TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[crt1s]

Is the Fieldfisher telephone interview a phone call or teams call? Slightly confused as I thought it was a phone call but in the email it suggests its on teams and its camera on?

 

[GigiB2001]

sometime in early December. Deadline was 5th January and it was rolling but i think they sent all the test invites today as the deadline to take them is friday

Hi, can you clarify if what you're saying about Akin sending all the test invites today was specified in the email? Asking to not discourage myself (and the others) ☺️

 

[James Wakefield]

Are people who applied since Christmas still waiting for Reed Smith to get back?

 

[AlegalA]

Yes! I asked for mine and they sent it last week 👌

amazing thank you!

Edit- Just double checking actually did you email Estelle?

 

[Future$trainee]

I received my VI today !

Good luck! Which office is this for if you don't mind me asking?

 

[AlegalA]

Is the Fieldfisher telephone interview a phone call or teams call? Slightly confused as I thought it was a phone call but in the email it suggests its on teams and its camera on?

Hi! Congrats on getting the interview! Can I ask when you applied/ did the test?

 

[annalisekeating]

Kennedys VI!!!! So so happy 🥳

Congrats! Which office?

 

[pepsicola96]

Is the Fieldfisher telephone interview a phone call or teams call? Slightly confused as I thought it was a phone call but in the email it suggests its on teams and its camera on?

is this for the diversity access scheme?

 

[AlegalA]

Congrats! Which office?

London!

 

[crt1s]

Hi! Congrats on getting the interview! Can I ask when you applied/ did the test?

Thank you. Applied on 02/12. Test on 07/12.

 

[crt1s]

is this for the diversity access scheme?

No, Direct TC.

 

[jacksollaf]

amazing thank you!

Edit- Just double checking actually did you email Estelle?

Yes! I sent it to strikinglyreal@rpclegal.com with estelle.nelson@rpclegal.com in CC. Estelle responded but from the strikinglyreal@rpclegal.com email address.

 

[AlegalA]

Yes! I sent it to strikinglyreal@rpclegal.com with estelle.nelson@rpclegal.com in CC. Estelle responded but from the strikinglyreal@rpclegal.com email address.

Thank you so much! Super helpful 😊

 

[BreadandButter]

Akin AC

Any advice/resources on proofreading exercises?

 

[Tclarocks123]

Is Simmons' VI competency or motivational?

 

[jacksollaf]

Is Simmons' VI competency or motivational?

motivational from what I remember...

 

[James Wakefield]

I’ve done one Cappfinity test today with another to do this week. I guess it’s worth waiting for the feedback report for the first one right before doing the second?

Do they tend to arrive the next day?

 

[Toomanypfo]

anyone got invite for Dentons AC?

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

just out of curiosity, every email I've received from firms has always been sent on a Friday, is this because firms do it in batches, or is it a coincidence?

 

[Tintin06]

LinkedIn is soul-destroying for older applicants. I don't know why I bother. I guess it's by design etc. Otherwise you wouldn't buy LinkedIn premium. I use it for my work. But yes, it's utterly crushing honestly. People younger than me with TCs. Sorry but it's just the truth. I wish I was years younger. Sure, I'm married with a flat. But still, no stable job yet. Years of applications - no Training Contract. All these VSs and for what? This cycle is worse than 2023-24. This isn't a cry for help. Just setting out how I feel. How long can I do this? I don't know - it's catch 22. Applying is bad for mental health. Don't apply and you get FOMO. It's just a terrible cycle, honestly.

Anyway, a question about Stephenson Harwood. Do they take mostly from TCs. Or is it through Vac Schemes?