Recent content by struggling2ndyear

  1. struggling2ndyear

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Latham summer VS rejection - also the end of my application cycle! Secured two schemes, so can't really complain for my first go.
  2. struggling2ndyear

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Slaughter and May Summer VS offer
  3. struggling2ndyear

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Lots of associates feeling undercompensated for the hours they work (and Dominic Raab trained there)
  4. struggling2ndyear

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Linklaters PFO - but with all the horror stories I hear probably a blessing in disguise!
  5. struggling2ndyear

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I believe it's around 30ish across all three. I wouldn't let this dishearten you though. Some people won't want to apply for a TC at the firm, some people will have already accepted an offer elsewhere and some people just won't mesh well! Focus on using it as a great opportunity to get...
  6. struggling2ndyear

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Shearman PFO post-interview for Summer VS
  7. struggling2ndyear

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I'd still do the interview, it's good practice (and you never know, a spot might free up). Regardless, this is exceptionally poor from the firm imo.
  8. struggling2ndyear

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    When was Slaughters doing VIs? Everyone I know went straight to actual interview
  9. struggling2ndyear

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Yeah it was for London VS It's surprising but I guess it makes sense if they're interviewing a lot of people from one uni
  10. struggling2ndyear

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Shearman has done on-campus interviews at Oxford, was an interesting experience. They really pushed me on commercial awareness, more so than any other firm. I also only had one question about Shearman itself!
  11. struggling2ndyear

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Skadden vacation scheme! Crying to my mum on the phone - this was my dream firm!!!
  12. struggling2ndyear

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    The most I've seen personally is firms being willing to move you from, for example, Summer Scheme 1 to Summer Scheme 2. I've never seen a move to an entirely different scheme because usually they're completely full from their application process - although there might be some variance within firms!
  13. struggling2ndyear

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Does anyone have advice for managing post-AC anxiety? Feels like I'm going insane having gone through three in less than one week and waiting to hear back from all of them!
  14. struggling2ndyear

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Likewise, I had to turn down my original AC due to conflicting dates. Very surprised they offered me an alternative!
  15. struggling2ndyear

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Milbank AC offer! I'm surprised they're handing them out still, so if you've applied don't lose hope.

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