TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[lawgraduate]

Just got Shoosmith's report feedback- Effective communicator, and detail as my strengths- adaptability as my weakness!

Did you pass to the next stage? I got effective communicator and open connector with my weakness being personal responsibility. Just got an email saying I didn't pass to the next stage

 

[jojo23]

No, fifth paragraph for me just says they can’t offer individual feedback.

Same here

 

[helenaskelton]

Not yet. I don't know if this is a bad sign

Post VI? I haven't heard from them post application for summer VS. Should I assume PFO?

 

[lawgraduate]

Post VI? I haven't heard from them post application for summer VS. Should I assume PFO?

I wouldn't assume anything, especially considering we might have applied for different locations.

 

[legallyells]

Not yet. I don't know if this is a bad sign

based on last year, phone calls of offers were made march 7th, pfos march 8th, i think (hope!) we all find out next week, fingers crossed

 

[lawgraduate]

based on last year, phone calls of offers were made march 7th, pfos march 8th, i think (hope!) we all find out next week, fingers crossed

Hi sorry I think I'm in direct TC application forum. I meant for Vac schemes

 

[ecohorts]

SPB Manchester AC!! Any advice would be appreciated

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Trowers SVS

Fantastic firm! Hope it goes so well for you!!!!!

 

[JR8]

Anyone received positive news from latham this week? I'm just seeing PFO on the thread and I'm still waiting for a response

Hi! Have you heard back in the end?

 

[JR8]

Is anyone still waiting on Davis Polk and Latham Summer VS? strange they are taking so long for a PFO

Hi! Have you heard back from Latham in the end?

 

[silonthesofa]

Anyone heard back from Bird & bird?

Got a summer VS offer last Friday around 4 pm. Had my AC at the start of the month.

 

[Nine]

I got the fifth paragraph with a link to like stay engaged with Shoosmiths as well something about the strength based test. Maybe some got the strong application part and some didn’t.

the mixed signals go crazy

 

[James Wakefield]

Anyone know if any firms CALL you to reject you post-AC? I just received an email that they tried to reach me but couldn't (I don't see any missed calls though), and am just curious...

I think there are some but it’s more likely to be good news. Depends on the firm!

 

[Bbhu19]

Hi! Have you heard back in the end?

Nope

 

[User2735839]

Has anyone heard back from Gibson Dunn? I applied to their summer vac scheme in December and emailed them a couple weeks ago to ask for an update but haven’t heard back or noticed anyone mention the firm on here any info would be appreciated!!

 

[confusedbird]

@JR8 I noticed you liked my post asking about latham. If you don't mind me asking, when did you receive a response?

 

[Deleted member 30442]

Hi, does anyone know how long Pinsent Masons usually take to get back to applicants post-AC?

 

[JR8]

@JR8 I noticed you liked my post asking about latham. If you don't mind me asking, when did you receive a response?

Hi! I liked it because I haven't heard back yet and was trying to find some info here

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Anyone know if any firms CALL you to reject you post-AC? I just received an email that they tried to reach me but couldn't (I don't see any missed calls though), and am just curious...

I'm almost certain that the usual practice is for them to call to make an offer, and email when making a rejection. I'm not sure I've ever heard of firms calling candidates tor reject them post-AC (though I've heard of some firms doing so after an unsuccessful vacation scheme). It may be worth giving graduate recruitment a call back and just following up. I hope it's good news!

 

[missTCLA]

I'm almost certain that the usual practice is for them to call to make an offer, and email when making a rejection. I'm not sure I've ever heard of firms calling candidates tor reject them post-AC (though I've heard of some firms doing so after an unsuccessful vacation scheme). It may be worth giving graduate recruitment a call back and just following up. I hope it's good news!

Can I ask why firms call to make offers when it could be sent via email?