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

[toriandersen]

PwC vac scheme offer!! First ever and so happy 🥰

 

[jess_does_law]

Orrick written exercise invite! Does anyone know what kind of thing to expect?

 

[Bestkid98]

Travers Smith Vacation Scheme offer!!!

Congratulations you must be over the moon!!!! Hopefully, see you on the vac scheme

 

[AlRJ]

Congratulations you must be over the moon!!!! Hopefully, see you on the vac scheme

Ah thank you so much- I am so so chuffed!

Yes, definitely see you there!

 

[Laurenbt2110]

Has anyone on here done the FCA Summer internship and would be able to PM me or would be able to put me in contact with someone who has?

 

[Law1099]

Has anyone got any advice for the legal research tasks on vac schemes?

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

@George Maxwell I start my vac scheme with HSF tomorrow and was just wondering what is an acceptable time to leave the office? How late should we be staying, and when is too early to leave?

 

[GS0W]

Has anyone actually been sent the link to do the VI for Shoosmiths? I got the email on Monday saying congrats on getting through to VI and that Ill be sent a link by 6th April, I havent been sent a link yet and I wasnt sure if it means that the link will be sent on the 6th and is to be completed on the 6th too?

 

[Deobicaratexol0804]

Hi,
If anybody is doing the NRF Summer Vac Scheme, did they send you a department guide? I didn't get one and I was wondering if anybody could email me it tonight - I've emailed NRF but they haven't replied and the deadline is soon. Please private message me and I'll give you my email.

Much love and thanks!

 

[Jessica Booker]

@George Maxwell I start my vac scheme with HSF tomorrow and was just wondering what is an acceptable time to leave the office? How late should we be staying, and when is too early to leave?

I wouldn’t think of it as a fixed time.

You don’t need to stay for the sake of it. If you have work to do, then stay on or come in early the next morning, but I expect your supervisor will be telling you to go home at a certain point in the evening anyway (and for some that will be at 5.30pm).

Leaving at 5.30pm is fine if you are delivering the work you have been asked to do.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Has anyone actually been sent the link to do the VI for Shoosmiths? I got the email on Monday saying congrats on getting through to VI and that Ill be sent a link by 6th April, I havent been sent a link yet and I wasnt sure if it means that the link will be sent on the 6th and is to be completed on the 6th too?

If it says the link will be sent by 6th then I wouldn’t worry about it if you haven’t had it until 5.00pm on the sixth.

I am sure you will be given a deadline when the link is sent.

 

[rightletsdothis]

@George Maxwell I start my vac scheme with HSF tomorrow and was just wondering what is an acceptable time to leave the office? How late should we be staying, and when is too early to leave?

Most Vac schemes tend to say 5:30 pm is leaving the office time. I think ultimately if you stay later is up to you and whether or not you have sufficient work to back those extra hours up! Supervisors definitely won't simply hire those who stay till 2 am every day. If you have work to do and think you need the extra hour in the office, stay! If you don't, ask your supervisor if they have any extra work/ if it's fine to leave, and head on home for some deserved rest!

 

[AspiringTrainee]

This sounds like (and probably is - just pre vac scheme nerves!!) a stupid question but tomorrow is the first day of my vac scheme and they said to be in the office for 9:15, for a 9:30 start. Should you come in 10 minutes early or just be there couple mins/on time?

 

[Jessica Booker]

This sounds like (and probably is - just pre vac scheme nerves!!) a stupid question but tomorrow is the first day of my vac scheme and they said to be in the office for 9:15, for a 9:30 start. Should you come in 10 minutes early or just be there couple mins/on time?

The 9.15 is giving you a buffer for the 9.30 start. But if you want, get close to the office earlier and grab yourself a coffee or something nearby. There is no point turning up to the office much before 9.15.

 

[John Travoni]

Has anyone ever done a prioritisation exercise as part of the interview for EY?

 

[YUKI1201]

Maybe a dumb question but can female candidates wear leather shoes for VS? I really struggle with heels

 

[Jessica Booker]

Maybe a dumb question but can female candidates wear leather shoes for VS? I really struggle with heels

Yes, any flat smart shoes will be fine, whether leather or not.

My advice is just avoid anything with a really chunky sole/heel.

 

[M991]

Hi @Jessica Booker, hope you are well! Are vac schemers generally given any "real work" on the first day, or is it usually just about getting to know everyone, IT training, etc.?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker, hope you are well! Are vac schemers generally given any "real work" on the first day, or is it usually just about getting to know everyone, IT training, etc.?

First day just tends to be introductions and a load of admin.

Even if you are given work, there is little chance that work will need to be returned that day/the next morning - it would most likely to be something you had time to work on during the rest of the week.

 

[Orhsnxuozns]

Just wanted to wish everyone with a scheme tomorrow a huge goodluck!