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

[layk]

Has anyone received WG for Freshfields after submitting application?

 

[tt_xo]

And Addleshaws VI to go with it

congrats!! Can I ask which office this is for?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Skadden PFO, seems like I am not the only one. Oh well, I am not surprised.

This just made my day thank you for this. I know why I got rejected but I don't want to say anything as it will turn into a debate it is the obvious reason I will just say that I knew I was going to get Skadden rejection.

 

[Anoned]

congrats!! Can I ask which office this is for?

It's for the Scottish offices

 

[sibs23]

Hi! I have a question regarding the Osborne Clarke application form. The referee section has 3 subsections: academic referee, company/organisation referee, second company/organisation. They are all mandatory. I, for example, do not have a second company to write down as a referee. What should I write down on the mandatory fields for the second company? This is on apply4law btw.

I'm thinking maybe an organisation where you have volunteered at might be appropriate? I'm unsure otherwise, sorry. Do you know if OC reach out to references before the next stage or only at the point of offer?

 

[M&Amakesmyday]

Have people heard back for Linklaters spring VS?

 

[GXA123]

Have people heard back for Linklaters spring VS?

some people did

 

[atrumregina1]

Permission to join the Skadden PFO party. This one stung the most

 

[alice_28]

Have people heard back for Linklaters spring VS?

I haven't yet 😬

 

[Vacationschemeapps]

Any idea about how long do Freshfields take to send out watson glaser for direct TC apps?

 

[m.n]

hi, does anyone have any tips on how to prepare for a scenario based interview?

 

[hopefullylaw2000]

Any idea about how long do Freshfields take to send out watson glaser for direct TC apps?

I dont think they will for a while as I think they do the VS apps first!

 

[gilo]

Kirkland VI - any advice would be appreciated!

 

[AAA_a]

Kirkland VI - any advice would be appreciated!

If I may ask when did you apply?

 

[gilo]

If I may ask when did you apply?

Day before deadline or so

 

[B A]

just got a rejection from my dream firm after doing a vac scheme. won't get feedback for weeks, and thought I did well on the scheme. its such a blow and I don't know how much longer I can be in this cycle of rejection. I tried so so hard on the vac scheme and thought that I had done well on the assessed stuff and built a rapport with the people working there. I know I'm not 'entitled' at all to be successful but it really stings because I thought the firm and I were a great fit for each other. not asking for sympathy or anything really -- just I suppose getting it off my chest.

I know exactly how you feel. I didn't get a TC offer after completing a vs with my dream firm last year. I did absolutely everything I could during the scheme. I worked my socks off, I got to know as many people at the firm as I could, I got on well with the other vac schemers, I performed well in the assessments (based on my feedback) and my interview seemed to go very well. But despite all of that, I didn't get an offer. I did not even get a proper reason why during my feedback call.

If I'm honest, it was incredibly hard to go through. All I can say is keep going and look after yourself because I know how painful it can be. Hopefully the feedback you receive will be helpful.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Has anyone heard from Kennedys

 

[AvniD]

just got a rejection from my dream firm after doing a vac scheme. won't get feedback for weeks, and thought I did well on the scheme. its such a blow and I don't know how much longer I can be in this cycle of rejection. I tried so so hard on the vac scheme and thought that I had done well on the assessed stuff and built a rapport with the people working there. I know I'm not 'entitled' at all to be successful but it really stings because I thought the firm and I were a great fit for each other. not asking for sympathy or anything really -- just I suppose getting it off my chest.

Getting it off your chest is one of the best things you can do right now. Try to take a break from applications for as long as you need and rely on the support of your family, friends and the forum as well to process this. We've all been where you are and we're rooting for you to come out stronger🤞

 

[Adrian_S]

Has anyone heard from Kennedys

Nope.

To be fair, I submitted my application on the deadline Lmao. I deserve PFOs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

 

[Adrian_S]

Getting it off your chest is one of the best things you can do right now. Try to take a break from applications for as long as you need and rely on the support of your family, friends and the forum as well to process this. We've all been where you are and we're rooting for you to come out stronger🤞

Love this @AvniD