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

[layk]

Yeah same, did you apply for spring as well?

yep! Seems like a few law firms are busier than usual at the moment!

 

[missingh]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Latham post app and Mishcon post app?

i got an email from mishcon last week saying 'thank you for your patience we hope to get back to all applicants by 11th March' frustrating! i applied latham winter vac scheme but rejected after SJT

 

[F99]

yep! Seems like a few law firms are busier than usual at the moment!

Yep, fingers crossed for both of us. No news is good news I guess haha 🙃

 

[RkRk0681]

Just received another holding email from RS

 

[GXA123]

Congratulations!! Could I ask when you submitted the VI?

Thank you, 11th of Jan for Birmingham

 

[AspiringIPLawyer]

Hey @AspiringIPLawyer,

This post might be helpful for the AC! I had two scenario interviews and a competency interview (although the firm should email you ahead of the AC with more information). This may have changed though so take what I have said with a pinch of salt!

Let me know how it goes!


Awesome advice here @I.Like.UFOs.Not.PFOs!


Hey @CorporateLaw101,

Personally I always tried to use up the space. Having said that, it will make no difference if you are waffling just with the intention of using up space. If the choice is between waffling or having a shorter, more succinct answer (below the limit by 10-15%), definitely go with the latter!

Hope that helps 😊

Hey @pizzamalia,

Absolutely. I did this after all of my interviews. As was pointed out by another user, firms often provide this as part of the vacation scheme once you are on it!


Hey @Nicole15,

I know exactly what you mean about the lack of tangible, practical advice regarding steps to take ahead of an AC. This post might help. I tried to outline the practical steps that I took ahead of my interviews.

Let me know how it goes!


Hey @therealellewoods,

I did not interview with ML personally. However, I believe @James Carrabino interviewed with them! He might be able to provide some insight on this. 💪

Thanks for your response @George Maxwell ! I really appreciate it. I think I'll purchase the Commercial Law Handbook by Jake Schogger too to get an understanding of more commercial law terms as I come from a non-law, non-business academic background!

Thanks again and I will update you after the AC in February 😊

 

[A.Diane01]

Addleshaw AC! First one ever! Omg I cannot believe it… wandering round the house in total shock, omg I actually am going to an AC!

 

[SK16]

CMS AC!! 🥳 My first one, so exciting!

 

[John Doe]

Just received another holding email from RS

Hi, not trying to over-analyse (which I know isn't helpful), but is the wording the same with previous holding emails?

 

[M991]

Hey! Could anyone provide me with insight into MoFo's first round interview?

 

[A92167!8]

Addleshaw AC! First one ever! Omg I cannot believe it… wandering round the house in total shock, omg I actually am going to an AC!

Congrats! Which office and when did you apply?

 

[George Maxwell]

Thanks for your response @George Maxwell ! I really appreciate it. I think I'll purchase the Commercial Law Handbook by Jake Schogger too to get an understanding of more commercial law terms as I come from a non-law, non-business academic background!

Thanks again and I will update you after the AC in February 😊

Hey @AspiringIPLawyer,

It's great to hear that you found the post useful. I would definitely recommend Jake Schogger's book. Especially for an AC at HSF, where legal terms (in my experience) can be very useful (even as a non-law student), I think buying it would be a really good idea.

Please do let me know how it goes!

Also I am always on hand to help in any way I can.

If something comes up between now and February, don't hesitate to tag me. I would be delighted to give my thoughts 😇

 

[RkRk0681]

Hi, not trying to over-analyse (which I know isn't helpful), but is the wording the same with previous holding emails?

Pretty much the same - that they're working on my application and that they'd have the outcome by next week. I don't know what to make of it tbh.

 

[JD]

Evershedssss AC

Congrats!! When did you do your VI?

 

[Rob93]

Rejection from a dream in-house PE/asset management role with qualification prospects, following a really good interview (recruiter was told I came off very well) - cuts deeper than firm PFOs 🙃

 

[GXA123]

Thank you, 11th of Jan for Birmingham

Congrats!! When did you do your VI?

 

[GXA123]

Did anyone manage to finish Pinsent's test?

 

[allthingslegaltech]

Rejection from a dream in-house PE/asset management role with qualification prospects, following a really good interview (recruiter was told I came off very well) - cuts deeper than firm PFOs 🙃

Sorry to hear that

 

[futuretraineecity]

does anyone know how long we get to prepare and speak for the VI questions in the SPB digital assessment?

 

[GXA123]

does anyone know how long we get to prepare and speak for the VI questions in the SPB digital assessment?

1.20 sec and 2 mins to answer