PFO from Dechert! Applied for Winter, got an AC invite (for spring because winter was full). Just received an email from the firm saying they've filled up svs spots too... ridiculous
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
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Anybody else not heard at all from Mayer Brown post job simulation thing for the spring VS? I know this means I've been rejected, just wondering why they would not send me anything. 🤔
I disagree, I don't think it means that at all. It says on their website that they recruit on a rolling basis - I only completed the job sim a week and a half ago and saw someone get an AC a couple of days later so I think until you hear from them you shouldn't assume!
Hey everyone,
I really need some advice. I applied for 10 summer vacation schemes and, while I'm still waiting for 4 responses, the outcomes haven't been in my favour so far - I've been through 3 assessment centres and got turned down after each.
It looks like my applications are good because I got to the next round for all of them, but I struggled with the assessments.
Now, I have a dilemma because... I'm an LPC grad and time isn't on my side, I'm thinking of going for direct TC applications for firms offering them. But here's the problem: a vacation scheme feels somewhat less daunting since there's room for them to assess you further throughout the vac scheme, unlike a straight-up TC offer??? So I think a vacation scheme is somewhat "easier" to obtain since they have another opportunity to assess you, unlike with a direct TC where the expectations are significantly higher.
If I couldn't land a vac scheme, how am I to secure a direct TC, especially considering my track record with assessment centres?? I can't decide whether to apply for direct training contracts now or wait for the next round of vacation schemes. I just had a feedback call with RPC and they said I was a strong candidate, they encouraged me to apply again in October. HL also said I did a great job in the case study interview, so I've finally improved there. This suggests that with some improvement this month, I could make it happen this year. Now, I'm really unsure what to do...
@axelbeugre I'd love to know your opinion on that as well...
I really need some advice. I applied for 10 summer vacation schemes and, while I'm still waiting for 4 responses, the outcomes haven't been in my favour so far - I've been through 3 assessment centres and got turned down after each.
It looks like my applications are good because I got to the next round for all of them, but I struggled with the assessments.
Now, I have a dilemma because... I'm an LPC grad and time isn't on my side, I'm thinking of going for direct TC applications for firms offering them. But here's the problem: a vacation scheme feels somewhat less daunting since there's room for them to assess you further throughout the vac scheme, unlike a straight-up TC offer??? So I think a vacation scheme is somewhat "easier" to obtain since they have another opportunity to assess you, unlike with a direct TC where the expectations are significantly higher.
If I couldn't land a vac scheme, how am I to secure a direct TC, especially considering my track record with assessment centres?? I can't decide whether to apply for direct training contracts now or wait for the next round of vacation schemes. I just had a feedback call with RPC and they said I was a strong candidate, they encouraged me to apply again in October. HL also said I did a great job in the case study interview, so I've finally improved there. This suggests that with some improvement this month, I could make it happen this year. Now, I'm really unsure what to do...
@axelbeugre I'd love to know your opinion on that as well...
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So so happy for you!! Everything happens for a reason ay!!
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