TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[404]

Does anyone know who has TC apps open right now? I know Baker McKenzie do, not sure about anyone else

Key Deadlines Calendar - Legal Cheek

Law firm and chambers application deadlines

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[eleven14og]

Anyone heard from Fieldfisher for their London VS post test? I only got two emails saying they are delayed☹️

 

[jennifer]

just curious if anyone has received a pfo from CRS post VI

 

[tjo]

just curious if anyone has received a pfo from CRS post VI

still haven't heard anything - have you?

 

[Civ457]

Anyone heard about summer vacation scheme interviews at withers? And is anyone still waiting on mishcon post VI? I have been waiting over a month for both now since completing the last stage

 

[sxw517]

Anyone else not heard post VI / written exercise from Dechert?
Did the written exercise on 16.2 for reference.

Also did mine on 16/02, not holding out much hope

 

[Cara123678]

I have accepted a vacation scheme at one firm however I have received an offer for a vac scheme at another firm which I prefer however they clash. Neither scheme have alternative dates - what should I do?

 

[lawapplicant]

I have accepted a vacation scheme at one firm however I have received an offer for a vac scheme at another firm which I prefer however they clash. Neither scheme have alternative dates - what should I do?

You accept the one you want obviously

 

[jomar]

I have accepted a vacation scheme at one firm however I have received an offer for a vac scheme at another firm which I prefer however they clash. Neither scheme have alternative dates - what should I do?

@Jessica Booker might have a view on this - what should Cara do?

 

[jennifer]

Hi - was wondering if anyone who has been progressed by ashurst reach out / like this message! I have a quick q on the application questions

Thanks in advance <3

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker might have a view on this - what should Cara do?

My advice is:

• See if either firm has any flexibility with their vacation scheme dates - can they move you to a different scheme or are they happy with you only doing part of the scheme (assuming they overlap and not completely clash)
• If not, ask whether either firm can consider you for a direct TC instead

Ultimately if there is not a compromise to do vacation schemes with both firms, then Cara can either go ahead with the offer she has already accepted, or renege the offer to accept the one she would prefer.

 

[Cara123678]

My advice is:

• See if either firm has any flexibility with their vacation scheme dates - can they move you to a different scheme or are they happy with you only doing part of the scheme (assuming they overlap and not completely clash)
• If not, ask whether either firm can consider you for a direct TC instead

Ultimately if there is not a compromise to do vacation schemes with both firms, then Cara can either go ahead with the offer she has already accepted, or renege the offer to accept the one she would prefer.

Hi Jessica, thanks this is really helpful!

 

[pmarialex14]

Anyone still waiting for an answer from withers for their spring vac scheme?

 

[WhenSuitsMeetsGreysAnatomy]

Edwin Coe SVS Interview invite! Anyone know what the practical assessment is about? I cannot find much information on their website.

 

[sdsou]

has anyone heard back from mayer brown post sitting the trainee simulation test? btw did mine on 4 March (this is for spring vac)

not yet, i had emailed them and they let me know they're still reviewing and will get back by the end of March latest because of the high number of apps this year

 

[Phoebe123451]

anything from arnold & porter?

 

[lik0401]

anything from arnold & porter?

does anyone know when they will start getting back to people?

 

[aishaslm]

Anyone heard about summer vacation scheme interviews at withers? And is anyone still waiting on mishcon post VI? I have been waiting over a month for both now since completing the last stage

Welcome to the club (waiting on the same!)

 

[Lawstudent52]

hi @Jessica Booker would you be able to give me some advice please. What would you recommend someone do if, after being offered an interview for a TC at one office, you now prefer another office location? Would you recommend sharing this with the firm before the interview or after? Or would you recommend not at all? Thank you so much.

 

[CorpLawyer00]

Hey does anyone remember if white and case made you pick both preferences ? I.e could you do spring then no other preference? I had summer as my second preference and they are not letting me change it.