TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[F12M34L]

any news from shearman, mischon & WC?

 

[Julia Best]

just got an invite for Clifford Chance AC!! so incredibly happy, especially after getting PFO-ed by HSF last week

Hey! I was wondering if you have done your AC and how it went? I didn't go to the Q&A session so I am wondering what to expect. Thanks for any help

 

[Tattyasha]

has anyone else applied to Sidley Austin?

hey guys, I was wondering if anyone has any advice on feeling a sort of "imposter" syndom/ feeling like you are not really worthy of being there.

I have AC's with Milbank and K&E this week and a quick google of "future trainee at x" shows that the vast vast majority are top oxbridge students. I know you should not compare yourself to other applicants but how can one not notice it and also notice how slim your chances are?

I am no authority on this whatsoever but, for what it’s worth, I’d say kick that thought out the door. You’ve applied and these firms want to see you in full knowledge of your background. They wouldn’t be wasting their time if they had no intention of hiring you so you’ve just as much right to be there as anyone else. Give that imposter a PFO and go show ‘em what you’re made of 💪🏻

 

[Phoebe123451]

Does anybody know where I can find some free resources for PE technical questions? Have a Sidley interview soon and feel like I may be pressed a bit on this

hey!! how long did it take for Sidley to respond? I applied this morning lol

 

[EliteWhovian]

Tfw I'm in a lecture and see others with tcla open

 

[CorpLawyer00]

If anyone has any advice for the milbank AC pls pm me!

 

[elliehuck]

Is anyone still waiting to hear from Eversheds?

Yes still waiting to hear from my VI - I have applied to the Leeds office

 

[toribabylawyer]

I did mine around the same time maybe they’re just replying in batches?

it is possible. only seen a few intray invites so idk. I'll keep you posted x

 

[User260802]

anyone heard back from Addleshaw Goddard or Irwin Mitchell post-VI?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Tfw I'm in a lecture and see others with tcla open

Love this!!

 

[toribabylawyer]

anyone still not heard from Stephenson Harwood post-app?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is there any point applying to Hogan Lovells if i don’t have excellent GCSE/A levels ?

I wouldn't worry about GCSEs at all but they do ask for AAB at A-level (or equivalent).

 

[born&raised]

Did you apply for summer or spring?

Summer!

 

[K2002]

Mayer Brown PFO

Im sorry to hear that! Can I ask when you applied?

 

[Phoebe123451]

Hi guys - anyone who applied to Mayer Brown and got past the app stage, please react to this message!! I'm really confused about the app form?

 

[Samir_O]

just submitted my online app form for Mayer Brown..prayers up

 

[AK001]

Has anyone heard from Hogan or Clydes for their summer vacs? I did Clyde's VI and Hogan's WG close to 2 and a bit weeks ago

 

[Bubbles]

Anyone not heard from burgers salmon yet?

 

[lawstudent22]

hey guys, I was wondering if anyone has any advice on feeling a sort of "imposter" syndom/ feeling like you are not really worthy of being there.

I have AC's with Milbank and K&E this week and a quick google of "future trainee at x" shows that the vast vast majority are top oxbridge students. I know you should not compare yourself to other applicants but how can one not notice it and also notice how slim your chances are?

Something my uni career advisor said to me really helped when I kept putting down my chances of having a successful interview. She told me that if I've made it to an interview / AC then I've already met the criteria to be hired by that firm. They won't take you through to those stages if they don't seriously consider you as a candidate for that job. You have just as good a chance at those ACs as anyone else.

 

[N_16]

Im sorry to hear that! Can I ask when you applied?

Thank you - I applied in November!