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

[donxerxer]

Akin Gump PFO post-WG (completed my WG in mid-January), finally lol

In other news, I've went from receiving no offers last year to securing multiple offers from my dream US firms and even being put in a position where I've had to reject others. I hope that provides some type of reassurance to others who aren't having a successful application cycle - it's a steep learning curve but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck to all those still waiting to hear back!

Please what's PFO. I'm new here and keep seeing PFOs

 

[antisocial applicant]

What does everyone think of law firms closing their offices in Russia? (how to discuss it from a business point of view in interviews), @Jessica Booker would love to hear your thoughts.

There was an article on Rollonfriday about firms' responses to the Russian invasion. It's worth checking out

 

[TC fiend]

Please what's PFO. I'm new here and keep seeing PFOs

It's TCLA lingo for Please F*** Off (also known in layman's terms as a rejection)

 

[donxerxer]

It's TCLA lingo for Please F*** Off (also known in layman's terms as a rejection)

Thank you🤣🤣🤣🤣. Got one yesterday from BCLP post HR interview.

 

[APPLE619]

Hi! For anyone who has done the HSF AC was there a Q&A session at the end?

Really depends. For my first interview, I had the chance to ask 1. For my second, I didn't since we ran out of time. For the final instance the partner was more than happy to go over the time (we went 20 minutes over) and I was able to ask multiple questions.

 

[Crystal86]

Really depends. For my first interview, I had the chance to ask 1. For my second, I didn't since we ran out of time. For the final instance the partner was more than happy to go over the time (we went 20 minutes over) and I was able to ask multiple questions.

Thank you very much! I hope the AC went well!

 

[hungry_for_TC]

How can we add to the 'VS Interview' & 'VS Application' database? I am keen to add my experience and successful AC app but unsure how to go about it. Just wanna pass it forward!

 

[Nemo11]

Are all VS’ paid, or is that firm specific?

 

[ZaraB]

PFO from Withers post-interview for the spring VS

 

[AspiringTrainee]

How can we add to the 'VS Interview' & 'VS Application' database? I am keen to add my experience and successful AC app but unsure how to go about it. Just wanna pass it forward!

This is very kind of you to offer!

Please send it to [email protected]

Here you go

 

[IL1700]

Isnt Mishcon supposed to get back to us today? Anyone heard back?

My email said March 11th!

 

[John Travoni]

PFO from Penningtons post-app, I have a feeling that I applied too late!

I don’t think so. One of my friends applied on the day of the deadline and got through to the AC.
But I’m sorry to hear that.

 

[Sr3333]

Anyone heard back from Pinsent masons (London office) post AC?

 

[s10]

And with that Latham AC done and dusted, I am finally done with this year's application cycle! 18 applications, 5 AC's. and 4 (hopefully 5 soon) vac scheme offers 🥳 Going to spend the evening finally meeting my friends, hoping they still remember what I look like..

 

[gdelle]

And with that Latham AC done and dusted, I am finally done with this year's application cycle! 18 applications, 5 AC's. and 4 (hopefully 5 soon) vac scheme offers 🥳 Going to spend the evening finally meeting my friends, hoping they still remember what I look like..

Congrats, this is really impressive - and you're the person who said they'd contemplated taking the year out! Any tips on what helped you make such a difference this time around?

 

[SOAS22]

anyone heard from Shoosmiths?

 

[hungry_for_TC]

Hi, everyone. Quick question ahead of the next cycle: are there any firms that are known to be "pro-" or "anti-" career changers?

I'm phrasing it more bluntly than what I expect the reality to be, but I'd love to hear thoughts on whether XYZ firms tend to only welcome non-law grads from certain industries, if there are some known for taking on people in their 30's, etc. - any of this sort of insight would be most appreciated!

did you get an answer to this?

 

[hopefullylaw2000]

If I haven’t heard from a firm a month after the AC and was told I should hear ‘by last week’ shall I email? not sure if to wait a bit longer

 

[Lucy124]

Has anyone heard back from CRS post VI for a direct TC?

 

[EVjuji]

PFO from Withers post-interview for the spring VS

So sorry to hear this. Best of luck with your other apps