TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

just got a bird & bird vi invite but havent they already held ACs?

Holding ACs for Spring atm! So if you've applied for summer, they're still in earlier stages

 

[CorpLawyer00]

Holding ACs for Spring atm! So if you've applied for summer, they're still in earlier stages

Ohhhh, thank you so much I didn’t realise!!! Have you done their VI?

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Ohhhh, thank you so much I didn’t realise!!! Have you done their VI?

Yes! I have an AC coming up but unsure when it will be as I've had to postpone

 

[aleo]

Also just going to jump in here and say you can’t prepare for the written exercise - I didn’t and I’ve reached AC. Just make sure you’re well awake when you sit it. Think logically, and leave a few mins at the end to proofread as presentation is also marked.

Congrats!! When did you complete the written assessment, mine was two weeks ago and I haven't heard back yet. Should I be expecting a PFO

 

[Chouette]

Good morning!
If someone has not heard from W&C for spring yet… should they assume a negative outcome? Thank you!

 

[aleo]

Good morning!
If someone has not heard from W&C for spring yet… should they assume a negative outcome? Thank you!

I haven't heard back yet either– it is quite late, but keeping my fingers crossed for us

 

[CorpLawyer00]

has anyone heard back from Bakers post WG for summer? I havent for like 2 weeks and find this strange - doubt i would have failed the WG.

 

[lawapplicant]

Good morning!
If someone has not heard from W&C for spring yet… should they assume a negative outcome? Thank you!

Probably not tbh. Not many people have mentioned white case VIs in here.

 

[ssssstttt1]

Good morning!
If someone has not heard from W&C for spring yet… should they assume a negative outcome? Thank you!

I e-mailed them about it and they said we are going to hear back closer to the time of the scheme.

 

[law2022x]

Is anyone able to give insight for Milbank and Ropes AC/interview? Thanks!

Have you heard back from Ropes?

 

[Ambs123]

Anyone who has done the Addleshaw Goddard AC already - do you have any tips!!?

Congratulations! I don’t have any tips (sorry!) but was wondering what office is the AC for? Thanks!

 

[ssssstttt1]

Has anyone heard back from Cooley?

 

[Lucy Ryan]

Cms rejection post-VI

Sorry to hear that - can I ask when you completed the VI?

 

[BM99]

Just wondering for BCLP's application, how many words do people normally write? Full 500 words?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Just wondering for BCLP's application, how many words do people normally write? Full 500 words?

I’d try to get to 80% as a minimum.

 

[Sophh182]

Does anyone have any advice/tips on the AG VI? Is it mostly competency-based questions?

 

[AlCapone]

I’ve got quite a few firms that I haven’t heard back from about application developments despite people posting about VIs and even ACs with those firms. Sorry if it’s been asked before but should I email asking for an update or just leave it?

 

[j.s.cox]

Could anyone help me with finding firms that are similar to Slaughter and May? Their multi-specialist and international approach don't seem to be too widespread and apart from the general corporate heavyweights like MC, I'm struggling to find similar firms.

I would look for firms with sector focuses as this is similar to the multi-specialist approach. The international approach is a little more unique, I'm not sure how you would find a similar approach for that unfortunately.

 

[readylawyer1]

Does anyone know the exact dates of the Vinson & Elkins Vac Scheme?

 

[tc_hopeful]

Cleary PFO bummed because I spent so much time tweaking my cover letter but we move onwards!