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

[JSM123]

Yep! They’re swell - I would recommend getting in touch with grad recruitment. I did and they set up a one on one call with me. It was really helpful in getting to learn about the firm and its culture.

They're a really nice firm and the vacation scheme is a great learning experience - the workshops were invaluable in developing my legal knowledge as a non-law student. I would caution that if a TC is your ultimate goal they only offer 1 TC from the 10 or so vac schemers.

 

[Law2021vacschemer]

Just finished my FF AC!!!
Does anyone know how long they take to get back?

I’ve been waiting over 3 weeks so I wouldn’t expect a quick response haha

 

[TCG]

Anyone who has done it, do you know when we might hear back? I forgot to ask!

They will get back to us by the end of next week!

 

[AK001]

Received PFOs post-tests for almost all the firms I've applied to for summer vacs. Last hope is Freshfields and I'm really not that optimistic about my chances as it's been over a month since I submitted the app and I've still not heard back from them. Looks like I'm gonna have to spend my summer preparing apps for winter vacs instead.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I think you’re all correct, it just depends on what the firm calls it. I’ve been in an AC where the partner called it a scenario-based question and gave the “you’re the last person in the office, the client calls asking…” type of question. But this was not the bulk of the type of interview questions asked.

On the other hand, firms like HSF have scenario-based interviews along the lines of what @emilyrose99 described.

Completely agree with this scenario and situation are unfortunately interchangeable phrases used to describe both questions asking you how you may deal with both hypothetical interactions and business tasks

 

[Asil Ahmad]

got my 2nd pfo today

Am really sorry to hear that.

 

[Tony Stark]

Hi, does anyone know the conversion rate for the Freshfields summer vacation scheme? Like how many people receive TC offers. Thank you.

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Does the BCLP test also have a WG/verbal reasoning section in it?

 

[TCApp2021]

For anyone who has had their OC AC would you mind sharing if the commercial exercise entailed a written element or is it just oral presentation?

 

[LawfulRust00]

Who does everyone think is the dark horse of law firms? The diamond in the rough that doesn’t get enough credit and attention from the forum. I’ll start:

Northridge.

 

[Irena]

How long does it take to hear back from Dentons post telephone interview for SV? It is 7 days since mine and I am losing hope.

 

[JoeyTr]

Am really sorry to hear that.

thanks mate

 

[ofm]

Interview invite at Akin Gump! Applied on 28 Dec - any help/tips much appreciated!!! Thank you!!!

 

[average_jo123]

PFO from Pinsent Masons London post-GMA. Absolutely gutted I got my application checked and amended by future trainees too, but I think I really let myself down in the GMA.

I'm in the penultimate year of my law degree (this is my first cycle applying) and so far I've only progressed to 1 AC out of 9 firms that I applied to, and realistically speaking, don't think I'll be getting any vac scheme offers this time round. Does anyone have any tips on re-applying for vac schemes in final year?

The thought of having to attend webinars, networking events and open days all over again in autumn and chasing deadlines again for applications whilst juggling everything else is already killing me. Aside from working on feedback you've received off the back of rejections, what else is helpful in bouncing back after a round of rejections?

 

[Sfernan21]

How long does it take to hear back from Dentons post telephone interview for SV? It is 7 days since mine and I am losing hope.

I successfully heard back after 9 days!

 

[ssolicitorz]

Anyone heard from SPB or W&C or Gateley post assessment?

 

[Legalmel_99]

Anyone heard from SPB or W&C or Gateley post assessment?

Haven’t heard from gateley but they did take ages last year think it’s was April we heard back

 

[Hele25]

Mayer Brown PFO -
Okay, submitting a cheeky last minute application and there’s are TEN app questions 🙃 and a cover letter.
Problem is, when all the questions basically use all the info I normally would put in a cover letter, what do I write in the cover letter?
Should it be slightly more personal?
Thanks

 

[Hele25]

Also sorry to ask - but has anyone NOT heard from Mishcon post VI? Are all the AC invites gone?

 

[GXA123]

Also sorry to ask - but has anyone NOT heard from Mishcon post VI? Are all the AC invites gone?

I still didn't hear post app lol