TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[TheLawSucks]

If you receive an oral offer for a VS does anyone know how long it takes roughly to receive the formal written one?

No more than a few working days I think

 

[phoebe.kennedy02]

HFW vacation scheme offer🥰 thankyou for all the support on this forum, you guys are inspirational!

 

[ja_mibe]

Hi, I've been a silent observer of this forum for a month or so now, but just made an account because I received an interview invite this morning (first time I have made it to this stage for any firm) and I have a couple of questions.

Firstly, is it worth sending a reply? I only ask this because the email says that I will receive a further email next week offering me a selection of interview dates to choose from, so not sure if it is necessary. My natural inclination is to reply to the email just to say thank you, I guess I'm more just wondering if this is something other people do. Secondly, if I am receiving another email next week to choose dates, when can I actually expect these interview options to be? Just trying to factor in how much time I have to prepare.

These questions might seem super obvious but this is my first cycle and first interview so some clarification would be great. Thanks!

 

[r5533]

what is bakers test? is it SGT/WGT/Arctic Shores?

 

[ja_mibe]

On a completely separate note, has anyone else here received an online assessment invite from Michelmores this week but not have any idea when their deadline is for completing it? Tried looking online but I can't find any answers.

 

[axelbeugre]

@axelbeugre I have been lucky enough to have gotten onto the Goodwin vac scheme, and was wondering if you had any advice on how to be successful and impress enough to get the TC? Do you have any insights into how you were assessed? Finally, what were your thoughts on the firm and what ultimately led you to accept the offer? Thanks in advance!

Congratulations on getting the vacation scheme offer, this is a huge milestone!!

I shared some tips on how to convert a vacation scheme to a training contract and I basically did everything that I listed there, the post in question is here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-169320

There is also another post with great advice here:

Thread 'Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....to-a-training-contract-top-tips-in-2021.3454/

During the scheme you will have a training contract interview, a group assessment and a written exercise. You will also be assessed on a piece of research that graduate recruitment will give you as well as tasks that your supervisors will give you. It sounds like a lot but everything is very doable, you just have to focus throughout the week and you will be fine!

My experience at the firm was very good, I felt very comfortable the entire time, and the firm is also very diverse compared to others I interacted with, plus their work with startup and venture capital (which is what drawn me to the firm in the first place) just pushed me to accept my offer.

I hope that is helpful and good luck!

 

[Ellsxoxbells]

Hey has anyone heard back from Sidley Austin post interview?

 

[axelbeugre]

HFW vacation scheme offer🥰 thankyou for all the support on this forum, you guys are inspirational!

Congratulations! You should be extremely proud of yourself and glad the forum was inspiration to you!

 

[Kaushik]

Hi did any international applicants hear back from Dechert for summer?

 

[haydararikci]

Hi did any international applicants hear back from Dechert for summer?

I received PFO yesterday, I hope you guys will succeed in getting a VC from this firm.

 

[kmo20]

Any news from W&C post-AC for the summer scheme?

 

[Amjaya]

Anyone hear back from Gibson Dunn - applied in November but nothing yet - worrying as its been so long?

 

[Amjaya]

Addleshaw Goddard PFO oh wells, onto the next..

 

[Kiwi239]

Congratulations on getting the vacation scheme offer, this is a huge milestone!!

I shared some tips on how to convert a vacation scheme to a training contract and I basically did everything that I listed there, the post in question is here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-169320

There is also another post with great advice here:

Thread 'Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....to-a-training-contract-top-tips-in-2021.3454/

During the scheme you will have a training contract interview, a group assessment and a written exercise. You will also be assessed on a piece of research that graduate recruitment will give you as well as tasks that your supervisors will give you. It sounds like a lot but everything is very doable, you just have to focus throughout the week and you will be fine!

My experience at the firm was very good, I felt very comfortable the entire time, and the firm is also very diverse compared to others I interacted with, plus their work with startup and venture capital (which is what drawn me to the firm in the first place) just pushed me to accept my offer.

I hope that is helpful and good luck!

Thank you Axel! This is incredibly helpful

 

[EllaClayton]

AG PFO and now assuming an imminent TS PFO 😫

 

[Dakuai]

If anyone has nrf vi tips, they would be greatly appreciated!! Are there also competency questions or only motivational ones?

 

[Broadwater]

If anyone has nrf vi tips, they would be greatly appreciated!! Are there also competency questions or only motivational ones?

Glassdoor is v accurate with what to expect

 

[Legalstalker]

wow Simmons PFO!

To say I'm shocked is an understatement strung me along for 4 weeks post AC, didn't answer any calls or emails.
I can happily say that was my best performance in an AC. Genuinely looking forward to my feedback call.

 

[Vasil2004]

Hi! Is there anybody here who has the SPB AC in a week's time? We were told we would receive further information on the AC tasks a week before the AC (which for me is today,) but I haven't had an email yet - just wondering if anyone else was in the same boat or if I should email grad rec if i've heard nothing by the end of the day?

I was sent mine yesterday, and my AC is on Tuesday. You are provided with a link that explains each part.

 

[Soprano]

I was sent mine yesterday, and my AC is on Tuesday. You are provided with a link that explains each part.

Same. I was sent mine yesterday.