TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[scotstudent23]

Nearly forgot I applied to Dentons after a month long silence

What did you hear back from them? is this following a VI?

 

[legalstudent101]

Anyone heard post test withers/forsters london vac scheme summer?

 

[laby201]

What did you hear back from them? is this following a VI?

Has anyone at all heard back from Dentons for London? I’m still waiting post-app (sent it off end of December) and have had radio silence.

Really strange as I applied last year and heard back within about 2 weeks. Maybe it’s a PFO or they’re just being incredibly slow.

 

[JLaw56]

K&L Gates Verbal Analysis test invite!

I didn't know it was part of the application process.

 

[Harold Gunderson]

Anyone who's completed the BM VI, how many questions were asked? Thank you

 

[Miss Chocolate]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica, I am submitting an application to a firm's Dubai office for their placement scheme. On the website it says the firm pays for accommodation for those not resident in Dubai. So I am assuming that they also sponsor the visa (for internship) given they are clearly accepting applications from non-residents? Do you think it's worth still getting in touch and asking. The firm's not been super responsive and the deadline is nearing so I don't know if it's best waiting for a response before starting writing my application. Thank you!

 

[Law2020]

Latham & Watkins Summer VS if anyone wants to connect!

 

[mhs234]

I know i’m slightly early to ask this, but has anyone received a response from shoosmiths dicover placement?
I got my feedback report for the online assessment and i’m not too optimistic about it

 

[legallyad]

K&L Gates Verbal Analysis test invite!

I didn't know it was part of the application process.

Same here! Guessing to further shortlist applicants. Is this just verbal reasoning?

 

[SirLancelot7777]

Anyone else find the Bakers VI strange - very arguably philosophical questions being asked.

Huh weird, what were the questions, and how were they philosophical?

 

[Jessica Booker]

If I withdrew my application from a first-years scheme at a firm, will this be a disadvantage for when I apply to their vac scheme next year?

@Jessica Booker

No - this won’t be an issue.

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica, I am submitting an application to a firm's Dubai office for their placement scheme. On the website it says the firm pays for accommodation for those not resident in Dubai. So I am assuming that they also sponsor the visa given they are clearly accepting applications from non-residents? Do you think it's worth still getting in touch and asking. The firm's not been super responsive and the deadline is nearing so I don't know if it's best waiting for a response before starting writing my application. Thank you!

it sounds like you have already contacted them about this - if so, I wouldn’t necessarily chase them via email again. Alternatives are to try and call them or maybe connect with their trainees working in the region to see if they know.

 

[VacayScheme]

Bates Wells have broken their silence - WG invite!

 

[hanz123]

Has anyone else not heard back from Addleshaw post VI?

 

[neonorange]

Bates Wells have broken their silence - WG invite!

Congrats! I got a PFO with lots of very useful general advice that included "be available for a Training Contract in 2026". Good luck for the WG!

 

[cattlawapps324]

Congrats! I got a PFO with lots of very useful general advice that included "be available for a Training Contract in 2026". Good luck for the WG!

me too - actually thought my app was quite good 🥺

 

[eleven14og]

I apparently chose the wrong weekend to not check the forum! Literally me catching up from page 650ish during my lunch break

 

[Seven]

Hogan Lovells rejection post-AC😭 I don’t know what’s wrong with me
Despite my best efforts, it seems like I consistently struggle to advance past this particular stage in the recruitment process. Every time, I go in feeling prepared and come out thinking I've done okay, only to be met with disappointment.
I can't help but feel a bit lost as to how I can improve or what it is that I'm missing.

I am so sorry, I was rooting for you!! ☹️ Please inbox me if you need to rant at all. Did they atleast offer you some feedback?

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Has anyone heard back from V&E post VI?

 

[bella98]

RPC post-AC PFO

I dedicated a month to research those firms in depth. Obviously a first-class law degree and experience are not sufficient for a two-week programme. I've decided to halt my efforts in pursuing further applications. The pattern has become all too familiar: no matter how far I progress, reaching the assessment centre stage seems to inevitably lead to rejection. It's disheartening to feel as though I'm not meeting the mark, regardless of my qualifications and dedication.

It's ironic that after dedicating six years to legal studies, the only employment opportunity I can secure is that of a sales assistant. Obv there's nothing wrong with this role, but it wasn't the intention behind pursuing a law degree.
Everyone’s also been ghosting me for paralegal positions, so I’ll do a big favour to myself and stop wasting more time because I already dedicated too much effort to a lost cause