TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[axbg]

Is the HL WG timed?

yes

 

[axbg]

Update: bombed my AC 😭

which one? im sure it went okay dont stress and dont be too hard on yourself, you come this far, its already an achievement in itself

 

[RB2022]

which one? im sure it went okay dont stress and dont be too hard on yourself, you come this far, its already an achievement in itself

Linklaters…it was brutal. Two interviews back to back with hardly any rest time in between (this varies with the structure you’ve been assigned, I just happened to be given the worst so I was interviewed pretty much two hours in a row).

Also, everyone came out of the case study interview saying “that was horrible” 😂. It’s very intensive and there were a lot of questions where I simply said “I don’t know”.

Both the HR and case study interviewers were incredibly lovely and did their best to help out when I was stuck, I also feel that we had good conversations not related to the AC but definitely feel that it’s gonna be a PFO.

 

[futuretrainee202X]

Linklaters…it was brutal. Two interviews back to back with hardly any rest time in between (this varies with the structure you’ve been assigned, I just happened to be given the worst so I was interviewed pretty much two hours in a row).

Also, everyone came out of the case study interview saying “that was horrible” 😂. It’s very intensive and there were a lot of questions where I simply said “I don’t know”.

Both the HR and case study interviewers were incredibly lovely and did their best to help out when I was stuck, I also feel that we had good conversations not related to the AC but definitely feel that it’s gonna be a PFO.

Hang in there. Take a well-deserved break today. It sounds cheesy but be kind to yourself! Write out some positive affirmations when you feel ready and repeat these to yourself each morning/evening because it does work (in shifting mindsets).

And who knows, you might just get that vac scheme!

 

[RB2022]

Hang in there. Take a well-deserved break today. It sounds cheesy but be kind to yourself! Write out some positive affirmations when you feel ready and repeat these to yourself each morning/evening because it does work (in shifting mindsets).

And who knows, you might just get that vac scheme!

Haha, part of the day includes a trainee meet and greet and the trainee I talked to said the same thing - that she had bombed the case study interview but still got the TC offer.

I’m honestly just glad it’s over and that I can move on. This was my first AC ever so I didn’t have high expectations anyway 😅

Thank you for your lovely words though! I am definitely ready to unwind and try to put this experience out of my mind for the time being.

 

[F99]

Clyde & Co post-VI PFO

Sorry to hear - was this for the Spring VS and roughly how long after completing the VI did you hear?

 

[bhbuygu]

yes

Thanks for clarifying! I’ve heard people say it isn’t so I was confused

 

[futuretrainee202X]

Haha, part of the day includes a trainee meet and greet and the trainee I talked to said the same thing - that she had bombed the case study interview but still got the TC offer.

I’m honestly just glad it’s over and that I can move on. This was my first AC ever so I didn’t have high expectations anyway 😅

Thank you for your lovely words though! I am definitely ready to unwind and try to put this experience out of my mind for the time being.

Best of luck! Crossed fingers for you

 

[hannah04]

Hi has anyone applied or is splicing to Vinson & Elkins and would like to have a chat?

yes I am!!

 

[LawStudent0101]

london!

Thanks, I did my VI back in December but still haven’t heard back 😭 not sure what to think because I’ve seen people being accepted and rejected but if they’re still giving out further invites there may be some hope

 

[stone’sthrow]

I think for HL you just need to pass, then they'll read your application.

I was campus ambassador for Hogan Lovells and they told us to tell students that they consider the application holistically alongside the test. To me this says that even if you get lower than a ‘pass’ mark you still have a shot. This leads me to think the pass mark they give is more of a guideline of what to aim for to be looked upon favourably. Though I am obviously not a grad rec member so don’t take this as gospel!

 

[daisy_yawn]

Linklaters…it was brutal. Two interviews back to back with hardly any rest time in between (this varies with the structure you’ve been assigned, I just happened to be given the worst so I was interviewed pretty much two hours in a row).

Also, everyone came out of the case study interview saying “that was horrible” 😂. It’s very intensive and there were a lot of questions where I simply said “I don’t know”.

Both the HR and case study interviewers were incredibly lovely and did their best to help out when I was stuck, I also feel that we had good conversations not related to the AC but definitely feel that it’s gonna be a PFO.

Yeah I did the Links AC last year and the case study was so technical my brain felt fried

 

[Sachin Chandra]

Can anyone fact check that Kirkland & Ellis' open assignment system runs in the London office too?

 

[axbg]

Can anyone fact check that Kirkland & Ellis' open assignment system runs in the London office too?

did you get the VI? if yes, when did you apply?

 

[Deleted member 24543]

Has anyone heard back from EY at all? Submitted my application in October HAHA at this point I'm just waiting for the rejection, though I've heard multiple people say they've still not heard back either?

 

[cherry777]

Akin Gump telephone interview Friday (13/01).
Does anyone know what questions they ask in particular or generally what to exact from a motivational and competences-based TI from any firm?
This is my first application cycle and first interview.

 

[Sachin Chandra]

did you get the VI? if yes, when did you apply?

Yes I got VI. I applied on 31st December. Good luck

 

[divaination]

Has anybody done the Stephenson harwood interview? I’m stressing about mine!!

hey, don't stress! is it the HR interview?

 

[bhbuygu]

Sorry for all the questions but does anyone know if HL send a confirmation after completing the WG? Just did it and I haven’t received anything but just making sure!

 

[newtothis]

Linklaters…it was brutal. Two interviews back to back with hardly any rest time in between (this varies with the structure you’ve been assigned, I just happened to be given the worst so I was interviewed pretty much two hours in a row).

Also, everyone came out of the case study interview saying “that was horrible” 😂. It’s very intensive and there were a lot of questions where I simply said “I don’t know”.

Both the HR and case study interviewers were incredibly lovely and did their best to help out when I was stuck, I also feel that we had good conversations not related to the AC but definitely feel that it’s gonna be a PFO.

I had a Linklaters AC too and I think I flopped my partner interview and written case study assessment too. I'm really trying to stay positive, but I'm shook.