2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[lawstudent12345]

I haven’t and I applied in November- could be that they are getting back to spring vac scheme applicants first?

I'd say no news is good new; I applied pretty late for summer but got a PFO today

 

[Abbie4329]

Fellow Grads/Slightly older applicants - what firms have people been targeting?

I’ve been trying to go for firms that don’t use apply4law (they often require grade breakdowns and mine are sh*te), but obviously some firms will lean more towards valuing professional experience?

Just putting together the straight TC strategy now and making sure the apps are going to the right places!

I’ve done Baker Mckenzie and white and case so far for direct Tc.

 

[Etudierlaw2022]

For people with VS offers, do you know whether yours are happening online? Maybe we should start a thread

Edit: I meant Summers mostly as most spring ones are ofc happening online (thanks @Celestie for pointing this out).

DLA Piper hasn't announced yet whether it will be virtual this year

 

[GK8997]

I haven’t and I applied in November- could be that they are getting back to spring vac scheme applicants first?

Did they give us a choice for spring or summer? I can't remember and the email just says 'attend either of our vacation schemes'

 

[andrewegga]

Has anyone heard from Slaughter and May regarding the Easter scheme?

not yet

 

[djqb]

Has anybody heard back positively from the following firms post-application:

• Winston & Strawn
• Travers Smith

Thanks as always!

 

[layla rose]

After 12 rejections this cycle, I received my first AC! If anyone has any general advice/tips for doing well in a) written exercises and b) resolving a client's business challenge, I would be super grateful! Thank you

 

[andrewegga]

Anyone heard back from SM’s Easter Vac?

not yet!

 

[gg332dd]

I haven’t and I applied in November- could be that they are getting back to spring vac scheme applicants first?

WannabeSolicitor24 said:
Anyone not yet heard from Ropes & Gray? I applied on the deadline so that might be why!

I applied december for spring and still waiting

 

[Jaysen]

When the interview question is something like "tell us about a recent commercial story you've been following" is it better to discuss a specific headline and its implications? or can it be better to discuss general trends in the market like ESG or investment in tech and tie it back to law firms?

I'm of the view that you don't have to link it to law firms - the firm is genuinely asking about a commercial topic you are interested in, so you don't need to make this link unprompted.

There's no harm in doing the latter, it just can lead to candidates discussing uninspiring topics because they're trying to answer a question they think the interviewer is asking.

 

[OB]

I have a friend who doesn't have TCLA but was wondering -

Is anyone waiting to hear back from Orrick post-2022 TC AC following a vac scheme app from last cycle? Would be good to see if anyone else is still waiting like she is?

 

[Lawsm21]

Has anyone who got a place on Fieldfisher's 2020 vac scheme (that was cancelled) been emailed about it being rearranged/ taking place this year?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Is anyone else checking TCLA as much as they do their emails? It is a proper routine now - emails, TCLA, emails, TCLA lol

This is so me like every hour I check my emails and TCL forum more often than I check my WhatsApp and my socials do I need a life or what lok

 

[law230]

is Cleary still holding Acs, so confused on why I haven't heard back...

same

 

[AAA_a]

Any news from Gibson lately? @ibs97 suggests that they had first round interviews in the first two weeks of Feb but seems like most people haven't heard back?

 

[law230]

Any news from Gibson lately? @ibs97 suggests that they had first round interviews in the first two weeks of Feb but seems like most people haven't heard back?

omg Im so confused about them! as far as I know like 2 people have heard back.

 

[Iqra]

Right, time to get off my phone. All I’m doing is staring at my emails, refreshing them, then refreshing TCLA to see if there’s any news about OC. What is this...

 

[AAA_a]

omg Im so confused about them! as far as I know like 2 people have heard back.

Yes that's exactly what I thought - only 2 people on this forum have heard back.

 

[E.A]

I'm of the view that you don't have to link it to law firms - the firm is genuinely asking about a commercial topic you are interested in, so you don't need to make this link unprompted.

There's no harm in doing the latter, it just can lead to candidates discussing uninspiring topics because they're trying to answer a question they think the interviewer is asking.

This is what I fear when choosing a topic as I end up desperately trying to make it relevant to the firm and it might come across a bit forced. Thanks for confirming this Jaysen.

 

[E.A]

I have a friend who doesn't have TCLA but was wondering -

Is anyone waiting to hear back from Orrick post-2022 TC AC following a vac scheme app from last cycle? Would be good to see if anyone else is still waiting like she is?

I am waiting for my Orrick outcome for direct TC 2022 (applied May 2020) and grad rec said they are STILL reviewing these applications. No idea what's going on and yes, incredibly frustrating as this was my best app to date. Just to confirm, has your friend had the AC for direct TC 2022?!