TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[HannaP]

can anyone who has done an ac at mills & reeve pls message me xx

Hey i have an ac coming up with m&r give me a message x

 

[AlCapone]

any insights on the dentons legal high potential assessment?

when did you get the invite???

 

[Deleted member 32324]

BCLP + Shearman PFO - I guess when you make 35 apps, sometimes the PFOs like to come in batches 🤣🤣🤣

 

[Amjaya]

Ashurst PFO

 

[lawbear123]

when did you get the invite???

yesterday

 

[SLLLAMA]

Hi guys, does anyone have any tips on how to best to tackle converting a 10,000 black interns summer internship to a TC where the firm considers the summer interns for a TC.

 

[clo224455]

Osborne Clarke AC !! Seen others got it so please message me ))

Congrats!! When was your virtual presentation if you don’t mind me asking ?

 

[MrHubertLouis]

@Jessica Booker do you know how firms feel about asking for an extension on Blended Assessment VI? I recently had 3 wisdom teeth removed surgically and the post-op recovering is taking longer than I expected. I’m afraid I won’t recover enough to do the VI before the deadline.

 

[abhuzaifa]

@CallumJR

Hi, did you hear back from FF today? If so, what time if you don’t mind me asking ?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi guys, does anyone have any tips on how to best to tackle converting a 10,000 black interns summer internship to a TC where the firm considers the summer interns for a TC.

There is some great advice in these threads and posts:

Thread 'Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....to-a-training-contract-top-tips-in-2021.3454/

Convert your vacation scheme into a training contract | The Corporate Law Academy

We spoke to Rosie Watterson, founder of the blog Apply.Shine.Win, to learn how students can convert their vacation scheme into a training contract offer.

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

Post in thread 'TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-169320

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker do you know how firms feel about asking for an extension on Blended Assessment VI? I recently had 3 wisdom teeth removed surgically and the post-op recovering is taking longer than I expected. I’m afraid I won’t recover enough to do the VI before the deadline.

I don’t think there is any harm in asking. They may not be able to extend of their own deadlines mean it can’t go beyond this date, but there is absolutely no harm in asking whether it can.

 

[Chelsea1]

Ashurst PFO

This cycle is not going very well AT ALL

 

[SolicitorHopeful]

Got this reply from Dechert regarding my spring vac scheme app following the written assessment/VI

"We are sorry that you are experiencing a delay following your second stage of the recruitment process. Due to high volumes of applications we are still reviewing the second stages of the recruitment process. We endeavour to deliver outcomes as promptly as possible to all applicants."

I'm confused tho, i've seen a post from someone saying they received an VS offer already?

 

[addy2004]

Ashurst PFO post-interview.

Probably my last time on this forum until next cycle, given up for now...

 

[mfuturetrainee]

unrelated q but does flex legal only look for full time? I was looking to go into it part time but im still a student, idk how successful that'll be?

 

[lawtrainee]

Those who have concluded this cycle without a TC or VS, what do you plan to do whilst presumably waiting for the next cycle? Also, those last cycle who didn't get anything, what did you do in the meantime?

 

[BM99]

Those who have concluded this cycle without a TC or VS, what do you plan to do whilst presumably waiting for the next cycle? Also, those last cycle who didn't get anything, what did you do in the meantime?

Continue to work on my job. Trust me, time flies

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Those who have concluded this cycle without a TC or VS, what do you plan to do whilst presumably waiting for the next cycle? Also, those last cycle who didn't get anything, what did you do in the meantime?

honestly try and get a job as a paralegal and if not im eyeing up on doing a masters because im quite interested in pursuing commercial law and understanding it a bit further [totally not an interview answer]

 

[Percypig12]

unrelated q but does flex legal only look for full time? I was looking to go into it part time but im still a student, idk how successful that'll be?

They do give an option for part-time but doubt they'll accept students tbh. Could be wrong tho

 

[lawtrainee]

Thanks for the replies! As a non-law student, I am struggling to apply to paralegal jobs given I have limited experience in commercial law. It is hard as law firms want legal experience, but to get this experience I need to already have had previous legal work. Apologies if this doesn't make sense and all advice welcomed!