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

[zizszhplum]

Has anyone at all not had a PFO from Shoosmiths?

 

[DR200X]

Shoosmiths PFO!

 

[AvniD]

Does anyone know where to find a list of firms that accept direct TC applications if you've already applied for a Vacation Scheme?

Linking this thread here that has some good resources and posts about this-

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

 

[AvniD]

I was just wondering what the etiquette is with emailing grad recruitment for an answer is? I have a couple of firms which haven't responded to me post online test. Whilst I am pretty sure that it is a rejection coming my way as it is so late, some I can reapply for in the same cycle for a TC and so it would be helpful to close my VS application so I can begin to focus my application on TC. Would you recommend emailing grad recruitment and asking if there is an update with my application? It is my first cycle so sorry if a dim question!

@cecily78900 If it's been over 4-6 weeks, I'd simply email politely asking about when you can expect an update on your application.

 

[SOAS22]

Just got my PFO from Shoosmiths too!

 

[Exetah Student]

Withers Vacation Scheme offer - this was a real surprise.

When the fire alarm going off halfway through is arguably not even as bad as my top 3 faux pas then your confidence re. chances is pretty much shattered.

 

[LegalAmin]

Commiserations to those who received PFOs from Shoosmiths. I’ve been invited to the VI for those still waiting for the email.

 

[Zubin]

anyone heard back from Clyde ME?

They may be a bit busy preparing the merger documents…

 

[LegalG]

Shoosmiths VI 🥳

 

[Cantab_95]

V&E yet anyone?

 

[Cantab_95]

Just got a call from ‘No Caller ID’ thinking it might be them and instead it was someone attempting to sell me life insurance

 

[sakaesr99]

Hello, does anyone have any info on the conversion rate of a Dentons vac scheme to TC? Or any stats relating to the percentages they take in via Vac scheme and TC? Thanks!

 

[SOAS22]

The only firm I’m waiting to hear back from now is BLM… wonder if I ever will now!

 

[LegalAmin]

The only firm I’m waiting to hear back from now is BLM… wonder if I ever will now!

Have you heard that they’ve completed a merger with Clyde and Co today! I’m not sure if that would make a difference to your application…

 

[SOAS22]

Have you heard that they’ve completed a merger with Clyde and Co today! I’m not sure if that would make a difference to your application…

Yeah, that’s what I am wondering

 

[TC fiend]

started a part time role as a nanny for this family only to discover that the mum is a partner at a firm im doing a summer vacation scheme with. she told me where she works but i haven’t yet told her i’m doing the scheme at her firm in the summer.

should i let her / grad rex know? is there a conflict of interest issue somewhere? 😂 initially intended to not mention it but also might be a bit awks if we bump into eachother in her office this summer

100% you should disclose. You’d get into real hot water if she interviewed you for the TC and that was the firm time she saw you and would have to excuse herself. Doesn’t mean you can’t intern there but they do need to make sure the appropriate checks are put in place for there not to be a conflict of interest.

 

[Jessica Booker]

started a part time role as a nanny for this family only to discover that the mum is a partner at a firm im doing a summer vacation scheme with. she told me where she works but i haven’t yet told her i’m doing the scheme at her firm in the summer.

should i let her / grad rex know? is there a conflict of interest issue somewhere? 😂 initially intended to not mention it but also might be a bit awks if we bump into eachother in her office this summer

I’d let the mum know.

There’s no conflict of interest unless you are still working for them at the time of the scheme. And even then there might not be one.

I don’t think there is any stress/issue here. Just would be odd to not let the Mum know. She’d feel a bit odd about it if she bumped into you in the office.

Grad Rec don’t need to know unless you continue to work for the partner.

 

[GXA123]

They may be a bit busy preparing the merger documents…

what merger?

 

[TC fiend]

what merger?

Done deal: Clyde & Co and BLM agree to combine
https://www.legalcheek.com/?post_type=post&p=174014

 

[S87]

what merger?

BLM and Clyde