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

[imdeded]

Congratulations! If you don't mind me asking, is this for the summer vac scheme? Also, when did you apply and when did you receive the VI invite?

this was for spring - i applied on the 14th a day before deadline, got my vi last thursday, and completed it on saturday!

 

[Jaysen]

omggg I just got the call from Linklaters, I passed the AC for the Singapore-London TC! Partner interviews with the Singapore office next, if anybody could give some tips for this interview (as I've never interviewed with Singapore firms before) I would greatly appreciate it!

So appreciative of TCLA's resources and support as this is the 2nd AC I've passed this cycle and I was really in a rut the past 2 years when I could never get past the final stages.

Well done

 

[Lumree]

I received a holding email from Cooley yesterday. Has anyone heard back positively?

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Amazing stuff @thirdtimelucky!!! Really living up to the name (and this is the AC from when you had Covid right???)

Congratulations again, this is a phenomenal achievement!

It was!! Thank you James for all the support haha ikr, I did tell myself that this year had to be the year I got a VS/TC so I’m glad my manifesting came true

 

[RP]

Congrats! Was this for the VS or direct TC?

VS!

 

[Civ457]

Is it normal for firms to interview/ offer ACs to spring vacation scheme applications before summer!! Sorry if this is a stupid question but I’m new to applications this cycle and haven’t heard back from quite a few summer 😰

 

[Solicitorhopeful3000]

Has anyone heard from W&C regarding the spring scheme? I sent in the application in early November and have not heard back yet.

 

[AK105]

ahh sorry to hear this! was this after post-app?

Yep

 

[Legalmel_99]

Is it normal for firms to interview/ offer ACs to spring vacation scheme applications before summer!! Sorry if this is a stupid question but I’m new to applications this cycle and haven’t heard back from quite a few summer 😰

It’s normal because spring comes before summer, so if it’s for a vacation scheme in spring they will need to process this because it’s likely the scheme will be April? Whereas the summer ones are June/July?x

 

[JadeWadey01]

I received a holding email from Cooley yesterday. Has anyone heard back positively?

I received the holding email yesterday. I think they just had loads of apps

 

[JadeWadey01]

Has anyone heard back from AS for the Meta scheme interview stage?

I haven't. I did stage 2 quickly and haven't heard back regarding a potential interview. Have you?

 

[CC03]

Not to one-up you @TheChipmunk but here is a list of 260+ questions 🤣

HAHAH! I’ll be storing this link now in my notes! THANK YOU 😎😎

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Are there any recommended resources on converting a VS into a TC?

 

[djqb]

Are there any recommended resources on converting a VS into a TC?

Register for Aspiring Solicitors HeadStart - very useful!

 

[GXA123]

Register for Aspiring Solicitors HeadStart - very useful!

when is their deadline?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is it normal for firms to interview/ offer ACs to spring vacation scheme applications before summer!! Sorry if this is a stupid question but I’m new to applications this cycle and haven’t heard back from quite a few summer 😰

Most of the time, yes that would be the case, purely where they need to recruit and onboard the spring people many weeks before the summer. However, some firms just run the recruitment at the same time, and will just have a longer lead in time ahead of the summer schemes.

 

[rightletsdothis]

Has anyone heard back from Clyde & Co positively for the Spring/Summer Vac schemes?

 

[Adrian_S]

when is their deadline?

Here's the info

HeadStart Into Vacation Schemes 2022 (for students who have already secured a vacation scheme) | Aspiring Solicitors - Law Careers Diversity Advice

Want to convert your Vacation Scheme into a Training Contract? Join our unique interactive series of workshops tailored to help AS members convert their

www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk

 

[WillkieGemma]

Although I am not Shearman biggest fan..Paul does a great work for aspiring solicitors more than those who claim to help aspiring solicitors

I agree and I think we need more recruiters on the forum as well

Hi all - I'm more than happy to answer questions re applications in general, not just Willkie specific. I try to be very very honest and direct with answers - just tag me as I'm afraid I can't go through every single post.

 

[Jessica Booker]

For those of you who may have not seen it, I thought this post from @Paul - Shearman & Sterling on LinkedIn was well worth the TCLA community seeing, so thought I would share it with you.