TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[TCLA Community Assistant]

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I stumbled upon this on TikTok and wondered if this post was actually accurate as it strikes me as somewhat forced/inane?

I’m not disputing that 1, 3, and 5 are good points, I just think 2 and 4 are weird. How will connecting with graduate recruitment on LinkedIn help you at all? They’re not going to offer preferential treatment, if they remember your name at all, so what purpose does that serve?

Same with 4, unless you have a connection at said firm, what trainee or associate is going to spend their time reading and offering tailored advice to a stranger on their application? When some of these firms receive 4,000 applications, again, why would they offer preferential treatment?

Perhaps I’m being overly pessimistic or am I accurate here?

In most instances, you won’t be visible to GR teams even if you do connect with them on LinkedIn.

They are generally connected with hundreds/possibly thousands of other people and their timelines are far busier than you can ever be “visible” to them. And that’s even assuming they have the time to be active on LinkedIn.

 

[letthisbethefinalcycle]

Someone previously mentioned acquiring work experience in finance and pe to put one in a stronger position next cycle. As someone from a law background, I wonder what types of internship role in finance/pe I could look at. Have never thought of this route before so appreciate any insights!

 

[BillSikes]

Anything from Marriott Harrison?

 

[DieHard]

Someone previously mentioned acquiring work experience in finance and pe to put one in a stronger position next cycle. As someone from a law background, I wonder what types of internship role in finance/pe I could look at. Have never thought of this route before so appreciate any insights!

Do you mean in terms of investment side of Private Equity?

 

[DieHard]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back
from W&C post VI. I’ve tried calling several times but they haven’t yet picked up.

When did you complete the VI?

 

[Deleted member 17013]

Someone previously mentioned acquiring work experience in finance and pe to put one in a stronger position next cycle. As someone from a law background, I wonder what types of internship role in finance/pe I could look at. Have never thought of this route before so appreciate any insights!

Obviously that would be great but they'd be mega competitive unless you know someone in the industry. Tbh I'd just write to high street firms near you that do a bit of commercial work and ask to work for them for a couple of weeks. I got some small-scale transactional experience by doing that and was able to draft various ancillary documents and manage a part of the signing process. All that is v applicable to the work of a trainee and less competitive to get

 

[F12M34L]

Anything from king and spalding?

 

[nliro85]

How do people deal with post-AC PFO anxiety or whatever it is called that affects you after being rejected post-AC!

 

[hopefulforatc]

I am a recent graduate from a Russell group university and this is my first cycle of vacation scheme applications. I have low A Level grades however, I was able to get VIs from some firms but I did not pass them. I am thinking of reapplying next cycle.

@Jessica Booker what do you suggest I should do in the meantime to increase my chances next cycle.

 

[lawbear123]

has anyone completed the dentons VI?

 

[CHLTC]

Has anyone heard back from Charles Russell Speechlys (CRS) post video interview yet?

 

[TCchaser24]

Who else got dwf AC london?

 

[AlegalA]

Irwin Mitchell AC for Legal services for Individuals in London!!!
This is my first AC so would be extremely extremely grateful for tips. It's an online AC so any advice for that would also be really appreciated!!

 

[sldn1]

Has anyone not heard back from Dechert post VI/written assessment for summer? I did mine over a month ago and im assuming PFO

 

[trainee2025]

Has anyone not heard back from Dechert post VI/written assessment for summer? I did mine over a month ago and im assuming PFO

I wouldn’t assume anything with Dechert to be honest - they can be very slow as the team is very small

 

[Kld]

congrats both of you!! what office is this for and what service?

Thank you! That's really kind of you. London office - personal services.

 

[legallybrunette8]

this might be a silly question, but when firms ask "why did you apply to this programme/what challenges might you face during this programme", are we meant to be talking about their vacation scheme or their training contract? I'm assuming it would be the VS, but since most of them lead to TCs i can't help but feel the TC should also be addressed???

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

this might be a silly question, but when firms ask "why did you apply to this programme/what challenges might you face during this programme", are we meant to be talking about their vacation scheme or their training contract? I'm assuming it would be the VS, but since most of them lead to TCs i can't help but feel the TC should also be addressed???

I would do it for the programme you are applying to only. So if that is a VS, just focus on the challenges within the VS rather than talking about what it could be as a trainee. As they are saying “this programme”, to me talking about future opportunities would not be answering the question.

 

[adrk1234]

Has anyone heard back from Charles Russell Speechlys (CRS) post video interview yet?

No it’s been agessss

 

[TheLawSucks]

Anyone heard from Denton’s after video interview?