TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[Legal Chick]

Is anyone still waiting to hear from Linklaters for the spring vac scheme?
should I just assume pfo

 

[snailvibez]

I heard that around 3000 people apply (for all 3 schemes) then there are around 90 places across the schemes then around 60-65 trainees a year, but do not quote me on it!

i see, thanks!! how many people do you reckon they have invited to the AC?

 

[snailvibez]

I heard that around 3000 people apply (for all 3 schemes) then there are around 90 places across the schemes then around 60-65 trainees a year, but do not quote me on it!

@Jessica Booker Hi Jess!! Would be interesting to know how many people do you think they would invite to the AC?

 

[Rob93]

SullCrom does take grads though, I applied as a postgrad (was rejected, but they had sent me their 'maybe pile' email and let me know the outcome the day after apps closed). I think there are some firms that don't let you apply in the same cycle for a Direct TC if you have been rejected for a VS - but not sure if W&C is one of them. NRF is also a firm with a sizeable direct TC intake if you are interested!

SullCrom grad rec specifically told me to apply for direct rather than VS.

Most firms don't let you apply direct after VS rejection same cycle, but I didn't go for W&C VS this year.

I like NRF but I've been told that they like to see an interest in litigation, which isn't really my bag. Might give it a crack though

 

[elizabeth_98]

For those who have been invited to Reed Smith’s AC, are the slots available to book for you today?

 

[Elizabeth.belle]

Has anyone heard back from Davis Polk?

 

[Elizabeth.belle]

Hey is there anyone who has still not heard from Sullivan & Cromwell, Davis Polk and Winston?

I’m awaiting Davis Polk and Winston

 

[eleven14og]

You can do, but remember they might also ask you to mention a time when you were a leader and it may not be good to use the same example twice. Try and think of any teamwork example, even if it's simple like a group project at uni!

Thank you very much!

 

[MartineA]

Has anyone applied to Brown Rudnick?

Hi I am applying! Do you know who to address the cover letter to pls?

 

[Ambs123]

Has anyone done the MDR VI? Dm me pls!!

 

[GXA123]

Anyone knows what SPB assessment includes?

 

[OreoShake]

Anyone heard back after Dechert VI for summer?

 

[NMA]

@Jessica Booker Would it be a bit iffy to email grad rec and ask when I should hear back about my post-AC results? I did mine two weeks ago, and I haven't received anything yet. A person who I saw on my AC heard back last week and was unsuccessful.

 

[M777]

Has anyone had a PFO or offer from Weil post AC yet? Did my AC two weeks ago

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jess!! Would be interesting to know how many people do you think they would invite to the AC?

Probably somewhere between 250 and 350 invites for 90 places.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker Would it be a bit iffy to email grad rec and ask when I should hear back about my post-AC results? I did mine two weeks ago, and I haven't received anything yet. A person who I saw on my AC heard back last week and was unsuccessful.

Not iffy at all if just asking for an update as to when you may hear back, especially given the time that has lapsed since.

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

Anyone know how long it takes to hear back from HSF post interview?

 

[LawInTheNorth]

Hi @Jessica Booker, what is your opinion on asking about hearing back just post-app? With Grad Rec having so many apps to look through, is it best to just sit back and wait for information? I have seen other people hear back from the firm but still nothing on my end

 

[MartineA]

I hate the SST. I did it for Kennedy's last year and failed. To this day I've never managed to pass an SST. Also got an SST for Kennedy's this year! Not looking forward to it

Well done. I also got it as well. Any ideas on how to prep for it?

 

[YUKI1201]

Just curious when law firms say "up to 70 places on vacation schemes", does that mean 70 in total across all schemes or 70 per scheme (to me the former makes more sense)? They have ~50 TCs pa and I'm trying to figure out the average VS conversion ratio