TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Logan1101]

Well, got a weird PFO from KPMG. I passed the assessment but couldn’t get to an AC because their program is full now (applied in late February)

 

[dd13]

King & Spalding Training Contract AC. Would be interested to know whether there are any further stages.

 

[morris23]

1) no - they would t have offered it to you if that was the case

2) not sure what you mean by this, but I guess it’s just asking them what the differences in the opportunities are.

3) That isn’t correct. There is no harm in asking - worst thing they can do is say no, which is in no different a position than you are now.

Sounds like firm B are your preference and so doing the one week scheme with firm A just seems the logical approach, but you could ask B whether there is any chance to move to their later scheme and that could give you the benefit of securing longer schemes with both firms

Thank you! I have asked firm B if I can change dates due to another (also true) reason. I did mention that I was working things out with other firms too, as I didn't want to hide the fact that I'm trying to shift things around, but I have left it up to firm B whether they think my circumstances warrant a date change. If not, I will go for the week-long scheme from firm A and stay with my original dates for B. Hopefully things work out

 

[lawapplicant]

Well, got a weird PFO from KPMG. I passed the assessment but couldn’t get to an AC because their program is full now (applied in late February)

is this the legal VS?

 

[Logan1101]

is this the legal VS?

Yeah, they had a rolling deadline

 

[jessicamcnamara]

Anyone heard from Mishcon or CRS?

Still waiting to hear from Mishcon….. completed VI 12th December…. 😖

 

[lawapplicant]

This is doing the rounds on LinkedIn if you haven’t seen. The firm is Paul Hastings.

 

[IT7]

Any tips to get over post-AC stress regarding the outcome? I'm trying to distract myself and do other things, but I still keep replaying parts of the AC in my head lol and thinking of what I could've done differently

 

[LL]

Is it worth contacting a firm to check for updates after the final-round interview? It’s been a little over a month.

I always think that they’ll contact me once they know the outcome, so there’s little reason to check in. A small part of me is still feeling a little restless though. Do firms ever forget to contact unsuccessful applicants?

 

[adafdadfadfafdaf]

Anything from CRS , winckworth sherwood or shoosmiths

 

[WAL007]

Anything from CRS , winckworth sherwood or shoosmiths

I am waiting for Winckworth too but someone here has written that they already had a interview with the firm and were awaiting outcome?

 

[IT7]

Is it worth contacting a firm to check for updates after the final-round interview? It’s been a little over a month.

I always think that they’ll contact me once they know the outcome, so there’s little reason to check in. A small part of me is still feeling a little restless though. Do firms ever forget to contact unsuccessful applicants?

If it's been a month, I think you should drop them an email asking for an update. There were some firms last year that didn't tell candidates for almost 3 months after their AC, so it's definitely possible that they forget to contact.

 

[Klawdabbe]

I want to message an Associate at a law firm where I have a VS in the summer but I'm not sure how I would go about it. Any tips or thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[Law1099]

I want to message an Associate at a law firm where I have a VS in the summer but I'm not sure how I would go about it. Any tips or thoughts would be appreciated.

Honestly, I wouldn’t. Contact the associate via email when you start the vs provided you have a good reason. For example I had talks with associates in seats I was interested in. I don’t see the point in doing this beforehand and if I’m being honest, I can only see this looking bad for you not good

 

[Jaysen]

I want to message an Associate at a law firm where I have a VS in the summer but I'm not sure how I would go about it. Any tips or thoughts would be appreciated.

Hey - What is the reason you are looking to message the associate?

 

[JML6000]

Anything from Hill Dickinson? They told us they would get back to us in early April with the post-VI PFOs and acceptances. I'm beginning to wonder if they only send out acceptances, and ignoring is a PFO?

 

[Jaysen]

Honestly, I wouldn’t. Contact the associate via email when you start the vs provided you have a good reason. For example I had talks with associates in seats I was interested in. I don’t see the point in doing this beforehand and if I’m being honest, I can only see this looking bad for you not good

It really depends on the motivations of the person reaching out and whether they have a genuine reason. It's unlikely to look bad to reach out to someone ahead of a vacation scheme though. At most, the associate may just be too busy to respond.

 

[Jaysen]

Any tips to get over post-AC stress regarding the outcome? I'm trying to distract myself and do other things, but I still keep replaying parts of the AC in my head lol and thinking of what I could've done differently

Hey! You certainly aren't alone in feeling this. It can be hard not to stress when it's something important to you.

You might find this thread helpful.

 

[Logan1101]

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This is doing the rounds on LinkedIn if you haven’t seen. The firm is Paul Hastings.

Typical US Firms, this sums up everything wrong with the legal profession but can't say this is not what you would expect going into it

 

[WillkieGemma]

Hi @WillkieGemma,

I wanted to ask - How does Willkie assess vacation schemers for a training contract? And is the vacation scheme the only route to a TC at Willkie?

I would also appreciate any advice you have for anyone who has secured a vacation scheme to convert it into a TC offer.

Thank you.

Hi @aspire_solicitor

We only recruit our trainees via our vacation schemes, we don't have a direct route. All of our vacation schemers will do work for a variety of associates and partners and we receive feedback on the work. We do not have centrally set assessments on the vacation scheme, as we have a four stage process (application form, video interview, written exercise and partner interview) to reach the vacation scheme itself.

Many thanks
Gemma