TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[lik0401]

Anyone heard back from Kirkland and Ellis for their open day next week? Think the application deadline is today

no, not yet unfortunately!

 

[ms167bs]

Anybody else still waiting for Ashurst to come back after an AC or W&C VI? I thought they went well but now I am second guessing it...

 

[lawlover]

do they send WG test links out after submitting an application? i submitted an app just on the deadline but havent heard back from them regarding WG

I applied on 18 oct and got sent WG on 7 nov

 

[sxw517]

Has the Debevoise open day been and gone? The link on their website doesn't work...

 

[lik0401]

Has the Debevoise open day been and gone? The link on their website doesn't work...

I think their applications for the Open Day close on Jan 2nd - and are for Open Days in 2023

 

[WAL007]

Has anyone heard back from DLA piper post test?

 

[buzzzzz]

Anyone know how long W&C take to respond post AC?

They said in my interview on Monday that they're still at the beginning of their interview process and it might take up to two weeks

 

[aishaalexandra]

They said in my interview on Monday that they're still at the beginning of their interview process and it might take up to two weeks

Thank you!

 

[mckelly]

Who else got a holding email from Cleary?

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Does anyone have any advice for A&O and Mayer Brown’s tests? I have applications ready to send for both firms, but I don’t want to send these until I’ve done a bit of preparation for the respective tests (as I think they’re both automatically sent). Thanks

 

[divaination]

I applied on 18 oct and got sent WG on 7 nov

Thank you very much !

 

[Donuttime]

Jones Day Interview Invite!! For summer VS but it’s all the way in Jan end
Should I be worried it’s not sooner?? I’m an international student i can’t take part in spring.. Can someone pls let me know

Congratulations!!
No it’s not bad at all

It could potentially be that they are working through the winter and spring vacation schemes so they are inviting you for an interview in Jan when they start interviews for summer candidates!

 

[S87]

Guys, I need your help. BPP is not answering the firm's request for an academic reference.
I have only one tutor left and he won't be back in the office until January 2023, he not listening to his voicemail and not answering his emails.
I tried to call every possible number at BPP, and raised queries but nothing so far. I spent 15K and am feeling quite desperate at the moment, what else can I do?

 

[Carli K]

Hi, I just completed a VI and during two of the questions the timer didn’t show up on the screen so I’m not sure how long I spoke for for the first question and got cut off just before finishing the second one. Is this something worth flagging to graduate recruitment or should I just leave it?

 

[sxw517]

Guys, I need your help. BPP is not answering the firm's request for an academic reference.
I have only one tutor left and he won't be back in the office until January 2023, he not listening to his voicemail and not answering his emails.
I tried to call every possible number at BPP, and raised queries but nothing so far. I spent 15K and am feeling quite desperate at the moment, what else can I do?

Could you not possibly ask the firm whether you could change the source of the reference, due to this unforeseen circumstance, and contact a former tutor at the university you did your undergrad at?

 

[S87]

Could you not possibly ask the firm whether you could change the source of the reference, due to this unforeseen circumstance, and contact a former tutor at the university you did your undergrad at?

Yes, I sent the email of one of my undergraduate professors, I hope it works. However, I also need someone who can swiftly reply. This process is daunting guys!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Jones Day Interview Invite!! For summer VS but it’s all the way in Jan end
Should I be worried it’s not sooner?? I’m an international student i can’t take part in spring.. Can someone pls let me know

I don't think this is an issue at all.

 

[annalaw]

Should I put my work experience as a volunteer advisor at an advice bureau under the heading of relevant work experience or volunteering on my CV?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Guys, I need your help. BPP is not answering the firm's request for an academic reference.
I have only one tutor left and he won't be back in the office until January 2023, he not listening to his voicemail and not answering his emails.
I tried to call every possible number at BPP, and raised queries but nothing so far. I spent 15K and am feeling quite desperate at the moment, what else can I do?

This is exceptionally common with the reference process. Do you have any formal transcripts you could provide to the firm in the interim?

 

[S87]

This is exceptionally common with the reference process. Do you have any formal transcripts you could provide to the firm in the interim?

Yes, I have.