TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Does anyone have experience reapplying to a firm after failing to convert a VS? Last year, I didn't covert a scheme with a US firm and wondering if I can reapply for direct TC this year - not sure if its a good idea to ask as I don't want to seem desperate...

Depends on the firm's policy. Most firms don't consider you for a TC if you do not convert the VS. I'd ask the firm and clarify before applying.

 

[NJS]

Hi @Jessica Booker, I live about an hours commute from London and was thinking about staying at home for a vac scheme, starting in 2 weeks, it’s at a US firm, do you think that would be wise to do? Or would travel have any impact on me

 

[LillyandSilver]

How do I frame an application for a firm that I didn't get past the AC for? This wasn't the final round (I know that they don't consider people for don't make it past the final interview) but at the same time I am worried they won't consider me because they already tested me and all the people I knew on the AC were first-time applicants. Should I mention in my cover letter how I have improved since then or just phrase it like a normal cover letter without mentioning the AC. The AC did give me good insights into the firm.

 

[Gday33]

How do I frame an application for a firm that I didn't get past the AC for? This wasn't the final round (I know that they don't consider people for don't make it past the final interview) but at the same time I am worried they won't consider me because they already tested me and all the people I knew on the AC were first-time applicants. Should I mention in my cover letter how I have improved since then or just phrase it like a normal cover letter without mentioning the AC. The AC did give me good insights into the firm.

It could be worth framing it from the approach of ‘I’m still committed to this firm which is why I’ve applied again’? If you got insights the first time around I would definitely mention those, along with anything ‘new’ since your last application to show development

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker, I live about an hours commute from London and was thinking about staying at home for a vac scheme, starting in 2 weeks, it’s at a US firm, do you think that would be wise to do? Or would travel have any impact on me

I think an hour is a reasonable commute - many vac schemers will do longer commutes than that.

As long as trains run late for any evening social events, an hour will be fine.

 

[LillyandSilver]

Hi @Jessica Booker, I live about an hours commute from London and was thinking about staying at home for a vac scheme, starting in 2 weeks, it’s at a US firm, do you think that would be wise to do? Or would travel have any impact on me

I did work experience in London an hour away on the train last summer. My advice would be to start going to bed early now and be overly cautious on the first day. That way you know if it actually is an hour and which trains are best to get. I got in an hour early on the first day and realised the next day I could get a later train and be fine. Always best to be early rather than late and it is appreciated, plus you get more time to speak to people who haven't yet started working.

 

[Aga123+]

@Jessica Booker would it be okay to PM you about something (It's somewhat sensitive which includes some issues I might not be able to disclose on the public forum)?

 

[sm99]

Omg I emailed Gateley grad recruitment as I never heard back within their timescales… just for them to email me today and say I have the vac scheme!!! They apparently emailed me last week but I never got it!!

So over the moon, 2020 grad with her first vac scheme secured 🫶🏼✨✨✨

 

[R051E]

I have secured a vacation scheme at a firm for 2 weeks in June and have just had an invite for an AC at a different firm that is during those 2 weeks. Would I be effecting my chances with the firm I have the scheme with to ask if I can have the day off for an AC? Don't want to decrease my chances of going on to secure a TC but also don't want to let the AC go as it is for a direct TC. Any thoughts would be appreciated @Jessica Booker

 

[tcplease2345]

Can anyone who secured a vac scheme or TC with low ALevel grades please PM me? I have a some questions.

 

[SaLM]

Clyde & Co LIFT Offer 🥳

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Is it time for the daily/weekly/monthly any news from SH Summer VAC Scheme (post test and VI)? VI done in November 🤣

 

[clyde1313]

Hi everyone,

Have you had an update from Hill Dickinson London office? (I appplied for the marise insight scheme)

 

[CP2000]

Hi everyone,

Have you had an update from Hill Dickinson London office? (I appplied for the marise insight scheme)

I suspect they’ll tell us today given it’s the last day of April

 

[1349284364]

Hi everyone,

Have you had an update from Hill Dickinson London office? (I appplied for the marise insight scheme)

I received an email invite for the Health Liverpool insight scheme this morning. They are definitely still giving some out

 

[yasmars]

Clyde & Co LIFT Offer 🥳

Congratulations! Is this for the black heritage scheme?

 

[els101]

ANything from Lee and Thompson?? or SMB... love that they leave it literally the last day of april

 

[medy]

has anyone heard from Gibson Dunn - any successful apps?

 

[AS24]

Hi, @Jessica Booker,

I trust you are well.

I am completing an application and need to answer this question 'What was a time you weren’t able to deliver on a promise and how did you deal with it?' I am trying to understand what is the question asking and do you think I can use a personal example?
Thank you in advance.

 

[SaLM]

Congratulations! Is this for the black heritage scheme?

Thank you! This was for their social mobility one 🤗