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

[George Maxwell]

That’s really useful thank you!

Do you think eversheds are likely to look at my old application when I apply? @Jessica Booker @AvniD

Hi @golden99,

I do not know for sure, however, given the number of applications firms receive, they are extremely unlikely to do this prior to you being progressed to interview stage, if at all.

I personally applied to at least one firm that I had been rejected the year before and was progressed to interview the next.

Hope that helps! @Jessica Booker would probably be best placed to advise on this though and I am sure it varies between firms.

 

[Cantab_95]

Anyone heard from Akin Gump post WG? Also, is it still worth applying to Dechert or do you guys reckon they’re full by now?

 

[AvniD]

That’s really useful thank you!

Do you think eversheds are likely to look at my old application when I apply? @Jessica Booker @AvniD

They might! If you got rejected at the application stage, then they may check your old application against your new one to evaluate if you demonstrate some sort of progression, either in your grades, work ex or answers. The likelihood of this is probably low though.

 

[Jessica Booker]

That’s really useful thank you!

Do you think eversheds are likely to look at my old application when I apply? @Jessica Booker @AvniD

They may not even have your old application if their data retention policy means they would delete the data within a set period of time and that time has expired.

Even if they do have it on file, 9 times out of 10 they probably won’t need to look at your previous application as a decision can be made based on your most recent application.

In an instance where there is maybe a bit of borderline decision they may look at your previous application, particularly if they are trying to work out what has changed since the last time you applied, but generally they don’t have time to do this and therefore there would have to be a really specific reason for them doing this.

 

[Anoned]

Baker McKenzie VI invite and Akin Gump WG

Congratulations TcApp97! May I ask when you applied?

 

[Anoned]

I've never done a DLA AC- is it structured like a traditional one?

The structure is as follows:

1. a group exercise
2. a strengths-based interview
3. an individual presentation exercise

 

[anon123456789]

Has anyone not received feedback from the Clyde & Co Capp?

 

[GXA123]

Hi @GXA123,

When you say completely blocking you, what do you mean exactly? I would email their GR team to let them know just in case you need to submit an application soon etc.

After a quick google, their email, just in case you don't have it is: [email protected] 🚀

Edit: I have just seen your follow-up post showing what the error is. I would personally 1. email GR, 2. look to delete your browser cache/cookies and 3. use a VPN if you have one?

This is a tricky one so I am just letting you know what I would do in your situation. I am not sure that there are any quick fixes though unfortunately. Have you tried connecting to the website on a different WiFi network perhaps?

Hey George! Thank you so much for your response! I still don’t know what’s the reason. But I ended up downloading Firefox and it worked for me. Even VPN websites are blocking me I probably done something wrong with my laptop! Thanks again 🥰🥰

 

[GXA123]

Does anyone know if Eversheds let you apply in the next cycle if you were rejected at AC? I know some firms don't but I can't find anything on their website that says anything either way

You can apply again!

 

[TcApp97]

Congratulations TcApp97! May I ask when you applied?

Thanks! Applied to Baker Mckenzie 29/10 and Akin Gump 19/11

 

[YJ]

Does anyone have any tips for the Slaughter and May interview?

congrats! is this for the summer vs?

 

[squidsalmons]

CC AC!

congrats!!! I was just wondering, was this for a direct TC, 23 or 24? or their spark programme?

 

[Nicole15]

PFO from Reed Smith following SST

 

[George Maxwell]

Hey George! Thank you so much for your response! I still don’t know what’s the reason. But I ended up downloading Firefox and it worked for me. Even VPN websites are blocking me I probably done something wrong with my laptop! Thanks again 🥰🥰

Ah great that's good to hear!

I know these things can be frustrating/stressful so great that you have found a workaround 👊

 

[kat_]

PFO from Reed Smith following SST

Same here

 

[Nicole15]

Same here

Sorry to hear that. I'm pretty disappointed as I passed the test last year, but I guess it wasn't meant to be.

 

[S87]

Sorry to hear that. I'm pretty disappointed as I passed the test last year, but I guess it wasn't meant to be.

Same here, passed the test for two years straight and gave the exact same answers..I guess it is time to give up on Reeds

 

[OB]

Reed Smith VI invite (includes link to do it too)

 

[ZaraB]

VI for Reed Smith!!!!

 

[AW_08]

Just got the Reed Smith VI invite with the link attached!