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

[S87]

Most of the GR women look the same too. In fact, when you see how stereotypically GR they look, it’s quite amusing.

ouch

 

[GXA123]

If it will stress you out to the extent that it may impact your performance on the day, I wouldn’t. But in terms of prep, I think 10 days is more than enough. Assuming you researched the firm prior to applying, things like going over your application to see what you mentioned, thinking of examples for different competencies, any developments in news stories you’ve been following, brushing up on basic commercial awareness (business risks, factors a business needs to consider when expanding, in what ways law firm practice areas are involved in transactions) wouldn’t take you up to 10 days imo. Feel free to pm me and I can send documents that helped me in AC prep. I didn’t apply to HSF though, so I don’t have any specific advice.

I thought everyone knew Paul from Shearman 😅

Omg yes Paul hahaha

 

[mome101]

Has anyone heard from Cooley? Also happy valentines to all who are in a committed relationship with their law firm applications! Hopefully, we will get out of this unrequited scenario XD

 

[S87]

Omg yes Paul hahaha

Although I am not Shearman biggest fan..Paul does a great work for aspiring solicitors more than those who claim to help aspiring solicitors

 

[GXA123]

Although I am not Shearman biggest fan..Paul does a great work for aspiring solicitors more than those who claim to help aspiring solicitors

I agree and I think we need more recruiters on the forum as well

 

[lawpersongirl123]

Has anyone heard from Cooley? Also happy valentines to all who are in a committed relationship with their law firm applications! Hopefully, we will get out of this unrequited scenario XD

No nothing

 

[JD]

I agree and I think we need more recruiters on the forum as well

True, but I think their issue is trying to balance it through not giving too much away whilst also being helpful to us

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Although I am not Shearman biggest fan..Paul does a great work for aspiring solicitors more than those who claim to help aspiring solicitors

I agree with this like the Whiteboard Wednesdays are so helpful.

 

[BM99]

I’m doing DLA’s vac scheme this summer and having worked with them in the past (through their insight programme, for example) I would say they invest quite a lot in training and supporting interns. I’ve heard great things about their vac scheme and I’m really looking forward to itWhich

Which office are you gonna join?

 

[BeGrateful.101]

I LOVE THE HEARTS

 

[Jessica Booker]

I agree and I think we need more recruiters on the forum as well

Do you mean more people like Paul or Gemma, or people like me who are no longer tied to firms?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Can I PM you?

Of course, please do. Given this is something outside of the norm, happy to correspond via PM on this occasion.

 

[Jessica Booker]

ouch

Very curious to know what a stereotypical GR look is....

 

[S87]

Very curious to know what a stereotypical GR look is....

White women? There is nothing wrong in that..but I have not seen many black GR

 

[AW_08]

Just had my partner interview with MB! It's the first I've gotten before, and I just wanted to know...HOW DO YOU COPE WITH ALL OF THE FEELINGS AFTER?! It's only been a couple of hours, but I need to know how I did now lol. Waiting for 1-2 weeks is going to be a killer 🤣

Also, the interview went okay! It's always hard to tell, but this is THE firm for me so fingers crossed! Good luck to anyone else who has interviews or ACs today or this week!

 

[GXA123]

Do you mean more people like Paul or Gemma, or people like me who are no longer tied to firms?

people like Paul, you are more than enough Jess you are doing a great job

 

[Jessica Booker]

White women? There is nothing wrong in that..but I have not seen many black GR

Had plenty of non-white colleagues/contacts in my time and know of enough at the moment that would suggest a fairly healthy representation. Plus I think a bit like gender, people possibly wrongly assume people's race on some occasions.

 

[aspiringlawyer22]

Which office are you gonna join?

London!

 

[aspiringlawyer22]

Just had my partner interview with MB! It's the first I've gotten before, and I just wanted to know...HOW DO YOU COPE WITH ALL OF THE FEELINGS AFTER?! It's only been a couple of hours, but I need to know how I did now lol. Waiting for 1-2 weeks is going to be a killer 🤣

Also, the interview went okay! It's always hard to tell, but this is THE firm for me so fingers crossed! Good luck to anyone else who has interviews or ACs today or this week!

This was honestly the worst part for me! I had to wait 16 days (which isn’t that long but they stretched out omg)

Good luck!

 

[S87]

Had plenty of non-white colleagues/contacts in my time and know of enough at the moment that would suggest a fairly healthy representation. Plus I think a bit like gender, people possibly wrongly assume people's race on some occasions.

Thank you,

I can tell you that in the last four years, I have attended so many virtual events and I have seen only one brown woman! I can list all the law firms and it was just shocking to me. Maybe they work in the office but I have not seen them on the panels interacting with students or aspiring solicitors. Maybe you could advise them to be more present as representation matters!