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

[thirdtimelucky]

Holding email from Stephenson Harwood (although I am fully expecting a rejection)

 

[eleven14og]

Holding email from Stephenson Harwood (although I am fully expecting a rejection)

Same here

 

[ashleigh22]

Trowers said they would offer feedback to all candidates following a decision for a VS. I got an offer from them via an email but no feedback was included. I'm just wondering if it is appropriate to email them for feedback on my performance at the assessment day? Really wanted to find out what could have been improved..

 

[crispychicken]

Trowers said they would offer feedback to all candidates following a decision for a VS. I got an offer from them via an email but no feedback was included. I'm just wondering if it is appropriate to email them for feedback on my performance at the assessment day? Really wanted to find out what could have been improved..

I think they provide feedback via phone call. But you have to email them to book it.

 

[thirdtimelucky]

What is the etiquette around thanking interviewers after an interview? I don't usually but I don't want to be perceived as rude if I don't!

 

[Jessica Booker]

What is the etiquette around thanking interviewers after an interview? I don't usually but I don't want to be perceived as rude if I don't!

There is no set etiquette - some people do it, some people don't

I don't think it really matters either way, to be honest.

If you have easy access to an email address to say thank you, then fine. If you have to stalk an email address down, then in my view, don't bother (but that is just my opinion).

 

[ssolicitorz]

Baker McKenzie WG invite!! Links for free practice tests would be much appreciated

 

[GOI983]

Bakers WG invite!

Does anyone know if their WG test is the traditional version? Or an in-house made one?

 

[LawfulRust00]

Has anyone heard from Teacher Stern post-app?

 

[GXA123]

Holding email from Stephenson Harwood (although I am fully expecting a rejection)

after what stage?

 

[GXA123]

Same here

after what stage guys?

 

[letmeintolaw]

Can anyone honestly tell me if direct TC applications are worth it? And if there are any firms that do not have a vacation scheme but recruit directly through a direct TC app?

 

[Abii]

Can anyone honestly tell me if direct TC applications are worth it? And if there are any firms that do not have a vacation scheme but recruit directly through a direct TC app?

Fried Frank only hire direct TC - tiny intake but no VS.

 

[ashleigh22]

I think they provide feedback via phone call. But you have to email them to book it.

I see. I’ll email them end of this week then. Thank you so much!

 

[psr23]

Has anyone heard back from Faegre Drinker for their VS?

 

[Maddiefretwell]

Has anyone done the Shoosmiths VI yet?

 

[James Carrabino]

Can anyone honestly tell me if direct TC applications are worth it? And if there are any firms that do not have a vacation scheme but recruit directly through a direct TC app?

They are definitely worth it! @AvniD and I both received our offers through direct TC applications

 

[James Carrabino]

What is the etiquette around thanking interviewers after an interview? I don't usually but I don't want to be perceived as rude if I don't!

@thirdtimelucky I would not worry too much about being perceived as rude, but at the same time it does not take long writing a thank you e-mail and so I figure that there is no reason not to! I wrote a post a couple of months ago about this here.

I hope this helps

 

[LS_1998]

Has anyone done the Shoosmiths VI yet?

Also wondering the same

 

[James Carrabino]

During a vacation scheme, are you required to inform grad rec if you have arranged coffee catch-up's with associates and partners? I ask because I understand there can be hundreds of lawyers at a firm and not all of them will have the opportunity to get in touch with grad rec and let them know that you have shown initiative or interest in their practice areas.

Grad rec may actually ask you to inform them (I had that happen on one vacation scheme) because sometimes they take feedback from the people you meet or do work for in order to gain a holistic picture of you as a candidate.

For other firms these informal coffee chats are purely a way of you learning about the firm and having the opportunity to gain information about specific practice areas that you may not get from the larger sessions, for example.

The good news is that usually firms will be pretty up front with you at the start of the scheme as to whether or not such meetings are assessed, or what is being taken into account in general when making TC decisions!