2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hello! I know that this question seems the easiest but it does confuse me a little bit. If any of you has any advice on how to approach this it will be much appreciated. My question is, do I respond with a time when I was in the best team (for example in a competition or project) or can I discuss something more general for example working in a restaurant and talk about the team. I hope this does make sense, I cannot think of some other way to explain it.
Tell us about the best team you have ever been part of. In your answer, you should include details about your role in the team and the other team members, how you fostered strong working relationships and what you achieved together.

Jaysen’s advice is spot on. It’s trying to work out how you identify with when a team is “the best” for you, what you like about the dynamics of that team and what made it the best team you have worked with.

It can be any example, but just try to find a genuine example of where you have enjoyed working in a team, and ideally in a successful one!

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Anyone thinking of applying to direct TCs after VS outcomes? I’m a bit worried with how competitive VSs have been but it still seems like it’s worth a shot!

 

[corplaw123]

Has anyone heard from Kirkland post-AC?

 

[Celestie]

Anyone thinking of applying to direct TCs after VS outcomes? I’m a bit worried with how competitive VSs have been but it still seems like it’s worth a shot!

After achieving a VS, I have been considering to apply for TC's as I actually have some legal work experience now

 

[Legal_rawn]

Has anyone heard from Kirkland post-AC?

I’m still waiting

 

[Pallatablelawyer]

For anyone waiting for Milbank Post-AC it is likely VS offers have been given out verbally(During my ac she said offers will most likely be given verbally first and rejections will follow possibly by end of this week) .. I’ve just seen someone update their linkedin to incoming vac scheme at Milbank.. so safe to assume I’ve been rejected... but I am glad to have got to the AC stage.

 

[Deleted member 8599]

Mayer Brown post TI PFO as well not entirely surprising as I did mine in mid December

Not feeling very optimistic about this cycle anymore :/ 30+ apps (I had the time), only 4 ACs and just waiting for a handful...

I did mine on 18/12 and still no news.

 

[thirdtimelucky]

After achieving a VS, I have been considering to apply for TC's as I actually have some legal work experience now

That’s very clever! I’m working full-time so I just feel that TC might be easier than getting 2 weeks off! Also I have some “legal” work experience as I’m a court clerk and I just get to sit in court hearings all day so I’m hoping some of the legal stuff is rubbing off!

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Rejected also from MB post-TI. Not a good cycle :/

 

[AH97]

For anyone waiting for Milbank Post-AC it is likely VS offers have been given out verbally(During my ac she said offers will most likely be given verbally first and rejections will follow possibly by end of this week) .. I’ve just seen someone update their linkedin to incoming vac scheme at Milbank.. so safe to assume I’ve been rejected... but I am glad to have got to the AC stage.

They'll likely have a lot of people to call! Don't count yourself out yet

 

[KerC14]

anyone heard from Irwin Mitchell?

Still total radio silence from the London office, It's driving me mad

 

[Samantha]

Has anyone heard positive news from shearman in a while? Are they just staggering rejections?

 

[M1999]

Has anyone heard positive news from shearman in a while? Are they just staggering rejections?

The scheme I applied for starts in three weeks, so it’s not looking too hopeful!

 

[BigLawBois]

For anyone waiting for Milbank Post-AC it is likely VS offers have been given out verbally(During my ac she said offers will most likely be given verbally first and rejections will follow possibly by end of this week) .. I’ve just seen someone update their linkedin to incoming vac scheme at Milbank.. so safe to assume I’ve been rejected... but I am glad to have got to the AC stage.

I think its best to wait bc that's only one person so far.

 

[Celestie]

That’s very clever! I’m working full-time so I just feel that TC might be easier than getting 2 weeks off! Also I have some “legal” work experience as I’m a court clerk and I just get to sit in court hearings all day so I’m hoping some of the legal stuff is rubbing off!

Yeah, I put off direct TC apps until I had a VS so I had stuff to still apply to - ohhh that sounds interesting

 

[AR3]

Anyone thinking of applying to direct TCs after VS outcomes? I’m a bit worried with how competitive VSs have been but it still seems like it’s worth a shot!

I think I will for one! The firm who suggested re-applying mentioned at an Open Day that they might have a few spaces left after their VS because they're not in the same position as they were this time last year re. COVID, so more spaces might be available - but I think it's still worth a shot either way if you really like the firm!

 

[HorsesForCoursesNeighNeighNeigh]

Just got the tests and video interview for CRS! Anyone else too? And has anyone done these before?

 

[Rob93]

Anyone heard anything from Ropes? Not stressed (yet) as it's only been two weeks, just curious.

 

[Jony]

Anyone heard anything from Ropes? Not stressed (yet) as it's only been two weeks, just curious.

For Ropes, according to last year's results, some people started getting AC invites around the 6th of Feb, with acceptances and rejections up to the 28th of Feb - this year might take a bit longer, so I'd say the early results should be coming out soonish! But no news yet.

 

[macala russell]

Just got the tests and video interview for CRS! Anyone else too? And has anyone done these before?

Congrats, hope all goes well! Could I ask when you applied?