2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Jaysen]

That's not very in tune with the spirit of Valentine's Day, Jaysen.

Fine, I've added just one heart

 

[FM302989]

That single heart is as lonely as I am 😂😭

 

[aspiringlawyer004]

Does anyone know how many people Slaughters invite to interview vs how many places they have?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone know how many people Slaughters invite to interview vs how many places they have?

Chambers Student Guide says 100 vacation scheme places a year, although that will be split across different programmes.

Likely to be about 2.5-3.5 x interviews per vacancy.

 

[sparky10]

Can I ask what the written exercise was like online? Did you have spell check lol?

Hi Samantha,

I haven't actually done the written exercise yet - I have my interview in a few weeks. But hopefully we do haha.

 

[Jony]

Fine, I've added just one heart

But the real question is, are YOU the developer, @Jaysen ?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Was it cvMail? It does this all the time it is so annoying

No it was apply4law and thanks for letting me know about this. Also 90% of my applications are through apply4law.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

So funny story but I spelt my literal name wrongly on the application that got me a VS in my first cycle. Since it was an in person VS, the name tags that GR had made for us and the agenda that had all the candidates names on it all had my wrongly spelt name on it, because I myself didn't realise the error until the first day of the VS. Mortifying when I let GR know but they just laughed. Trust me when I say that a missed out number on an application form isn't going to make any difference to the outcome of your application, not just because GR won't notice it, but because people make worst mistakes (like me) and get by all the time!

Also @Asil Ahmad, I've had successful apps that have had one small grammar error or two myself. I think Jess also says very often that most of the trainees she's recruited have had mistakes on their apps as well. As Jacob as said, there is no guarantee but if your overall app is really strong, I don't think it'd be a straight rejection. Don't lose hope just yet!

Thank you for this Dheepa and I understand as the thing is I always thought 1 grammar error leads to a rejection but thank you for this I feel less worried about it now.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you for this Dheepa and I understand as the thing is I always thought 1 grammar error leads to a rejection but thank you for this I feel less worried about it now.

There is a bit of a difference between errors that are obvious and those that are not. Someone’s spelling of their name or a transposed telephone number, a recruiter wouldn’t necessarily spot. In the same way they won’t spot if you get your dates wrong or module grades wrong.

By the time you secure an interview, it’s unlikely a firm will chuck you out their process due to a typo that has no consequences (eg like a mistake in someone’s name or telephone number). They might be different if the error fundamentally changes your profile though.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Guys, as I am new to TCLA and don't know much about this platform and its history much other than Jaysen reason for starting this amazing platform, thank you for this.

I got a message on Linkedin this morning from someone called Jonathan Simnett who said that he is an executive at TCLA I dunno if that is true or not maybe @Jaysen would know about this. He invited me to a webinar about M&A and technology. Has anyone else heard of him also I am sorry if I sound dumb and stupid here.

 

[cfm]

What do you mean? I sent my app a few days ago to Debevoise after seeing the deadline had moved to 14th of Feb...I think I would die if I heard it won’t even be considered and this post really gave me anxiety

This from grad rec in an email to me:Many thanks for your email. The application deadline remains 3 January 2021 and all applications submitted before then are still being reviewed and considered. We are having technical issues with our portal which is why it’s still showing as ‘open’ but unfortunately applications that are submitted after the deadline will not be accepted

 

[Celestie]

Happy valentine's TCLA. 🌸

If you don't have a valentine, Ill be yours - albeit anon and online 😂

 

[Jaysen]

Guys, as I am new to TCLA and don't know much about this platform and its history much other than Jaysen reason for starting this amazing platform, thank you for this.

I got a message on Linkedin this morning from someone called Jonathan Simnett who said that he is an executive at TCLA I dunno if that is true or not maybe @Jaysen would know about this. He invited me to a webinar about M&A and technology. Has anyone else heard of him also I am sorry if I sound dumb and stupid here.

Could you message me a screenshot? There is no one at TCLA by that name.

 

[JayC]

Are TC offers usually exploding? If I were to get a spring vac scheme and then get a TC offer from it, would I ordinarily be able to wait to complete a summer vac scheme in a preferred firm before responding?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Are TC offers usually exploding? If I were to get a spring vac scheme and then get a TC offer from it, would I ordinarily be able to wait to complete a summer vac scheme in a preferred firm before responding?

Depends if the firm abides by the voluntary code of best recruitment practice or not. If they do, you get 4 weeks if you are a final year student or graduate, you get to mid September if you are in your penultimate year of undergraduate degree studies.

Not all firms abide by the code though, and neither do many candidates.

You could accept and then renege at a later point assuming you haven’t taken on any financial commitments from the firm.

 

[Celestie]

This one heart on my screen is haunting me

 

[ZaraB]

This has actually just made my day! I'm so happy you find the advice helpful! Sending you all the luck for your interview, really hope it goes well! 💓

Thank you so much!!🤩 I definitely need all the luck I can get!

 

[Bonolaw]

This one heart on my screen is haunting me

haha, me too, I am now spending far too much time watching the screen wondering where the next heart will come from

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

This one heart on my screen is haunting me

I am LOVING the one heart, only Valentine's Day thing I've seen yet that validates my life 😁

 

[Jaysen]

I am LOVING the one heart, only Valentine's Day thing I've seen yet that validates my life 😁

I was just about to ask if you guys want me to take it off 🤣