TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[maymays]

First ever assessment centre tomorrow- the nerves 😆

 

[PlscanIhaveaTC]

Is anyone else still waiting to hear from SH?

 

[MandyAA]

After attending a vac scheme with an assessment centre included is it common courtesy to send a thank you email to grad rec?

 

[Jessica Booker]

After attending a vac scheme with an assessment centre included is it common courtesy to send a thank you email to grad rec?

Plenty of people do it, but equally many don’t. It is not an issue either way.

 

[Law Student]

If I had a final interview last Wednesday (5th June) and still haven’t heard back, should I assume that I’ve been rejected?

For context, they told me I will hear back this week and that their final rounds of interview was last week

 

[hannah04]

If I had a final interview last Wednesday (5th June) and still haven’t heard back, should I assume that I’ve been rejected?

For context, they told me I will hear back this week and that their final rounds of interview was last week

I wouldn't automatically assume its a rejection - there could be delays in getting back to people for multiple reasons!

 

[Law Student]

I wouldn't automatically assume its a rejection - there could be delays in getting back to people for multiple reasons!

Should I email them for an update?

 

[hannah04]

Should I email them for an update?

Since its the weekend, I would personally just wait until early next week as it is likely you will hear back then!

 

[Law Student]

Since its the weekend, I would personally just wait until early next week as it is likely you will hear back then!

Thank you! Is it common for firms to ghost people?

 

[hannah04]

Thank you! Is it common for firms to ghost people?

Just in my experience, if applying for a program like a VS or TC, a firm will always get back to you with an offer or rejection!

 

[princess sparkle]

Is anyone attending the Sullivan and Cromwell Vacation Scheme from 24th June?

 

[starbright]

This is probably a silly question, but how does one go about drafting meeting minutes?

 

[PlscanIhaveaTC]

SH PFO🎉

 

[Jessica Booker]

This is probably a silly question, but how does one go about drafting meeting minutes?

This article may be useful. It is specifically about board meeting minutes, but most of the principles apply to any meeting minutes:

Board meeting minutes

Read Rocket Lawyer's Quick Guide to board meeting minutes for tips on taking minutes at a board meeting. Learn what are board meeting minutes and how to take board minutes. Let our Quick Guide on board meeting minutes help you.

www.rocketlawyer.com

 

[starbright]

This article may be useful. It is specifically about board meeting minutes, but most of the principles apply to any meeting minutes:

Board meeting minutes

Read Rocket Lawyer's Quick Guide to board meeting minutes for tips on taking minutes at a board meeting. Learn what are board meeting minutes and how to take board minutes. Let our Quick Guide on board meeting minutes help you.

www.rocketlawyer.com

Thanks so much Jess!

 

[legal18]

Failed to get any offers this cycle how would people recommend preparing for the next one? For context, I am just about to graduate from a Russell Group University with a non-law degree and most probably with a first. I'm starting my LLM Law Conversion with SQE 1 at BPP in September. I don't have any legal experience but I am super determined so if anyone could give advice/accessible things to do over Summer I would be so grateful.

 

[Ghassen]

Did anyone receive a VS offer for SH Dubai office ? (Or a rejection post VI)

 

[bangarangbass39]

As the GLP Diversity Scheme starts on the 1st of July - two weeks from now, I'm assuming I have a PFO as I have not heard back on the outcome of my application.

Has anyone who has applied heard back from Aspiring Solicitors? I think it's awful how they don't provide a timeline for what happens after application deadlines, or updates of If applications are still being reviewed. I've emailed for more support and have been aired on both occasions. When I'm not even provided feedback on application, I at least deserve strong communication from the people if I have any queries.

I have seen on LinkedIn one person say that they have an offer the scheme.

 

[Jessica Booker]

As the GLP Diversity Scheme starts on the 1st of July - two weeks from now, I'm assuming I have a PFO as I have not heard back on the outcome of my application.

Has anyone who has applied heard back from Aspiring Solicitors? I think it's awful how they don't provide a timeline for what happens after application deadlines, or updates of If applications are still being reviewed. I've emailed for more support and have been aired on both occasions. When I'm not even provided feedback on application, I at least deserve strong communication from the people if I have any queries.

I have seen on LinkedIn one person say that they have an offer the scheme.

If its two weeks before it starts, I would expect it to be a no - onboarding processes would easily take more than two weeks.

I am sorry you have experience this lack of communication - I know how frustrating it can be.

 

[The-PFO-Collector]

As the GLP Diversity Scheme starts on the 1st of July - two weeks from now, I'm assuming I have a PFO as I have not heard back on the outcome of my application.

Has anyone who has applied heard back from Aspiring Solicitors? I think it's awful how they don't provide a timeline for what happens after application deadlines, or updates of If applications are still being reviewed. I've emailed for more support and have been aired on both occasions. When I'm not even provided feedback on application, I at least deserve strong communication from the people if I have any queries.

I have seen on LinkedIn one person say that they have an offer the scheme.

I have. I was rejected a while ago. Perhaps its good news for you. Best of Luck.