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

[JoeyTr]

DLA rejection. They said that I applied too late even though I applied before the deadline, did anyone else get this in their email?

sorry about this LawfulRust. I think another user in this thread got the same email today

Did you just hear back or earlier today? not sure if their pfos are staggered

 

[AvniD]

Hi guys! I have my first ever AC with Clyde & Co next week!! I would be grateful for any tips from anyone who's done one before!

AHHHHH LINKLATERS AC!! I need links to every possible resource to help me with this

Please PM me if you have been successful at an AC or can give me some pointers.

Congratulations y'all!!! Very well done

Linking some posts here and here to help with your preparation!

 

[AvniD]

You have been such a bright spot on the forum- helpful, insightful and so supportive.

I genuinely feel so joyful seeing you flourish!! Wishing you the very best @Rob93!

Just wanted to share for all my long-suffering grads and soon-to-be grads out there that I've just bagged my first private practice paralegal gig at the premier department of an American firm, following a lengthy stint of hard graft in-house. I'm over the moon.

Separately, for grad opps, has been my best cycle to date - on hold after one VI and still hopeful on two apps - and the future looks ever brighter, even if this cycle is a wash.

I'll be 29 this year and still cracking on, because I realised while working other jobs in my early-mid 20s this is what I want to do.

It's an absolute slog at times, and I don't want to diminish that. But the practice of law is a marathon, not a sprint. Stay true to yourself and know what you want and why you want it, and you'll get there.

Wagmi.

 

[Samir_O]

sorry about this LawfulRust. I think another user in this thread got the same email today

Did you just hear back or earlier today? not sure if their pfos are staggered

Sorry to hear that too. Also my pfo came through, part of the response was "We appreciate you taking the time to apply to our programme and understand that applying for roles and programmes can be very time consuming. We therefore encourage you to submit an application for our 2023 Summer Internship Programme, but to do so much earlier than on this occasion."

anyone got similar? wondering if this is part of their automatic response

 

[JoeyTr]

Sorry to hear that too. Also my pfo came through, part of the response was "We appreciate you taking the time to apply to our programme and understand that applying for roles and programmes can be very time consuming. We therefore encourage you to submit an application for our 2023 Summer Internship Programme, but to do so much earlier than on this occasion."

anyone got similar? wondering if this is part of their automatic response

just now?

 

[OB]

Sorry to hear that too. Also my pfo came through, part of the response was "We appreciate you taking the time to apply to our programme and understand that applying for roles and programmes can be very time consuming. We therefore encourage you to submit an application for our 2023 Summer Internship Programme, but to do so much earlier than on this occasion."

anyone got similar? wondering if this is part of their automatic response

I didn't get this so you did well!!

 

[am98]

Sorry to hear that too. Also my pfo came through, part of the response was "We appreciate you taking the time to apply to our programme and understand that applying for roles and programmes can be very time consuming. We therefore encourage you to submit an application for our 2023 Summer Internship Programme, but to do so much earlier than on this occasion."

anyone got similar? wondering if this is part of their automatic response

just got this response as well

 

[M991]

Sidley AC!

 

[MandyAA]

I’m going to need to create a list of firms whose application process does not include WGs can’t keep getting rejected after these stages

 

[Jooooopp7]

does anyone know if taylor wessing is known as a sector-focused firm?

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

does anyone know if taylor wessing is known as a sector-focused firm?

yep it is

 

[aleece]

I mean I’ve just heard nothing, assuming at this point I was supposed to be part of the bloodbath earlier this week…

Yeah I haven’t heard anything either .. staying hopeful though haha

 

[Rob93]

You have been such a bright spot on the forum- helpful, insightful and so supportive.

I genuinely feel so joyful seeing you flourish!! Wishing you the very best @Rob93!

Thank you! I think, and hope, the it helps folks who've not had an easy go to hear from someone who has been toughing it out. Lots of people secure TCs during their studies, and in proud of them. Many of us don't, but that absolutely does not reflect on our potential.

 

[testacc333]

Sidley AC!

WOOO congrats!! when did you apply?

 

[Jaysen]

Can I just say how much I appreciate @Jaysen's newsletter today? This community wouldn't exist without Jaysen taking the brave initiative in the first place. And I am sure TCLA has had a profoundly positive impact on us all who are trying to fulfil our aspirations despite the incredible challenge.

I am a law graduate who only decided to pursue a commercial law career after graduating. This is my first cycle and I am yet to hear a positive reply other than PFOs. However, despite the process being extremely daunting, I am still here and willing to keep on grinding because I am tremendously empowered by all you kind and beautiful souls on this forum - and I am sure my story isn't unique at all.

So I just want to say good luck to all who are waiting for positive responses from law firms. Thank you all for being incredibly lovely and supportive to each other. And if you are feeling a bit "lost heart" for all the rejections you received, remember you matter to everyone on this forum, and we are all eagerly waiting to cheer you on as you make your next step towards success

*cue Hey Jude and all the na na na nananana that follow*

A quick but heartfelt thank you to @Jaysen @Jessica Booker and the TCLA team.

This has made my day. Thank you so much - it's all of you that I feel so lucky to be able to work with each day

 

[M991]

WOOO congrats!! when did you apply?

Thank you! On the deadline day (January 28)

 

[testacc333]

Thank you! On the deadline day (January 28)

amazing! I applied same day, still waiting for word hehe

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Pinsents PFO

also: had a laugh in a separate AC (awaiting results) with my interviewers - now feeling this is inappropriate? Is laughing with partners ok maybe I’m overthinking it

Definitely overthinking it - would only be an issue if they weren’t laughing and looking pretty much like this:

While you were looking like this:

laughing with colleagues is a necessity for the job from time to time. I suspect it came across as a positive.

 

[MensRea93]

What is a good score on the WG test? I emailed Freshfields for my score (direct TC) and they told me 91 (I am assuming 91%).

Does anyone know how high the 'average' score is and whether this is likely to get me through to the next stage?

 

[ellensdaleoriginal]

AHHHHH LINKLATERS AC!! I need links to every possible resource to help me with this

Please PM me if you have been successful at an AC or can give me some pointers.

CONGRATS! if you don't mind me asking, is this for spring or summer?