me too and I saw earlier they are already giving out interviews? Oh wellNopeThought I had a really strong application too but rapidly losing hope!
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24
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Hi all,
As we approach the end of the VS application season, I thought I would share my progress to remind people that while it is a highly competitive process, do not give up as you only need one! Last season I applied to ~10 firms, attended 2 ACs and was rejected by both.
Some key lessons from this season:
As we approach the end of the VS application season, I thought I would share my progress to remind people that while it is a highly competitive process, do not give up as you only need one! Last season I applied to ~10 firms, attended 2 ACs and was rejected by both.
Some key lessons from this season:
- Do not be afraid of applying to new firms. All my ACs, and most of my VIs, were with firms that I had not applied to in previous seasons.
- Attend open days! I paid little attention to these last season, but my most successful applications this season have been with firms where I attended an open day or another event. It's much easier to relate 'why this firm' with your experiences this way.
- Focus on just a few firms. Most of my rejections were with firms that were not my top priority, but I applied to anyway 'just in case'. I think you should devote 90% of your application time to a few firms that truly interest you, but use 10% of your time applying to other firms as numerous external, uncontrollable factors will influence whether you are successful or not. I received a few VIs and an AC at firms I applied to 'just in case'.
Is there any general view on how grad rec weight their decisions on AC's? I performed really well in the interview but pretty average in the written task, not bad but certainly not my best work. I wonder if generally the interview aspect is weighted heavier or if anyone has any insights about still getting a VS offer after a pretty mediocre written exercise! Any info would be great, thanks.
HI Has anyone heard from Mishcon, Withers or Cleary?
Hey all, I have my very first AC coming up and not sure what to expect in terms of how the day is organized, since it's only 2 assessments but the AC is over 5 hours long. Are there other stuff you do during an AC? Pls excuse my very elementary question lol, would love any insight on the structure of the day in general!
Also the AC I'm doing is virtual b/c I'm based outside the UK, if that changes things.
@axelbeugre would love to hear your thoughts!
Also the AC I'm doing is virtual b/c I'm based outside the UK, if that changes things.
@axelbeugre would love to hear your thoughts!
i didn't apply this year but i have had people reaching out to me about mofo interviews
No worries
in the past month or so I'd say! some are varied i've had people reach out about 1st and the final stage interviews (i think being run tomo or so)
Latham PFO for Spring!
(If this makes anyone feel better, I got into one of the Open Days 🥲)
Edit: post-app
(If this makes anyone feel better, I got into one of the Open Days 🥲)
Edit: post-app
wow 1st and final stage interviews? so sad to hear some of us haven’t been responded to - but I appreciate you mentioning this as I can safely assume a PFO now 💀No worries
There might be breaks scheduled, and a trainee Q&A.
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