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

[banana1189]

LOL my WBD video interview was an absolute car crash

I am sure you did better than you think!

 

[mads_g]

I am sure you did better than you think!

Thanks! I did my best to smile so maybe they'll like me for being friendly even though I came across as an idiot

 

[law23]

I know this is probably quite an annoying question considering people haven't finished this application cycle, but when do applications tend to open for vacation schemes? My uni starts quite late in September so I'm hoping I can do some applications before uni starts. Thanks in advance!

 

[rightletsdothis]

Well after sending off somewhere in the realm of 200+ applications over 4 years, and slowly but surely getting the hang of completing online applications/assessment centres & interviews, I finally have my dream TC at Clyde & Co. I appreciate this TCLA community more than you know and I am genuinely thankful and grateful for all of the support I received from this community which got me over the edge! I wish everyone else on here the best of luck with their future challenges and objectives, and hope I can provide my own tips going forward on this forum!

 

[GOI983]

Orrick Written Exercise invite!

If anyone here has completed it, could you please DM me? I would greatly appreciate it (quite bogged down in the middle of the exams!)

Is this for direct TC?

 

[Maddiefretwell]

Has anyone heard from Shoosmiths?

 

[Irena]

Have anyone heard post VI from WBD?

 

[Sweety_512]

Has anyone heard from Shoosmiths?

No not yet.. the status has changed to reviewed but still not heard anything yet! The wait is agonising!

 

[RkRk0681]

I feel ridiculous for asking as I know people have already had ACs but is anyone still waiting to hear back BCLP post test? I applied way back in October, and I called them around a month ago - apparently they're still reviewing apps. Obviously I'm not holding my breath lol

 

[golden99]

Out of people that got their White & Case video interview invite in the last 2 weeks or so, have you heard back about it yet? I've heard nothing

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I know this is probably quite an annoying question considering people haven't finished this application cycle, but when do applications tend to open for vacation schemes? My uni starts quite late in September so I'm hoping I can do some applications before uni starts. Thanks in advance!

Anytime between early July and November usually. Some of the winter schemes in particular may open early and close by November to ensure the recruitment process can conclude before they start.

 

[Maddiefretwell]

No not yet.. the status has changed to reviewed but still not heard anything yet! The wait is agonising!

Ahh I know why do they wait until the very last day to let people know ahahah!! they said this Friday night by the latest so I’m assuming we won’t hear anything until then!

 

[unserious candidate]

mishcon VS!!!! last outcome of this cycle finally done

 

[CC77]

Have anyone heard post VI from WBD?

I asked grad recruitment when we should hear back, they said Tuesday 11th May. As that’s a Wednesday, I assume we’ll hear back around the 10th/11th May

 

[msmith]

I know exactly what you mean! Feel the exact same as you but better things will come for us!

You aren't alone!! Felt such a relief when I finished but also just know I could have done better wah

 

[John Travoni]

Has anyone done an AC for a TC at MJ Hudson?

 

[Sweety_512]

Ahh I know why do they wait until the very last day to let people know ahahah!! they said this Friday night by the latest so I’m assuming we won’t hear anything until then!

I was thinking the same thing today! - we probably won't hear until Friday .. has your status been updated aswell?

 

[Logitech]

Dear all,

I have just been notified that I have failed converting a spring vacation scheme into a training contract. I feel quite lost particularly since I am a final year international student...

I also wonder whether my vacation scheme experience will be a good asset for future applications I am extremely anxious of getting questioned 'explain why you failed'.

I would appreciate any comments. Thank you so much.

 

[Alison C]

Dear all,

I have just been notified that I have failed converting a spring vacation scheme into a training contract. I feel quite lost particularly since I am a final year international student...

I also wonder whether my vacation scheme experience will be a good asset for future applications I am extremely anxious of getting questioned 'explain why you failed'.

I would appreciate any comments. Thank you so much.

I am so sorry to hear that you didn't get offered the job - also, that you are using the word 'failed' about yourself. This definitely needs reframing.

Firstly, the firm failed to offer you a TC at the end of the VS, you didn't 'fail' to 'convert' IMHO.

Secondly, the VS is a terrific asset. They are so difficult to get. Thousands apply and after that, the 'conversion rate' is still only about 50%. The firm should give you feedback, which will help you to reflect. But it won't be a complete answer as to why they didn't take you on permanently, so don't expect total clarity on that. However, no one can take away the fact that you succeeded in a really tough competition to get to the VS itself. It shows that you are nearly there.

I've been asked what my feedback was but never asked why I 'failed' to be given a TC. Which would be humiliating, so if anyone were to ask, that would only demonstrate their toxicity and insensitivity, so you wouldn't want to work for them anyway. (If family members tactlessly use that sort of terminology you might need to remind them that the legal industry is complex and nuanced in a way that is difficult for those not involved to understand.)

Thirdly, you will probably be a far better lawyer for getting some experience in another field, or as a paralegal. You can worry about that after Finals.

Regarding your status as an international student, I've seen a few threads on here with advice on the technical side of things re visas etc. That of course complicates things a little but you can work this out. I would think you can find the threads from the search bar.

Fourthly, there will still be some direct applications open after your Finals are out of the way. Perhaps you were at the webinar about this a few weeks ago? If you are a premium member, it's online. If that's your goal then there are options left this cycle and now you have another addition for your 'work experience' section.

Finally, I came across this slightly leftfield but very helpful video this morning about job rejection in general (if you prefer the legal bloggers, they've ALL covered rejection....)

Congratulations on completing a VS!

 

[Jaysen]

Well after sending off somewhere in the realm of 200+ applications over 4 years, and slowly but surely getting the hang of completing online applications/assessment centres & interviews, I finally have my dream TC at Clyde & Co. I appreciate this TCLA community more than you know and I am genuinely thankful and grateful for all of the support I received from this community which got me over the edge! I wish everyone else on here the best of luck with their future challenges and objectives, and hope I can provide my own tips going forward on this forum!

Well done!