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

[Jessica Booker]

What is the time you should wait before chasing up post interview?

I would always ask at the end of the interview/assessment centre when I would expect to hear back. And then give it 3 working days after that date if they hadn't come back by then.

If I hadn't asked or got clarity as to when I would hear back in the interview/assessment centre, I would first send a polite email asking when I might hear back, rather than asking for an outcome.

 

[Leightoncass]

Anyone know whether firms call or email for offers/rejections post-AC? Or does it depend on the firm? What is most common

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Also, congrats @Asil Ahmad on your paralegal role, you deserve it as you’ve work hard! 🎉
It came up on my LinkedIn as @Jaysen commented on it.

Thank you very much for this really appreciate it a lot.

Also for anyone looking for a paralegal role Integreon regularly do paralegal projects with law firms that require paralegals to review documents.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Has anyone heard from Travers Smith yet.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Anyone still waiting on Gibson Dunn, Hogan Lovells, and White & Case post-app?

Gibson still waiting.

 

[AW_08]

I cannot believe that I'm writing this, but I got an offer for the VS at MB!!!!!!!!!! It's my first vac scheme ever and it's for my dream firm!

Since finishing the LPC, I've been in this awkward purgatory... but 3 cycles later, I've got it! Shocked is an understatement right now 🥺😅

 

[aspiringsolicitor2000]

How important do you think it is to complete a forage virtual experience of the firm you have an upcoming AC for? I understand it shows a further investment in getting to know the firm but its so soon (alongside exams) that I'm stuck for time and would prefer to carry on with the other avenues of research. I'm not actually sure it's even checked and if I'd be asked about it but would love to know anyones thoughts.

 

[RoughWood]

Anyone know whether firms call or email for offers/rejections post-AC? Or does it depend on the firm? What is most common

It is variable between firms, the firm I will be joining generally calls for offers and emails for rejections but I have had calls for rejections post-AC in the past also. A call is great as you have the opportunity to discuss feedback there and then as opposed to potentially long waits for anything contructive

 

[Jessica Booker]

Anyone know whether firms call or email for offers/rejections post-AC? Or does it depend on the firm? What is most common

Most common - call to offer, email to reject.

But some firms will call even when it is a rejection. And some firms will email to offer, especially if they are super busy or have had trouble getting hold of you (I sent so many congrats emails just because people hadn't set up voicemails on their phone!).

 

[Jessica Booker]

How important do you think it is to complete a forage virtual experience of the firm you have an upcoming AC for? I understand it shows a further investment in getting to know the firm but its so soon (alongside exams) that I'm stuck for time and would prefer to carry on with the other avenues of research. I'm not actually sure it's even checked and if I'd be asked about it but would love know anyones thoughts.

I don't think it is necessary to do it - a lot of people won't have the time to do so. You could always say you plan to do it in the Easter break/ahead of summer vacation schemes.

 

[LoveAspireLAW]

Anyone still waiting to hear from Weil post AC?

 

[summer207]

How important do you think it is to complete a forage virtual experience of the firm you have an upcoming AC for? I understand it shows a further investment in getting to know the firm but its so soon (alongside exams) that I'm stuck for time and would prefer to carry on with the other avenues of research. I'm not actually sure it's even checked and if I'd be asked about it but would love to know anyones thoughts.

I personally don’t think it’s necessary. I didn’t do one for Weil and it never came up, I haven’t heard of it coming up in other ACs

 

[aspiringsolicitor2000]

I personally don’t think it’s necessary. I didn’t do one for Weil and it never came up, I haven’t heard of it coming up in other ACs

I don't think it is necessary to do it - a lot of people won't have the time to do so. You could always say you plan to do it in the Easter break/ahead of summer vacation schemes.

Thank you! Relieved much stress.

 

[Romiras]

I find it surprising that MC firms are doing this to be honest. Will be interesting to find out why when I catch up with them next.

Is it surprising when there appears to be multiple candidates holding multiple MC VS (or even TC) offers and they their dates clash? I'd be interested to hear your perspective from Grad Rec. Presumably its because you don't want to lose a 'good'/'excellent' candidate? I did think it was rather scrappy that offers were being accelerated or heavily influenced by other MC offers, and at times, I found it a bit ridiculous that TC offers were being given from VS ACs as a result of competing VS offers.

 

[BeGrateful.101]

Have you heard back post VI?

Nope

Has anyone heard back for PwC legal post VI?

 

[LawfulRust00]

Anyone still waiting to hear from Weil post AC?

Sounds like they’re taking a Weilly long time



Ba dum tss

 

[JohnDoeTCLA]

Sounds like they’re taking a Weilly long time



Ba dum tss

Im also waiting - not to be negative but I’m assuming pfo at this pt. I have friends who did the AC after me and got an offer within a week

 

[LEL]

Congrats! Which firm is it btw (I couldn’t figure out the firm that goes with the acronym MB 😅 - my law firm acronym vocabulary is still quite limited)

Mayer Brown

 

[JohnDoeTCLA]

Mayer Brown

I just realised haha! Thx!

 

[ISABE11A]

Omg Mills & Reeve partner interview invite post-AC!!!!! I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would be in this position!!!! Any tips would be extremely appreciated!!