TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[Law2022]

Has anybody received the video interview link from Clyde & Co yet?

 

[GXA123]

Has anybody received the video interview link from Clyde & Co yet?

I only received the email, telling me how to prepare for it! that's all

 

[MizM]

For this question: Why would you like to pursue a career as a solicitor at Covington & Burling LLP (500 words) do we think that we need to hit both 'why law' and 'why them'?

 

[33c]

For this question: Why would you like to pursue a career as a solicitor at Covington & Burling LLP (500 words) do we think that we need to hit both 'why law' and 'why them'?

Yes, I would say so! I would try and write about 250 words for each, but don't worry if you write slight more for one part!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

For this question: Why would you like to pursue a career as a solicitor at Covington & Burling LLP (500 words) do we think that we need to hit both 'why law' and 'why them'?

Yes, needs a bit of both.

 

[corplaw123]

Just got invited to A&O's assessment day for the winter VS! I would be really grateful if someone has any knowledge of the process could offer me some help? Thanks

 

[dangelataher]

Is there a list of which law firms are not too focused on grades? My A Levels aren’t great and my first two years at uni weren’t great either (they didn’t count towards the final grade).

 

[OB]

Is there a list of which law firms are not too focused on grades? My A Levels aren’t great and my first two years at uni weren’t great either (they didn’t count towards the final grade).

Legal Cheek is a handy way to see A Level grades for each firm quite easily - my A Level grades aren't the best but I have been progressed by firms who wanted higher and I applied anyway! So some are less fussed than others!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Is there a list of which law firms are not too focused on grades? My A Levels aren’t great and my first two years at uni weren’t great either (they didn’t count towards the final grade).

Application and selection criteria - Chambers Student Guide

The student’s guide to careers in the law. Gives the truth about law firms and the Bar. Based on thousands of interviews with trainees, pupils and market sources, this site offers the full package of careers advice to anyone entering the legal profession.

www.chambersstudent.co.uk

 

[tt_xo]

After applying about a month ago now, finally heard from A&O that I passed their SJT 😂 hopefully more good news to follow.

 

[LS12]

Just got invited to A&O's assessment day for the winter VS! I would be really grateful if someone has any knowledge of the process could offer me some help? Thanks

Out of interest when did you apply/submit SJT?

 

[corplaw123]

Out of interest when did you apply/submit SJT?

Hi! I applied on the 21st of September and submitted my SJT on the 22nd. I then received feedback on my SJT on the 28th of September.

 

[OB]

would you know the number for A&O? xx

is your profile picture the girl from the A&O SJT? 🧐

 

[M777]

Can anyone shed light on how A&O's timings are working this year? People have recalled grad rec saying it's non-rolling, then the website saying it's rolling, and then of course everyone's getting SJT invites/app outcomes at different times. The date you applied seems to have no bearing on it either. The deadline isn't until 12th oct.

For context I applied on the day it opened, got SJT outcome 28th september and haven't heard since.

 

[OB]

Can anyone shed light on how A&O's timings are working this year? People have recalled grad rec saying it's non-rolling, then the website saying it's rolling, and then of course everyone's getting SJT invites/app outcomes at different times. The date you applied seems to have no bearing on it either. The deadline isn't until 12th oct.

For context I applied on the day it opened, got SJT outcome 29th september and haven't heard since.

Of course I was the one who said that an A&O grad rec member said they were not rolling which confused me and the website seems vague on this. The actual page where you apply says rolling and the automatic reply I got on Friday when I contacted them also says they are rolling. So I assume rolling by the way they're progressing people, albeit maybe slower than previous cycles?

My story is - applied 9th Sept, did test on 10th Sept, had to ask for my SJT result

 

[M777]

Of course I was the one who said that an A&O grad rec member said they were not rolling which confused me and the website seems vague on this. The actual page where you apply says rolling and the automatic reply I got on Friday when I contacted them also says they are rolling. So I assume rolling by the way they're progressing people, albeit maybe slower than previous cycles?

My story is - applied 9th Sept, did test on 10th Sept, had to ask for my SJT result

Yeah, you're not the only one! Seen a few people on here saying that A&O's grad rec told them it was non-rolling. Not sure what's going on- though I think they were having tons of tech issues with SJT results coming through?

Any luck hearing back after your email?

 

[OB]

Yeah, you're not the only one! Seen a few people on here saying that A&O's grad rec told them it was non-rolling. Not sure what's going on- though I think they were having tons of tech issues with SJT results coming through?

Any luck hearing back after your email?

So I chased my email yesterday and got a response in minutes confirming I passed the SJT and that my application is under review. But I've seen people on here who applied after me get progressed, but then a few have also been rejected - so not sure what to think really!

 

[alicebloom]

So I chased my email yesterday and got a response in minutes confirming I passed the SJT and that my application is under review. But I've seen people on here who applied after me get progressed, but then a few have also been rejected - so not sure what to think really!

what is A&O's grad rec email? I emailed a month ago but never got a reply so am concerned I may have used the wrong one!

 

[OB]

what is A&O's grad rec email? I emailed a month ago but never got a reply so am concerned I may have used the wrong one!

[email protected]

Honestly, reply to your email and ask for an update and they should reply!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

would you know the number for A&O? xx

The only people who would know that is grad rec, and they are unlikely to disclose it because 1) it could easily change and 2) the numbers only tend to be calculated at the end of the cycle.