TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[axbg]

My Linklaters portal says that my application is on hold but candidate review has been done as it has been check-marked- anyone know what that means?

same, but if they invited people to AC already, im considering myself rejected

 

[mdoeslaw]

same, but if they invited people to AC already, im considering myself rejected

have people been getting PFOs from Links??

 

[bhbuygu]

have people been getting PFOs from Links??

Applied mid december for summer and haven’t heard back yet. Is this the same for you?

 

[sdsou]

if there are no mitigating circumstances etc, what would one normally put into an application question that states: "If applicable please state any additional information which you think is relevant to your application or which you think has not been covered adequately in this form." ?

 

[S87]

My last vac scheme application has been sent... Toodaloo motherf**kerrr (said in my best Mr Chow impersonation)

When you get a TC..bring money to Mohabi desert!

 

[Jessica Booker]

if there are no mitigating circumstances etc, what would one normally put into an application question that states: "If applicable please state any additional information which you think is relevant to your application or which you think has not been covered adequately in this form." ?

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

If it is untimed then it most likely it won’t be. I can’t guarantee it, but usually instructions would explain that although it hasn’t a time limit you’d be assessed on the time taken (so read instructions carefully). they have just said that the test is untimed and do it at your own pace. They...

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[axbg]

have people been getting PFOs from Links??

not yet!

 

[LawDBA]

I have an RPC AC on Wednesday, which I'm looking for some advice on.

There's a business case study, for which you have to produce a written argument before presenting your work to two people. And there's an interview consisting of competency, motivational and situational questions.

I'm not nervous about the first exercise. Everyone is given the same material and you just have to apply your critical reasoning.

But the interview sounds really demanding. According to previous TCLA posts it's over an hour long. Does anyone who has experience with RPC know particular questions they tend to ask? Or do others who have done ACs with other firms know the most common competency/situational/motivational questions (apart from why law, why this firm, example of juggling competing deadlines)? As you can probably guess this is my first ever interview with a law firm. Any help is appreciated.

 

[lllaaawww098]

Has anyone heard from Travers Smith post-application for summer vac scheme?

 

[Civ457]

in the stephenson harwood application, for the 'are there any particular methods which you wish to mention?'. is it ok if I put 'N/A' struggling to find something to say!

 

[FeuxFollets20]

applied 15th november but think they are non-rolling

Thank you very much! Best of luck with your AC!

 

[Stasis]

Has anyone had experience with a Simmons + Simmons AC? I have an upcoming one and it would be great to have some insight!

Is this for the London office?

 

[Jessica Booker]

in the stephenson harwood application, for the 'are there any particular methods which you wish to mention?'. is it ok if I put 'N/A' struggling to find something to say!

Methods for what?

 

[sibs23]

hey! I wanna first say that you should be proud of yourself b/c you made it to the AC stage! This is an achievement in itself. Look at this as experience for your B&B AC. If you haven’t already, contact grad rec for feedback, and based on that advice, try and focus on areas in which you feel can be improved on. If you have time, try and have a mock interview for more practice. Also search the tcla forums for advice on the B&B AC and try and prep as much as you can. Best of luck!!

Hey @jniceexo , thank you for your kind comment and sorry for the delay in responding. You're right about using that experience as practice. In the rejection email, CMS said they would reach out to us in Feb for feedback. I will definitely take them up on it, but I think it won't be in time for my B&B AC. I am pretty sure the case study interview was my downfall (won't go into the details here). This is my 5th cycle and as much as I try to keep positive, sometimes it is difficult to keep that up especially after feeling that I really gave it my all - a feeling many TCLA members can probably relate to. I'm feeling a lot better about the situation today tho and will take up your advice. Thank you

 

[mdoeslaw]

Applied mid december for summer and haven’t heard back yet. Is this the same for you?

yeah

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

If the time of an application deadline isn’t specified, is it usually 11:59pm?

 

[sunnyd]

just received my test invite for mayer brown, anyone got any advice for it?

When did you submit your application? x

 

[Phoebe123451]

just received my test invite for mayer brown, anyone got any advice for it?

How long after you applied did you get the test?

 

[Paul - Shearman & Sterling]

I never thought this time would come for me, but Shearman & Sterling VS offer!! 🥰 Also quite shocked since I did not attend Oxbridge! So keep applying and keep your hopes up!

Congratulations @bibss. I look forward to seeing you on the vacation scheme.

BTW - you shouldn't be so surprised - we don't just recruit from Oxbridge you know 🤣

 

[Jessica Booker]

If the time of an application deadline isn’t specified, is it usually 11:59pm?

In most cases yes, some firms will close when their office hours close though at 5.00 or 5.30pm. Some firms also set specific times - I have seen a 12 noon deadline before for instance, but in these situations they usually make the specific time clear.