TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Zaidoz10]

I’d point out the error as soon as possible as this will have potentially been viewed as a year long internship rather than one for a couple of weeks. It is bound to be seen as an innocent typo/error though if the day and month are correct and the year is just out by one digit on the keyboard.

By point out the error do you mean emailing them now and pointing it out before I receive a decision regarding my final interview? Or should I wait to see if I get a spot on the vacation scheme or get rejected and then tell them based on the outcome? I’m supposed to hear back by the end of this week. Also the internship lasted for about 4 months so it wasn’t a one or two week thing but I understand it still is a big difference compared to a whole year.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you for responding! @Jessica Booker

I thought it was a mistake because if I had told firm B my preferred date was 10 June, I could have potentially participated in all three VS.

So do you think it’s better to ask firm B if they could move me later on? I just thought asking now would give them more time to make arrangements (if even possible).

If you want to, you can but I don’t think it is worthwhile doing so until you have an offer from the other firm.

 

[Jessica Booker]

By point out the error do you mean emailing them now and pointing it out before I receive a decision regarding my final interview? Or should I wait to see if I get a spot on the vacation scheme or get rejected and then tell them based on the outcome? I’m supposed to hear back by the end of this week. Also the internship lasted for about 4 months so it wasn’t a one or two week thing but I understand it still is a big difference compared to a whole year.

But by adding another year on, the internship looked a year longer than it actually was. That is a significant error.

It is up to you. However, I would tell them at the earliest opportunity given the nature of the error just in case you are offered. If you wait until post offer it could look like you have intentionally lied/held this information back. If you were at an earlier stage of the process, I would wait to hear back if you were successful in getting to the next stage, but this sounds like the next stage is an offer, and so it’s best to tell them sooner rather than later.

 

[Zaidoz10]

But by adding another year on, the internship looked a year longer than it actually was. That is a significant error.

It is up to you. However, I would tell them at the earliest opportunity given the nature of the error just in case you are offered. If you wait until post offer it could look like you have intentionally lied/held this information back. If you were at an earlier stage of the process, I would wait to hear back if you were successful in getting to the next stage, but this sounds like the next stage is an offer, and so it’s best to tell them sooner rather than later.

Thank you Jessica. I emailed them just now explaining the situation. I really hope this doesn’t ruin my standing as I felt like I performed very well at the final interview. Do you think this will be a definite rejection?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thank you Jessica. I emailed them just now explaining the situation. I really hope this doesn’t ruin my standing as I felt like I performed very well at the final interview. Do you think this will be a definite rejection?

It really depends on how much weighting the firm has put on how they view that one work experience entry at any stage of the selection process. For instance, there may be much more weighting on it if it is your only work experience entry than it would be if there is one of many.

The firm may also have realised it was an error if you were in other forms of employment when the internship looked to be running to, and therefore may not be concerned.

You have done the right thing to flag it and should just wait to hear back from them now - there isn't really anything else you can do.

 

[lawyergirl2903]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from W&C?

 

[EzeLaylor]

Hi @Jessica Booker - hope you're doing well today - I am applying for a role at Shearman (overseas role) should I include why A&O Shearman given its recent merger or is it okay just to focus on why Shearman?

Edit: the role was open before the ,merger went live on May 1st

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker - hope you're doing well today - I am applying for a role at Shearman (overseas role) should I include why A&O Shearman given its recent merger or is it okay just to focus on why Shearman?

Edit: the role was open before the ,merger went live on May 1st

I’d go with A&OShearman now rather than just Shearman.

 

[JustOneTC]

Any news from Orrick post AC?

 

[EzeLaylor]

I’d go with A&OShearman now rather than just Shearman.

Thanks @Jessica Booker

 

[LillyandSilver]

Has anyone done a Spotted Zebra Assessment test please let me know xx

 

[legal18]

Anything from SH? I have just emailed asking if all spots have been filled for the Summer Vacation Scheme...

 

[Sharon Wu]

Anything from SH? I have just emailed asking if all spots have been filled for the Summer Vacation Scheme...

I know someone that received an offer a few weeks ago.

 

[bangarangbass39]

Anyone heard back from the AstraZeneca Internship interview with Aspiring Solicitors? I had mine on Monday

 

[mp2000]

Anything from SH? I have just emailed asking if all spots have been filled for the Summer Vacation Scheme...

Would you mind please letting us know what they say if you hear back? Thank you

 

[legal18]

Would you mind please letting us know what they say if you hear back? Thank you

Yes ofc

 

[AlegalA]

is anyone still waiting on withers?

 

[NikkiT]

Does anyone have any advice for vacations schemes generally? How to succeed/turn them into TCs? @Jessica Booker

@Jessica Booker Do you have any tips?

 

[Bbtaylorr]

is anyone still waiting on withers?

Yes heard absolutely nothing from them since test I completed in Jan :/

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker Do you have any tips?

There’s some great advice in the following threads or posts:

Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021

Hey all, A few people have asked about this so I thought we'd create a central thread for 2021. Anyone feel free to share your own top tips on converting a vacation scheme into a training contract. I'd recommend reading the following threads to kick us off...

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Convert your vacation scheme into a training contract | The Corporate Law Academy

We spoke to Rosie Watterson, founder of the blog Apply.Shine.Win, to learn how students can convert their vacation scheme into a training contract offer.

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Post in thread 'Tips for first in-person vac scheme'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....or-first-in-person-vac-scheme.3579/post-69996