

I applied a while before the deadline for the SVS but also haven't heard back. I think most people haven't heard yet though so 🤞

In that case, their timeline set out in the email is very confusing...

 

[lawbear123]

W&C VI! If anyone has any tips, more than welcome. Can help with a bunch of firms