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

[ElizaP]

Dechert VS offer ✨✨✨ (nicely timed after a Jones Day pfo)

Congrats! Can I ask when you did the AC pls?

 

[lawful_neutral216]

Dechert PFO post VI and written exercise

 

[Asil Ahmad]

mm not a great deal for many firms

I see.

 

[ssolicitorz]

I got mine too, I am not that disappointed because I am conflicted about their work. Only applied because I did the CAC finals and semifinals with them and was invited to apply. They are very strict with their academic requirements and personally not a great deal of fun!

Yeah I applied to Dechert after completing the AS CAC semi finals and receiving the email to apply. I haven't heard back from them yet though which is odd...

 

[Miki3999]

In the two case study presentations I’ve done the assessor has always commented on the fact that mine was shorter than they generally expected. It always puts me off when they say this but it’s always followed up by “no it’s fine, it’s how you answer the questions that matters” and “you covered enough ground anyway”. But it always makes me think, why tell me then?!

Maybe to see how you would react to pressure/difficult questions?

 

[GXA123]

Dechert PFO here as well

 

[BAT678]

Dechert rejection after VI and written exercise

 

[JSM123]

Congrats! Can I ask when you did the AC pls?

Sure - I did it on 26th Jan

 

[lawafc2021]

I haven’t heard back from Shearman post-app in mid-Jan, should I be expecting a PFO? 🤣

 

[TCG]

Has anyone heard anything from stephenson harwood?

Stephenson Harwood PFO after app

 

[ElizaP]

Sure - I did it on 26th Jan

Thank you! V helpful, as I did it the day after and have been anxiously waiting to hear back

 

[Donuttime]

Dechert PFO post VI and written exercise

sorry about that if you dont mind, when did you complete the VI and WE?

 

[Sophh182]

EVERSHEDS VAC SCHEME!! 😭😭
Thank you to everyone who gave me advice before the AC! Couldn't have done it without you

 

[Donuttime]

Dechert rejection after VI and written exercise

is this for spring?

 

[Nicole15]

Thank you! Also, is preparing a few hours before the AC recommended.. remember seeing something in the forum suggest that I should try to do something unrelated immediately prior to the AC to help with nerves.

I think going for a quick walk to get some fresh air or listening to one of your favourite songs can really help

 

[starbright]

Thanks! Also, when they did get back to you, did you have a bit of time between their response and the AC slot?

I had a week from when they invited me!

 

[starbright]

After an AC, is it common practice to send an email to the interviewers thanking them for their time?

 

[User1726]

How long do HSF take to get back to you after AC?

 

[losinghopeslowlylol]

I haven’t heard back from Shearman post-app in mid-Jan, should I be expecting a PFO? 🤣

I applied in like November dw they start reviewing some apps before the deadline but it's still non-rolling so yours is most likely being reviewed now

 

[sxw517]

Stephenson Harwood PFO after app

Sorry to hear that - I had an acknowledgment email, but heard nothing since, so assuming the same outcome inevitably.