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

[vacschemeapss]

I applied on the 19th October and then got my WG on the 21st October! They review your app before they give you a WG

Thanks so much! Just applied today- fingers crossed now. All the best for VI!

 

[AAA_a]

Are they talking about a specific AC or all ACs for WVS?

I can say they have not gotten back to everyone, as it has been radio silence for me...

I asked if they are still reviewing applications or holding ACs and got that reply.

 

[OB]

Thanks so much! Just applied today- fingers crossed now. All the best for VI!

In my experience they seem to have a set time they start doing VIs so must've issued all VIs today to those who have already passed the WG. So you shouldn't have such a long wait to get to this stage

And thank you, good luck with your apps!

 

[vacschemeapss]

This seems so strangely phrased too, anyone agree? Either way rather confusing as they definitely haven’t been in contact with me, my portal is still on hold too!

Agreed- Mine on hold as well

 

[Nicole15]

Thank you so much! Do you know how many days you get for the Video Interview? and if you hear back straight away if you pass SST?

As background for all these q's I am going away for 4 days and don't want to get caught having to do a VI from abroad with dodgy wifi 😅😂

You’re welcome!

Unfortunately, I have no clue.. my application is currently “under review”. I was informed that I will hear back about the outcome closer to the deadline.

When you complete the SST, you will be sent a feedback report which highlights your top three strengths.

I hope you have a nice holiday!

 

[ZaraB]

Congratulations! To everyone who got the VI invite, when had you applied and how long did they take to provide the WG? Does one get WG after passing the first stage?

Thank you! I applied on 30th October, got the WG invitation 1st November and VI invite today!

 

[enjcorps]

Agreed- Mine on hold as well

Same with mine...has anyone actually got a rejection yet?

When did you all send your applications out? Maybe those who sent theirs off later are getting their PFOs later?

 

[kat_]

Is anyone else still waiting for their EY update? 😅

 

[LongSufferingLawGrad]

I asked if they are still reviewing applications or holding ACs and got that reply.

Well, the info in the email is inaccurate, as I, and others, haven't heard anything...

Strange...

 

[LongSufferingLawGrad]

Same with mine...has anyone actually got a rejection yet?

When did you all send your applications out? Maybe those who sent theirs off later are getting their PFOs later?

I sent off my app v. early (on 7th Oct) and still no word...

 

[vacschemeapss]

I sent off my app v. early (on 7th Oct) and still no word...

Mine was Oct. 13. Still no response!!

 

[OB]

Is anyone else still waiting for their EY update? 😅

I never actually got an email at all with mine, just had to log in and see haha

 

[enjcorps]

I sent off my app v. early (on 7th Oct) and still no word...

So strange... I sent mine off I think on the 14th so I cut it quite close. Applications opened around August or September didn't they, so I guess we were relatively later in applying compared to others? I don't see why we wouldn't have already received our rejections though if that's the case. Don't know what to make of this but if the initial commenter is saying they're not doing AC anymore, then I'm not sure.

Fingers crossed, hopefully we'll hear some good news soon?

 

[Rob93]

So strange... I sent mine off I think on the 14th so I cut it quite close. Applications opened around August or September didn't they, so I guess we were relatively later in applying compared to others? I don't see why we wouldn't have already received our rejections though if that's the case. Don't know what to make of this but if the initial commenter is saying they're not doing AC anymore, then I'm not sure.

Fingers crossed, hopefully we'll hear some good news soon?

I applied a couple days after they opened and still haven't heard anything

 

[AW_08]

Invite to tests for MB! ✨

 

[law12]

Is it safe to assume that if I haven't heard back yet from Dechert after their VI and assessment a few weeks ago for the winter VS , I've been unsuccessful?

 

[elizabeth_98]

Invite to tests for MB! ✨

Same! do you know if they screen our applications before sending the tests?

 

[LongSufferingLawGrad]

So strange... I sent mine off I think on the 14th so I cut it quite close. Applications opened around August or September didn't they, so I guess we were relatively later in applying compared to others? I don't see why we wouldn't have already received our rejections though if that's the case. Don't know what to make of this but if the initial commenter is saying they're not doing AC anymore, then I'm not sure.

Fingers crossed, hopefully we'll hear some good news soon?

That's a fair point actually! Early Oct feels like v. early in the grand scheme of things..but Links is non rolling anyway!

I am not discounting anything rn, as we haven't heard back!

 

[Veep9]

Well done and good luck!! Just wanted to ask how long you had to prepare for each stage for Reed Smith? - e.g. Simmons gave 5 full calendar days to complete the SJT once you had submitted your app. Thank you so much in advance!

I think you get five days to do the SJT. They haven’t sent the VI yet, just let us know we’ve moved to that stage.

 

[enjcorps]

That's a fair point actually! Early Oct feels like v. early in the grand scheme of things..but Links is non rolling anyway!

I am not discounting anything rn, as we haven't heard back!

Yup, def no point in being pessimistic about it! It's not a rejection til we've officially been sent the emails. Best of luck, hopefully we'll all be seeing each other at the vac scheme!