TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Ghassen]

Congratulations! How long ago did you hear and what dates are the interviews?

I heard literally 30 min ago. There are slots everyday till 12 of March. Each days has 6 or 8 slots.
So there are a lot.

 

[fingersarecrossed]

The message you quoted is confusing as it appears to have been deleted now. When was it originally posted?

someone said they got mischon de reya ac ac

 

[km_bntn]

NRF Summer Vacation Scheme VI!

 

[NSC414]

Mishcon PFO, no Feedback after the VI either.

 

[AlegalA]

Does anyone know when we could expect to hear from CRS post VI

is this for the summer or spring scheme?

 

[holz567]

Mishcon PFO, no Feedback after the VI either.

I don’t think any firms give feedback after the VI stage, apart from generalised feedback.

 

[lawbear123]

They sent me this email about a week ago:

"I hope you’re well and thank you for your email.



We are currently working on screening applications, and will get back to you with an outcome of your application as soon as we can.



If you have not heard back from us with a rejection email, your application is still under review.



Thanks for your continued patience."

was this post app or interview?

 

[smileymay1234]

Never mind, just heard back with good news Unless travers get back to me, I think that's me done for this cycle. Went from 0 schemes last year to 2 this year - hopefully I convert them both!!! Don't lose hope and keep pushing everyone!!

Was this for Goodwin spring or summer?

 

[axelbeugre]

How does everyone deal with rejection post AC? Especially when you thought you did relatively well on the day. Finding it so hard to be motivated that eventually I will get to where I want to be 😔

Hey @FT_82,

I am so sorry for how you are feeling right now and it is a totally valid feeling to have. Sometimes it is really difficult to gauge how an interview went and our perceptions can often be extremely different from reality.

As much as it is not nice to receive a rejection, I always tried to focus on the positive aspect of the situation. First of all you were given a chance to practice your interview skills in an assessment centre. So many people are not as fortunate so being proud for having obtained and participated in one is already a big achievement.

I think it is important to use this experience to learn a lot about yourself, how you have to prepare better for another assessment centre you might have in the future and what strengths and weaknesses you have noticed about yourself: do you get nervous? are you comfortable with commercial questions? do you ask thought provoking questions at the end of an interview? These are some of the things you might want to reflect on after the assessment centre.

Additionally, asking for feedback is crucial as it will make you understand what you are doing wrong or if there is something you can work on. More often than not a rejection is not even dependent on you performing badly but just that the competition was fierce and decisions had to be made unfortunately.

I have written some tips on how to deal with rejection in this post I hope they are useful: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ons-discussion-thread-2023-4.8038/post-170058

Good luck with your journey!

 

[aspiringlawyer47]

You had a successful cycle with 2 offer!!! well done

Thank you so much and likewise!!😍

 

[futuretrainee2024]

Was this for Goodwin spring or summer?

neither! was just asking legalstalker because I saw a post on how they were waiting a while post-ac and was seeking consolation to ease my nerves lol. best of luck though!!

 

[axelbeugre]

NRF Summer Vacation Scheme VI!

Congratulations!!

 

[sxw517]

Just tidying up my Winston answers before I send them.

For the first question: Why have you applied to Winston & Strawn London LLP for a vacation scheme placement? (250 words or less)

Did people explicitly refer to the vs, my answer focuses more on why Winston, as opposed to what I would get from a VS. I don't know whether to bolt a mini-para on the end explaining why I want to participate in the VS. Thoughts?

 

[sxw517]

Interesting, have NRF switched from TI to VI? It was a TI for me last time I applied.

Or is it an audio call on teams?

 

[Jessica Booker]

If I can't make a summer VS at a firm I really like, am I able to ask to be considered for a TC instead? I was offered the VS on weds

Yes, definitely worthwhile asking. The worst they can say is no and that’s no different a position than you are in now anyway.

 

[Deleted member 32324]

Just completed my Baker McKenzie spring AC - found the case study quite strange and difficult.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone have any suggestions for questions to an interviewer specialising in tax law on investment funds and asset management side. Was thinking of the rise of private credit but am not sure that is a good question to ask.

Are you applying for a role in their team or are they just allocated as their interviewer? If the latter, don’t feel you have to ask them about their specific work unless you have a genuine interest in that area.

 

[nliro85]

Are you applying for a role in their team or are they just allocated as their interviewer? If the latter, don’t feel you have to ask them about their specific work unless you have a genuine interest in that area.

Been told who my interviewer is so trying to think of questions related to their practice area. I have done some research on my interviewer but do not want to ask generic questions.

 

[LawBrah]

Does anyone know when we could expect to hear from CRS post VI

For Spring it has to be pretty soon - tomorrow or early next week imo.

 

[Legalstalker]

Farrer & Co VS!!🥳