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

[DaN_97_]

Who heard back from A&O today regarding an AC??
They’re still sending out PFOs so I guess there is still a tiny bit of hope 😩

One of my friends did!

 

[M1999]

Does Clyde & co not have application questions anymore? I don’t see a section on the winter app?

 

[Iris best]

Does anyone know if Allen & overy call you after an AC if it’s rejection, or do they email you ?

 

[violeta]

Does Clyde & co not have application questions anymore? I don’t see a section on the winter app?

no it doesn't - it seems that they ask all the standard application questions during the VI that everyone does afterwards

 

[Asil Ahmad]

First PFO of the cycle from HSF, let’s not set a trend shall we? 😂😂😭

Am sorry to hear that and got mine last week so know how you feel.

 

[Iris best]

If you are rejected after an AC, don firms usually call or email ?

 

[OB]

If you are rejected after an AC, don firms usually call or email ?

Typically email for rejection and call for good news, every firm is different though

 

[ScrappyDoo]

Has anyone heard positive news from Linklaters winter vacation scheme? As my friend who also applied received a rejection this morning

 

[ScrappyDoo]

First PFO of the cycle from HSF, let’s not set a trend shall we? 😂😂😭

Hey - I am sorry to hear that. May I ask when you applied and was this for the winter scheme?

I am sure you will hear good news from your other applications. Best of luck, you got this!! 🙂🙂

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hey - I am sorry to hear that. May I ask when you applied and was this for the winter scheme?

I am sure you will hear good news from your other applications. Best of luck, you got this!! 🙂🙂

As far as I know they are sending out rejections first and it is for winter. Have seen loads of people get rejections and no 1 receive an AC invite yet.

 

[Iris best]

Typically email for rejection and call for good news, every firm is different though

Ugh I just missed a call from grad Rex after an AC and I’m desperate to know lol

 

[Hele25]

Hey - I am sorry to hear that. May I ask when you applied and was this for the winter scheme?

I am sure you will hear good news from your other applications. Best of luck, you got this!! 🙂🙂

I applied Friday and took the online test that evening. It was for the summer vac scheme.
they said they liked my application but I failed the online test.
thanks you too!

 

[e1513]

Ugh I just missed a call from grad Rex after an AC and I’m desperate to know lol

Hey! Could I ask what day you did the A&O AC on? I'm so anxious waiting for them to get back with an outcome!!

 

[OB]

Ugh I just missed a call from grad Rex after an AC and I’m desperate to know lol

Ahhh did they leave a voicemail? Fingers crossed it was good news for you!!

 

[lila122]

Is it the done thing to reply to a graduate recruitment email of them confirming the date and time of an AC?

 

[Kubed]

Is it the done thing to reply to a graduate recruitment email of them confirming the date and time of an AC?

Do you mean to acknowledge that you've received the email and to confirm your availability?

 

[lila122]

Do you mean to acknowledge that you've received the email and to confirm your availability?

Well, I had to select my own time and date on an online portal, so I guess i've already confirmed my availability by doing that. The email from grad recruitment just confirmed the time and date that I had selected so feel it's not worth replying to?

 

[Kubed]

Well, I had to select my own time and date on an online portal, so I guess i've already confirmed my availability by doing that. The email from grad recruitment just confirmed the time and date that I had selected so feel it's not worth replying to?

Maybe an automated email in that case so I don't think it needs a response unless they've requested that you take any action.

 

[GXA123]

First PFO of the cycle from HSF, let’s not set a trend shall we? 😂😂😭

Winter or summer?

 

[sibs23]

You’ve got some very helpful answers to this already but personally I always linked commercial answers back to the firm. In terms of how you’d link it back, think about the practice areas that would be involved in helping clients make use of the opportunity/impact from whatever you’re discussing.

Yes - thank you to those who have answered I agree and that's the approach I'm aiming for so that I am able to show off my interest in the firm in a subtle way even though the question is not directly asking about the firm.