TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[bibss]

Kinda losing hope, my second rejection. I don't know how to feel or what to expect from the rest of the firms

Don't get demotivated! The more applications you send, the higher your chances. The key thing in this process is to stay focused and motivated, your time will arrive! This is my 3rd application cycle and only made it to AC this year - 0 applications got past the application stage in my first cycle, 1 VI invite in my second cycle, and so far reached 2 ACs this cycle (with many rejections along the way too!). We believe in you 🤞

 

[Sachin Chandra]

Just got my VI offer from Kirkland. Anyone done it yet? What questions did they ask?

 

[mariistm]

my DLA Piper portal finally updated, very nerve wracking with all the pfo’s they’ve been sending …

 

[CorpLawyer00]

Just got my VI offer from Kirkland. Anyone done it yet? What questions did they ask?

congrats!

 

[hanz123]

Don't get demotivated! The more applications you send, the higher your chances. The key thing in this process is to stay focused and motivated, your time will arrive! This is my 3rd application cycle and only made it to AC this year - 0 applications got past the application stage in my first cycle, 1 VI invite in my second cycle, and so far reached 2 ACs this cycle (with many rejections along the way too!). We believe in you 🤞

Thank you I really appreciate it 😊

 

[jnice]

I’ve got my first AC at the end of this month. Would be grateful for some tips on how to prep and build commercial awareness? I’m really nervous about it.

Watson’s daily, zip law, subscribe to tcla newsletters - I find them really helpful. Don’t just read articles/stories, think about how stories will be relevant to law firms and its clients.
How to prep - learn about the m&a process, how to finance a deal, what practice areas would be involved in deals and why. That’s all I can think of from the top of my head. Hope this helps!
Reach out to people who have done ACs at the relevant firm to find out the structure so you’re not surprised by anything.

 

[hanz123]

my DLA Piper portal finally updated, very nerve wracking with all the pfo’s they’ve been sending …

It really is, I’m wanting to know who’s been successful at this rate.

 

[ana33]

my DLA Piper portal finally updated, very nerve wracking with all the pfo’s they’ve been sending …

Sorry to ask but Did you receive an email about the update or did you directly go onto the portal?

 

[annabssmith]

K&E VI interview!

congrats! when did you apply?

 

[hanz123]

Has anyone completed Clyde & Co’s VI, just wanting some advice on what to expect.

 

[mariistm]

Sorry to ask but Did you receive an email about the update or did you directly go onto the portal?

No worries, I went directly onto the portal

 

[CorpLawyer00]

congrats! when did you apply?

thank you! I applied on the 31st december but idk if date applied is indicative of anything for K&E because I know people who applied on the 1st of jan got invited to VI before me.

 

[CorpLawyer00]

is clyde and co VI automatic? just got an email

 

[axbg]

Just got my VI offer from Kirkland. Anyone done it yet? What questions did they ask?

when did you apply?

 

[hanz123]

is clyde and co VI automatic? just got an email

Same here, and it is automatic.

 

[BigMo]

Just got my VI offer from Kirkland. Anyone done it yet? What questions did they ask?

Congratulations. When have you submitted your application?

 

[HLL]

Has anyone completed Clyde & Co’s VI, just wanting some advice on what to expect.

Same. Appreciate any advice!

 

[Adrian_S]

Finally got my DLA Piper PFO after applying on 27 September and WG on 3 October. RIP me 🥲

 

[pax]

HSF summer VS PFO haha

Sorry to hear that. May I ask when you applied?

 

[Loveslaw1234]

Mine was approx 9 - didn't leave it with a great feeling about my future at Skadden lol

Me too