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

[BM99]

Is anyone waiting for CC call and feeling extremely nervous like me😭😭

 

[John Doe]

Behold the long awaited mass extinction from Reed Smith 😄
Does it mean we do not have a Summer ACer on this forum?

 

[OB]

Reed Smith sending all the holding emails knowing they were just going to mass reject us later on

 

[Emily K]

RS PFO here too! I really wanna know why they were holding us for so long 😂

 

[John Doe]

Has anyone got a Summer AC invite from Reed Smith? Surely there must be one on this forum, no? 🤔

 

[djqb]

RS PFO here as well.

It's a shame they can't provide feedback post-VI this year due to a record number of apps. Last year, they were able to provide feedback post-research questions (the stage before the AC).

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I've spent this evening going through the firms I didn't apply for (with deadlines for today) and compiling a list of all the various VS application questions (just to use as practice). When I got to Mayer Brown, I noticed they were not asking any questions, nor did they request for a cover letter(?) Seemed odd, but I popped in a quick application anyway. Did anyone else notice this?

Can you please send it to me also if you don't mind.

 

[IT7]

has anyone heard back from Ashurst?

I heard back for the AC, I think they've been holding ACs for the past 3 weeks now. But I haven't got any information after that. Has anyone received any communication from them post-AC?

 

[Ks36]

RS PFO here too!
This was my first ever interview so I’m glad I at least learnt something! No worries if you guys got a PFO, good news is coming!!

 

[iolitelegal]

MB has a whole raft of tests. First part is situational judgment, same kind of thing you'll have seen at links or A&O or Latham if you've done those.

Then there are some like, critical thinking and analytical tests, parts of which are similar to WG other parts I've only seen at MB.

Thanks. I'm actually yet to do any tests as only recently began my apps, (aiming more for the winter vac schemes). Sounds fairly challenging(?)

 

[Tony Stark]

HSF spring pfo! this process is brutal beyond words. CC should just call and sink me once and for all.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Sorry if this has been discussed before but where should a law firm open a new office where they have one almost everywhere

It will really depend on the firm. They won't have offices everywhere and can open multiple offices in a region/country/jurisdiction.

Break it down by:

• Consider their practice areas and key client sectors
• Are there locations their clients are basing themselves in either by HQs or large operational bases?
• What economies might be growing or developing quickly?
• Where are the hubs that new industries/sectors are in that the firm might be particularly of interest to the firm?
• What political/economic changes are happening that might make it easier for clients and the law firm to operate there
• Are there other benefits to opening an office there (e.g. off-shoring services)
• Are there incentives to set up there - is the government providing some kind of incentive for businesses to operate out of there (including law firms).

 

[futuretraineecity]

I heard back for the AC, I think they've been holding ACs for the past 3 weeks now. But I haven't got any information after that. Has anyone received any communication from them post-AC?

Did they happen to tell you how long until you’d hear back? I just had mine and I wasn’t told how long it would be

 

[CorporateLaw101]

Reed Smith PFO! I’m honestly glad that is over! Onwards and upwards! Shame about the no feedback though, especially at interview stage.

 

[CorporateLaw101]

Has anyone got a Summer AC invite from Reed Smith? Surely there must be one on this forum, no? 🤔

I agree it’s kind of strange. Kinda suspicious. So many applicants on here for the summer scheme and not a single person got to AC but many did for spring? 🤔🤔

 

[ofm]

Omg Mayer brown job sim fried my brain

I've never done one before - do you mind if I ask what the breakdown is between the different parts? Thank you!

 

[Jessica Booker]

OH MY GOD Clifford Chance 2024 training contract offer !!!!!!!

Amazing news - a massive congratulations to you!

 

[Anoned]

I agree it’s kind of strange. Kinda suspicious. So many applicants on here for the summer scheme and not a single person got to AC but many did for spring? 🤔🤔

Just for the people wondering, when I applied I selected both spring and summer as my first choice (this was possible on apply4law) and secured an AC. Therefore, technically I could be eligible to do either.

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

Anything from Bristows? Saw one interview yesterday, but anyone else?

 

[ZaraB]

Anything from Bristows? Saw one interview yesterday, but anyone else?

My portal says reviewed but haven’t heard back!