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

[SCN]

Imagine spending most of your birthday finishing an app and then not getting to send it 😭😭😭 I really hope they let us submit

Happy birthday!! 🎉 Hope you've managed to have a somewhat good birthday despite all the app stress

 

[A92167!8]

Lol I'm actually so gutted - the only time I'd actually finished it way earlier in the day too ! Just wanted to proof read one last time

Anyone got any similar experiences with other firms and had a positive result pls share lol to cheer us up

 

[SCN]

May the people who have emailed Macfarlanes grad rec update the rest of us if you get a reply? I'm not going to email because I can imagine they're absolutely bombarded with emails but still want to be in the loop!

 

[AB]

Unfortunately, I don't think anything can be done because we applied last minute ( I emailed anyway just in case) but I believe the direct training contract may be the exact same ( haven't checked this year but it usually is). Might be worth shelving the application for now, updating it closer to the deadline ( if it's not rolling), and applying. So the application isn't a total waste.

 

[samni]

Happy birthday!! 🎉 Hope you've managed to have a somewhat good birthday despite all the app stress

Thank you!! 😊 It was a good day, just wish I'd gotten to finish it strong hahah! Hopefully will hear something positive back from grad rec

 

[Jessica Booker]

Applications systems are notoriously unreliable on application deadline days because of the volume of applicants - the system isn’t designed for hundreds of people accessing it at the same time. One of my strongest reasons for not applying on deadline day - my advice is always apply the previous working day ahead of the deadline as a minimum to save you these stresses.

If lots of people have had the issue, I suspect the firm are likely to offer people the opportunity to apply as/when the system is fixed.

 

[A92167!8]

Thanks @Jessica Booker - if they did let us still still apply, would our application be at a disadvantage?

 

[GXA123]

If you don't mind me asking, have they eventually sent you the WG? and how long after you submitted your app?

Yes the did after a month

 

[sxw517]

Has anyone heard back from Baker McKenzie regarding their video interview?

 

[WeRegretToInformYou]

Has anyone heard back after Deloitte Legal job simulation?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thanks @Jessica Booker - if they did let us still still apply, would our application be at a disadvantage?

No - if it was at a disadvantage, they just wouldn’t bother letting you apply.

 

[RS31]

Just got this email from Sullivan & Cromwell:

"I write further to recent communications in regards to your application for a 2022 summer placement with Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

The Recruitment Committee has now reviewed your application and for the short term, we would like to place your application on hold. We will consider your application further towards the application deadline, 14 January 2022, at which time we will advise you as to whether or not you have been shortlisted for interview."

What do you think this means? Does it mean that I am in some kind of maybe pile? @Jessica Booker

 

[Jessica Booker]

Just got this email from Sullivan & Cromwell:

"I write further to recent communications in regards to your application for a 2022 summer placement with Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

The Recruitment Committee has now reviewed your application and for the short term, we would like to place your application on hold. We will consider your application further towards the application deadline, 14 January 2022, at which time we will advise you as to whether or not you have been shortlisted for interview."

What do you think this means? Does it mean that I am in some kind of maybe pile? @Jessica Booker

Yes - I think that is exactly what it is. They are probably either finding a higher standard than normal, a higher conversion rate at interview, or they are not 100% sure of their hiring numbers, and therefore they are holding your application so they can compare it against all the remaining applications that will come in between now and the 14 January.

 

[lyn176]

Spoke to grad rec at Macfarlanes and they said they’re inundated with over 100 emails about the application system issue so will respond by the end of the day.

 

[WillkieGemma]

Hi guys,

The Willkie video interview links will be sent this week, I was wondering if anyone had any hints or tips on what to look at? Also does anyone know how long the prep time/talking time is? Thank you @James Carrabino

Hi @IsaacDundas the email will contain further details. I will be sending out in the next hour or so. Thanks! Gemma

 

[RS31]

Yes - I think that is exactly what it is. They are probably either finding a higher standard than normal, a higher conversion rate at interview, or they are not 100% sure of their hiring numbers, and therefore they are holding your application so they can compare it against all the remaining applications that will come in between now and the 14 January.

Thank you Jessica!

 

[atrumregina1]

NRF PFO post WG! Not how I wanted to start the week but… oh well 🤷‍♀️

 

[M&Amakesmyday]

NRF PFO post WG! Not how I wanted to start the week but… oh well 🤷‍♀️ View attachment 3757

Awww I feel you. First rejection of the New Year. But onwards. We'll get what's meant for us

 

[m2001]

For the Freshfields work experience section, do they only have the option to include 4 experiences? Should I prioritise the most recent first and then group together legal work experience to save space (i.e. insight events/open days)?

 

[Ambs123]

Hey guys ! Would you consider insight schemes, mentoring schemes etc as work experience? Thanks!