TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Jaysen]

Hi @Jaysen @Jessica Booker I have just secured my first ever vacation scheme with a national firm!!! I’m a non-law grad with good commercial experience over the last 18 months but no real knowledge of academic law, do you have any tips for me to maximise my chances of converting it to a TC? I believe the firm take 10-ish vac schemers and recruit trainees predominantly from this route, although there is a direct entry. Thanks!!

This is amazing news, really well done.

I know it can be hard to know what to expect on a vacation scheme (or how to do well!). This video should help - you'll hear from five future trainees about how they converted their vacation scheme into a training contract:

How to convert a vacation scheme into a TRAINING CONTRACT | The Corporate Law Academy (TCLA)

Originally from our live class (available for Gold members), hear from 5 future trainees about how they converted their vacation scheme into a training con

tcla.realms.tv

 

[AS24]

Hi @Jessica Booker

I hope you are well.

I have been put on a hold list for a direct tc. I completed my VI and need to wait if they are going to have more AC or if someone is going to drop out. I was wondering if I could email the firm and ask if, in case none of the above happens, I could be considered for the next recruitment process without the need to send an app and complete another VI.
Thank you in advance.

 

[tasuli2809]

Hi! I have just been put on the 'hold list' for a direct TC AC. They said they would update me if there are any drop-outs or more ACs. Is there any chance of either happening?

 

[tasuli2809]

Hi @Jessica Booker

I hope you are well.

I have been put on a hold list for a direct tc. I completed my VI and need to wait if they are going to have more AC or if someone is going to drop out. I was wondering if I could email the firm and ask if, in case none of the above happens, I could be considered for the next recruitment process without the need to send an app and complete another VI.
Thank you in advance.

Hey, I think we have received it from the same firm, I was thinking of the same, let me know if you do email them regarding this. if you dont mind me asking, when did you complete your VI?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker

I hope you are well.

I have been put on a hold list for a direct tc. I completed my VI and need to wait if they are going to have more AC or if someone is going to drop out. I was wondering if I could email the firm and ask if, in case none of the above happens, I could be considered for the next recruitment process without the need to send an app and complete another VI.
Thank you in advance.

Typically you would still need to reapply in a different cycle, but there is no harm in asking. I would wait until you know there is no chance of them inviting you through though (eg when the recruitment process has concluded).

 

[SirLancelot7777]

Hey guys. I'm really lucky in that I've got two VS offers for early Summer, that unfortunately overlap. One of my parents suggested doing them at the same time, which seemed unhinged, but I was wondering whether anyone had done it?

I think conflict of interest would be a problem, as well as sanity, and getting the most out of each scheme. It seems like a terrible idea but the fact that my parent suggested it makes me wonder if I'm missing something.

 

[SirLancelot7777]

Congrats!! Which summer scheme is this for June or July? Also do you mind sharing how you did on the online assessment?

Thank you! Phone call, June.

Middle on applied verbal & numerical, high on grit & creativity, mid-high on applied intellect & digital mindset

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hey guys. I'm really lucky in that I've got two VS offers for early Summer, that unfortunately overlap. One of my parents suggested doing them at the same time, which seemed unhinged, but I was wondering whether anyone had done it?

I think conflict of interest would be a problem, as well as sanity, and getting the most out of each scheme. It seems like a terrible idea but the fact that my parent suggested it makes me wonder if I'm missing something.

Absolutely no chance of doing them at the same time - no offence to your parents, but this is an absolutely terrible idea.

Even if both schemes were virtual, you'd be found out pretty quickly. Even if one of them was in person, it would be spotted pretty much immediately.

 

[CP2000]

Hi @Jessica Booker

I was fortunate enough to secure 3 vacation schemes this summer, but can only do 2 of them as they overlap.

Is it common for people to ask a firm to move a VS app to a direct TC app? This way, I could attend the standalone assessment center and still be considered for the TC.

Thanks in advance!!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker

I was fortunate enough to secure 3 vacation schemes this summer, but can only do 2 of them as they overlap.

Is it common for people to ask a firm to move a VS app to a direct TC app? This way, I could attend the standalone assessment center and still be considered for the TC.

Thanks in advance!!

Yes - very common. Some firms will be able to accommodate, others may not (especially as they know they are not your first choice). There is absolutely no harm is asking though.

 

[AS24]

Typically you would still need to reapply in a different cycle, but there is no harm in asking. I would wait until you know there is no chance of them inviting you through though (eg when the recruitment process has concluded).

Thank you Jessica

 

[bangarangbass39]

12/15 for the Browne Jacobson Video Interview. Rejected after

 

[SR99]

12/15 for the Browne Jacobson Video Interview. Rejected after

i got 15/15 and rejected 🤣

 

[Moncherry]

i got 15/15 and rejected 🤣

Wow, well done anyway.

I got 13/15 and wanted to know what the benchmark was. Guess the scores were just there for vibes.

 

[SirLancelot7777]

And they had the cheek to tell me that they are still screening today too.

Tbh I think they might be - they've asked to hear by EOW if I accept, and they must know they're late in the app cycle and that people might have accepted VS offers elsewhere. Meaning if people reject, they'll work down their own list

 

[A worried final year]

Tbh I think they might be - they've asked to hear by EOW if I accept, and they must know they're late in the app cycle and that people might have accepted VS offers elsewhere. Meaning if people reject, they'll work down their own list

I never got to an AC though.

 

[SirLancelot7777]

I never got to an AC though.

Neither did I. SH didn't do ACs this year to my knowledge, saw elsewhere on here

 

[A worried final year]

Neither did I. SH didn't do ACs this year to my knowledge, saw elsewhere on here

Oh wow, that is interesting and maybe I do stand a chance.

 

[SirLancelot7777]

@Jessica Booker Hi! I've signed a contract with firm A to do a VS, but my circumstances have changed a bit in that I've received a TC offer from firm B that expires, even with extension, before when I would hear back from firm A after firm A's VS regarding a TC offer from them. I'm quite tempted to go with my certain offer from B and withdraw from A's VS, but I'm wondering how this would work if I've already signed a contract for A's VS?

Thanks!

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker Hi! I've signed a contract with firm A to do a VS, but my circumstances have changed a bit in that I've received a TC offer from firm B that expires, even with extension, before when I would hear back from firm A after firm A's VS regarding a TC offer from them. I'm quite tempted to go with my certain offer from B and withdraw from A's VS, but I'm wondering how this would work if I've already signed a contract for A's VS?

Thanks!

You can renege a VS offer if you want to - there will not be any issues with doing so.

Do you definitely want to train with firm B rather than firm A?