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  1. Rob93

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

    This last point is something I find extremely irksome - how are people outside of the profession expected to have a deep understanding of the work processes and division of responsibilities/priorities within a firm? Leaving the gripe aside, how does one acquire insights into this?
  2. Rob93

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

    Absolutely agree with all of this, and quite appreciate these points as I will definitely use them in the future - resource/time management or similar is consistently my lowest attribute cause it doesn't really occur to me that I'll be able to delegate things out.
  3. Rob93

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

    One side of A4 is a good rule of thumb. If you can make it shorter, great - less than half a side you're probably leaving something out
  4. Rob93

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

    Horrid question, particularly on SJTs where you have to 1) select a predetermined answer and 2) make a bunch of assumptions about the broader circumstances you can't actually state or test. If I had to deal with this in AC/interview where the answer is open-ended, I would basically give one or...
  5. Rob93

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

    Depends on a number of factors - how particular the firm's policy is (some are famously finicky, others are famously lax, most are in the middle); whether grad rec even notices - I think they often don't with some of these little things, but that comes down to chance; how strong your application...
  6. Rob93

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

    ADR includes both mediation and arbitration. Mediation is consensual and if talks collapse litigation is the next step - both parties are free to take it to court at any time. Arbitration generally ends in a binding award, and the courts - at least those of E&W - are generally reluctant to...
  7. Rob93

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

    Weil sent me an email on Friday thanking me for my patience and said they'll be in touch shortly (did their VI 2 Jan)
  8. Rob93

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

    Congratulations! A bit poor of them to not let the rest of us off the hook if they know they're maxed out.
  9. Rob93

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

    Thank you for this, I wanted to comment something along these lines but couldn't conjure a delicate way to put it.
  10. Rob93

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

    It's fine to ask to be transferred to another scheme if you have conflicts, just be prepared for them to say no. I personally think that putting offers for work you never did on a CV/LinkedIn is silly. No particular consequences to cancelling a scheme except that that firm might not want to...
  11. Rob93

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

    Great to know, thank you!
  12. Rob93

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

    I think this is a very important point - lawyers, all the way from trainee to partner, are just people. To the extent that they are very impressive people, that is something they have accrued over time. Candidates aren't expected to be perfect, ready-made practitioners - a handful are, an...
  13. Rob93

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

    Just submitted Sidley - anyone know what their turnaround time is like?
  14. Rob93

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

    SullCrom grad rec specifically told me to apply for direct rather than VS. Most firms don't let you apply direct after VS rejection same cycle, but I didn't go for W&C VS this year. I like NRF but I've been told that they like to see an interest in litigation, which isn't really my bag. Might...
  15. Rob93

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

    Post-VI (sat 02 Jan)
  16. Rob93

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

    You can do, yeah, but options will usually be more limited especially in London - be prepared for mediocre pay while building experience. I do know someone who got in with a regional firm up north before doing any legal ed.
  17. Rob93

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

    Highly variable, but would agree with the above that it can take potentially a few months - really depends though. Annoyingly, the 'target' start will often be unreasonably ambitious compared with how long the bureaucratic process takes - I've been in a few processes since late Dec/early Jan...
  18. Rob93

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

    Ye been in the aether since Christmas Day
  19. Rob93

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

    For what it's worth I'll still be doing direct TCs. Best to be a bit strategic on this front as with some firms the odds for direct TC are vanishingly slim and imo the best thing about flunking out of the VS cycle is being able to enjoy evenings and weekends unbothered by the Damocles' Sword of...
  20. Rob93

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

    For me WG to VI invite was I think 3 business days (after doing the WG on a Saturday), back in late December.

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