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

[thewaythecookiecrumbles]

Im really confused - I applied for the Hogan Lovells winter vac scheme, submitted on 20th oct and did the WG test i think a few days later, but got no confirmation after that. My vantage portal status states "submitted" and next to it the deadline is 2/12/2021. Anyone experiencing the same thing??

Re HL I'm just going to submit my app today and hope for the best 🤷‍♀️

 

[John Travoni]

Hiya, I was also looking for some advice on the dechert written task, no idea what to expect.

What scheme is this for??

 

[Jessica Booker]

Sounds like HL may have extended the deadline. It isn’t unknown for firms to do this if they haven’t had the quality or volume of applications they would like.

It is a strange time in graduate recruitment. Organisations are actually reporting a drop in application numbers - people are confident about the job market, and many people are choosing to prioritise their studies/mental health than go through the slog of application season.

 

[GK8997]

any advice on Dechert written exercise & video interview (Spring)

Feel free to PM me!

 

[GK8997]

Hiya, I was also looking for some advice on the dechert written task, no idea what to expect.

Feel free to pm me!

 

[ZaraB]

Is anyone else still waiting for HSF Winter? I did email to ask regarding timelines but they said they aim right get back to applicants soon

 

[Abb123]

Is anyone else still waiting for HSF Winter? I did email to ask regarding timelines but they said they aim right get back to applicants soon

It may be worth checking the portal. I have not yet received an email from them, but my portal has been updated.

 

[Phoenix for all]

Sounds like HL may have extended the deadline. It isn’t unknown for firms to do this if they haven’t had the quality or volume of applications they would like.

It is a strange time in graduate recruitment. Organisations are actually reporting a drop in application numbers - people are confident about the job market, and many people are choosing to prioritise their studies/mental health than go through the slog of application season.

Given it’s winter scheme in December, I wonder how they can manage a December deadline? Unless they decided to move the scheme to Spring?

 

[ZaraB]

It may be worth checking the portal. I have not yet received an email from them, but my portal has been updated.

Mine still says under review unfortunately but thank you, i will keep checking!

 

[Abgaal]

Mine still says under review unfortunately but thank you, i will keep checking!

I am in the same position, I still haven't heard anything and it still says under review.

 

[John Travoni]

any advice on Dechert written exercise & video interview (Spring)

If you don’t mind me asking, what scheme is this for?

 

[ps123]

If you don’t mind me asking, what scheme is this for?

Spring Vacation Scheme

 

[xxangelxx]

Is it for a different scheme?

It doesn't really mean much difference then to be honest - interviews are fairly standardised no matter who is conducting them - it just is less likely there will be more technical questions with someone from HR. If you are happy to disclose the firm, we might be able t give more guidance on the specifics of what to expect.

aww thanks!! its stephenson harwood

 

[lawful_neutral216]

For anyone who applied to EY Legal, I applied and did the SJT test on 28th and just logged in and its telling me to do the verbal assessment I got no email so recommend you all log in and have a look

Thank you for letting us know! I didn't receive an email too but logged in and found out

 

[tc.la.vs]

Has anybody done the Travers Smith interview this cycle/last cycle? I was wondering if anyone has any advice or can tell me if there's a case study section involved

 

[Hele25]

Hi everyone so Osborne Clarke’s VS app has ‘Please describe a current business issue or opportunity for organisations operating within one of our sectors’ - now I would like to talk about ESG investing/have a good topic and answer. However, OC also have another question on the app saying “please outline why you want to work at OC - how have you developed your interest in commercial law through experience’ - in this answer I have mentioned my interest in energy and my desire to further this at OC as Energy is one of their core sectors.
Are these answers too similar? Should I pick a different news story to go with?
It will not be the same answer/will present different points, but it is reiterating my interest in the energy sector. Is this too focussed/ not showing my ability to be interested in multiple sectors? Thanks

 

[John Travoni]

Has anyone heard back from Dechert post AC??

 

[Phoenix for all]

My PFO for Dechert winter VS (post app) just came through - onward and upward!

 

[lawlawlaw123]

Has anybody heard back from Travers smith winter VS?

 

[ZaraB]

PFO from HSF, let’s keep it moving