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

[LEL]

1 November

All their vacancies still say deadline passed ???

 

[Shaz]

Sorry to hear that. Was that PFO from this cycle? And was it for the Summer Scheme or direct TC?

No problem! It was for a direct TC for this cycle.

 

[Rob93]

All their vacancies still say deadline passed ???

1 November

Just checked their website and it now says they're opening on Nov 11.

 

[S87]

Just checked their website and it now says they're opening on Nov 11.h

Oh thank you very much! The GRM said that they were going to change their application structure so they might be late on that.

 

[Bonolaw]

For anyone applying to Slaughter & May, I did the written study test and partner interview with them last month and my CV was a full two pages which they obviously had no problem with at all.

 

[jv1999]

Anyone know how long Hogan Lovells take to get back to you post-AC?

 

[User274302]

Anyone else still heard pretty much nothing from any firms at all? A lot of my friends have received a mixture of rejections or AC's from the same firms I have applied to and I am just sitting here waiting for something lol

 

[ltt_12]

anyone know if a&o winter ac’s still going on? Cause my portal is still “under review” post passing the SJT so I’m just really confused ..assume PFO?!?!

 

[M777]

Anyone else still heard pretty much nothing from any firms at all? A lot of my friends have received a mixture of rejections or AC's from the same firms I have applied to and I am just sitting here waiting for something lol

frustrating isn't it?

 

[Zodiac1981]

anyone know if a&o winter ac’s still going on? Cause my portal is still “under review” post passing the SJT so I’m just really confused ..assume PFO?!?!

Probably a PFO and I doubt if they even view your application

 

[S87]

For those who completed the Simmons VI how long after did you hear back?

 

[LS12]

For those who completed the Simmons VI how long after did you hear back?

2 weeks for me

 

[S87]

2 weeks for me

Thank you

 

[ltt_12]

Probably a PFO and I doubt if they even view your application

Ah but considering I passed their SJT I would’ve thought they’d at least review my app?! So strange.. anyone else in the same boat?

 

[OreoShake]

just got WG invite from NRF

 

[Koinuuu]

Ah but considering I passed their SJT I would’ve thought they’d at least review my app?! So strange.. anyone else in the same boat?

Grad Rec are obviously very busy, but I think it's incredibly cynical to suggest that they would skip over somebody's application entirely.

 

[IceFloe]

Anyone have any advice for an AC at Dechert?

 

[golden99]

Hey guys, I had an AC with A&O yesterday I would give it a 7/10, (maybe 6.5). In the Case study presentation I spoke slightly quickly, but there was a lot to say to be honest. Also, I think I spoke slightly flat (a little monotone I guess). I think I covered most things, on one issue, he mentioned another way of doing it and to be honest it made more sense, so I was quite honest ... I said that hearing this made me change my view and why my view changed. Redacted post due to forum’s community rules - (TCLA moderator account). Be great to know you guys think of this response @Jessica Booker

In the second interview, it was standard competency/scenario questions. It went well-ish, I maybe some answers could have been structured and delivered better but not bad. Overall I did decently, I think it will be a close-run thing, if I had to guess I would say I will just miss out.

Does anyone know how long A&O takes to get back, how they normally get in touch?

 

[thewaythecookiecrumbles]

Just got my Clyde & Co VI.

Silly question but by working days do they mean that they're not counting Saturday and Sunday so I have until Monday to prepare?

Also, does anyone know how many seconds preparation and speaking time is given?

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Just got my Clyde & Co VI.

Silly question but by working days do they mean that they're not counting Saturday and Sunday so I have until Monday to prepare?

Also, does anyone know how many seconds preparation and speaking time is given?

I am not sure about Clyde & Co specifically, but with other firms, the working day does not include the weekend.