TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[app03]

Just received an email for EY's vac scheme saying this:

'Unfortunately we don’t have a role for you at the moment and, with regret, we need to withdraw your application. However, we’ve spent a lot of time reviewing your application and you do have positive results so far. We would like to keep your application, and if anything changes we will invite you to resume your application from where you left off.'


But the portal doesn't show it was withdrawn?

I got the same email..the portal just shows the next stage for me? Im so confused

 

[sdsou]

is anyone applying to orrick? looking at the application, it seems like whatever i might have put into the cover letter is already covered in the 6 other questions! please does anyone have any tips/advice?

 

[aishaslm]

I think I actually want to cry, just finished Mishcon's VI and it was the most terrible thing I had ever done in my life. Considering that it's my dream firm, I just can't believe that it took 3 minutes to destroy any chance of success Please pray for me guys like I honestly can't. I'm just feeling so down

 

[lik0401]

Akin Gump Watson Glaser!

Does anyone know how long it takes for them to get back to you after completing the test?

* also, does anyone know what the typical 'pass'/'progression' mark is for Akin Gump?

 

[lik0401]

had anyone heard back from willkie post VI + test, dechert post VI + test, baker mckenzie post vi, or reed smith post vi yet? (all for vac schemes)

 

[Phoebe123451]

I think I actually want to cry, just finished Mishcon's VI and it was the most terrible thing I had ever done in my life. Considering that it's my dream firm, I just can't believe that it took 3 minutes to destroy any chance of success Please pray for me guys like I honestly can't. I'm just feeling so down

Hi!! I know exactly how you feel - I absolutely bombed my a VI the other day; I misread the question and only realised when the preparation timer counted down to zero, so I made it up on the spot!! I'm feeling super gutted but finger's crossed for both of us!!

 

[N_16]

had anyone heard back from willkie post VI + test, dechert post VI + test, baker mckenzie post vi, or reed smith post vi yet? (all for vac schemes)

Willkie said that it would take 15 days to assess all the written tests from the date of the last written one (which was today), so I expect we will hear back after two weeks! The written exercises are also marked by two people, so this will probably take a while.

 

[adamBS]

Walker Morris AC!

Same

 

[confusedlawstudent]

Anyone have tips for not overanalysing an AC? I just had one today but keep going over it in my head and thinking about how I’d answer questions differently

I've been doing the exact same thing. I had an AC yesterday (Tuesday) and i feel like it went so badly. Can't stop thinking about it and I'm all sad, but got another AC tomorrow so have to do it all over again

 

[Lord Sumption]

Anyone know how long Jones Day take to respond after interview?

Did you hear back?

 

[j.s.cox]

Hi all! I'm in the process of making a table of each firm's recruitment process. I'd love if people could share their knowledge on the recruitment processes they are familiar with and let me know if I have any incorrect information in the table (hoping this can be useful to future aspiring solicitors).

 

[lolamcd1]

Is it ok to stutter a bit in a video interview? feeling anxious as definitely paused and stuttered in mine. is this a definite rejection?

 

[8080]

Eversheds PFO but Simmons AC! I'd really appreciate it for some tips, as this is my first AC. Still can't believe it!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Is it ok to stutter a bit in a video interview? feeling anxious as definitely paused and stuttered in mine. is this a definite rejection?

Yes, it is fine if you are occasionally stumbling over your words. I don't think that alone will lead to a definite rejection.

 

[Untilwinter]

Eversheds PFO but Simmons AC! I'd really appreciate it for some tips, as this is my first AC. Still can't believe it!

Congratulations!! When did you complete yourVI for Simmons?

 

[thelastshah]

I received an email from Slaughter saying they had not decided on my application yet, and I informed them I had upcoming interviews and secured a VS offer. They replied, asking if I could let them know which specific firm gave me the offer. Why are they so keen on the specifics?

 

[bhbuygu]

This is a random 2am thought but those of you who are in their 2nd+ application cycle, what are you doing differently and what advice do you have for first-timers? Thanks

 

[8080]

Congratulations!! When did you complete yourVI for Simmons?

Thank you I completed it two days ago, it was for the Bristol office though

 

[mdoeslaw]

anyone heard back from Baker McKenzie post WG? lmao starting to worry

 

[user9809]

How long have people waited to receive the test for Mayer Brown? It’s been 10 days for me