2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[ChantelleTen]

Has anyone heard from Bates Wells lately?

Nothing yet!

 

[Jaysen]

Just a heads up that I'll be closing this thread in 8 pages time.

(Crazy that this thread is less than 6 months old and has over 2 million views!)

 

[Andrew M]

Just a heads up that I'll be closing this thread in 8 pages time.

(Crazy that this thread is less than 6 months old and has over 2 million views!)

I wonder how many hundreds of thousands of those views were me.

 

[FM302989]

Just a heads up that I'll be closing this thread in 8 pages time.

(Crazy that this thread is less than 6 months old and has over 2 million views!)

Almost don't want to write any more posts in it now. This is an elite forum page! All the memories, debates, achievements announced

 

[Jessica Booker]

Just a heads up that I'll be closing this thread in 8 pages time.

(Crazy that this thread is less than 6 months old and has over 2 million views!)

We probably need to try and direct general chat to the general discussion thread. It’s great this thread has been popular, but it does have a tendency to go off topic a lot 😂

 

[FM302989]

We probably need to try and direct general chat to the general discussion thread. It’s great this thread has been popular, but it does have a tendency to go off topic a lot 😂

"But which university did you go to?"

 

[Anon 11031]

Sad that this thread will be gone soon! I haven't been here long (and I'm glad I found TCLA before starting my first cycle) but I understand why it's so popular. Everyone is so incredibly supportive and kind.

I love this community, it makes me feel less alone on days where I just feel really fed up and overwhelmed by the TC process. And before finding TCLA, I just didn't think I was good enough to ever be a solicitor. But you see so many people securing VS's and TCs that it restores your hope that with a bit of help, that will be you too.

Sorry for how soppy that is, but it's really helped. 👏

 

[Jaysen]

Sad that this thread will be gone soon! I haven't been here long (and I'm glad I found TCLA before starting my first cycle) but I understand why it's so popular. Everyone is so incredibly supportive and kind.

I love this community, it makes me feel less alone on days where I just feel really fed up and overwhelmed by the TC process. And before finding TCLA, I just didn't think I was good enough to ever be a solicitor. But you see so many people securing VS's and TCs that it restores your hope that with a bit of help, that will be you too.

Sorry for how soppy that is, but it's really helped. 👏

Thank you to you too for helping this place to be supportive and kind!

 

[ben4464]

Hi - does anyone have any insight into what the Orrick written assessment entails? Wondering if it will be similar to ones I have done prior (like editing an email)? Can't find much information.

 

[Daniel Boden]

I'd also like to say a massive thank you to everyone on this forum for the help they've provided me with this year...

19/20 application cycle (without knowing about TCLA) --- I made 8 applications and made it past the application stage 0 times.

20/21 application cycle (with the help of TCLA) --- I made 12 applications and made it past the application stage 7 times. I reached 3 AC's and was offered 1 VS.

Following the VS, I've since been offered a TC at the firm which has always been my top choice! Hopefully this just goes to show that rejection is inevitable, but everyone is going to get there in the end. Thanks again everyone for all the help and support ✌️😌

Huge congrats - that's brilliant news and hope you're able to celebrate in the sunshine

 

[M777]

I haven't heard back either. And they don't reply to email or answer calls, nor provide any update at all. It's just so frustrating.

I suspect they probably do the same approach as Katten, which is to only respond to successful applications. However, Katten made this very clear. When I applied to Katten I got an automated email telling me that if I didn't hear back by X date then I must assume I was unsuccessful. MoFo didn't even do that

 

[freddiet97]

Hi - does anyone have any insight into what the Orrick written assessment entails? Wondering if it will be similar to ones I have done prior (like editing an email)? Can't find much information.

Hi - I am in a similar position to you in terms of my Orrick application. I did the WG on 6th April and haven't heard anything since (not even a confirmation email for completing the WG). Have you been invited to complete a written assessment with Orrick? I cannot seem to find any information on what the assessment will consist of.

 

[Matt_96]

I wonder how many hundreds of thousands of those views were me.

I definitely feel this. I know I've been extremely guilty of scrolling through this thread when I should have been doing my LPC readings.

 

[freddiet97]

Hey, I did Orrick WG on 4th April and not heard anything since. I saw some people said they got update emails saying they would hear back by last Friday, also seen that some people have been told they’re through to next stage. But then I’ve also seen someone only got a WG invite yesterday... is it worth me asking for an update? I was just worried as I hadn’t received these update emails that some people had mentioned - can WG results get lost at all?!

I am in the same boat. Have you contacted them or have they emailed you? Pretty sure WG results can't get lost.

 

[AAA_a]

I suspect they probably do the same approach as Katten, which is to only respond to successful applications. However, Katten made this very clear. When I applied to Katten I got an automated email telling me that if I didn't hear back by X date then I must assume I was unsuccessful. MoFo didn't even do that

I applied to MoFo last cycle as well and they did send a PFO back then, so I don’t think they are ghosting?

 

[Jacob Miller]

I suspect they probably do the same approach as Katten, which is to only respond to successful applications. However, Katten made this very clear. When I applied to Katten I got an automated email telling me that if I didn't hear back by X date then I must assume I was unsuccessful. MoFo didn't even do that

If it's any consolation, a few weeks ago I got a PFO from Vinson & Elkins, from a 2019 application.

 

[Cho]

VS offer from Stephenson Harwood! A great way to end a stressful application season

Hey! Massive congrats, do you know if they are still running interviews? I applied in January, and I still haven't been invited to take the WG... lol

 

[RoughWood]

PFO from Foot Anstey

 

[NikkiT]

Does anyone have a list of grade requirements for different firms? Including for the GDL?

 

[Haz]

Does anyone have a list of grade requirements for different firms? Including for the GDL?

I believe most require a Commendation, but there are a select few that just require a pass