2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Deleted member 3795]

Kennedys 2022 TC and not yet - doing it this afternoon!

How did you get on? I've yet to take mine but it's my first SST so a bit nervous!

 

[Lawyer101]

AC invite for Bird & Bird!

 

[FM302989]

Invitation from Willkie Farr & Gallagher for their video interview!

Can't remember who wrote this in the forum, but do treat each step up the application process as an achievement! As horrendous as this process is, if its your genuine ambition, you'll find the courage to keep going!

 

[Fran]

Can anyone provide any insight into the CMS VI (video interview) ?

Would be greatly appreciated - thank you!

 

[Jhn222]

AC invite for Bird & Bird!

Congrats! May I ask which scheme this was for?

 

[lol123456781]

Hi, I've never done a video or telephone interview before so would really really appreciate any help!!!!
Both general advice and specific advise for the Mishcon VI, Simmons and Simmons VI and the Dentons telephone interview.
I am new to TCLA so I am unsure if these questions were previously asked but would really really appreciate the help. thank you!!!!!!!

 

[Ricky]

Hi, I've never done a video or telephone interview before so would really really appreciate any help!!!!
Both general advice and specific advise for the Mishcon VI, Simmons and Simmons VI and the Dentons telephone interview.
I am new to TCLA so I am unsure if these questions were previously asked but would really really appreciate the help. thank you!!!!!!!

Try the search bar at the top right-hand side of the screen.

 

[Lawyer101]

Congrats! May I ask which scheme this was for?

Thank you! For their Spring Scheme! Submitted my VI early November so it has been a while haha.

 

[Rob93]

Invitation from Willkie Farr & Gallagher for their video interview!

Can't remember who wrote this in the forum, but do treat each step up the application process as an achievement! As horrendous as this process is, if its your genuine ambition, you'll find the courage to keep going!

Congratulations! May I ask when you applied?

 

[Marissa]

Congratulations!! When did you send in your application if you don't mind me asking?

I applied at the end of Dec

 

[FM302989]

Congratulations! May I ask when you applied?

Yes, I record this all in a handwritten spreadsheet! Willkie don't send email confirmations of applications

Sent my application off on Boxing Day

 

[ze]

So we're just not going to hear back from sullcrom today then?

 

[Cantab_95]

if we haven't heard from Kirkland & Ellis by now are we to assume it's bad news?

 

[c1070]

If anyone is feeling a bit fed up with applications particularly those who are on their second or third cycle and looking for a bit of Friday good news/motivation...last summer both the vac schemes I secured were cancelled entirely, so I was feeling pretty miserable about my chances.

I have applied to CMS 3 years in a row, and got the call today to offer me a place on their summer scheme!!!! I interviewed there in my first cycle and it was my first ever AC and it was a disaster on my end, and this year I can’t emphasise enough how much I realised how far I’d come during the AC process!!! I’m over the moon!!

So much thanks to the TCLA community - I was pretty active last cycle but have been a bit of a lurker this year, but can’t recommend the resources enough!

 

[OB]

Onwards and upwards!! Interview invite from Stephenson Harwood

 

[Helpme12345]

If anyone is feeling a bit fed up with applications particularly those who are on their second or third cycle and looking for a bit of Friday good news/motivation...last summer both the vac schemes I secured were cancelled entirely, so it was feeling pretty miserable about my chances.

I have applied to CMS 3 years in a row, and got the call today to offer me a place on their summer scheme!!!! I interviewed there in my first cycle and it was my first ever AC and it was a disaster on my end, and this year I can’t emphasise enough how much I realised how far I’d come during the AC process!!! I’m over the moon!!

So much thanks to the TCLA community - I was pretty active last cycle but have been a bit of a lurker this year, but can’t recommend the resources enough!

Massive Congratulations!

Which resources/courses did you use? I have my AC next week and would love general advice!

 

[Helpme12345]

Onwards and upwards!! Interview invite from Stephenson Harwood

I’m sure this will be second time lucky!

 

[Rob93]

if we haven't heard from Kirkland & Ellis by now are we to assume it's bad news?

I wouldn't necessarily say so. They receive a lot of applications and it's not been two weeks yet. This may be wishful thinking but I'm trying to stay positive for at least another week or two.

 

[Holly]

I wouldn't necessarily say so. They receive a lot of applications and it's not been two weeks yet. This may be wishful thinking but I'm trying to stay positive for at least another week or two.

Good! Most firms send out tests and interview invites in batches. Best of luck to you both

 

[Emily K]

If anyone is feeling a bit fed up with applications particularly those who are on their second or third cycle and looking for a bit of Friday good news/motivation...last summer both the vac schemes I secured were cancelled entirely, so I was feeling pretty miserable about my chances.

I have applied to CMS 3 years in a row, and got the call today to offer me a place on their summer scheme!!!! I interviewed there in my first cycle and it was my first ever AC and it was a disaster on my end, and this year I can’t emphasise enough how much I realised how far I’d come during the AC process!!! I’m over the moon!!

So much thanks to the TCLA community - I was pretty active last cycle but have been a bit of a lurker this year, but can’t recommend the resources enough!

Love hearing these success stories, congratulations!! It's my third application cycle so hearing this just motivates me to keep on going