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

[PM2021]

Hey! I was wondering if anyone knew which firms have a good chance of taking direct TC intakes? My apologies if this question has been answered before, but it would be really helpful to me.

 

[HopefulForALawJob]

V&E Vac Scheme Offer!! Wow - is there anything better in this world than going F#*^ I see the rejection email only to click it and get the spot?!?? A nice change from the 12 or so other rejections I’ve received!

 

[John Travoni]

Freshfields are acc savage!! How am I receiving a PFO for my TC application at midnight 😒😕😂

 

[SCN]

Freshfields are acc savage!! How am I receiving a PFO for my TC application at midnight 😒😕😂

Same bro, same

 

[Law1099]

Any advice on how to not be a nervous wreck on your vac scheme? I think it’s my barrier to not doing well. Seriously thinking of taking a shot of vodka each morning at this point just to stop the jitters

 

[YUKI1201]

Does anyone have any thoughts / insights on Hogan Lovells as a firm?

Had an AC with them, people were genuinely nice and friendly, it was among the most pleasant ACs I've done so far. I think it's more or less a reflection of their culture

 

[GXA123]

Freshfields are acc savage!! How am I receiving a PFO for my TC application at midnight 😒😕😂

hahahah me toooo

 

[tc.la.vs]

Freshfields are acc savage!! How am I receiving a PFO for my TC application at midnight 😒😕😂

wait is it an April fools...?

 

[SCN]

wait is it an April fools...?

Should I reply back and say haha thanks for the April Fools joke, I'll see you on Monday for my first day

 

[Jaysen]

Just got a V&E vac scheme offer. My first ever vac scheme.

This last year has been rough for a variety of personal reasons - this week was especially difficult, as a family member passed away suddenly. But I just wanted to thank every one of you who has posted something that's made me laugh, smile, and feel supported. I hope I've been able to do that for some of you, as well.

Delighted for you. Well done

 

[AvniD]

Any advice on how to not be a nervous wreck on your vac scheme? I think it’s my barrier to not doing well. Seriously thinking of taking a shot of vodka each morning at this point just to stop the jitters

At some point during app season I just accepted that I was nervous and took it as a sign of me caring about my career (which I guess is a good thing?😅)

Also try clueing in those around you as to how you're feeling. It can be hard to open up when you're feeling vulnerable but oftentimes that's when you need to most.

Would also suggest that you do things to decompress every day of your VS- whether it's watching a movie, going for a walk, doing a hobby that calms you- whatever helps.

Wishing you the best- you've got this! 💪

 

[boateng_l]

Mishcon case study invite!
really thought I was done with this cycle, because my Mishcon VI went so poorly so I'd ruled it out. I guess Im back in the game 😂

Hi! I’ve just been invited to VI. Would you mind saying how many and the types (competency/motivational/situational) of questions you got in your Mischon VI?

 

[B_L@w]

Scared to ask but any Cooley offers?

 

[LawfulRust00]

So my feedback report says I scored more highly than 58% of applicants for Emotify and 81% of applicants for Cognify (Ashurst Direct TC). Am I in with a shout?

 

[srcfaulk]

Has anyone heard back from MoFo post second stage interview? 🥺

 

[Abii]

Has anyone heard back from MoFo post second stage interview? 🥺

I am aware that some offers have gone out already and that there are also others waiting to hear.

Did you ask in the interview when you are likely to hear the outcome ?

 

[Mxkry]

Is it wrong to describe a law firm as a ‘mid sized commercial firm’ when comparing it to its competitors?

 

[lawstress]

Has anyone with a vac scheme with Shearman and Sterling had any further communication with the firm? I haven't heard from them since submitting my documents.

 

[Limanehious]

Is it wrong to describe a law firm as a ‘mid sized commercial firm’ when comparing it to its competitors?

I would personally angle it more in the way that it is large enough for you to interact with high clients/do high profiled work, but not too large that your training contract is one of a big mass. If they are a regional firm I'd focus on that, or if they have a specific niche (ie a boutique firm in West London) I'd talk about that!

 

[FutureLawyer99]

I’ve just been invited to Hill Dickinson’s written exercise. Does anyone know what this consists of? And anyone have any tips?