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

[sarpat]

Orrick hated me so much that they sent me three rejection emails in 3 consecutive minutes. Ok, I get it, Sophia! I suck at that 100 year Watson Glasser test. Bite me

screaming because I got the exact same, haha

 

[cecily78900]

Bit of a random question but I am learning a new language in an evening class once a week. Would it be useful to mention this in applications and if so, where would I mention it? Not too sure it counts as work experience

 

[Abii]

Bit of a random question but I am learning a new language in an evening class once a week. Would it be useful to mention this in applications and if so, where would I mention it? Not too sure it counts as work experience

I wouldn’t put this in work experience as it isn’t work experience, it’s not a job or a voluntary role in any way. I would put this under hobbies, interests or extra curriculars or weave this into a competency question asking about skills either to talk about language skills or work ethic and commitment to development of skills or interest in diversity and culture etc.

 

[AlRJ]

Travers Smith Vacation Scheme offer!!!

 

[Y-Gurl]

Travers Smith Vacation Scheme offer!!!

Well done! When did you do your interview if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[AlRJ]

Well done! When did you do your interview if you don’t mind me asking?

Thank you so much - I interviewed yesterday! I have heard though that it depends on how long your interviewer takes to give their feedback to GR.

Hope you hear back with good news soon

 

[Y-Gurl]

Thank you so much - I interviewed yesterday! I have heard though that it depends on how long your interviewer takes to give their feedback to GR.

Hope you hear back with good news soon

Thank you, really appreciate it! Interviewed today and love the firm. Many congratulations!

 

[HopefulForALawJob]

Anyone who has a V&E VS offer and is keen, inbox me and I’ll make a WhatsApp group for us all.
Alternatively, if there is already a WhatsApp group lemme know hahahah

 

[toriandersen]

PwC vac scheme offer!! First ever and so happy 🥰

 

[jess_does_law]

Orrick written exercise invite! Does anyone know what kind of thing to expect?

 

[Bestkid98]

Travers Smith Vacation Scheme offer!!!

Congratulations you must be over the moon!!!! Hopefully, see you on the vac scheme

 

[AlRJ]

Congratulations you must be over the moon!!!! Hopefully, see you on the vac scheme

Ah thank you so much- I am so so chuffed!

Yes, definitely see you there!

 

[Laurenbt2110]

Has anyone on here done the FCA Summer internship and would be able to PM me or would be able to put me in contact with someone who has?

 

[Law1099]

Has anyone got any advice for the legal research tasks on vac schemes?

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

@George Maxwell I start my vac scheme with HSF tomorrow and was just wondering what is an acceptable time to leave the office? How late should we be staying, and when is too early to leave?

 

[GS0W]

Has anyone actually been sent the link to do the VI for Shoosmiths? I got the email on Monday saying congrats on getting through to VI and that Ill be sent a link by 6th April, I havent been sent a link yet and I wasnt sure if it means that the link will be sent on the 6th and is to be completed on the 6th too?

 

[Deobicaratexol0804]

Hi,
If anybody is doing the NRF Summer Vac Scheme, did they send you a department guide? I didn't get one and I was wondering if anybody could email me it tonight - I've emailed NRF but they haven't replied and the deadline is soon. Please private message me and I'll give you my email.

Much love and thanks!

 

[Jessica Booker]

@George Maxwell I start my vac scheme with HSF tomorrow and was just wondering what is an acceptable time to leave the office? How late should we be staying, and when is too early to leave?

I wouldn’t think of it as a fixed time.

You don’t need to stay for the sake of it. If you have work to do, then stay on or come in early the next morning, but I expect your supervisor will be telling you to go home at a certain point in the evening anyway (and for some that will be at 5.30pm).

Leaving at 5.30pm is fine if you are delivering the work you have been asked to do.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Has anyone actually been sent the link to do the VI for Shoosmiths? I got the email on Monday saying congrats on getting through to VI and that Ill be sent a link by 6th April, I havent been sent a link yet and I wasnt sure if it means that the link will be sent on the 6th and is to be completed on the 6th too?

If it says the link will be sent by 6th then I wouldn’t worry about it if you haven’t had it until 5.00pm on the sixth.

I am sure you will be given a deadline when the link is sent.

 

[rightletsdothis]

@George Maxwell I start my vac scheme with HSF tomorrow and was just wondering what is an acceptable time to leave the office? How late should we be staying, and when is too early to leave?

Most Vac schemes tend to say 5:30 pm is leaving the office time. I think ultimately if you stay later is up to you and whether or not you have sufficient work to back those extra hours up! Supervisors definitely won't simply hire those who stay till 2 am every day. If you have work to do and think you need the extra hour in the office, stay! If you don't, ask your supervisor if they have any extra work/ if it's fine to leave, and head on home for some deserved rest!