Fieldfisher pfo. I was sure it was my best application. Off to get employed by Taco Bell I think. I don’t know what else I can do
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
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Could be anything from a few days through to mid-September. You really should be given 4 weeks though as a minimum (that is best practice)
How much time you are given typically depends on what stage of your academics you are in. The mid-September rule is really for those who are still at university, while the 4 weeks (or less) will be for those who are graduating in 2022 or have already graduated. If you need to start the GDL/LPC/SQE soon then you will also find your time to consider the offer is less.
Just want to echo the appreciation for the GREAT job you guys do! Literally life savers!
In saying that, part of the reason I like this forum is it feels unaffiliated/independent. I don’t know how I’d feel if I knew/suspected grad rec and recruiters were “spying” on me asking my sometimes stupid questions, drag race memes, love of Taco Bell and wanting support.
That’s not to say it wouldn’t be interesting/offer different plus points and potential advantages. (First hand insight).
But then the other thing I like so much about TCLA is the member and forum leaders integrity. We support, calm and help each other but there are also very strict rules in place which ensure no one gains an unfair advantage or leg up. I don’t know if this impartiality would/could last if actual current grad rec started getting involved.
This is in no way criticism, like I said I think it could be interesting either way. I just like it how it is rn 😂😂❤️❤️❤️
I just received an email saying to give them a call back. I had an interview with them last week. Is a phone call generally good news, and does anyone know specifically if Shearman sends a PFO post interview by email or phone call.
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In all honesty, it might not be an outcome at all. It could be the case that they need more information from you or just want to provide you with a more general update on where they are up to.
The fact they want you to call them though says that they want to hear from you, so I would give them a call this afternoon.
Hello - just want to chip in here.
I have interacted with many Black and Asian graduate recruiters. For instance, Freshfields last year had a Black woman and Asian woman. I attended so many HSF firms - and there was 2 Asian GR recruiters on the panel.
I was even surprised to see a Chinese GR as well at Freshfields.
I don’t think it matters about the colour of a person’s skin though. I am sure all recruiters are non-bias 😂😂😂
They’re ghosting us it seems. Might be worth a call, but then again, in my experience GR rarely pick up the phone these days.
I have not yet heard back from Gowling. I believe they said we'd hear back in the week commencing 14 Feb - so I presume that means it could be any day this week (painful). Were you told the same - or were you specifically told 14th?
I haven’t done, no. Just sitting tight and expecting a PFO at this point
I second this. Just had an interview with a different firm and I feel like I'm full of adrenaline!!!
I was referring to HR people..but thank you!There was a recent Black partner who took a leadership role at BCLP - search it up!
I have so many friends who are Black and are all “trainees” at big international law firms.
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