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

[LEL]

Is there a rolling/non-rolling list thread this year?

I found this from last cycle https://congrapps.com/blog/category/1/post/11

 

[Palmerme1]

Does everyone get invited to CMS watson glaser or only those who pass the application stage?

 

[John Travoni]

Anyone heard back from Bird & Bird post VI?

 

[LegalG]

Does anyone know what kind of questions Irwin Mitchell asks in their Video Interview?

 

[EVjuji]

Does anyone know what kind of questions Irwin Mitchell asks in their Video Interview?

Did you already get an invite?

 

[LegalG]

Did you already get an invite?

Yes, the email came through this morning

 

[GXA123]

Irwin Mitchell VI, any advice would be appreciated

 

[CC03]

Hogan Lovells AC! Any tips will be very helpful

 

[S87]

Morning everyone,

I am planning to apply to A&O and there are two questions to answer?

Please describe the key learnings/skills you’ve gained through work experience, positions of responsibility, personal experience or extracurricular activities. (250 words)

Outline how you would apply these skills to the trainee role at A&O, in order to be successful. (250 words).

For what concerns the first question: do you think i should use STAR and can I mention the AS commercial awareness competition even if it is an achievement? Plus what do we mean by "learnings"
The second questions: is the general trainee role or specifically A&O?

 

[GXA123]

Hogan Lovells AC! Any tips will be very helpful

Congrats! summer or winter. I haven't received my WG since submitting, is anyone else experiencing the same issue?

 

[JM1998]

Just got an EY final partner interview for the training contract for those who applied

 

[hopefullylaw2000]

is the HL WG automatic this year? I applied mid October and still not heard anything but was under the impression it was? not sure whether to email grad rec

 

[WillF]

Think i just completely flunked my Jones Day Spring VS interview 🤕😂

 

[kmax301]

Also a VI with Irwin Mitchell, any advice will be appreciated!

 

[LongSufferingLawGrad]

What is PFO please?

Stands for Please F*** Off - just another way to say someone has received a rejection!

 

[GXA123]

I emailed HL about the WG test:
"The Watson Glaser Test will be sent to you within the next month."

 

[hf77777]

Anyone heard back from Bird & Bird post

Anyone heard back from Bird & Bird post VI?

When did you hear back after submitting your application form? I haven't even heard about watson glaser yet

 

[Hele25]

Hahahaa submitted my app to Travers summer vac scheme a couple of hours ago and just received an official looking email from grad rec.
I audibly said “you have got to be joking me” - whilst in the library thinking it was a very swift rejection, and it was just an kind update/ acknowledgment email.
… I think this cycle/3rd year is getting to me 😂😂

 

[hf77777]

Hi, for reference: I applied on the 9th September, was invited to complete the Watson Glaser on the 1st October, and was invited to the video interview this morning (26th October). So if there is any continuity, you will be waiting about 3 weeks or so before you receive the Watson Glaser invitation. Hope that helps

I applied 17th September and still haven't heard anything about Watson Glaser or anything. Emailed Grad Rec but they said just be patient, am getting worried

 

[Samir_O]

Hello! First of all, just know many people are in your situation. I can completely empathise with you, I had a slight meltdown yesterday about not submitting much applications. What do you feel is the reason for your applications getting rejected post-app? Are you selling yourself well.

Regarding firms rolling-basis, I would still apply and do not be put off with that. As you can only be in “this game” if you apply. To provide a bit of comfort all my applications which I applied to early on the cycle last year I was rejected from, and all four of my applications which I applied on the deadline I made it to the VI and AC stage.

All the best for this cycle! ✌🏻

My very generous rule of thumb is apply in the first two-thirds of an application window if you can. Therefore if the applications are open from 1 November to 31 January means you could apply anytime up until the beginning of January and still have no issues.

However, this generous rule means I would also stress if you find yourself wanting to apply to a firm but it is only a week or two before the deadline, then apply anyway. The only way to win it, is to be in it - not applying is the only certain way of not getting a job. Most firms will get the majority of the applications within the last 72 hours and I have lost count how many trainees I have recruited who applied hours before the deadline.

Thank you both for your responses, I really appreciate it. Its really easy to get lost in this process and overthink things like the timing of your app etc but you are both right in that one will have 0% chance if they dont apply! Feeling a bit more hopeful about it all so thank you 🥺