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

[Asil Ahmad]

It's certainly possible but I'd expect to see that more in relatively boutique firms that have high sector specificity. For a BigLaw firm with international reach it simply makes sense to leverage capability across markets so most will have done so.

But some firms will obviously lean a certain way - when I think of Ropes, for example, their lifesci/biopharma profile jumps out at me more than general tech, at least in the UK.

Wow that thing about Ropes Gray.

 

[kat_]

Kennedys PFO after SST 🥺

 

[gigglingsquid]

Just had my Sidley interview which was supposed to last an hour but ended in like 20 minutes. The partner was like "yea these things normally only last around half an hour" but I think she just really didn't like me lol

 

[Rob93]

Just wanted to share for all my long-suffering grads and soon-to-be grads out there that I've just bagged my first private practice paralegal gig at the premier department of an American firm, following a lengthy stint of hard graft in-house. I'm over the moon.

Separately, for grad opps, has been my best cycle to date - on hold after one VI and still hopeful on two apps - and the future looks ever brighter, even if this cycle is a wash.

I'll be 29 this year and still cracking on, because I realised while working other jobs in my early-mid 20s this is what I want to do.

It's an absolute slog at times, and I don't want to diminish that. But the practice of law is a marathon, not a sprint. Stay true to yourself and know what you want and why you want it, and you'll get there.

Wagmi.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I got the offer for TC with CC!!!! I cannot believe it 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭

Amazing news - congratulations

 

[Rob93]

Wow that thing about Ropes Gray.

That's how I perceive them, can't speak to how it aligns with how the perceive themselves.

 

[manchester12]

Oh my god.. does everyone come out of AC's thinking how they could of answered questions better?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I got the TC offer from Clifford Chance 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭!!!!! I am in shock and tears.

Congratulations! This is fantastic news

 

[GNewick304]

I got the offer for TC with CC!!!! I cannot believe it 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭

Yesss!!! Congrats )

 

[Jessica Booker]

Oh my god.. does everyone come out of AC's thinking how they could of answered questions better?

Everyone does this - so I really wouldn’t worry. Those that don’t might be a little over confident!

 

[Rob93]

Oh my god.. does everyone come out of AC's thinking how they could of answered questions better?

Generally yes. Don't fret too much.

 

[gilo]

Anyone else get this from DLA PFO - 'We therefore encourage you to submit an application for our 2023 Summer Internship Programme, but to do so much earlier than on this occasion'.

 

[Jessica Booker]

CLIFFORD CHANCE 2024 TC OFFER!!!!!!!!

There have been a flurry of TC offers from CC to TCLA members of late, that I may have missed this one.

It is such great news for everyone, but in case I did miss this, just a quick post to say congratulations and here is the obligatory GIF I send for TC offers 🤣

 

[Jessica Booker]

unrelated question, are background checks required for these vac schemes? Just completed mine for an FS job and my god they take a lot of time and effort. Seemingly had to reference everyone I'd ever done any work for!

Can often be needed for vacation schemes too unfortunately!

 

[GNewick304]

There have been a flurry of TC offers from CC to TCLA members of late, that I may have missed this one.

It is such great news for everyone, but in case I did miss this, just a quick post to say congratulations and here is the obligatory GIF I send for TC offers 🤣

Thank you!!!!

 

[mome101]

Has anyone applied to Cooley in the past? If so, how long did it take to receive next stage or PFO?

I applied last year. Received the PFO around 20/02

 

[Rob93]

Anyone else get this from DLA PFO - 'We therefore encourage you to submit an application for our 2023 Summer Internship Programme, but to do so much earlier than on this occasion'.

Still haven't heard from DLA but that's just them saying 'we like you but we're rolling' I think.

 

[John Doe]

Anyone else get this from DLA PFO - 'We therefore encourage you to submit an application for our 2023 Summer Internship Programme, but to do so much earlier than on this occasion'.

No, all I had was "We are very grateful that you took the time to apply to our programme and appreciate that applying for roles and programmes can be very time consuming. The way in which we are working and studying continues to be challenging and with this in mind, we will be running additional events throughout 2022 and encourage you to attend. Further information regarding the events will be available on our website (https://www.dlapipergraduates.com) in the coming weeks and months."

 

[Orhsnxuozns]

any word of freshfieds?

not since AC

 

[smfc]

i haven't heard anything but my friend was offered a summer vac scheme for the london office. however i saw some linklaters ambassadors saying that they were still reviewing applications ! also, considering they take 50 trainees and quite a lot of them come from vac schemes, they probably are organizing more

Was your friend a participant on Pathfinder? I’ve seen quite a few people gain places on the summer VS from previous schemes offered by Linklaters. Perhaps I’m just coping with being ghosted haha