TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[bluescarf]

Hi everyone, what's the consensus on asking slightly controversial questions in interviews/at insight days/ACs? If the firm has some consistent issues being pointed out in reviews on glassdoor etc., is it really bad to ask? I.e. reviews say they don't care about employees enough, pay is below market rate for the amount of workload, etc. Should I keep quiet because I'd be grateful for any opportunity or should I be brave and question it? Haha

 

[LiveLaughLawyer]

Has anyone heard back from Mishcon post summer AC?

 

[lawstudent2]

I need some help relating to the TCLA accelerator course. I have tried to enrol on the TCLA summer accelerator course, after receiving an email from Daniel, but it is now saying that I am unable to enrol because it is closed. Can anyone assist me in dealing with this, because I want to take this course? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks

I also have a question about this course. Is it possible for me to access the recordings over the summer in June or July?
I have exams for another month and then am going on holiday and TCLA Gold is too expensive for me to spend money when I can't fully use it. I was going to pay for it for a month or so over the summer around July but will all of these courses still be available then?

 

[EA95]

I also have a question about this course. Is it possible for me to access the recordings over the summer in June or July?
I have exams for another month and then am going on holiday and TCLA Gold is too expensive for me to spend money when I can't fully use it. I was going to pay for it for a month or so over the summer around July but will all of these courses still be available then?

Hopefully @Jessica Booker , @Jaysen @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman can assist us.

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Hi everyone, what's the consensus on asking slightly controversial questions in interviews/at insight days/ACs? If the firm has some consistent issues being pointed out in reviews on glassdoor etc., is it really bad to ask? I.e. reviews say they don't care about employees enough, pay is below market rate for the amount of workload, etc. Should I keep quiet because I'd be grateful for any opportunity or should I be brave and question it? Haha

Well the pay is what it is and asking about it won't change it. Reviews on Glassdoor are positive if current or happy employees. However disgruntled ex-employees are more likely to leave a bad review especially in an anonymous forum.

Why put your head above the parapet and potentially rule yourself out of an offer? If you get an offer and have other offers too maybe this is enough for you to choose the other place over this one. But if its your only offer are you really going to turn it down because they pay less than someone else or because of what an anonymous ex-employee who may have axe to grind says?

 

[EA95]

Crisis averted now, but should I be getting a confirmation email to show that I have now registered? @Jaysen @Jessica Booker

 

[futuretrainee7]

Has anyone heard back from Browne Jacobson post-TI?

 

[j.a55293]

If I havent heard back post app for SH summer scheme should I be assuming a PFO?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi everyone, what's the consensus on asking slightly controversial questions in interviews/at insight days/ACs? If the firm has some consistent issues being pointed out in reviews on glassdoor etc., is it really bad to ask? I.e. reviews say they don't care about employees enough, pay is below market rate for the amount of workload, etc. Should I keep quiet because I'd be grateful for any opportunity or should I be brave and question it? Haha

I think there are better ways to ask about the topic without it being a controversial question.

For instance, “I saw your reviews on Glassdoor, and wondered what your thought were on the comments that consistently state the organisation does not care about employees” could be softened and framed more positively to “what initiatives or policies have been put in place/are you particularly impressed with that demonstrates the organisation values its employees”.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Crisis averted now, but should I be getting a confirmation email to show that I have now registered? @Jaysen @Jessica Booker

What have you registered for?

 

[EA95]

What have you registered for?

The TCLA Summer Accelerator course

 

[Deleted member 30442]

Has anyone heard back from Greenberg Traurig post-1st round AC? (Interviews and written assessment).

/ Does anyone know when we can expect to hear back? Thanks!

 

[studentdelaw786]

Anyone heard from Faegre Drinker? This time last year, people were invited to AC and then got on to the vac scheme 2 weeks after..

 

[Alex02]

This has probably already been cleared up on the thread but I was wondering if anything one knows if the Paul Weiss and Winston Strawn hiring process has terminated yet. I completed the tests for both of them - Paul Wiess ages ago - but haven't heard anything in reply. Just want a bit of clarity. Hope someone can help.

 

[jojo23]

Another day of nothing from SH and browne j?

 

[jojo23]

Also, anything from ashurst dtc?

 

[zeydi]

when did they ask you this?

I've not heard back from Sky since my interview last week.

They told me they'd get back to us this week.

Therefore, if you've heard from them this week (i haven't!), I'd interpret that positively.

Hey,

I got my interview at the end of last week and got requested to upload my CV - I was told to same with regards to when to expect an outcome.

 

[zeydi]

Anything from CRS CRED Academy?

i got offered a place, sorry a bit late response but let me know if you have any questions or message me privately if you heard back as well.

 

[jojo23]

Another day of nothing from SH and browne j?

Just received a brown j rejection

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Got rejected by Browne Jacobson post telephone interview, then an online test invite from Kingsley Napley 10 minutes later MANNN!!!