TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[tjo]

Any more CRS news since earlier this week? Are lots of us still waiting?

yep still waiting...

 

[SuccessfulSolicitor]

Does White and Case review video interviews in batches? Completed on 16/02/23, haven't heard anything yet

I think so cause a bunch of people got VI’s like 2 days ago. I did my VI on the 13th and beards back on the 27th so I think you’re in the next batch

 

[SuccessfulSolicitor]

Got 8 post-AC rejections this cycle - one AC to go, and not looking good. My feedback suggests I am good at written exercises and interviews, but unable to come across as a "team player" during group exercises even though I make creative contributions, ask questions, and listen to everyone attentively. Standard's so high and I just don't know how to meet it.

I’m sorry to hear that!
Some advice I got from White & Case AC when I spoke to the associate and grad recruitment regarding team players was that in their opinion, it’s not about having the most contributions or asking questions. This may just be relevant to W&C but when we talking, they said that it’s actually the quieter people they tend to value more because, even though they aren’t saying much, when it finally comes round to their time to speak: the quieter person has usually come up with the best solution because they listened to everyone’s ideas and created a compromise that benefits everyone.

Again, it depends on the firm. But I’d just say there’s not a standard way to be a team player so maybe adapt your approach for different firms. E.g White & Case is pretty chill and sociable so perhaps you can focus more on listening to everyone. Whereas, Clifford Chance is pretty cut throat and competitive (not a bad thing btw) so in a firm like that you should on your feet with creative solutions and make your voice heard.

Good luck with your next AC.

 

[Phoebe123451]

Any more CRS news since earlier this week? Like if you’re still waiting

hey did you apply for summer or direct tc?

 

[AlCapone]

Travers PFO - 6pm on a Friday is cruel!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Travers Smith rejection am not surprised saw this coming 2 months ago.

 

[jessicamcnamara]

Travers PFO - 6pm on a Friday is cruel!

I’ve just got Travers PFO post- app too 😫

 

[Seabird15]

People that have Ropes & Gray AC offers, did you receive a report from the Thrive assessment? I have not received anything but I thought that we were meant to receive a strengths/weaknesses report.

 

[Logan1101]

Travers PFO but I expected this because I rushed my application literally last minute(at 11:30pm, deadline day) and used different fonts on the application so I knew it was doomed.

 

[Momo]

W&C Summer PFO post app

 

[Seven]

W&C Summer PFO post app

Just now?

 

[Ali A]

Please can White & Case put us out of our misery!

Lol. Spoke too soon!

W&C AC invite. WOW can't believe it. They are my dream firm. Love you all so much

 

[JessicaIsabelle]

W&C PFO

 

[Lord Sumption]

Lol. Spoke too soon!

W&C AC invite. WOW can't believe it. They are my dream firm. Love you all so much

Congratulations!! ⭐

 

[Momo]

Just now?

yes at 5:22 UK time

 

[iratencies]

Hoping that now W&C are sending out more AC offers they can reply to those of us that have been waiting post AC 😓

 

[Untilwinter]

Am I the only one who got the VI invite on the 14th and still haven't heard back from WC...? Come on now....

 

[futureTS2025hopeful]

Is it a bad sign that the partner responded to your thank you email after an interview?

I feel like that's an easy way for them to reject me?

 

[Ali A]

Travers PFO. It hurts I really like them but onwards and upwards

 

[sxw517]

Is it a bad sign that the partner responded to your thank you email after an interview?

I feel like that's an easy way for them to reject me?

Is it a bad sign that a partner responded to an email you sent to them thanking them for their time?