TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[legallybrunette14]

Has anyone not received their test from Mayer Brown? I thought it was automatic... I applied on the 29th of January for TC 2025 and still haven't received the test. I emailed grad rec in case they made a mistake, but is this happening to anyone?

 

[11dunnr]

same!! which office ?

London!

 

[lawstudent22]

V&E Interview - so surprised because I thought I did an awful VI 😂

 

[LJ]

Osborne Clarke 2nd stage AC!

 

[di]

Is it normal to wait almost 3 weeks to get an outcome of an AC or would you assume a rejection if it’s been so long?

 

[SOAS22]

How did people find the CRS VI?

 

[HopefulLawyer_x]

Anyone still waiting to hear from HL SVS

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Is it normal to wait almost 3 weeks to get an outcome of an AC or would you assume a rejection if it’s been so long?

I remember someone saying last year in the forum that some people waited 4 weeks post-AC for Dechert.

 

[Bubbles]

How did people find the CRS VI?

Haven't done it yet and panicking. Have you done it?

 

[lawstudent22]

A well-known US firm just informed me that they've filled their VS places, and I can now only interview for a place on the reserve list. For context, my interview is scheduled for this week.

I applied early-December, they offered me the interview in mid-December, and I took the earliest available date for my interview. For a rolling firm with a deadline in late January, I thought this would be ok. I've spent time doing mock interviews, researching the firm and preparing so much. This has just devastated me as I felt I had the best chance of being successful there and have put so much time into my preparations. I understand they recruit on a rolling basis, but this one really hurts.

Is there even a point in interviewing now? Does anyone know if people commonly drop out of VSs?

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

I remember someone saying last year in the forum that some people waited 4 weeks post-AC for Dechert.

Was that for an offer?

 

[Angel13890]

All jones day vac scheme spots are filled. My interview for this coming Friday has become an interview for a place on their reserve list... I don't know how to feel right now

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Was that for an offer?

I don't know but some firms take weeks post-AC to get back.

 

[sxw517]

A well-known US firm just informed me that they've filled their VS places, and I can now only interview for a place on the reserve list. For context, my interview is scheduled for this week.

I applied early-December, they offered me the interview in mid-December, and I took the earliest available date for my interview. For a rolling firm with a deadline in late January, I thought this would be ok. I've spent time doing mock interviews, researching the firm and preparing so much. This has just devastated me as I felt I had the best chance of being successful there and have put so much time into my preparations. I understand they recruit on a rolling basis, but this one really hurts.

Is there even a point in interviewing now? Does anyone know if people commonly drop out of VSs?

If it's for JD, I would do it - the interview is not taxing/technical by any stretch of the imagination, it's very conversational. So I wouldn't fret too much about needing to prepare a lot/research a lot!

 

[emnlawyer]

Fieldfisher AC! Has anyone gone through their AC before and have any tips on the process? I am really nervous!

 

[axbg]

did anyone hear from dentons SVS? i am so confused as to when they will reply!

 

[bhbuygu]

A well-known US firm just informed me that they've filled their VS places, and I can now only interview for a place on the reserve list. For context, my interview is scheduled for this week.

I applied early-December, they offered me the interview in mid-December, and I took the earliest available date for my interview. For a rolling firm with a deadline in late January, I thought this would be ok. I've spent time doing mock interviews, researching the firm and preparing so much. This has just devastated me as I felt I had the best chance of being successful there and have put so much time into my preparations. I understand they recruit on a rolling basis, but this one really hurts.

Is there even a point in interviewing now? Does anyone know if people commonly drop out of VSs?

A lot of people have clashing VSs so don’t lose hope!

 

[struggling2ndyear]

All jones day vac scheme spots are filled. My interview for this coming Friday has become an interview for a place on their reserve list... I don't know how to feel right now

I'd still do the interview, it's good practice (and you never know, a spot might free up). Regardless, this is exceptionally poor from the firm imo.

 

[CorporateCrayfish]

Fieldfisher AC! Has anyone gone through their AC before and have any tips on the process? I am really nervous!

hey, is this for the diversity access scheme? if so, could you please let me know when you’ve completed their assessment?

 

[lovelaw223]

Do law firms send out ACs in batches or all at once?