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

[YUKI1201]

Could be anything from a few days through to mid-September. You really should be given 4 weeks though as a minimum (that is best practice)

How much time you are given typically depends on what stage of your academics you are in. The mid-September rule is really for those who are still at university, while the 4 weeks (or less) will be for those who are graduating in 2022 or have already graduated. If you need to start the GDL/LPC/SQE soon then you will also find your time to consider the offer is less.

Thank you!!

 

[LawfulRust00]

What do you guys think about Shoosmiths?

I get bad vibes. Their name sounds like somewhere I’d get shoes fitted as a 6 year old.

 

[S87]

I get bad vibes.

Why is that? I think they have experienced a tremendous growth and doing lots of things for social diversity.

 

[LawfulRust00]

I get bad vibes.

Why is that? I think they have experienced a tremendous growth and doing lots of things for social diversity.

I’m only kidding, I don’t know much about them in truth.

 

[OB]

I have not yet heard back from Gowling. I believe they said we'd hear back in the week commencing 14 Feb - so I presume that means it could be any day this week (painful). Were you told the same - or were you specifically told 14th?

I was told week beginning 14th and I believe the last AC is on Thursday so think we’ll hear on Friday!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

What do you guys think about Shoosmiths?

From everything I have heard, a great firm to aim for if you are looking to work regionally. Excellent training too from what I have heard.

Been performing particularly well and has grown a good amount in recent years - I think they upped their trainee intake to reflect that a few years ago now.

I am slightly biased as I think Samantha Hope is great - she has done a lot to improve graduate recruitment in the legal sector. But I have not heard much (if anything) said negatively about them, which to me says a lot.

 

[GXA123]

I was told week beginning 14th and I believe the last AC is on Thursday so think we’ll hear on Friday!

I emailed and I was told next Monday

 

[mariistm]

CMS pfo today not feeling the love. I have Links and Irwin Mitchell left and don’t have high hopes as I thought CMS was my best application so far

 

[Green]

Anyone received any e-mail confirmation after submitting McQuaig for Trowers?

 

[S87]

From everything I have heard, a great firm to aim for if you are looking to work regionally. Excellent training too from what I have heard.

Been performing particularly well and has grown a good amount in recent years - I think they upped their trainee intake to reflect that a few years ago now.

I am slightly biased as I think Samantha Hope is great - she has done a lot to improve graduate recruitment in the legal sector. But I have not heard much (if anything) said negatively about them, which to me says a lot.

I never attended an event but heard great things about Samatha and i believe that her social media interactions changed the GR game.
The problem is that Shoosmiths is better on a regional level and I live in London.

 

[RachelLouise22]

CMS and AG pfos within an hour of eachother, setting the tone for my Valentine’s Day

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I never attended an event but heard great things about Samatha and i believe that her social media interactions changed the GR game.
The problem is that Shoosmiths is better on a regional level and I live in London.

They have a London office - I suspect they will still have great opportunities for trainees in that location.

 

[manchester12]

CMS and AG pfos within an hour of eachother, setting the tone for my Valentine’s Day

So sorry.. if this is after the ac do they email or call if you don't mind me asking?

 

[m.n]

how long did it take for people to hear back from OC AC?

 

[TCG]

What do you guys think about Shoosmiths?

I applied to them!! I believe they have huge growth potential, a good work-life balance, the partners seem very approachable and their social media engagement is nice.

 

[syw]

Anyone heard back from Travers?

 

[JD]

There was a recent Black partner who took a leadership role at BCLP - search it up!

I have so many friends who are Black and are all “trainees” at big international law firms.

True, there's progress - just could be more

 

[OB]

So sorry.. if this is after the ac do they email or call if you don't mind me asking?

If you’re referring to CMS post-AC, they call for good news and email for bad news

 

[Emily K]

Guys I got the Macfarlanes VS literally cannot believe it, I was convinced the AC hadn't gone well so it just goes to show you really never know! Taken me four cycles to get here but it all feels SO worth it right now!

 

[manchester12]

If you’re referring to CMS post-AC, they call for good news and email for bad news

No i was on about AG, but I assume its probably the same?