TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[toribabylawyer]

Weil PFO. that one hurt

 

[mariistm]

What do people bring to an AC?

 

[Sarah T]

Does anyone have any tips to avoid constantly checking emails?

 

[Elsa3.1415]

Hey everyone!

Wondering whether it is acceptable to reach out to a firm and call them for example to ask what is up with my application, in a case where I have heard nothing after submitting the form and it seems like people have already been selected/rejected post ACs etc? Is there any point asking and will it be perceived badly, because wasting their time? What about doing this if I haven't heard back after VI?

 

[Stasis]

Weil PFO. that one hurt

Was that post-AC?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Does anyone have any tips to avoid constantly checking emails?

Turn off email notifications for set periods of time or just leave you phone in another room with the sound turned off it you don't need it.

 

[dalia66]

JD pfo post interview ):

 

[11dunnr]

I heard back from Fosters

Was it an invitation for a test/AC or a pfo?

 

[Deleted member 21782]

Does anyone think it is poor form if I email CMS regarding an update about my application?

I completed the Watson Glaser over 25 days ago and would like to know whether I should still be waiting for a VI.

If it helps I can use the caveat that I am only enquiring as I do not want to accept other offers that would clash with the CMS Academy.

Any help would be appreciated!

 

[CallumJR]

Does anyone think it is poor form if I email CMS regarding an update about my application?

I completed the Watson Glaser over 25 days ago and would like to know whether I should still be waiting for a VI.

If it helps I can use the caveat that I am only enquiring as I do not want to accept other offers that would clash with the CMS Academy.

Any help would be appreciated!

I waited almost 2 months post WG to get the VI.

 

[Civ457]

I’m sorry for a dim question but really stuck! What’s an example of an opportunity or current trend affecting law firms at the minute?

 

[sunnyd]

Mayer Brown PFO

Was this after the SJT?

 

[sibs23]

How long does it take to hear back following CMS VI?

For me it was 5 days from completing the VI, but that included the weekend

 

[Turnthisstupidfatratyellow]

got to VI after completing WG on the 29th.

Are you Rpc london or Bristol

 

[dd13]

I’m sorry for a dim question but really stuck! What’s an example of an opportunity or current trend affecting law firms at the minute?

As a trend, I'd say the increasing focus on ESG - it impacts many sectors ranging from transport to energy, to finance etc. Lots of firms are starting to really pick up ESG work and 2023 is predicted to see a huge focus on it.

 

[alexchristos]

I’m sorry for a dim question but really stuck! What’s an example of an opportunity or current trend affecting law firms at the minute?

OpenAI is a really interesting trend to follow imo - you can talk about both sides of whether it's a threat (ChatGPT just passed an MBA exam yesterday so it's getting pretty smart) or a helpful opportunity (it failed that riddle about the 4 children or sm like that and so it is smart to an extent but can't perform a lawyer's role of reading between the lines). Hope this helps!

 

[N_16]

Was this after the SJT?

Yep - but I completed both in November.

 

[Angel13890]

My friend who did the DLA AC last cycle told me that he applied in September but only got a response in January. So hopefully this means we will hear back soon

 

[Ghassen]

Any help would be appreciated.
I received an AC invitation for Bakers, but it's virtual. Is this for everyone or there are some exceptions ? Because I don't see the reason behind this decision.
I find it quite difficult to stand out in a virtual AC.
Any thoughts please !!!

 

[157gg]

Does anyone have a list/can recommend firms whose applications are fairly quick to write up? e.g Mayer Brown. Just started Orricks and they have 7 250+ words questions lol