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

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Rob93

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Fab thank you! Any idea of how recent the deals should be?
I think as a rule of thumb ideally within the last year but you can go back a bit further if your reasons are very good. Skadden was clearly unimpressed with my mentioning their work on RJR, chronicled in Barbarians at the Gate, in the 80s - this is definitely too far
 

Rob93

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I only have one grade below a 65 (a 63) so is it pretty safe to bet that this is what they'll grill me on? 😂
What I've heard about Slaughters is it varies a lot by interviewer. However - if they grill you on a grade, it's not that they actually care about the grade (or you wouldn't be in interview) but that they want to see how you deal under pressure.
 

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What I've heard about Slaughters is it varies a lot by interviewer. However - if they grill you on a grade, it's not that they actually care about the grade (or you wouldn't be in interview) but that they want to see how you deal under pressure.
good to know, thank you! I have heard such a variety of experiences from people who have interviewed 😭
 

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Hi Jessica,

I am in the same position as the previous commentator. It has been two weeks today for me post written task [final stage]. The firm replied to me very quickly after interview (on the same day), but have now taken 2 weeks post completing the task. In the email confirming receipt, they said they would get back to me in 'due course'.

Would you recommend emailing them, or just sitting tight? Surely if they were going to accept/reject me, me sending an email wouldn't impact this.

How would you advise phrasing the email?

Thanks for the continued help!
Same advice, sit it out until the 11th or 12th working day since you did the assessment and then contact them and politely ask if they can provide details of when you will hear back (rather than asking for an update).

They won't make a decision based on you asking unless you are exceptionally rude in the process.
 
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    Be prepared to answer quirky questions like ‘imagine I’m an alien, explain what law is to me in 3 main points’ - that completely threw me😅 good luck!!☘️
    I managed to visibly confuse one of the partners when I said that uni is free in Scotland, I thought his eyes were going jump out of his head and the other partner laughed at him.
     
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    Asil Ahmad

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    Anyone else not holding out hope for Baker McKenzie getting back to people by today..haven’t heard anything since post-app so not looking great
    I think they are really busy still reviewing applications, VI and etc I emailed them on Thursday about my WG report and they have still not gotten back to me. In the past, they have been really quick to get back with email responses so they are really busy trying to get all applications reviewed before tomorrow. Also tomorrow their direct TC applications open for anyone interested.
     
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