TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[NextStageOfTheApplication]

anyone still waiting to hear back post trainee simulation test for Mayer Brown spring vac?! are there still ACs happening atm?

I haven’t heard from them neither!

 

[newtothis]

Has anyone received the online assessment and video interview from WBD yet?

 

[Fd321]

Sorry to hear that - may I know if CRS is for VS or direct TC?

Have you heard from CRS yet? I’m still waiting to hear either way and applied to both (ldn)

 

[Cryingtiger]

Anyone still waiting on Hogan Lovells for their summer vacation scheme?

Someone from the GR team if you are reading this, please can you put us out of our misery. Cheers, many thanks! 🥹🥹

 

[Cryingtiger]

On a separate note, has anyone received a VS offer from Hogan Lovells? 🤔

 

[Samir_O]

I haven’t heard from them neither!

Hoping we hear back soon, considering it is for spring!! Anyone know how many AC dates are upcoming?

 

[maz12]

Shoosmiths was alright went a lot better for me, staying positive for Shoosmiths!

After submitting your application did you automatically get a link to the online assessment or is that the next stage?

 

[maz12]

Just finished Shoosmiths online test. It was actually pretty enjoyable

After submitting your application did you automatically get a link to the online assessment or is that the next stage?

 

[Lord Sumption]

Hey guys! Just a bit of advice for those who need it:

If you struggle with imposter syndrome, comparing yourself with others, etc and you're still waiting for good news; I highly recommend deleting LinkedIn if you have it and avoiding spaces and conversations that fuel your (untrue) feeling of inadequacy! 👑

Keep your chin up pal!

This is so true. I always go on LinkedIn and see people posting their successes and I am obviously happy for them but it makes me feel so down and eager to work harder. On the contrary, we don't see people's unsuccessful applications but I am sure everyone applied and went through many rejections to eventually get that Vac Scheme or Training Contract.

God bless everyone on this forum with lots of success and blessings in their studies/career and future endeavours! ❤️ ❤️

 

[Aysha Patel]

Has anyone heard back from Bird & Bird for the Summer VS?

I know a couple of people got an offer yesterday but they most likely requested an early decision so wondering if the rest have started hearing back.

Hi! from what I'm aware offers started going out yesterday.

 

[lawapplicant]

After submitting your application did you automatically get a link to the online assessment or is that the next stage?

Next stage.

 

[Twan]

Shoosmiths via Instagram have issued an update stating that if you’ve applied for a summer vac scheme they’re still screening applications and will get back to us at the end of March

Do you think the online assessment will be a pass/fail situation or whether it’ll be viewed holistically with the rest of the application (written app)

 

[Emilia]

Do you think the online assessment will be a pass/fail situation or whether it’ll be viewed holistically with the rest of the application (written app)

That’s a really good question! I’d hope and assume it would be viewed with the rest of the application but I’m not sure.

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

How long does it take for TW to offer/reject post-AC? And are rejections via call or email?

 

[Turnthisstupidfatratyellow]

Anyone still waiting on Stephenson Harwood SVS post case study? Ik others have offers so I'm expecting a rejection but still wanna know as I need to plan accommodation. Should I assume rejection or is it worth sending an email?

How do you know people have received summer vs?

 

[Ambs123]

I messed up one question in my TC interview, would you say that will ruin my chances at getting the opportunity? Hate this :/

 

[Jessica Booker]

I messed up one question in my TC interview, would you say that will ruin my chances at getting the opportunity? Hate this :/

This is your perception. It might not even be the case that in the eyes of your interviewer that you messed up. Even if you did, it might have been made up for with other answers. I don’t think it will necessarily “ruin” your chances, but like any answer will just be weighed up alongside everything else to make a decision.

 

[sibs23]

How long does it take for TW to offer/reject post-AC? And are rejections via call or email?

TW gave some offers out the next day last year, but some people also had to wait a bit for their offers so don't assume the worst if you don't hear the next day. Unsure about rejections, sorry.

 

[Ambs123]

This is your perception. It might not even be the case that in the eyes of your interviewer that you messed up. Even if you did, it might have been made up for with other answers. I don’t think it will necessarily “ruin” your chances, but like any answer will just be weighed up alongside everything else to make a decision.

Thanks for the answer Jessica! Made me feel better

 

[LL]

I messed up one question in my TC interview, would you say that will ruin my chances at getting the opportunity? Hate this :/

Depending on the firm, what the question was, and how badly you messed it up.

If it makes you feel better, I also messed up a few questions during my AC and this was confirmed in my post-AC feedback, where the grad recruiter listed some questions that I also felt like I had answered badly. However, I still passed the AC which just goes to show that firms hardly expect perfection.