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

[Hope4aVS]

I have submitted a vacation scheme application for HCR and it was only uploading a CV. has anyone got experience of their recruitment process? And what the next steps may be

 

[Legalmel_99]

I have submitted a vacation scheme application for HCR and it was only uploading a CV. has anyone got experience of their recruitment process? And what the next steps may be

Last year I think they reviewed cv and cover letter and then you got told if you made it onto the scheme or not, there wasn’t anything else but you really need to stand out from the crowd! - however there vac scheme last year was virtual so I don’t know if the firm will do it in person this time round

 

[AvniD]

So your advice worked, @Jessica Booker ! I'm officially a Future Trainee Solicitor at Baker McKenzie. Wahoo!

Congratulations! Wonderful news @Zubin and entirely well deserved 👏 👏 👏

 

[ssolicitorz]

Has anyone heard back from Baker McKenzie post TC VI? If yes, how long did it take to hear back upon completion of the interview?

 

[A.l1sha]

Has anyone heard anything from Arnold & Porter?

have you heard anything yet because I still haven't?

 

[Zubin]

Wow - that was quick! I am assuming this relates to your post about being asked to be considered for a direct TC process from last week?

Ultimately that is amazing news and a massive congratulations to you!

Yes it was! I just asked. They didn’t even ask me where the other offer was from or interview me or anything. They met up internally and issued me the formal offer within a week!

 

[Zubin]

Congratulations! Wonderful news @Zubin and entirely well deserved 👏 👏 👏

Thank you so much!! I’m so so happy and honestly still in shock. This forum has done wonders for me!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Yes it was! I just asked. They didn’t even ask me where the other offer was from or interview me or anything. They met up internally and issued me the formal offer within a week!

Amazing news - congratulations 🥳 🎉 🥳

 

[John Travoni]

Has anyone heard back from HD post written exercise? It’s coming up to nearly 4 weeks since we did the assessment

 

[julia_2022]

Anyone who has completed an assessment centre with Ashurst could you please dm me? Would be much appreciated 😁

 

[anon123456789]

Hi all, does anyone have an idea about when we can hear back about the American Express summer internship?

 

[GOI983]

BM rejection post-WG

 

[James Carrabino]

So your advice worked, @Jessica Booker ! I'm officially a Future Trainee Solicitor at Baker McKenzie. Wahoo!

Wow @Zubin this is excellent news, congratulations!!

 

[James Carrabino]

Hi everyone, remember to add any general grammar or writing advice you may have to this thread by Monday at 11:59pm in order to be in contention for the week's Starred Thread Award 😊

 

[YUKI1201]

Looks like W&C just stopped caring about SVS😂officially 2 months since AC and they didn't even reply to my email

 

[donxerxer]

Congratulations! Do you know what kind of interview it is? Partner interview, case study, competency etc.?

Thank you. The email didn't provide any detail. It just mentioned that I have been invited to a virtual interview.

 

[KBLAW]

Did anyone apply to the Blackstone legal & compliance summer scheme? If so, have you heard back?

 

[rayemuse]

I just did something really stupid. I overslept the post-AC-rejection feedback call for a law firm I really like. Owned up to it and apologised, but I’m just scared they will make a note of this now. But overall mainly disappointed in myself and embarrassed I wasted their time

 

[Jessica Booker]

I just did something really stupid. I overslept the post-AC-rejection feedback call for a law firm I really like. Owned up to it and apologised, but I’m just scared they will make a note of this now. But overall mainly disappointed in myself and embarrassed I wasted their time

Calls get missed all the time. I wouldn’t worry about this. Things like this don’t get recorded. Even if they did you could check their data retention policy as to how long such data would be stored for - for many firms that is only 12 months anyway.

But I really don’t see it being recorded though. There is no point in recording such detail (would be extensive if they did!!).

 

[AvniD]

Thank you. The email didn't provide any detail. It just mentioned that I have been invited to a virtual interview.

Alright, I'll include a range of links below so that you can prepare widely. Also know that we have a mock interview service that you can check out here if you feel the need to give practicing a go.

• CV-based interview tips
• Definitive interview guide
• CAR structure example
• Competency v motivational questions
• Definitive guide for case studies