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

[thirdtimelucky]

I love this post so much what you said was spot on and I applaud you for this as some people can't get past the online application stage or the online test stage.

Also, for anyone before saying you got 4 VS offers think about how it can affect another person's mental health when they read that.

Also, I sometimes get the assumption that people in this forum who get multiple VS offers are from prestigious universities but we need to take a step back and think that everyone's journey is different and everyone has challenges they face in the application stage.

Finally most importantly talking about multiple VS offers be wary of how it can affect another person's mental health especially if it is your first application cycle and someone who has been applying for more than 32 cycles.

Sorry if I went on and said too much but this is my opinion.

Although I agree with the sentiment here and know exactly how it feels to apply for several cycles and seeing no results, I do think its unfair to prevent those who no doubt worked very hard to get schemes from posting about it when they are asked. Part of the process, for me at least, was coming to terms with rejections and reflecting on what was going wrong - this included unfairly comparing myself- but I think its dangerous to prevent those from celebrating for the sake of other's mental health because at the end of the day everyone's story is different. We do not know how hard those who get 4+ schemes on their first go have worked prior to getting their schemes and therefore it is unfair to judge them. Platforms like the TCLA are both for celebrating success and supporting through rejections. Also I agree with you on the judging those from prestigious unis, as someone who graduated from one of those but comes from a diverse background I often feel like I should be doing "better" but I have come to realise that this process really is not as black and white as perhaps we sometimes feel it is, especially after several rejections! I don't mean this to sound harsh if thats the way it comes across, I just like the TCLA platform allowing everyone to celebrate and commiserate together!

 

[unserious candidate]

I love this post so much what you said was spot on and I applaud you for this as some people can't get past the online application stage or the online test stage.

Also, for anyone before saying you got 4 VS offers think about how it can affect another person's mental health when they read that.

Also, I sometimes get the assumption that people in this forum who get multiple VS offers are from prestigious universities but we need to take a step back and think that everyone's journey is different and everyone has challenges they face in the application stage.

Finally most importantly talking about multiple VS offers be wary of how it can affect another person's mental health especially if it is your first application cycle and someone who has been applying for more than 32 cycles.

Sorry if I went on and said too much but this is my opinion.

i’m a bit lost. following the conversation above re 4-5 offers being “common” or “not uncommon” why would it rattle someone to discover that it applies some people on the forum?

also to add: i personally value transparency over faux-modesty. if i was curious about the typical no. of offers ppl get i’d like to hear takes from people across the spectrum.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Although I agree with the sentiment here and know exactly how it feels to apply for several cycles and seeing no results, I do think its unfair to prevent those who no doubt worked very hard to get schemes from posting about it when they are asked. Part of the process, for me at least, was coming to terms with rejections and reflecting on what was going wrong - this included unfairly comparing myself- but I think its dangerous to prevent those from celebrating for the sake of other's mental health because at the end of the day everyone's story is difference. We do not know how hard those who get 4+ schemes on their first go have worked prior to getting their schemes and therefore it is unfair to judge them. Platforms like the TCLA are both for celebrating success and supporting through rejections. Also I agree with you on the judging those from prestigious unis, as someone who graduated from one of those but comes from a diverse background I often feel like I should be doing "better" but I have come to realise that this process really is not as black and white as perhaps we sometimes feel it is, especially after several rejections! I don't mean this to sound harsh if thats the way it comes across, I just like the TCLA platform allowing everyone to celebrate and commiserate together!

No I did not say that you should not celebrate it but I support anyone on the forum who has received multip;e offers.

I agree with everything you said everyone has had their challenges and we should not assume things. Sorry if I said it in a way that came off wrong.

 

[LegalG]

Irwin Mitchell AC Birmingham Office!!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

i’m a bit lost. following the conversation above re 4-5 offers being “common” or “not uncommon” why would it rattle someone to discover that it applies some people on the forum?

I think it is not common to get multiple VS offers.

 

[unserious candidate]

I think it is not common to get multiple VS offers.

i mean, i have no insight whatsoever. there was a conversation a couple of pages back where someone who does have better insight said it is not uncommon. does this info rattle you? or is it only problematic if someone personally states it happens to apply in their case?

 

[Ks36]

Has anyone heard anything from Mishcon today? They were supposed to get back to us on Friday and I still have nothing!

 

[B_L@w]

Has anyone received further details from Cooley about the interview/AC?

