TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Petallove1]

Hi everyone, does anyone have any experience of asking firms for reasonable adjustments at assessment centres? I have dyslexia and receive extra time in university exams. I have an AC with AG coming up and feel I would benefit from extra time but not sure how this will be received - I wouldn't want for them to subconsciously discriminate because I took extra time to finish a task but equally want to make sure I perform to the best of my ability.

@Jessica Booker Do you know how AG deal with reasonable adjustments at AC's?

Firms have always been super accommodating with this for me - I’ve found I’ve always been at more of a disadvantage when I haven’t told them at the beginning of the process as opposed to when I have

 

[yxngd2x]

W&C summer VS PFO

Sidley Austin and W&C PFO!!!!!

Wait was this post app or post VI

 

[hannahfl]

Does anyone know when Dechert will respond post written exercise & VI? I think some ACs have been held?

And when W&C will respond post VI? I think some ACs have been held?

 

[legallyells]

Wait was this post app or post VI

post app unfortunately

 

[legallybrunette8]

asked Gateley for an update, here’s what they said:

“You will hear from us in the next few weeks on the next steps in the process”

 

[Kirsty Wilson]

Has anyone heard back from V&E VI or tc direct application from Goodwin?

 

[DisciplineTC2526]

Anyone have any clue what an AC at McDermott Will & Emery entails? Anyone been through the process with them before?

 

[elektrajenkov]

bird & bird spring VS offer!!!!!!

Congrats!!! Just wondering how long after your AC that you got the offer?

 

[anon12]

ive heard some firms have specific uni requirements (mid 2.1s, high 2.1s etc) once you recieve a TC is this true?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

ive heard some firms have specific uni requirements (mid 2.1s, high 2.1s etc) once you recieve a TC is this true?

I have only heard the requirement is to achieve a 2.1. They may screen candidates based on higher grades, but I have not heard of offers being contingent on a particular grade above a 2.1 for your undergraduate.

Some firms used to request a commendation or above in the GDL/LPC though.

 

[Cordlessjug]

Hey! I am just curious - has anyone heard back from HL?

 

[Lawyaa]

Does anyone know the dates of the HFW spring vac scheme?

 

[futuretrainee2025]

just my luck lol I've caught a cold and sniffing/coughing quite a bit but I have an AC on Thurs. Should I let the firm know? I'd rather go in person but I'm scared I could get progressively worse

 

[avry]

Did you get an email or phone call?

email!

 

[avry]

Congrats!!! Just wondering how long after your AC that you got the offer?

AC was 7th Feb

 

[Zaakir]

Last year I heard the first day of March so I am assuming that around that time you will hear back too!

thanks Axel! Did you get called?

 

[Arf1309]

CMS final interview post-VI!! (Bristol office)

 

[Happycloud100]

Anyone not heard from Gibson Dunn? Are they still doing interviews

 

[Sunshinepink]

Does anyone please have any tips for the Watson Glaser?

 

[Rolyp]

I've received a TC offer from a large city firm that I have not yet accepted, but also have received a Vac scheme offer from a city firm that I would love to work at too. I’m not too sure which firm I would choose so would like to partake in the scheme. Will I be able to do that or will I have to give up my tc offer? The TC offer has to be responded to within 14 days but the vac scheme in in the easter holidays. Would really appreciate anyone's guidance or input, thank you!