TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[shanialaw]

Does forsters send out AC invites in batches or should I assume a PFO from there too🤣

I haven't heard back from them yet so I hope not😭

 

[Adrian_S]

Still waiting for Shearman, Latham, travers, Covington & Mayer brown, should I be expecting an influx of PFOs?🥲

It ain’t over till the fat lady sings! But also, I heard back from Weil after 3 months of waiting with a VI invitation (though swiftly rejected after lmao)

 

[ssssstttt1]

Still waiting for Shearman, Latham, travers, Covington & Mayer brown, should I be expecting an influx of PFOs?🥲

Shearman and Travers are still reviewing applications as far as I know, don't think they have reached out to anyone yet 🙃

 

[sxw517]

Shearman and Travers are still reviewing applications as far as I know, don't think they have reached out to anyone yet 🙃

I could of sworn I'd seen someone on here say they'd been offered a VS with Shearman, though I am still waiting also!

 

[mdoeslaw]

for written exercises, can we type it on the word document or should we stick to paper and pen if its a virtual AC? @Jessica Booker

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

When completing a case study interview, does it matter if you forget to include one of the practice areas that is involved in a transaction/case?

 

[hanz123]

Any advice for Gateley or Shoosmiths I'd appreciate it!

 

[DisciplineTC2526]

Looking for someone to chime in on my marks. Context is I am an international student, studying a masters at one of the unis in London.

I received two marks back -- 66 and 68 (both merit). Is this good for MSc? The marking system in my home country is totally different.

Hey there, I'll be honest with you - TCLA is probs not the best space to ask about an MSc. You will have a much better chance of ppl engaging with your post about an MSc on a forum like Wall Street Oasis (WSO) - basically as forum for people wanting to break into or already working in finance/consulting/start-ups. Also, maybe have a look at the student room and reddit. But I think WSO is your best bet. Hope that helps!

 

[lawapplicant]

Anymore Pinsent updates?

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Anyone still waiting for any news at all from HSF post application? For summer

 

[hkulsk2021]

Bird & Bird PFO post VI.

Anyone heard back from Irwin Mitchell post VI?

 

[Annieisobel]

Anything from Boodle hatfield yet?

 

[commerciallawyer2910]

convinced Reed Smith is going to leave us hanging until 4.59pm tomorrow 😭

 

[imdeded]

Not yet, when was your AC?

25th

 

[CorpLawyer00]

Bird & Bird PFO post VI.

Anyone heard back from Irwin Mitchell post VI?

sorry to hear this, when did you do the VI?

 

[hkulsk2021]

sorry to hear this, when did you do the VI?

Bird & Bird - Mid Dec (for Spring VS)

IM - Early Dec (For Legal Placement)

 

[lawapplicant]

convinced Reed Smith is going to leave us hanging until 4.59pm tomorrow 😭

It is no guarantee they will reply by end of tomorrow.
They sent both VI and SJT invite after 5

 

[Ameliaa]

Bird & Bird PFO post VI.

Anyone heard back from Irwin Mitchell post VI?

Not heard back from IM yet. Saw a couple of people got PFOs from IM.

I applied to IM last year and I think they do it in batches. Last year it seemed there was a round of PFOs, followed by a round of AC invites then another round of PFOs.

I was in the final round of PFOs

 

[HarryOKane1012]

Has anyone heard back from K&L Gates post onlne test?

I have applied for Orrick VS and this did not have an online test??? Anyway, I have not heard back from them.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

for written exercises, can we type it on the word document or should we stick to paper and pen if its a virtual AC? @Jessica Booker

I suspect it is on a word document anyway if it is virtual. It would be much more difficult for the firm to get a paper version from you.