TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[hopefulfuturelawyer]

Congratulations on the offer 😁😁😁Just had my interview and it was not as bad as I thought it would be given the reputation of US firms. You were right in saying it was quite relaxed. I don’t think the partner liked me that much as I felt we didn’t manage to find a connection. In any case, it was a good experience.

How long did you have to wait after your interview to find out the outcome?

I’m sure you did well! Some partners can come across as slightly cold but that doesn’t mean your performance was bad. I heard back about 8 days later but I’m sure you’ll probably hear back on Friday.

 

[bibss]

I’m sure you did well! Some partners can come across as slightly cold but that doesn’t mean your performance was bad. I heard back about 8 days later but I’m sure you’ll probably hear back on Friday.

Thanks, we'll see ahah Don't have much hope tbh as I know how important it is to establish a connection from past interviews

 

[Apyw]

I am thinking the same, really thought we would have heard by today. when did u apply

Had a meeting with the grad recruitment team and she said they are still sending invitations until Friday

 

[corpsesinthewild]

@ people who attended the linklaters open day, what’s the AC fast track process like?

 

[bibss]

I’m sure you did well! Some partners can come across as slightly cold but that doesn’t mean your performance was bad. I heard back about 8 days later but I’m sure you’ll probably hear back on Friday.

Sorry forgot to ask, did they email or call you? 😊

 

[elb2188]

Has anyone heard from Hogan Lovells post AC for the winter vac scheme? If so, how long after the AC did they take to get back to you?

I haven't heard back either and I did my AC yesterday! Do you know if they usually call or send an email?

 

[hopefulfuturelawyer]

Sorry forgot to ask, did they email or call you? 😊

They called!

 

[deckoking123]

Anyone heard back from Travers smith post AC and Ashurst post AC?

 

[kazza123]

I haven't heard back either and I did my AC yesterday! Do you know if they usually call or send an email?

I did my AC yesterday as well and I got a call with the offer at 4:30 today!

 

[mk32]

Anyone heard back from Travers smith post AC and Ashurst post AC?

I heard back from Travers Smith with a WVS offer!

 

[B A]

I heard back from Travers Smith with a WVS offer!

Ok if they're giving out offers I suspect that they're done giving out interviews

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Do most firms generally operate a blind application process? Are any firms known for not doing this?

 

[elb2188]

I did my AC yesterday as well and I got a call with the offer at 4:30 today!

Congrats!!! 🤩

 

[John Travoni]

Has anyone heard back from Clyde post AC for the WVS?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Do most firms generally operate a blind application process? Are any firms known for not doing this?

I'd say its actually a minority of firms that do a blind recruitment process at any stage of the process.

 

[aishaalexandra]

Anyone done the BCLP interview??

 

[aspiringforever]

Anyone done the BCLP interview??

Did you get an interview invite? If so, when did you do your SJT?

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

I'd say its actually a minority of firms that do a blind recruitment process at any stage of the process.

Thank you Jessica I have another question, if that’s ok? I contacted a firm to ask if they would consider me if I didn’t fit their criteria (top uni, strong 2.1); my degree is from a top uni, but a low 2.1. They said that they would encourage me to apply - would they say this if they didn’t mean it? I don’t want to spend many hours researching them further and then writing an application, if they actually wouldn’t consider me and they’re just being polite!

 

[aishaalexandra]

Did you get an interview invite? If so, when did you do your SJT?

Yes 11th October, literally nearly a month ago ahahah

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Anyone done the BCLP interview??

Sadly I can’t help here, but I just want to say that you’re absolutely nailing this application cycle! Seen you post quite a bit about your successes, and I just want to say congratulations!