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.