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

[sakaesr99]

Hey @Jessica Booker, if a firm is holding 3 different vac schemes in April, June and July, each with 10 people, is it possible that I will be disadvantaged if I do the July one, i.e. if they've given out the vast majority of their TCs by that point? Or do firms typically assess everyone before handing out TCs?

 

[lolamcd1]

Anyone still waiting on a Withers response?

I'm waiting for vacation scheme

 

[time2work]

Does anyone recommend applying to direct TCs even if they come from a non-law background and lack legal work experience ? For context, I am currently working full time and studying the SQE/PGDL part-time and have work experience but not particularly strong experience in the legal field. Any help appreciated

 

[Legalmel_99]

Anyone who applied to gateleys leeds office heard back yet post VI?

 

[tc_hopeful]

Anyone else still waiting on White & Case and Gibson Dunn post-app for SUmmer VS?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Does anyone recommend applying to direct TCs even if they come from a non-law background and lack legal work experience ? For context, I am currently working full time and studying the SQE/PGDL part-time and have work experience but not particularly strong experience in the legal field. Any help appreciated

This thread made by @AvniD might be helpful.

Vacation Scheme Didn't Work Out? Things You Should Consider About Making Direct TC Applications

*This was originally posted in TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1). Reposted as a thread here to open a new discussion and invite contributions to this topic.* By no means is this intended to be exhaustive or applicable on a general basis, but with the application...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[Abii]

Is anyone still waiting for OC (London) to respond post-AC (stage 1)?

Have you logged back in to the apply4law portal and checked there’s been no response - sometimes emails end up in junk folders that auto delete.

I know people have heard back already but stage 2 ACs are still on going.

 

[jhaines]

Anyone get the Travers holding email today?

 

[TCApp2021]

Have you logged back in to the apply4law portal and checked there’s been no response - sometimes emails end up in junk folders that auto delete.

I know people have heard back already but stage 2 ACs are still on going.

Thanks.. Ive checked both but nothing. Am expecting a PFO as London ACs finish tomorrow.

 

[Amanpreet Kaur]

Is anyone still waiting for W&C and Gibson Dunn? Is it safe to expect a PFO this late into the cycle

 

[Anisah1]

I still haven’t heard back from them it feels like its been forever

Got an email today stating that they apologise for the delay and hope to be in touch in the next few weeks. I’m not optimistic at this point tbh 😐

 

[M&Amakesmyday]

Also, is anyone waiting on Freshfields direct TC post-app? Is it most likely a PFO at this point?

 

[Lawyered]

Hi everyone!
I was offered a place for a vacation scheme at one my favourite law firms. I am at my second cycle of applications and I have never received an offer, so I really need this opportunity... but, I recently (not even 2 weeks ago) got a new job, not an entry level job, but a good job in consultancy. Neither placement option would suit my calendar at the moment: the spring vac. scheme might be an option but it is too early to ask for days off at the new job - it may be seen very badly be the new emoloyer; the summer scheme is too long and too close to my project's final dealdline....
Has anyone ever dealt with a similar situation or has any advice?
I'm really sad atm and any help is appreciated 😥

 

[Sugarcookies]

Anyone still waiting on a Withers response?

For the summer VS, yes

 

[Legalmel_99]

Hi everyone!
I was offered a place for a vacation scheme at one my favourite law firms. I am at my second cycle of applications and I have never received an offer, so I really need this opportunity... but, I recently (not even 2 weeks ago) got a new job, not an entry level job, but a good job in consultancy. Neither placement option would suit my calendar at the moment: the spring vac. scheme might be an option but it is too early to ask for days off at the new job - it may be seen very badly be the new emoloyer; the summer scheme is too long and too close to my project's final dealdline....
Has anyone ever dealt with a similar situation or has any advice?
I'm really sad atm and any help is appreciated 😥

If this job isn’t your career but the vac scheme could potentially get you a TC which would then start your career I don’t see the harm in asking for the days off at your new job I was in a similar situation last year and I told my employer and they were fine with it. They would prefer someone to take them off and be honest than to call in sick for example

don’t be sad my inbox is always open congratulations on the VS xx

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hey @Jessica Booker, if a firm is holding 3 different vac schemes in April, June and July, each with 10 people, is it possible that I will be disadvantaged if I do the July one, i.e. if they've given out the vast majority of their TCs by that point? Or do firms typically assess everyone before handing out TCs?

No - it won't work like that. The firm won't risk over offering people for fear of missing out on the strongest candidates in the last scheme.

 

[Abii]

Hi everyone!
I was offered a place for a vacation scheme at one my favourite law firms. I am at my second cycle of applications and I have never received an offer, so I really need this opportunity... but, I recently (not even 2 weeks ago) got a new job, not an entry level job, but a good job in consultancy. Neither placement option would suit my calendar at the moment: the spring vac. scheme might be an option but it is too early to ask for days off at the new job - it may be seen very badly be the new emoloyer; the summer scheme is too long and too close to my project's final dealdline....
Has anyone ever dealt with a similar situation or has any advice?
I'm really sad atm and any help is appreciated 😥

You have annual leave so use it! The only thing I would caveat in this situation is to check your current employment contract - can you work elsewhere i.e. can you do a vac scheme or will you have to ask for permission. It’s not unusual to have a clause either in your employment contact or t&c’s to say you cannot have paid employment elsewhere or you cannot do so without written permission.

 

[A92167!8]

For those in work - can you get unpaid leave for vac schemes? How have you found asking for this any tips etc

 

[A92167!8]

Yes - you can renege on an offer easily. The only time it will become an issue is if you are taking any form of financial support from the firm, and that includes you being signed up to the GDL/LPC/SQE courses. As soon as onboarding processes for those courses happen, if the firm is paying for it directly, you may be liable for those costs (even if you don’t start the course).

I don’t think it will make any difference which dates you go for in all honesty.

Thank you so much for all your help

 

[lawgal101]

One question that always throws me off - "why not consider a TC at your current firm?", anyone know the best way to approach this. I would appreciate any tips, thank you!