TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Law Student]

If I had a final interview last Wednesday (5th June) and still haven’t heard back, should I assume that I’ve been rejected?

For context, they told me I will hear back this week and that their final rounds of interview was last week

 

[hannah04]

If I had a final interview last Wednesday (5th June) and still haven’t heard back, should I assume that I’ve been rejected?

For context, they told me I will hear back this week and that their final rounds of interview was last week

I wouldn't automatically assume its a rejection - there could be delays in getting back to people for multiple reasons!

 

[Law Student]

I wouldn't automatically assume its a rejection - there could be delays in getting back to people for multiple reasons!

Should I email them for an update?

 

[hannah04]

Should I email them for an update?

Since its the weekend, I would personally just wait until early next week as it is likely you will hear back then!

 

[Law Student]

Since its the weekend, I would personally just wait until early next week as it is likely you will hear back then!

Thank you! Is it common for firms to ghost people?

 

[hannah04]

Thank you! Is it common for firms to ghost people?

Just in my experience, if applying for a program like a VS or TC, a firm will always get back to you with an offer or rejection!

 

[princess sparkle]

Is anyone attending the Sullivan and Cromwell Vacation Scheme from 24th June?

 

[starbright]

This is probably a silly question, but how does one go about drafting meeting minutes?

 

[PlscanIhaveaTC]

SH PFO

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

This is probably a silly question, but how does one go about drafting meeting minutes?

This article may be useful. It is specifically about board meeting minutes, but most of the principles apply to any meeting minutes:

Board meetings and board minutes

Learn how to write and take official board meeting minutes. Our guide explains what a board meeting is and what your minutes should include. Read to learn more!

www.rocketlawyer.com

 

[starbright]

This article may be useful. It is specifically about board meeting minutes, but most of the principles apply to any meeting minutes:

Board meetings and board minutes

Learn how to write and take official board meeting minutes. Our guide explains what a board meeting is and what your minutes should include. Read to learn more!

www.rocketlawyer.com

Thanks so much Jess!

 

[legal18]

Failed to get any offers this cycle how would people recommend preparing for the next one? For context, I am just about to graduate from a Russell Group University with a non-law degree and most probably with a first. I'm starting my LLM Law Conversion with SQE 1 at BPP in September. I don't have any legal experience but I am super determined so if anyone could give advice/accessible things to do over Summer I would be so grateful.

 

[Ghassen]

Did anyone receive a VS offer for SH Dubai office ? (Or a rejection post VI)

 

[bangarangbass39]

As the GLP Diversity Scheme starts on the 1st of July - two weeks from now, I'm assuming I have a PFO as I have not heard back on the outcome of my application.

Has anyone who has applied heard back from Aspiring Solicitors? I think it's awful how they don't provide a timeline for what happens after application deadlines, or updates of If applications are still being reviewed. I've emailed for more support and have been aired on both occasions. When I'm not even provided feedback on application, I at least deserve strong communication from the people if I have any queries.

I have seen on LinkedIn one person say that they have an offer the scheme.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

As the GLP Diversity Scheme starts on the 1st of July - two weeks from now, I'm assuming I have a PFO as I have not heard back on the outcome of my application.

Has anyone who has applied heard back from Aspiring Solicitors? I think it's awful how they don't provide a timeline for what happens after application deadlines, or updates of If applications are still being reviewed. I've emailed for more support and have been aired on both occasions. When I'm not even provided feedback on application, I at least deserve strong communication from the people if I have any queries.

I have seen on LinkedIn one person say that they have an offer the scheme.

If its two weeks before it starts, I would expect it to be a no - onboarding processes would easily take more than two weeks.

I am sorry you have experience this lack of communication - I know how frustrating it can be.

 

[The-PFO-Collector]

As the GLP Diversity Scheme starts on the 1st of July - two weeks from now, I'm assuming I have a PFO as I have not heard back on the outcome of my application.

Has anyone who has applied heard back from Aspiring Solicitors? I think it's awful how they don't provide a timeline for what happens after application deadlines, or updates of If applications are still being reviewed. I've emailed for more support and have been aired on both occasions. When I'm not even provided feedback on application, I at least deserve strong communication from the people if I have any queries.

I have seen on LinkedIn one person say that they have an offer the scheme.

I have. I was rejected a while ago. Perhaps its good news for you. Best of Luck.

 

[kmo20]

Hi, has anyone doing the White & Case vac scheme heard back regarding our seat preferences?

 

[bangarangbass39]

If its two weeks before it starts, I would expect it to be a no - onboarding processes would easily take more than two weeks.

I am sorry you have experience this lack of communication - I know how frustrating it can be.

Thank you very much for the support Jessica. I really appreciate it.

Okay so I’ve just been updated with this…

lol wtf

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Thank you very much for the support Jessica. I really appreciate it.

Okay so I’ve just been updated with this…

lol wtf

Well congratulations! And just shows you how I can get things wrong.....!

 

[bangarangbass39]

Well congratulations! And just shows you how I can get things wrong.....!

Honestly, I don’t think you are wrong on this one. I have a feeling they (Aspiring Solicitors) haven’t sent me an email to confirm my place and the GLP isn’t aware of this.

I’m worried that they haven’t sent the formal contracts, etc to confirm my place on the scheme.