TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[mckelly]

Has Shearman closed their summer VS app early? Deadline is 15 Jan and was planning to apply but I can only see the spring VS there

I noticed the same thing...maybe they have because of the merger?

 

[dms21]

They are not rolling

Thank you!

 

[prospectiveswitcher]

Just an fyi for anyone looking to apply to BCLP, I went to their open day recently and according to current trainees the firm has gone downhill massively in the last few years. Profits per partner down significantly and only 2 NQ jobs offered for over 25 trainees… now I know why they’re not transparent about their retention rates.

This is quite interesting - did a trainee at the open day tell you this? Guessing this was during informal networking after - they would hardly tell you this during a presentation?

 

[Standardlawapplicant]

If anyone has completed Eversheds VI, please reach out I have a few questions.

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker I was told the max turnaround for feedback post AC was 2 weeks following my rejection, ive emailed twice and its now been a month. Is it acceptable to call the firm's office to ask?

You can call, although you might want to wait until the 2 or 3 January when most people will be back from the festive break.

 

[clo224455]

Is the Addleshaw Goddard work experience section limited to 3, it says to quote up to 3 but the form itself allows more than 3?

 

[Seven]

This is quite interesting - did a trainee at the open day tell you this? Guessing this was during informal networking after - they would hardly tell you this during a presentation?

They broke the story last week too on LegalCheek.

Here is a link https://www.legalcheek.com/2023/12/bclp-braces-for-low-trainee-retention-rate/

 

[yasmars]

For those who have applied to FIeldfisher, would you be able to tell me what the application process is like? Do they only have a TC?

Only have direct tc application, unless you qualify for their diversity access scheme which is similar to a vac scheme

 

[lawyergirl]

Very broad question - what do open days typically consist of (aside from the networking aspect)?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Very broad question - what do open days typically consist of (aside from the networking aspect)?

Talks/presentations, maybe an interactive exercise or mock case study, panel Q&A sessions, networking lunches, recruitment advice sessions.

 

[Seven]

Very broad question - what do open days typically consist of (aside from the networking aspect)?

Panelist sessions, application tips / masterclass, office tours, trainee Q&A’s, case study workshops, lunch + networking, presentations from Partners, etc.

 

[lawyergirl]

Talks/presentations, maybe an interactive exercise or mock case study, panel Q&A sessions, networking lunches, recruitment advice sessions.

Panelist sessions, application tips / masterclass, office tours, trainee Q&A’s, case study workshops, lunch + networking, presentations from Partners, etc.

Thanks both!

 

[Marissa]

@Jessica Booker I was told the max turnaround for feedback post AC was 2 weeks following my rejection, ive emailed twice and it’s now been a month. Is it acceptable to call the firm's office to ask?

if this is for hogan Lovells then I’m in the same boat as you

 

[Apple]

if this is for hogan Lovells then I’m in the same boat as you

haha yes, what are you going to do?

 

[EliteWhovian]

does anyone know when akin puts you out of your misery (post wg)? Did it a while ago but heard nothing yet

 

[lawtab]

I noticed the same thing...maybe they have because of the merger?

Possibly. I might email grad rec in early Jan to ask

 

[lawtrainee]

Has anyone heard back from Dechert post application form?

 

[SR99]

Hi all! For the Macfarlanes Vac Scheme App question:

Tell us about yourself​

Please use this section to tell us anything else that you feel would support your application. Examples can include, but are not limited to, key achievements, successes, non-academic interests, your skills etc.
Max 300 words

How should we structure this? How many examples should we give? Is there a specific type of example they are really looking for?

 

[Manuchelsout]

Simmons anything post blended test

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi all! For the Macfarlanes Vac Scheme App question:

Tell us about yourself​

Please use this section to tell us anything else that you feel would support your application. Examples can include, but are not limited to, key achievements, successes, non-academic interests, your skills etc.
Max 300 words

How should we structure this? How many examples should we give? Is there a specific type of example they are really looking for?

There aren’t specific examples but you may want to think about what examples you have that fit more closely fit the values or qualities that the firm looks for in its trainees/lawyers.

I would try to get as much variety in as possible whilst making sure you are really highlighting the achievements and responsibilities you have had.