TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Shi]

Has anyone heard back for Clyde summer VC AC?

I am not sure if Clyde is giving out AC invites. But their AC dates are approaching and I think I will call grad recruit tomorrow.

 

[CallumJR]

I got rejected from a winter vac scheme with Stephenson Harwood but they said they still want to consider me for spring/summer scheme and TC, would this mean I am likely to get a spot or still 50/50. I think it would be harsh to keep me on and then reject me.

I hope you don't mind asking but at which stage (post app / interview / ac...) did you receive the rejection?

 

[FutureTraineeWannabe]

CMS Academy Offer!!! I’m absolutely shocked and currently shaking! This is my third application cycle and I thought I would never get a VS offer but my dreams have finally come true! I want to thank the entire TCLA community for helping me achieve this

Congrats!! When was your AC?

 

[Turnthisstupidfatratyellow]

I hope you don't mind asking but at which stage (post app / interview / ac...) did you receive the rejection?

post case study

 

[letthisbethefinalcycle]

CMS Academy Offer!!! I’m absolutely shocked and currently shaking! This is my third application cycle and I thought I would never get a VS offer but my dreams have finally come true! I want to thank the entire TCLA community for helping me achieve this

Congratulations!! Well deserved!

 

[lawyering]

Anyone heard from SPB following the WG?

Hey - when were you sent the WG? Didn’t know they even had WG in their process, is this new for this year?

 

[divaination]

I got rejected from a winter vac scheme with Stephenson Harwood but they said they still want to consider me for spring/summer scheme and TC, would this mean I am likely to get a spot or still 50/50. I think it would be harsh to keep me on and then reject me.

what did their email say?

 

[sxw517]

Hey - when were you sent the WG? Didn’t know they even had WG in their process, is this new for this year?

Hey, I think I have auto-filled the box on my spreadsheet from the firm above, so I have confused myself lol.

You are right, I have just searched the application process and there is no WG!

 

[LJ]

Has anyone done the Addleshaw Goddard AC that would be willing to share some advice/tips?

 

[sunnyd]

Anyone who recently applied to Mayer Brown, any news? I still haven't received an invite for the SJT

 

[Sophh182]

Has anyone done the Addleshaw Goddard AC that would be willing to share some advice/tips?

Congratulations! Which office is this for if you don't mind?

 

[Phoebe123451]

Anyone who recently applied to Mayer Brown, any news? I still haven't received an invite for the SJT

I applied two days ago and haven't received the tests yet - I thought everyone receives them but now I'm wondering if our apps are reviewed first?

 

[Sarah T]

I applied two days ago and haven't received the tests yet - I thought everyone receives them but now I'm wondering if our apps are reviewed first?

The tests are sent automatically but the firm have to manually send them. There are only two people in Mayer Brown's Grad Rec team and there have probably been a lot of applications since they have a very short application form this year

 

[Deleted member 24543]

But does talent war = needing to know the firm name?

Isn’t this a bit unnecessary? it allows Slaughters to potentially preempt a decision without meeting the candidate/hearing what their reasons are for applying to Slaughters versus the other firm.

I think it’s a fair enough question at interview though, especially if you deliberately mention that you have an offer with another firm!

I defo agree though, but yeah maybe as Jessica said they're also trying to see what kind of firms you're looking at!

 

[starman]

Clyde & Co AC! Check your inboxes guys, they’ve just started sending the invites.

 

[Ameliaa]

Clyde & Co AC! This if my first ever AC so any tips would be greatly appreciated!

 

[jessicamcnamara]

Goodwin AC! Someone above asked if this is the final round - asking again, is it?

Other updates:
(1) Summer Scheme at US firm
(2) In the 3rd of 4th stage at a second US firm, and;
(3) PFO at AC round of a third US firm.

Good luck to everyone!

This is all amazing news, congrats @jomar!!

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

@Jessica Booker after a week's cycle of AC's, do grad recs at firms tend to decide on and call each successful candidate on separate days? or do they generally make a list of successful candidates and call them all on the same day?

in other words should I expect a rejection if my friend got called and offered a place two days ago?

thank you so much

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker after a week's cycle of AC's, do grad recs at firms tend to decide on and call each successful candidate on separate days? or do they generally make a list of successful candidates and call them all on the same day?

in other words should I expect a rejection if my friend got called and offered a place two days ago?

thank you so much

Unfortunately, it isn't as simple as this - there can be lots of different approaches, and then there can also be contributing factors to why individuals hear back earlier/later than others.

I don't think you should expect a rejection though - there could be many reasons why they have contacted you yet, whether you are successful or not.

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Unfortunately, it isn't as simple as this - there can be lots of different approaches, and then there can also be contributing factors to why individuals hear back earlier/later than others.

I don't think you should expect a rejection though - there could be many reasons why they have contacted you yet, whether you are successful or not.

thank you so much!