TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[A worried graduate]

Alhamdulilah got three vac schemes this year from one last year but really feeling imposter syndrome due to the negative experience I had last year. Feel like I’m going to get exposed or not really sure my work whatever I do will be as good as other people. Any advice would be good thanks. Vac schemes this year are for AG, Dentons and Pinsents

What happened last year?

 

[lawbear123]

has anyone heard back from white & case?

 

[Jessica Booker]

How much notice is given before attending an AC?

Can be anything from a couple of days to a couple of months.

 

[ERC]

Anyone heard from Fox Williams today?

Anyone heard from Fox Williams today?

Not yet.

 

[leaaa2023]

when firms reject you with "Your application was of a good standard and we would welcome an application from you in the next recruitment cycle" is that standard, or is that specific from person to person?

 

[TC Chaser]

Just wanted to check- Does Linklaters not include sections for work experiences, A-Levels and GCSEs on their VS apps?

Just discovered this as I was researching as well. I’m also applying for an opportunity and there’s no work experience section in my portal for Links

 

[Kad28]

Dechert PFO finally

 

[Jessica Booker]

when firms reject you with "Your application was of a good standard and we would welcome an application from you in the next recruitment cycle" is that standard, or is that specific from person to person?

It will be sent to multiple people, but is unlikely to be sent to those whose application didn’t meet a certain standard.

I would take the encouragement to apply again in the future if the firm still interests you.

 

[axelbeugre]

does anyone have advice for telephone interviews?

this is my first ever one so any guidance would be so great!

First of all congratulations in getting a telephone interview, that is really impressive!

I shared some tips on them in this post: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-175293

https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-151752

Additionally, some other posts which can be helpful are: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-175602

Good luck with the interview!

 

[axelbeugre]

when firms reject you with "Your application was of a good standard and we would welcome an application from you in the next recruitment cycle" is that standard, or is that specific from person to person?

More often than not it is an automatic email even though it does not look like that. I guess it depends from firm to firm. But generally speaking, they are automatic messages.

 

[A worried graduate]

Anyone here got info on virtual interviews/ACs and asking questions etc?

 

[Heartofglass]

Hi Jessica, I recently applied for the American Express summer internship. I want to ask, from your experience as a graduate recruitment, how long will it usually take for a company to reply to their successful candidates? Because AMEX would not contact unsuccessful candidate, I really hope to get an estimate of when I should hear back so that I can book my plane ticket back home accordingly.

 

[NW Law]

Have you got any onboarding details yet? Contract, right to work, etc?

I just got mine for next week - they’ve said to bring my passport to the office and they’re going to do everything there if it helps.

 

[lawtab]

Have you got any onboarding details yet? Contract, right to work, etc?

Just got an email now. Anyone else doing the spring scheme going to be affected by the tube strikes on Monday?

 

[NW Law]

Just got an email now. Anyone else doing the spring scheme going to be affected by the tube strikes on Monday?

I'm not too badly impacted as I'm coming from Westminster but might be worth speaking to grad as they might be able to extend their cover to all forms of transport? I know TfL are in talks today to see if they're going to call it off, but might be worth dropping them an email to see if they're doing anything unique during it.

 

[mp2000]

Mayer Brown PFO 🕺

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi Jessica, I recently applied for the American Express summer internship. I want to ask, from your experience as a graduate recruitment, how long will it usually take for a company to reply to their successful candidates? Because AMEX would not contact unsuccessful candidate, I really hope to get an estimate of when I should hear back so that I can book my plane ticket back home accordingly.

There’s no set timeframes unfortunately - it really varies from employer to employer, and even cycle to cycle due to all the variables that can influence the process

 

[EvanForLaw]

Anyone heard from BDB Pitmans post VI?

Same question

 

[law2022x]

Mayer Brown PFO 🕺

Is this for spring or summer?

 

[Milpasoak]

Thanks so much Jessica. It’s really made me feel better. I have always struggled with perfectionism and putting lots of pressure on myself, so it’s comforting to know that as you say in a pressured situation like a short interview, absolutely perfect answers are a rare occurrence. I think a self care evening is in order for me to pick myself up and not be a nervous wreck until I find out the result 😌

It's always easy to look at the negatives as is human nature and underestimate how well you really did! If you don't mind my asking, what questions did they ask in the Browne Jacobson telephone interview - I assume why law, why BJ but what else?