TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi all - I know this is an annoying problem to have but I currently have offers on contravening dates in July and unsure what firm to pick? Unsure if I can say firm names on here but would love to welcome any opinions or advice @axelbeugre @Jessica Booker and anyone on the forum! (also yes I have asked both if I could do the Spring dates and both have said no)

Go with the firm you most want to work for. People will say you need to consider the chances of converting to a TC too, and that is something to consider in cases where it’s difficult for you to distinguish a preference between the two.

A vacation scheme is an open door to be considered carefully for a TC, and turning a firm down that you have a clear preference for is the easiest way of closing that door.

 

[bangarangbass39]

Hi, thanks, that’s helpful to know. I’ve done the online test and now I’m just waiting to hear whether I’ve been invited to an AC

All the best and fingers crossed bro. I'm sure you've done well enough. They're some really good firms to be noticed by.

 

[EllaClayton]

Can AG and Mishcon put me out of my post app misery…please it’s cruel at this point 🫠

 

[asplawyer100]

Has anyone heard back from Wedlake Bell?

 

[asplawyer100]

Has anyone heard back from Foot Anstey?

 

[yxngd2x]

Wilkie partner interview! did my written exercise on the 24th of Jan. If anyone has insights please pm me!

I'm pretty sure we're all doing it on the same week icl but if anyone's done it from year before I'd appreciate it😁

 

[s2203]

Anything from Pinsent Masons (10kbi), Travers Smith or Hogan Lovells

Travers will probs get back to you around March time. They called me to schedule an interview at the start of March in 2023

 

[m12]

Has anyone who applied for Dechert in October/November still not heard back? 😭

 

[AZ97]

Does anyone know if W&C are still sending out VIs for their VS?

 

[Njaliwe Ungwe]

All the best and fingers crossed bro. I'm sure you've done well enough. They're some really good firms to be noticed by.

Thanks bro! All the best for M&R- they’re a great firm!

 

[Njaliwe Ungwe]

Travers will probs get back to you around March time. They called me to schedule an interview at the start of March in 2023

Thanks! This will stop me keeping my phone on loud in anticipation for a while lol 😅😂

 

[bangarangbass39]

Thanks bro! All the best for M&R- they’re a great firm!

Preciate it. Have you previously taken an internship with M&R? If so I'm just trynna be like you. Can't lie I think I messed the Online Test. Had some good traits but they said I needed to improve on some areas more - not a fantastic showing but if its enough to get the AC then I can't complain.

 

[saj2002]

What do firms look for when they ask: "If you couldn't work in law, what do you think you would do and why?"

Should this align with the firm at all or can it be my honest answer

 

[Lola333]

is it appropriate to talk about rising interest rates as a commercial news story?

I've done this in 2 interviews and got both offers - the key is to explain the impact on deals, I talked about M&A from buy-side and sell-side perspectives and PE (particularly LBOs) ☺️

 

[Law_Between_Life]

Email from Mishcon explaining I will hear result from VI by end of Feb. Sent dead on 6 so I assume it is generic.

 

[Miss Chocolate]

@Jessica Booker

Hi Jessica. I filled in the VS scheme form for CRS and put my first preference for the spring scheme. I left the second preference blank. However, my circumstances have since changed. I haven't heard back from the firm yet, but is it worth getting in touch to request for me to be considered for summer placement instead? Or is it better to wait until I get an acceptance before request to change the dates? Thank you!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker

Hi Jessica. I filled in the VS scheme form for CRS and put my first preference for the spring scheme. I left the second preference blank. However, my circumstances have since changed. I haven't heard back from the firm yet, but is it worth getting in touch to request for me to be considered for summer placement instead? Or is it better to wait until I get an acceptance before request to change the dates? Thank you!

I would just send a brief email asking if your application can move to the summer. I think when you are waiting to hear back and you definitely can't do the scheme you originally asked for, it is better to follow up earlier rather than waiting.

 

[Miss Chocolate]

I would just send a brief email asking if your application can move to the summer. I think when you are waiting to hear back and you definitely can't do the scheme you originally asked for, it is better to follow up earlier rather than waiting.

Amazing, will send the email first thing tomorrow morning. Do I need to provide a strong/ good enough reason as to why I am requesting it to be moved to summer? Also, do you know if this will have any effect on my chances of securing a spot? Thank you

 

[laby201]

Would you say it's likely a straight up PFO in a VI if I started to read off the screen? I was pretty confident with what I was saying but then started to look away from the camera/read off the screen, which I think won't play in my favour.

It was only really for 1 of the 3 questions, but I know it isn't a great look

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Amazing, will send the email first thing tomorrow morning. Do I need to provide a strong/ good enough reason as to why I am requesting it to be moved to summer? Also, do you know if this will have any effect on my chances of securing a spot? Thank you

No - you can just say you now have commitments for Spring - if you want to disclose more than that, then you can.

It may impact your chances of securing a spot, but there isn't much you can do about this - you can only be considered for summer given your circumstances.