TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[EqualityNonNegotiable]

Mishcon VI completed. Could have done better but it could have gone worse too. I estimate it's a coinflip at best 🤣

However, TCLA and the community has been invaluable throughout the whole experience. Thank you guys!

 

[tanamontana]

For the question ‘what differentiates us from other law firms’ in a VI, should you approach this question from the point of view of clients (so why would a client choose X firm over another), or relating to people choosing to work at firm/internal point of view?

 

[futuretrainee202X]

1 Jan!

Also, just a follow up, do you know if A&P tends to send interview invites in batches or in one go?

 

[bella98]

Hogan Lovells please call meeee

Okay so I didn’t get the call and I see a pattern here that I don’t like 😭

Here's the thing: had HSF and Macfarlanes ACs on Tuesday, they called successful candidates on Thursday, and then—plot twist—sent me a PFO on Friday. Someone, please, I'm begging, find me a wizard, a genie, or a four-leaf clover to break this curse!!

 

[NMA]

Also, just a follow up, do you know if A&P tends to send interview invites in batches or in one go?

no idea sorry mate

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Okay so I didn’t get the call and I see a pattern here that I don’t like 😭

Here's the thing: had HSF and Macfarlanes ACs on Tuesday, they called successful candidates on Thursday, and then—plot twist—sent me a PFO on Friday. Someone, please, I'm begging, find me a wizard, a genie, or a four-leaf clover to break this curse!!

u will hear good news!!! IM PRAYING FOR U

 

[Apple]

Okay so I didn’t get the call and I see a pattern here that I don’t like 😭

Here's the thing: had HSF and Macfarlanes ACs on Tuesday, they called successful candidates on Thursday, and then—plot twist—sent me a PFO on Friday. Someone, please, I'm begging, find me a wizard, a genie, or a four-leaf clover to break this curse!!

Im in the exact same boat, AC on Tuesday and just waiting and praying for that phone call so badly.

 

[Lawyer500]

I personally have done that and I got the offer two hours after my email when I applied last year. I would only recommend doing this when a considerable amount of time has passed (after the two weeks mark in my opinion).

would you recommend to explain that you have other offers coming in or just politely ask for an update? Thanks!

 

[axelbeugre]

would you recommend to explain that you have other offers coming in or just politely ask for an update? Thanks!

Yes, if you do have them definitely, however you should stress how doing a scheme at this particular firm is what you want the most, that was my approach at least.

 

[goggles123]

Thank you!

I got the gist from it that it wasn’t unlimited and they wanted it done within a few minutes?

Was I wrong?🫠

 

[F12M34L]

To those who received a second holding email from Reed Smith what does it say? If it says "Thank you for completing your assessment for our Vacation Scheme 2023/24 role. We will be in touch soon with an update on your application." its not a holding email, its an automated response

I didn’t even get the first holding email 😭😭😭

 

[PFO King]

Has anyone heard from the AC at macfarlanes yet? I did mine on the 6th of feb,still waiting

 

[S87]

Hi, @axelbeugre and @Jessica Booker would love to have your opinion on a bunch of questions that I am trying to answer.

1)When asked what are the attributes that a lawyer, what do we refer to? Should I talk about commercial acumen, teamwork, and communication?
2) When asked to describe what sets this firm apart from other firms? Should we talk about how x firm compares against another specific firm and I can mention capabilities or training etc..or should I compare x firm against many other firms?
3) When asked to talk about a specific news and why interest me? Should I write about something that relates to the firm? Additionally, can I mention that I am interested because of my background in specific industries, it affects me as an everyday consumer and interests me as an aspiring lawyer because the legal implications are multiple such as etc..?

Forum feel free to chime in

 

[Dakuai]

Is anyone still waiting for Latham spring post app 🤣 (did not receive an AC nor PFO) I wonder what happened to my application

 

[Lawyer500]

Bristows pfo post-VI

Sorry to hear this. Was this for the TC?

 

[axelbeugre]

Hi, @axelbeugre and @Jessica Booker would love to have your opinion on a bunch of questions that I am trying to answer.

1)When asked what are the attributes that a lawyer, what do we refer to? Should I talk about commercial acumen, teamwork, and communication?
2) When asked to describe what sets this firm apart from other firms? Should we talk about how x firm compares against another specific firm and I can mention capabilities or training etc..or should I compare x firm against many other firms?
3) When asked to talk about a specific news and why interest me? Should I write about something that relates to the firm? Additionally, can I mention that I am interested because of my background in specific industries, it affects me as an everyday consumer and interests me as an aspiring lawyer because the legal implications are multiple such as etc..?

Forum feel free to chime in

1) those attributes are perfectly fine, examples of that nature are what they are looking for.
2) You should highlight the firms' strengths compared to other firms generally without naming a specific firm in my opinion.
3) You should talk about something that interests you specifically, it does not have to be linked to the firm necessarily. Yes, you can definitely do that, your explanation works in my opinion and I used to mention similar things too.

Good luck!

 

[S87]

1) those attributes are perfectly fine, examples of that nature are what they are looking for.
2) You should highlight the firms' strengths compared to other firms generally without naming a specific firm in my opinion.
3) You should talk about something that interests you specifically, it does not have to be linked to the firm necessarily. Yes, you can definitely do that, your explanation works in my opinion and I used to mention similar things too.

Good luck!

You are a gem @axelbeugre

 

[studentdelaw786]

HFW PFO. applied 12th Jan
You should always stay humble but cant say I'm not surprised. I thought my app was really strong considering I made it past app stage for other shipping firms. Was my application too late? or was the quality not enough compared to other applicants

i still haven’t received a response and I applied on the same date as you. but if people have already done ACs, i’m assuming it’s PFO for me?

 

[Lawyer500]

Yes, if you do have them definitely, however you should stress how doing a scheme at this particular firm is what you want the most, that was my approach at least.

Thank you so much, very helpful!

 

[PFO King]

has anyone heard back from Irwin post VI? Still waiting for a response.