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

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Has anyone had any news from Burges Salmon post-AC?

 

[tkwillbealawyer]

Forsters Assessment Day!! Anyone else in the same boat who might want to discuss prep?

Does anyone have tips on in-person assessment days - group exercise, written exercise and in-person partner interview? (also what is smart casual/business wear???)

 

[manifestingaTC]

I think in my AC the GR team mentioned they make about 20 offers. If I remember correctly they take about 10 trainees each year?

& I think they make an additional 10 winter VS offers. Saw this on chambers student

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[TCApp2021]

Anyone still waiting on OC VS (London)?

 

[BeGrateful.101]

Does anyone know when we will hear back for PwC Legal Post-VI??

 

[YJ]

Slaughters PFO post interview!

sorry to hear that did you ask to hear back early or did they just contact you?

 

[LEL]

Forsters Assessment Day!! Anyone else in the same boat who might want to discuss prep?

Does anyone have tips on in-person assessment days - group exercise, written exercise and in-person partner interview? (also what is smart casual/business wear???)

Not sure on the assessments, but wearing smart is always the way to go if you're unsure

 

[Adrian_S]

Does anyone with a Vinson & Elkins partner interview know if it’s in person or virtual? My chicken brain isn’t able to tell

 

[YUKI1201]

how did you find the interview. Did one involve a case study?

it was pretty chill and the interviewers were really nice. Yes the case study was incorporated in the general interview, but it was very brief (10-15min).

 

[James Carrabino]

Just got offered a vacation scheme at addleshaw Goddard!!! I spent the whole weekend feeling seriously down about how badly I thought the interview had went, so it’s prove that you don’t always know, and you definitely can’t predict the outcome.

This forum has been incredible and I am so grateful for the messages of support, the courseS, mock interviews and advice. It’s so good to know your not alone on the journey.

now to try and convert it *sigh*

@manchester12 congratulations! Your resilience and ability to reflect is really excellent 😊

 

[James Carrabino]

gibson dunn interview invite - 9 mins before an ac omfg

I read this as you being invited to an interview due to take place in 9 minutes time and I thought wow that is rough 🤣

 

[M991]

Willkie final stage interview! I can't believe it 😭

Also, I am currently waiting for the outcome of two other ACs and I have been finding it increasingly difficult to prepare. Whenever I practice answers to some basic motivational/competency based questions, I get flashbacks to what I said in the previous interviews and start overthinking it (how could I have answered it better/differently). Does anyone have any tips on how to deal with it that?

 

[Ambs123]

Guessing it’s a PFO from Forsters if they are non-rolling and have already sent out some ACs??

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Willkie interview invite!! I keep expecting not to proceed with this firm!

 

[James Carrabino]

Vinson & Elkins AC/interview.

My first AC/interview - after 2 years of applying. A little shocked right now. Yeezus.

If anyone has any suggestions, I’m all ears!

Congratulations!! 🍾🍾 No Nando's or Wagamama allowed for you this week!

 

[letmeintolaw]

Fellow law students, how the hell are you balancing everything right now? With preparation for ACs/Interviews/final few applications, I am so behind in my law degree and literally just doing the bare minimum i.e the assignments I have due. Will I ever be able to catch up once this period of crazy is over?!

 

[toilatrang]

I just finished Kirkland's TC interview yesterday and I keep feeling anxious over how I did and the result etc., even though I thought that the interview went well. How do you cope with the post-interview stress??
I also realised that I forgot to put my name on the written exercise (the interview was in office) and I emailed HR about it but I think it exaggerated my stress even more.

 

[legalgemma]

I've just been invited to an assessment centre with Irwin Mitchell (YAY!!) (Manchester office for anyone still waiting!)

however, they've only given one date and it conflicts with an LPC exam. They have said on the email that if unable to attend the allocated date it is unlikely they will be able to make other arrangements.

What should I do? @Jessica Booker is it likely that I would be able to resit the exam in summer so I can attend the assessment centre?

 

[TCG]

I've just been invited to an assessment centre with Irwin Mitchell (YAY!!) (Manchester office for anyone still waiting!)

however, they've only given one date and it conflicts with an LPC exam. They have said on the email that if unable to attend the allocated date it is unlikely they will be able to make other arrangements.

What should I do? @Jessica Booker is it likely that I would be able to resit the exam in summer so I can attend the assessment centre?

Congrats!!! What dates are available?

 

[mome101]

Willkie final stage interview! OMG I am shooketh!!!!