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

[pfoapplicant]

@Jessica Booker

Hi guys - on the cover letter section of the Jones Day cover letter, applicants are told that their cover letter will be read by the Graduate Recruitment Manager, but that "you do not need to address [the cover letter] to a person or include your address".

1. Does this mean that the "Dear" bit at the start of the application is surplus to requirements (so that candidates don't even need to state "Dear Recruitment Team" or something similar)?
2. Given that this is still a cover letter, would it be advisable for candidates to round off the letter with "Yours sincerely" followed by their name?

 

[iwlgaj]

congrats ! can i ask what stream for and when you applied ?

thank you so much!! this is for the 2022 summer vs, i applied on the 8th of december

 

[WillF]

@Jessica Booker

Hi guys - on the cover letter section of the Jones Day cover letter, applicants are told that their cover letter will be read by the Graduate Recruitment Manager, but that "you do not need to address [the cover letter] to a person or include your address".

1. Does this mean that the "Dear" bit at the start of the application is surplus to requirements (so that candidates don't even need to state "Dear Recruitment Team" or something similar)?
2. Given that this is still a cover letter, would it be advisable for candidates to round off the letter with "Yours sincerely" followed by their name?

Hey, I did not write "Dear X" or any "Yours sincerely" type ending and got through to interview with JD

 

[NW Law]

For those waiting for a response from CMS - I had a conversation with one of their graduate recruiters. They said that if you hadn't heard anything as of yet, there is no need to be worried. They will be dishing out more ACs in the upcoming weeks (most likely after new year) even to those who applied early on. They have also been sending out rejections as well - so in their words 'no news is good news'. Hope this is of use to some.

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker

Hi guys - on the cover letter section of the Jones Day cover letter, applicants are told that their cover letter will be read by the Graduate Recruitment Manager, but that "you do not need to address [the cover letter] to a person or include your address".

1. Does this mean that the "Dear" bit at the start of the application is surplus to requirements (so that candidates don't even need to state "Dear Recruitment Team" or something similar)?
2. Given that this is still a cover letter, would it be advisable for candidates to round off the letter with "Yours sincerely" followed by their name?

I interpret this as no addresses are needed (eg your address/their address) like a formal cover letter would have but that a welcome address (eg Dear Joe Bloggs) is appropriate as well as a sign off (Yours sincerely etc).

Edit - clearly doesn’t matter if you don’t include a welcome/sign off either though going by earlier posts.

 

[LawfulRust00]

Hi,

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Bird and Bird post-WG for the Spring Vac Scheme?

 

[m.n]

Hi,

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Bird and Bird post-WG for the Spring Vac Scheme?

I am - I completed the WG on Dec 3 which seems like ages ago

 

[LawfulRust00]

I am - I completed the WG on Dec 3 which seems like ages ago

Likewise - reckon it might be bad news for us or still holding out hope?

 

[Mo24601]

The dates for the CMS ACs are from the 11 January all the way to the first week of Feb. But there’s only a couple of slots left.

Is this for the London office, or for all offices?

 

[OB]

I am - I completed the WG on Dec 3 which seems like ages ago

Haha I did mine on 3rd October ...

 

[SCN]

I applied for HSF Spring Vac in October and have seen people who applied way later get both rejections and ACs. Does this mean anything? Should I email and ask for a follow-up?

I really wouldn't worry about it because we don't know how and in what order they're reviewing applications. I know it's hard to stop speculating... I just saw someone receive an A&O AC and I applied earlier than them and haven't heard back, so I totally get it. It's unlikely that they will complete all ACs before the new year though so best of luck!

 

[LawfulRust00]

Did anyone else experience technical issues booking a TI for NRF/their TI subsequently got rearranged?

 

[unserious candidate]

A&O pfo for summer vac scheme

 

[hellovacschemes]

A&O pfo for summer vac scheme

me too – I guess you win some you lose some!

 

[21wajsz]

A&O PFO as well!

 

[SebKru10]

Hi everyone,

it might be a bit of a silly question but when recording our VI answers are we supposed to round it off with something along the lines of a simple thank you or should we just conclude and move on? Thanks in advance!

 

[aspiringlawyer123_]

Hi everyone,

it might be a bit of a silly question but when recording our VI answers are we supposed to round it off with something along the lines of a simple thank you or should we just conclude and move on? Thanks in advance!

No thank you is necessary + the given time can be limited so you don't want to waste any time saying thank you

 

[unserious candidate]

me too – I guess you win some you lose some!

 

[itsfatima_r]

Just got an invite to the Gowling test

Do you know when we will know if we progressed to the VI ?

 

[vacschemeapss]

Did anyone else experience technical issues booking a TI for NRF/their TI subsequently got rearranged?

Hi, this is for spring? If so, when did you do your WG?