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

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone else have their graduation ceremony in July which of course coincides with many vacation schemes? Is it reasonable to take time off from a vac scheme in order to graduate or would that be an issue? @Jessica Booker your thoughts would be great !

You can typically take a day off for a graduation, but any longer than that and it might prove difficult. You should let the firm know ASAP so you can discuss it with them to ensure it doesn't clash with any key events on the scheme.

Try to also show your willingness to make the time up that week if needed, although usually you will get a day or two of annual leave depending on the length of the scheme.

They could say no to the time off if there is something important happening on that day though (just to warn you).

 

[s10]

✨✨Latham and Dechert AC✨✨
After 2 years of straight rejections, this feels really good 🥳

 

[nonlawht]

Taylor Wessing summer vac scheme!!

 

[BeGrateful.101]

has anyone heard back from pwc about their ac's?

Nope. I wonder when we will hear baxk post VI for PwC..

 

[aln]

Anyone heard from Clifford Chance about the Spark scheme AC? They said they would respond by today.

I haven't heard anything yet, so don't worry! I reckon they'll send everything out at the same time x

 

[HopefulForALawJob]

V&E Final round interview and presentation!!! Over the moon! Any tips from someone who's done it before? Seems rather intense!

 

[shootingstar]

Hi everyone Huge congrats for everyone making through all the rejections and persisting through process ! I was wondering whether anyone has done an AC with Latham and wouldn’t mind sharing some tips and guidance ? Thank you so much!

 

[Adrian_S]

Vinson & Elkins AC/interview.

My first AC/interview - after 2 years of applying. A little shocked right now. Yeezus.

If anyone has any suggestions, I’m all ears!

 

[S87]

They're growing their lit practice and have been involved in some major disputes/arbitration work too - so I wouldn't rule them out!

For those who applied to Latham..what made you succeed? The questions are yes simple but cannot be understimated

 

[amzey2]

Has anyone ever seen/heard of associates switching practice areas after they're qualified? Probably more so within the same field e.g. M&A to capital markets, as opposed to a drastic change like M&A to arbitration. Do you qualify as a solicitor generally, or as a solicitor in a specific practice area? I feel like the idea of staying in one area for the rest of my career is daunting, what if I don't like it anymore lol

It’s rather uncommon but can happen. Moving from rather closely related practices might of course be easier. Also worth noting that at the senior level people tend to specialize in 2-3 closely related practices - for ex M&A and Private Equity.
In relation to those “drastic” changes, again it might happen. I have personally once talked with an Associate (at an MC) who moved from Derivatives to Arbitration.

 

[lucciblanca]

Hi can i ask when they rang ?

It was an email at around 5pm

 

[Donuttime]

✨✨Latham and Dechert AC✨✨
After 2 years of straight rejections, this feels really good 🥳

Congrats on your Dechert AC! is this for spring or summer?

 

[Hope4aVS]

Has anyone else applied to Stevens and Bolton in Guildford? I applied a few weeks ago now and haven’t heard anything.

 

[LEL]

Hi everyone Huge congrats for everyone making through all the rejections and persisting through process ! I was wondering whether anyone has done an AC with Latham and wouldn’t mind sharing some tips and guidance ? Thank you so much!

Feel free to PM me

 

[Jnh222]

Does anyone have any tips for the first stage of the Mayer Brown AC? ☺️

Hey there! when did you submit your job sim?

 

[Jnh222]

Does anyone have any tips for the first stage of the Mayer Brown AC? ☺️

Congrats! When did you complete your job sim?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Vinson & Elkins AC/interview.

My first AC/interview ever after 2 years of applying. A little shocked right now. Yeezus.

if anyone has any suggestions, i’m all ears!

My (somewhat unhelpful) suggestion is a mini-celebratory meal at either Nandos, Wagamamas or even a Busaba Eathai if you have one close by!

 

[LEL]

For those who applied to Latham..what made you succeed? The questions are yes simple but cannot be understimated

They ask for why Latham over another firm, so the key is that you need to add a comparative element. For e.g. if you mention you like the firm's equity capital markets work, you need to highlight how it's top-tier ranked, higher than any other firm, which draws you to Latham's work.

 

[S87]

They ask for why Latham over another firm, so the key is that you need to add a comparative element. For e.g. if you mention you like the firm's equity capital markets work, you need to highlight how it's top-tier ranked, higher than any other firm, which draws you to Latham's work.

thank you

 

[Adrian_S]

My (somewhat unhelpful) suggestion is a mini-celebratory meal at either Nandos, Wagamamas or even a Busaba Eathai if you have one close by!

This is 💯 percent what I’ll be doing!!!! (never been to Busaba yet!)