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

[Jessica Booker]

@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

 

[eellla1]

do you guys think it is too late to apply to sidley austin or mayer brown as i have seen people getting ac's?

 

[MartineA]

SST for Kennedys TC🥳

Same here, how are you preparing

 

[User1726]

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

have you done the AC yet? Any tips?

 

[skmx]

Is anyone still waiting post WG for DLA (London office)?

 

[tcplz]

Has anyone heard from Reed Smith re AC yet? I received two holding emails so far and am thinking it’ll be a PFO since this is exactly what they did to me last year 🥲

 

[WillF]

If a firm asks for a cover letter, and also asks as a separate question "Why X firm", should i include why that firm in the cover letter too? I feel like it would be pointless to repeat myself.

@Jessica Booker any insight would be amazing!

 

[21wajsz]

Has anyone gotten an AC for the Sidley Austin Summer VS? If so, when did you send in your application?

 

[Samir_O]

Is anyone still waiting post WG for DLA (London office)?

the anticipation!!! feels like ive been waiting for a century 😂

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

have you done the AC yet? Any tips?

Yes - feel free to PM me!

 

[21wajsz]

the anticipation!!! feels like ive been waiting for a century 😂

Literally! My portal still hasn't been updated since I submitted my WG!

 

[A92167!8]

Has anyone else's DLA portal not updated since the date they submitted? Not even after completing the WG. I did submit quite late

 

[21wajsz]

Has anyone else's DLA portal not updated since the date they submitted? Not even after completing the WG. I did submit quite late

Yeah, I'm on a similar boat! No PFO as well.

 

[John Travoni]

Same here, how are you preparing

I didn’t really prepare for it. SJTs are quite simple to complete. As long as you’re honest with your answers, you’ll be fine.

 

[imdeded]

pfo from sullcrom

 

[ap28]

Burges Salmon AC invite (Bristol office)! This is my first AC so any tips would be greatly appreciated