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

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hey does anyone know how long Freshfields takes to send the official offer letter? Received the call last week but still haven't got the email.

Could easily be a couple of weeks - these things usually have to go through an approval chain and all it takes is for one of the people in the chain to be out for a couple of days and your contract is delayed.

 

[psr23]

They called me

When did you apply?

 

[imdeded]

has anyone heard back from w&c post-ac (i had mine last monday) for spring vs? they said they'll reply within 10 days and today is the 10th day for me..

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

Just got an email from NRF regarding my spring scheme app saying I was not eligible to apply as I am not a finalist/graduate - but I definitely am and I put this down!! Very confused Sent my app months ago…

 

[ofm]

I'd say there's two approaches to this.

On the one hand, thought it might feel like the only news at the moment is Ukraine, that's not true. There is plenty of action happening in other parts of the world, across sectors and industries. Just try having a browse through some of the sub-categories on a news site, for instance.

On the other hand, if you do choose to focus on the Ukraine (which I don't think is necessarily too obvious), maybe think if you can focus on a particular aspect of the conflict. For example, reactions by major energy companies, sanctions placed on banks or Russian oligarchs and what the impact of that is, the rise in grain prices, etc. Just try to focus on a slightly more specific part of (or impacts of) the conflict.

Focus in on how it is impacting a particular industry/market/jurisdiction rather than talk about or broadly - it’s too big a topic to talk about it well in an interview, you will just get into vague/generic cliches. However, if you focus on the impact of something particular, your answer will show more precision in thinking.

Thank you both!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Just got an email from NRF regarding my spring scheme app saying I was not eligible to apply as I am not a finalist/graduate - but I definitely am and I put this down!! Very confused Sent my app months ago…

Write back to them to explain that you think there is a mistake as you are a finalist or graduate and that you'd therefore like to be reconsidered.

 

[NK101]

When did you apply?

On the deadline

 

[s10]

Dechert vac scheme offer!!! I might be on a bit of a roll here

 

[Nicole15]

Dechert vac scheme offer!!! I might be on a bit of a roll here

congrats! it's like waiting for a one bus and then suddenly two come at once! good luck with your upcoming vac schemes

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

Dechert vac scheme offer!!! I might be on a bit of a roll here

Congratulations!

 

[Cantab_95]

Has anyone heard back from Bird & Bird since last week?

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

Has anyone heard back from Bird & Bird since last week?

They said we would hear back for summer scheme hopefully next week but defo by the week after!

 

[Sfernan21]

PMC post-AC holding email. Seems we may not hear back until the end of March!

 

[Lucy124]

Anyone who’s already done a Withers interview - is it online?

 

[Scandi]

Anyone who’s already done a Withers interview - is it online?

It's online indeed - 30 min with partner/HR. Good luck!

 

[BM99]

Is anyone waiting for MB post-AC? I'm starting to assume that if we don't hear back on Tuesday it is a PFO, as people here all receive phone calls on Tuesday.

 

[SOAS22]

Russell-Cooke PFO

 

[Atan22]

Does anyone know when Debevoise will get back on the Vac Schemes (those who did the AC)?

 

[Donuttime]

Any news for Dechert summer vac scheme AC?
cross for no
green tick for yes

 

[John Travoni]

Has anyone heard back from Hill Dickinson post online test?