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

[psr23]

Is anyone still waiting to hear from Akin Gump post WG? (Completed it 20 Jan) I assumed they’ve given out all vac scheme places now

 

[Crystal86]

Hi! For anyone who has done the HSF AC was there a Q&A session at the end?

 

[GXA123]

I actually doubt it - a lot of firms have put out statements regarding their position, which means there will have been an internal email in the firm beforehand stating that if anyone is approached by the press for any sort of comments on the matter to please direct them to a press representative. Having an open discussion about it with you at an interview would put that "united front" image at risk.

If someone does somehow bring it up I'd just try to stay as vague and diplomatic as possible. Acknowledge it's a difficult spot to be in and it is a decision that affects a lot of people, and that hopefully it can be resolved swiftly.

thank you!

 

[LawfulRed]

No - I rang today and asked just that. HR v helpful if you feel like giving them a call.

Thanks

 

[tryingforavacscheme]

Akin Gump PFO after 60 days of no replies post WG! Thanks Akin Gump super professional! Anyway, Cooley said they were getting back to candidates by today. Anyone heard anything yet? Manifesting positive vibes for us all for the rest of the week let's get after it!!!!!!

Haven't heard anything from cooley yet

 

[donxerxer]

Akin Gump PFO post-WG (completed my WG in mid-January), finally lol

In other news, I've went from receiving no offers last year to securing multiple offers from my dream US firms and even being put in a position where I've had to reject others. I hope that provides some type of reassurance to others who aren't having a successful application cycle - it's a steep learning curve but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck to all those still waiting to hear back!

Please what's PFO. I'm new here and keep seeing PFOs

 

[antisocial applicant]

What does everyone think of law firms closing their offices in Russia? (how to discuss it from a business point of view in interviews), @Jessica Booker would love to hear your thoughts.

There was an article on Rollonfriday about firms' responses to the Russian invasion. It's worth checking out

 

[TC fiend]

Please what's PFO. I'm new here and keep seeing PFOs

It's TCLA lingo for Please F*** Off (also known in layman's terms as a rejection)

 

[donxerxer]

It's TCLA lingo for Please F*** Off (also known in layman's terms as a rejection)

Thank you🤣🤣🤣🤣. Got one yesterday from BCLP post HR interview.

 

[APPLE619]

Hi! For anyone who has done the HSF AC was there a Q&A session at the end?

Really depends. For my first interview, I had the chance to ask 1. For my second, I didn't since we ran out of time. For the final instance the partner was more than happy to go over the time (we went 20 minutes over) and I was able to ask multiple questions.

 

[Crystal86]

Really depends. For my first interview, I had the chance to ask 1. For my second, I didn't since we ran out of time. For the final instance the partner was more than happy to go over the time (we went 20 minutes over) and I was able to ask multiple questions.

Thank you very much! I hope the AC went well!

 

[hungry_for_TC]

How can we add to the 'VS Interview' & 'VS Application' database? I am keen to add my experience and successful AC app but unsure how to go about it. Just wanna pass it forward!

 

[Nemo11]

Are all VS’ paid, or is that firm specific?

 

[ZaraB]

PFO from Withers post-interview for the spring VS

 

[AspiringTrainee]

How can we add to the 'VS Interview' & 'VS Application' database? I am keen to add my experience and successful AC app but unsure how to go about it. Just wanna pass it forward!

This is very kind of you to offer!

Please send it to [email protected]

Here you go

 

[IL1700]

Isnt Mishcon supposed to get back to us today? Anyone heard back?

My email said March 11th!

 

[John Travoni]

PFO from Penningtons post-app, I have a feeling that I applied too late!

I don’t think so. One of my friends applied on the day of the deadline and got through to the AC.
But I’m sorry to hear that.

 

[Sr3333]

Anyone heard back from Pinsent masons (London office) post AC?

 

[s10]

And with that Latham AC done and dusted, I am finally done with this year's application cycle! 18 applications, 5 AC's. and 4 (hopefully 5 soon) vac scheme offers 🥳 Going to spend the evening finally meeting my friends, hoping they still remember what I look like..

 

[gdelle]

And with that Latham AC done and dusted, I am finally done with this year's application cycle! 18 applications, 5 AC's. and 4 (hopefully 5 soon) vac scheme offers 🥳 Going to spend the evening finally meeting my friends, hoping they still remember what I look like..

Congrats, this is really impressive - and you're the person who said they'd contemplated taking the year out! Any tips on what helped you make such a difference this time around?