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

[Abii]

Just wanted to share for all my long-suffering grads and soon-to-be grads out there that I've just bagged my first private practice paralegal gig at the premier department of an American firm, following a lengthy stint of hard graft in-house. I'm over the moon.

Separately, for grad opps, has been my best cycle to date - on hold after one VI and still hopeful on two apps - and the future looks ever brighter, even if this cycle is a wash.

I'll be 29 this year and still cracking on, because I realised while working other jobs in my early-mid 20s this is what I want to do.

It's an absolute slog at times, and I don't want to diminish that. But the practice of law is a marathon, not a sprint. Stay true to yourself and know what you want and why you want it, and you'll get there.

Wagmi.

I love seeing posts like this - especially as a fellow grad also about to turn a number also in the late twenties! I went to uni a little later as 18-22 year old me had no idea what they wanted to do with their life beyond make rent and survive.

 

[Nemo11]

Hi!

Good question. I think it depends on the firm’s overall business strategy. Some firms prefer to adopt a “best friends network” whereby they will liaise with local lawyers within the US to serve a client’s needs. One argument for doing this is that they are essentially teaming up with the best law firm within that jurisdiction and therefore it is likely the client will get the best advice possible. Opening up another office in a particular state could be good if there’s a strong case for serving a client need. But there’s also the notion of the existing competition between the other local firms. A firm’s overseas office may not necessarily be the best firm in that state to advise a client. These are just my insights on this so don’t take it as gospel.. I hope this helps!

Thank you so much for taking the to respond and sharing some incredible insights, I really appreciate it!

 

[OB]

Pinsent Masons PFO!

 

[jessicamcnamara]

Pinsent Masons PFO 🥺

 

[Marissa]

Sidley PFO 😃

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

TW and Bristows AC/interview😭

 

[SOAS22]

Has anyone heard from Birketts? I think I’ll assume it’s a PFO if I don’t hear back today

 

[M991]

Pinsent Masons PFO. Twice. In 5 min 🥴

 

[anon123456789]

TW and Bristows AC/interview😭

Congrats!!
Can I ask when you did the TW Arctic Shores?

 

[avaelle42]

is it only grad recruitment who select AC candidates or are partners etc heavily involved? I'm sure it varies from firm to firm just curious

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

Congrats!!
Can I ask when you did the TW Arctic Shores?

16 Jan

 

[Rob93]

is it only grad recruitment who select AC candidates or are partners etc heavily involved? I'm sure it varies from firm to firm just curious

It does vary firm to firm.

 

[kat_]

Wondering if anyone else is still waiting for Dentons?

 

[OB]

Taylor Wessing AC!!!

 

[Palilegal]

AHHHHH LINKLATERS AC!! I need links to every possible resource to help me with this 🤩

Please PM me if you have been successful at an AC or can give me some pointers.

 

[Amanpreet Kaur]

Thoughts on applying for a TC direct?

Sidley PFO ah well there's always winter

Ahhh no!! When did you apply?

 

[GOI983]

Pinsent Masons VS PFO pre-tests London office

 

[Han.louise]

TLT PFO Bristol Office

 

[Lilz]

Anyone heard from BLM?

Nope !

 

[AvniD]

Thanks! I do appreciate they're not easier, maybe even harder but I want to secure a TC ASAP. I think I'll take a month's break considering the deadlines are months away and see how I feel. I just had a dream firm rejection which was the worst! I'll pull through though. Thank you again

Your attitude towards this is so commendable- I'm rooting for you!! 😇