TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[AMIAN18]

Has anyone heard back from bakers svs post app?

 

[bella98]

Pinsent PFO post AC

Now i would like to say I'm surprised based off of my performance from the in tray exercise but i have just read my feedback (which was delivered on amberjack not via a human) and i actually am surprised. I met every single one of their capabilities they were looking for "natural talent, strong potential" and only got "showed some strengths" for attention to detail.

Maybe i'm delusional but i do think that is a little unfair and annoying to give feedback via a generic amberjack assessment report. I took the day off of work, travelled into central London to not get feedback from a human. i understand there are others so they can't get through everyone but even scheduling a call in the future regarding feedback or making it tailored via amberjack. I dunno.

I am not going to dwell as i knew my in tray did mess me up but maybe not that much? The firm not having my adjustments set in stone from the beginning did play a part but at least fieldfisher can give a telephone feedback after a TI.

The beginning of my cycle downfall starts here 😭

I know how frustrating it is getting a report instead of a call!
And it’s the main reason why didn’t know where to improve exactly after my winter vac scheme AC with HSF - i talked with someone and they had the same exact report and everything seemed okay 🤦🏻‍♀️ Honestly, after going through what felt like a marathon of countless assessments for a firm, the least they could do is give me a hint about what I'm doing wrong in a conversation with someone, not the report that could’t be less helpful

 

[CorporateCrocodile]

Has anyone had post-AC Spring pfo for Milbank yet? Aware offers have gone out but not sure why PFO taking so long - just want to get some feedback at the very least

I sent them a chaser email today. Poor form from them since grad rec told me on the day that they'd get back to us in 2 weeks regardless of the outcome.

 

[laby201]

I know how frustrating it is getting a report instead of a call!
And it’s the main reason why didn’t know where to improve exactly after my winter vac scheme AC with HSF - i talked with someone and they had the same exact report and everything seemed okay 🤦🏻‍♀️ Honestly, after going through what felt like a marathon of countless assessments for a firm, the least they could do is give me a hint about what I'm doing wrong in a conversation with someone, not the report that could’t be less helpful

Honestly, I felt exactly the same after my HSF AC.

The report felt very generalised and their report on my scenario interview just didn’t feel accurate in the slightest. Perhaps they have blanket statements and apply them to each candidate, but that still doesn’t feel sufficient. They know candidates will spend hours and hours getting to that stage and to just give something that’s effectively automated just doesn’t sit well with me.

Know they’re more focused on those who actually have offers at that stage but is still incredibly unhelpful in the process.

 

[Marissa]

@Jessica Booker Apologies if something like this already exists but I think it would be good we had a separate thread (also featured) for coping with stress and anxiety during the application season. Just a thought.

I’m sure we all find ourselves constantly refreshing our emails after making 10+ applications and waiting to hear back. And when others post about an AC, WG or VI invite, our brain goes into overdrive and we begin to predict/assume our fate if we haven’t heard anything. I think we need something to encourage ourselves to build more healthy habits for eg, to not think the worst, or perhaps put our emails on silent so we can actually concentrate on our work/studies/activities throughout the day, lol. Some PFOs can be quite hard-hitting and I’d rather pick and chose when I was to digest such information because I have found that it has ruined my entire day at times.

 

[Legalstalker]

Honestly, I completely agree with you and think that’s really poor from them.

When you’ve put in hours of research from the application stage to video interview prep to AC prep, let alone with the time/costs involved of travelling to London, I think giving you computerised Amberjack feedback is terrible. They’ve met you in person for a good few hours and have come to an informed decision, so you wouldn’t think it would be a great burden to give some genuine, helpful feedback.

Sorry about that, I think that’s really disappointing from PM.

I know how frustrating it is getting a report instead of a call!
And it’s the main reason why didn’t know where to improve exactly after my winter vac scheme AC with HSF - i talked with someone and they had the same exact report and everything seemed okay 🤦🏻‍♀️ Honestly, after going through what felt like a marathon of countless assessments for a firm, the least they could do is give me a hint about what I'm doing wrong in a conversation with someone, not the report that could’t be less helpful

I actually called them to ask for feedback and was told "everyone get's a computerised one. it's how our assessor mark you"

I'm sorry but no, you don't hype everyone up at the AC that they were the final 30 of 2,500 applicants then give me the same feedback i got post blended assessment back in November. They are really taking "we're innovative and technology centric" to a whole other level. At least the lunch the provided was nice at the AC otherwise i wouldn't be soo forgiving 🤣

 

[SaLM]

Anyone waiting to hear from Fieldfisher for DAC - they're still doing final offers but should be finished by next week

 

[bangarangbass39]

Anyone waiting to hear from Fieldfisher for DAC - they're still doing final offers but should be finished by next week

I've heard back - PFO post AC. Have you heard back yet?

 

[Arf1309]

Anyone else just get that email from Forsters saying that they have filled their spaces for the vac scheme but will still consider for a TC? 😅

Don't know whether I should be happy or sad about it 😂

 

[neonorange]

I've just been invited to the Fladgate AC! This is my first cycle so it feels nice to have one in the diary and definitely takes the (slightly insane) pressure off a touch going forward.

 

[legal eagle]

HL pfo today. And katten pfo yesterday 🥲

Still waiting on:
Jones Day summer vac
Ropes & Grey summer vac
Shoomsmiths summer vac

Anyone got ACs for Jones summer or Ropes & Grey summer??

 

[Amehta1]

Has W&C just ghosted everyone post-VI? I completed my VI just over 2 weeks ago and they have been MIA since

Someone called them and they said that we will all hear back before the end of the month

 

[EllaClayton]

HL pfo today. And katten pfo yesterday 🥲

Still waiting on:
Jones Day summer vac
Ropes & Grey summer vac
Shoomsmiths summer vac

Anyone got ACs for Jones summer or Ropes & Grey summer??

Don’t think anyone has had positive or negative Ropes news yet on the forum

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

What's the contingency plan for people who have already graduated (and are currently doing the PGDL) and haven't secured the TC yet? I have no idea what I'll be doing after my PGDL. Tried my luck with the Civil Service but they received 60,000 apps. Is anyone in the same position?

 

[legal eagle]

Don’t think anyone has had positive or negative Ropes news yet on the forum

Ah ok

 

[missingh]

What's the contingency plan for people who have already graduated (and are currently doing the PGDL) and haven't secured the TC yet? I have no idea what I'll be doing after my PGDL. Tried my luck with the Civil Service but they received 60,000 apps. Is anyone in the same position?

LLB grad here, i'm currently on a year long internship but when that ends i'm gonna try get a paralegal role maybe at my same company but also worrying 😭 not sure how i feel about self funding sqe without a TC

 

[Will123]

I've just been invited to the Fladgate AC! This is my first cycle so it feels nice to have one in the diary and definitely takes the (slightly insane) pressure off a touch going forward.

Congratulations on the AC! May I ask when you completed the VI?

 

[yxnglxw]

Honestly I’m hoping they change their minds or something 😭 I think our AC is only with their vac scheme students so it might be slightly different. Do you think it’s worth asking grad rec?

I think we should definitely ask 😬

 

[BM99]

What's the contingency plan for people who have already graduated (and are currently doing the PGDL) and haven't secured the TC yet? I have no idea what I'll be doing after my PGDL. Tried my luck with the Civil Service but they received 60,000 apps. Is anyone in the same position?

Find a job?

 

[neonorange]

Congratulations on the AC! May I ask when you completed the VI?

Thanks! I submitted it on Friday (the 9th).