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

[User274302]

@Jessica Booker what is your opinion on including formative grades in our applications alongside our summative grades if we make it clear that they are formatives? I have scored some high results in my exams this year (better than last year) and I think they give a better picture of where I stand currently as a candidate. Of course, I could also make it clear that I am happy to provide evidence of these if asked.

 

[S87]

Has anyone applied to Brown Rudnick?

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker what is your opinion on including formative grades in our applications alongside our summative grades if we make it clear that they are formatives? I have scored some high results in my exams this year (better than last year) and I think they give a better picture of where I stand currently as a candidate. Of course, I could also make it clear that I am happy to provide evidence of these if asked.

Are you studying at a university where your not formally assessed until your final year?

 

[marcelP]

Hi, this is my first post and first cycle!

Has anyone heard back from Gowling re the AC? The wait is nerve-wracking!

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

Hi, this is my first post and first cycle!

Has anyone heard back from Gowling re the AC? The wait is nerve-wracking!

No, but last year they did VIs around the same time and got back to us at the end of Jan to give out ACs (for London office)

 

[Sophh182]

Addleshaw and Eversheds VI invites today, both within an hour of each other!
I still have two apps to do this week and a CMS VI to do tonight so im feeling slightly overwhelmed, any advice for either VI would be appreciated

Congrats! Which AG office did you apply to if you don't mind?

 

[RachelLouise22]

Congrats! Which AG office did you apply to if you don't mind?

Thank you! I applied to Leeds

 

[lm450]

I think White & Case said at their open day that it was okay to include the virtual experience programme in the work experience section of their application. Does anyone remember/know if this is definitely the case? I don't want to include it incorrectly!

 

[User274302]

Are you studying at a university where your not formally assessed until your final year?

No, but I am in my second year and achieved a range of high 2.1s last year. This year I have achieved mid-firsts in my formatives and so I think it could help my application if graduate recruitment can see the development/upward trajectory if that makes sense? They're also a lot more recent and so a better picture of where I stand as an applicant at the moment. I could also just include my formative grades in the 'additional information/mitigating circumstances area instead and make it clear that they are formatives?

 

[APPLE619]

I think White & Case said at their open day that it was okay to include the virtual experience programme in the work experience section of their application. Does anyone remember/know if this is definitely the case? I don't want to include it incorrectly!

I attended the open day and can confirm they said we can put virtual experience programmes in the work experience section

 

[Irisxy]

the logical reasoning is visual/shape-based and not like the WG. Hard to explain but the practice tests are pretty explanatory. The verbal reasoning is more akin to WG but still slightly different. Good luck!

May I ask how long we are given to answer the questions in VI? Thanks!

 

[AAA_a]

No news from NRF (Spring)! Took their wg on dec 19

NRF said they are doing TI until end of this week

 

[thirdtimelucky]

NRF said they are doing TI until end of this week

Does this mean we’ll be hearing back about ACs next week?

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Mine updated in December and I heard nothing. I emailed to ask if I missed anything and they said no 💀

If you don't mind me asking, what did they mean when they said no? Have they still not made decisions on AC offers? Just curious because a lot of people are waiting to hear back from them post-WG.

 

[AAA_a]

Does this mean we’ll be hearing back about ACs next week?

That's what I was told, we should hear back next week and AC will be held on Feb 1-3

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Can anyone please explain what is going on with DLA Piper re AC invites. It seems a lot of people's portals are being updated but no news.

Has anyone had theirs updated in (mid) December and heard anything?

 

[lawful_neutral216]

Can anyone please explain what is going on with DLA Piper re AC invites. It seems a lot of people's portals are being updated but no news.

Has anyone had theirs updated in (mid) December and heard anything?

Mine was updated on 27th Dec and have heard nothing post WG.

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Has anyone who completed the Weil VI in mid-late December / early Jan heard back yet:

Green Tick - AC offer
Cross Mark - Rejection post-VI
Like - No news

Thank you.

 

[lilikoi]

HSF spring pfo, this was my first app done before I knew anything/attended any firm events so I was expecting it!
As long as you know why you were rejected/confident you grew out of that phase I think we'll all be alright

 

[anon123456789]

HSF spring pfo, this was my first app done before I knew anything/attended any firm events so I was expecting it!
As long as you know why you were rejected/confident you grew out of that phase I think we'll all be alright

Such a good attitude to have! Onwards and upwards, best of luck for future apps 🤞 🤞 🤞 🥳 🥳