2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[FM302989]

Personally, I wouldn't put in work experience I hadn't done yet. So, I'd definitely include a vacation scheme I've completed but not one that's coming up. That's just my personal opinion.

Agree to some extent. Could put Incoming Vacation Scheme with x. Obviously you can't put in any details of work you've done yet

 

[Tan]

This is exactly how I would describe it! Very fun and very Mishcon!

Sounds interesting! Do you have any tips for the case study?

 

[John Travoni]

Forsters just emailed me stating that they are nearing the end of marking applications and that we should expect to hear from them by the end of this month.

 

[Tan]

Hi - I will have mine on the 26th. Would you be so kind to share a bit from your experience and things to look out for? I am quite nervous.

I hope all goes well with yours!

Hi, how did the case study go? I've never done one before, so would love to hear about your experience at Mishcon!

 

[conniekatherine]

V&E rejection finally came through. Not surprised and tbh I really didn’t enjoy the interview with them so not too disappointed

 

[ibs97]

V&E rejection finally came through. Not surprised and tbh I really didn’t enjoy the interview with them so not too disappointed

Got the rejection from V&E just now too. Tbh i found their interview style a bit off putting and they really didn’t seem interested in ask me many questions so not surprised

 

[SecretSantaxx]

Hi everyone, just received my fourth post-AC rejection. That's it for me this cycle. No vac scheme/TC this year. I hate be complaining because I know many others are in the same position as I am. But I am just so disappointed in myself. I don't get how some people are able to get it right the first round. It feels very bad being in a friendship circle where people are all getting their vac schemes and I am the one with nothing. I feel like the ultimate failure. Last semester I put my studies aside to focus on the apps. I was hoping to get something this year so I could focus on graduating with a first. Now I won't be able to do that. I'm still lagging behind even though I've been putting in so much effort trying all ways to be ahead of the game. It feels really bad when you try your best and you are told that you best isn't even enough. I don't know if I have more to give. I feel like a total failure. Some nights I cry myself to sleep because I feel like a total let down to my parents. I am under so much pressure and so much stress.

 

[33c]

V&E VS offer!!!! was totally not expecting this woah

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Just been invited to an in office TC interview next week. What do people in the forum think?

That seems to be jumping the gun a little given the UK roadmap to getting out of lockdown.

Although anything employment related does get a massive hall pass to any of that anyway.

Seems a very odd choice by the firm though in my opinion.

 

[Tan]

I just received a case study interview invite for Mishcon - can't believe it, I've had so many rejections by this point!! For all those waiting, I know it's easier said than done, but try not to be disheartened - I was convinced my VI was unsuccessful not having heard back for a while. This is my first interview, so if anyone who previously interviewed with them has any tips, I'd be so grateful!

Congrats! How was your experience post VI at Mishcon? Would be grateful to hear some tips if you have any

 

[MzM]

V&E Vacation Scheme!

 

[whoknew]

Ropes post AC pfo! Enjoyed their AC day all the same

 

[SecretSantaxx]

This is going to sound so ridiculous but I am having this crazy thought of rallying all the rejects in the same position as me and pooling together a sum of money to buy out a small law firm and give us all a TC.

 

[Andrew M]

Hi everyone, just received my fourth post-AC rejection. That's it for me this cycle. No vac scheme/TC this year. I hate be complaining because I know many others are in the same position as I am. But I am just so disappointed in myself. I don't get how some people are able to get it right the first round. It feels very bad being in a friendship circle where people are all getting their vac schemes and I am the one with nothing. I feel like the ultimate failure. Last semester I put my studies aside to focus on the apps. I was hoping to get something this year so I could focus on graduating with a first. Now I won't be able to do that. I'm still lagging behind even though I've been putting in so much effort trying all ways to be ahead of the game. It feels really bad when you try your best and you are told that you best isn't even enough. I don't know if I have more to give. I feel like a total failure. Some nights I cry myself to sleep because I feel like a total let down to my parents. I am under so much pressure and so much stress.

It doesn't feel like it now but not securing a TC in your second year really isn't the end of the world. I failed miserably in my second year. It certainly isn't ideal having to do it all over again in your final year but as long as you prepare well (use summer to research + start thinking about how you can work on things for next time) you'll do fine. Heck, you made four assessment centres so firms clearly see potential in you.

 

[Helpme12345]

AHHHH V&E offer!!!! Over the moon they were my top firm

 

[G P]

V & E rejection post-interview. Not surprised, was my first ever interview and pretty awful. Still can't help feeling a little gutted though as this was my last VAC app of the season. Onto TC apps now I guess.
P.S. Not sure if I can face arranging a phone call for my feedback?!

 

[FM302989]

This is going to sound so ridiculous but I am having this crazy thought of rallying all the rejects in the same position as me and pooling together a sum of money to buy out a small law firm and give us all a TC.

"Hi is that the SRA? Yeah there's this guy on a public forum who wants to start an unregulated law firm and give out TCs not in compliance with your requiirements. Just giving you a heads up!"

 

[SecretSantaxx]

"Hi is that the SRA? Yeah there's this guy on a public forum who wants to start an unregulated law firm and give out TCs not in compliance with your requiirements. Just giving you a heads up!"

Just a random desperate thought. Not happening haha.

 

[FM302989]

Who's giving me thumbs down!? I try to bring sarcastic humour to the forum!?

 

[AJLegacy]

Thankssss!!

Hi Tas, can I please ask when you did your VI?