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

[thirdtimelucky]

Just got the call and I got the NRF VS 😭after three years I am thrilled!!

 

[chi.c]

NRF spring vac offer!!!

 

[djqb]

Just got the call and I got the NRF VS 😭after three years I am thrilled!!

THIRD TIME LUCKY!!! You called it!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Just got the call and I got the NRF VS 😭after three years I am thrilled!!

NRF spring vac offer!!!

Back to back NRF offer posts, that's what we like to see!

All the love heart manifestations paid off (although I'd actually say it's both of your hard work that's created your success really!)

 

[S87]

Doesn’t really matter! There’s so many Black people prospering… (I would say more than Asians) and there is quite a handful of Black HR individuals I’ve come across. May be you are not looking carefully. Well that’s my opinion.

Quite assuming, rude and frankly a bit aggressive. Please address with kindness

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Just got the call and I got the NRF VS 😭after three years I am thrilled!

Thank you to everyone on the forum who was so supportive (especially during my covid meltdown!) ❤️

 

[thirdtimelucky]

THIRD TIME LUCKY!!! You called it!

I know right! Manifesting at its finest!

 

[AAA_a]

Just got the call and NRF Spring VS offer!

 

[Paul - Shearman & Sterling]

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

Ah - thanks everyone!! Appreciate the positive comments!

 

[SOAS22]

Anyone heard from BLM post-app?

 

[Dwight]

Linklaters Direct Training Contract 2024 (London):

Like - nothing post-app and tests
Cross-mark - rejection post-app and tests
Handshake - AC Invite
Tick - rejection post-AC
Trophy - TC Offer!!

Would appreciate reactions. Have heard nothing!

 

[amzey2]

Anyone heard back from W&C post AC?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Just got the call and NRF Spring VS offer!

Third NRF offer of the day - you are all smashing it! Well done

 

[imdeded]

omg white and case final interview invite!!!!!

 

[LawfulRust00]

Not assuming at all. This forum allows for freedom speech. I’m just giving my own opinion. You’ve mentioned multiple times on how there is a “lack of Black representation” which is VERY UNTRUE.

I was just speaking to a very good friend who is Black and is now an associate at White & Case and he mentioned how there are many Black people at the firm. But, sometimes not all people want to put themselves forward at firm events/insights days.

And I would like to know why does it matter what colour a HR person is? Not like that it will make a difference! The recruitment process for most firms are fair.

Lay off mate, sounds like you’re just looking for an argument. He was just making an observation. Just because you’ve had different experiences doesn’t make you right either, by the way.

 

[S87]

Lay off mate, sounds like you’re just looking for an argument. He was just making an observation. Just because you’ve had different experiences doesn’t make you right either, by the way.

Thank you

 

[ScrappyDoo]

Lay off mate, sounds like you’re just looking for an argument. He was just making an observation. Just because you’ve had different experiences doesn’t make you right either, by the way.

Everyone is entitled to freedom of speech. Not looking for an argument at all. Well an observation which is definitely inaccurate…

 

[AvniD]

Just got the call and I got the NRF VS 😭after three years I am thrilled!!

Thank you to everyone on the forum who was so supportive (especially during my covid meltdown!) ❤️

Yeeeeeessss @thirdtimelucky!!! So so happy for you! I hope you're recovering well from COVID so that you can fully celebrate this massive achievement 😇

 

[Palmerme1]

@Jessica Booker
If Vero onboarding needs to verify my "highest education" does this mean just university results or GCSE/A Levels as well (can't locate my certificates for these!)

 

[Adrian_S]

Everyone is entitled to freedom of speech. Not looking for an argument at all. Well an observation which is definitely inaccurate…

not to prolong this argument any further, but s87’s observation was not “definitely inaccurate.”

law firms are very aware that black lawyers are underrepresented in the profession. diversity initiatives are tailored, in part, to remedy the problem. at present, it’s unclear just how successful such efforts have been and we need better data on the matter. but there is a wealth of empirical scholarship which examines barriers to the legal profession for black americans and black britons. and there is good reason to think there is still much that needs to be done to level the playing field.

pointing to the handful of black lawyers you know (or have read about at firms you like) doesn’t undermine this point - and it’s likely that your sample size is biased.

but what do i know? i’m just an aspiring wine mum.