TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[LBT99]

Debevoise AC!

 

[MA737]

Just got an offer for the Clyde & Co winter vac scheme!!

Hi! A much delayed congratulations to you! Would you be able to share a bit of your AC experience? Was it an enjoyable one with firm- curious about the case study bit!

 

[Strugglinglawstudent]

Debevoise AC!

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

Does anyone know who CMS’s main competitor firms would be?

 

[PF'noooo!]

Hi @PF'noooo! I have made some general comments on written exercises and case studies here. I was successful in Willkie's written exercise last year and I recall that it did not involve legal or commercial knowledge, but that knowing some commercial terms was helpful. I do not know if this is still the case this year, but otherwise I would say that it was a fairly generic written exercise and that my linked post should cover many of the points In my opinion, the main thing is always to make sure that you have a clear structure and that you answer all the questions they ask you. Good luck!

Thank you James!

 

[jennifer]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone know what practice areas is Morgan Lewis famous for? Thanks in advance!

 

[ofm]

Does anyone have any tips for the Mayer Brown Job Simulation please e.g. preparation/info about how the different parts are weighted/how many video qs they have? Would be deeply appreciated! Thank you!

 

[A92167!8]

When did the ppl who received Mishcon VIs apply?

 

[MH]

Anyone waiting on BCLP post-test?

 

[Commerciallaw]

Anyone had a reply from A&O re: summer vac? (excluding those offered TC instead)

I didn't receive any emails - but I checked my application portal and saw that I was rejected. Maybe check the portal thing to see for any updates?

 

[t-0147]

Had 2 ACs in the past week, rejection from 1 so far and have heard nothing from my other 7 firms in over a month. I believe this is what they call being in limbo...

 

[Nemo11]

Same! They don't mention anything about an interview, and the slot is only 2 and a half hours so I don't think there can be one. But on their website they say that they have a full assessment centre as the final stage with interview and all? extremely confused lol I've emailed grad recruitment

Did you get a response from grad recruitment about what the assessment center will entail?

 

[NaimK]

Anyone waiting on BCLP post-test?

I got a feedback report but nothing conclusive as to whether I made the next stage or not.

 

[AK001]

Has anyone heard back from Debevoise & Plimpton for their 2022 Summer VS?

 

[deckoking123]

Massive congratulations! I'm really sorry to be that guy, but when did you complete the WG please?

thank you - I did it in early December

 

[MH]

I got a feedback report but nothing conclusive as to whether I made the next stage or not..

Same here. When did you complete the test? I did mine on 14th Jan.

 

[Erwin Attle]

Proud to have been on Reed Smith's PFO waitlist for 2 weeks now.
Graduate Recruitment knows how to fuel false hope and crush you down just when you thought there was a chance. First time feeling actually mad after a rejection and they can't even give us feedback.
I think firms should be obliged to give some form of feedback, at least when they have a million stages till getting a place. They certainly must be following some form of formal guidlines and tick certain boxes or else how would they be objectively assesing a 'record number' of applications? It makes me wonder if things like video interviews are really assessed on some 'magic' or an 'x-factor' which can't possibly be justified or explained on paper. Sadly, I've seen people receive this vague, 'you weren't as energetic' type of feedback (and I got a couple myself). Now after my 2nd application cycle, i am starting to get suspicious of many firms' recruitment practices. I feel like I'd rather play EuroMillions, where at least I know the odds are certain and my chances fair, instead of working hours on end to get empty PFOs.


TLDR: I rant about a Reed Smith PFO and other rejections with no feedback

 

[TCApp2021]

Has anyone heard back from BCLP direct TC? Not sure if they get back to applicants after all VS are done.

 

[Parsorandini]

Anyone waiting on BCLP post-test?

I got a feedback report but nothing conclusive as to whether I made the next stage or not.

How long did it take you guys to get the feedback report?

 

[OB]

Has anyone heard back from BCLP direct TC? Not sure if they get back to applicants after all VS are done.

Hey, I emailed BCLP today and their automatic reply said TC applicants get the test link between February and July so definitely think they go through VS apps first