 

[M777]

i’m a bit lost. following the conversation above re 4-5 offers being “common” or “not uncommon” why would it rattle someone to discover that it applies some people on the forum?

also to add: i personally value transparency over faux-modesty. if i was curious about the typical no. of offers ppl get i’d like to hear takes from people across the spectrum.

Tbf 4 isn't unheard of in this forum- major congrats! My parents were cracking open the champagne after my first vac scheme offer, so if I was in your shoes I'd be pretty hammered by now.

More generally, I think when people ask "how many offers do people get in their first cycle", it's like asking how long a piece of string is. Some people "get" the application process straight away, others take a lot more time to get the hang of it- and that's just how it goes. Took me two cycles to get an interview and 3 to get a VS offer, but just getting that 1 phone call makes it all worth it.

 

[unserious candidate]

Has anyone heard anything from Mishcon today? They were supposed to get back to us on Friday and I still have nothing!

hope it isn’t insensitive to answer this one. 🤣

i got an email earlier today saying there’s a delay and i should get further info about the case interview by wed. probably means they’re delayed with everything else too

 

[thirdtimelucky]

hope it isn’t insensitive to answer this one. 🤣

i got an email earlier today saying there’s a delay and i should get further info about the case interview by wed. probably means they’re delayed with everything else too

lol this is so classic Mishcon, I do wish they would just reject me!

 

[Careerchanger2021]

Has anyone heard back from Bristows (post-final interview for direct TC) or Bird & Bird (post-AC for summer VS)?

Nothing yet from either - been refreshing my emails all day!

 

[Jessica Booker]

I realise I may not have helped with my earlier posts on this conversation earlier.

I'd encourage everyone to normalise every outcome of how many vacation scheme offers someone gets.

We are talking about a process with so many variables, that the one thing that is really tricky to do is to say what an "average" is. We aren't taking anything into account as to why that average number might be what it is either.

None of that is helpful in my opinion.

From doing this for nearly 18 years, my experience is:

• Many people get 0 vacation schemes, even across multiple cycles.
• Many people get 1-2 offers, whether it be across one or multiple cycles
• Many people get a lot of offers, sometimes in a really short period or time, in others other multiple years

All of those outcomes are normal in my opinion.

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

Has anyone received further details from Cooley about the interview/AC?

Nope… I need to book time off work and I am worried it is too late now :/

 

[LawfulRust00]

i mean, i have no insight whatsoever. there was a conversation a couple of pages back where someone who does have better insight said it is not uncommon. does this info rattle you? or is it only problematic if someone personally states it happens to apply in their case?

You posted that knowing and hoping it would evoke a reaction.

 

[unserious candidate]

Tbf 4 isn't unheard of in this forum- major congrats! My parents were cracking open the champagne after my first vac scheme offer, so if I was in your shoes I'd be pretty hammered by now.

More generally, I think when people ask "how many offers do people get in their first cycle", it's like asking how long a piece of string is. Some people "get" the application process straight away, others take a lot more time to get the hang of it- and that's just how it goes. Took me two cycles to get an interview and 3 to get a VS offer, but just getting that 1 phone call makes it all worth it.

i’ve felt extremely out of my depth in every AC i’ve ever been in 🤣 i honestly never have a clue what’s going on in them. i think the push for STEM and attracting students from different backgrounds really helped in my case (as a medic). for some it’s really hard work and perseverance, for others it’s pure luck and i think i fall in the “others” category 😭

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Orrick WG! I mean I got the email hours ago but I just saw it. They took their time!

 

[M777]

i’ve felt extremely out of my depth in every AC i’ve ever been in 🤣 i honestly never have a clue what’s going on in them. i think the push for STEM and attracting students from different backgrounds really helped in my case (as a medic). for some it’s really hard work and perseverance, for others it’s pure luck and i think i fall in the “others” category 😭

Me and you both 🤣 Can bang out a 10/10 application just fine now but it's the interviews I took forever to get the hang of, I'm shit at them 🤣

Don't think you'd get four vac scheme offers just down to you being a medic though!

 

[unserious candidate]

lol this is so classic Mishcon, I do wish they would just reject me!

mishcon was my first ever application (submitted in aug). i haven’t seen anyone else in here hear back post-VI and i know they’re rolling so probably doing it in order

 

[GXA123]

Does anybody know which law firms offer alternative fee arrangements already?