2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[LS12]

hahaha same I was like wait who even are you

It was like being broken up with but not knowing you’re in a relationship hahaha

 

[SouffléSouffléSoufflé]

Just got a call with a post-case study rejection from Mishcon. Genuinely gutted to have not got to the interview stage. Hopefully others got some better news!

 

[Jony]

I got ... Skadden's VS!

 

[Cantab_95]

Weil post AC rejection ... sigh.

 

[jan28]

I got ... Skadden's VS!

UR KILLING IT

 

[MzM]

Weil Post-VI rejection. Saw this one coming - not my best VI performance.

 

[Celestie]

I got ... Skadden's VS!

YES LOOK AT THESE SUCCESSES TODAY

 

[Cantab_95]

I really am at a loss after three cycles, I used all the resources I could get from my university careers service to TCLA, but really feels like I'm never actually going to secure anything.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

PFO from Willkie - submitted my application on the 26th for reference

Must admit I was kind of expecting it, I attended the open day and they did emphasise how they were accepting applications on a rolling basis

I must admit I did a little chuckle when I got the email. Not only is it very to the point as one of the users mentioned but the only reference to the firm was in the subject line, which for some reason I did not register. The actual email body itself made no reference to which firm the rejection was from and so I definitely had a moment of what’s going on.

Sorry to hear that but take the day off and tomorrow we go again that is what I do when I get a rejection I go watch movies for the rest of the day.

 

[Celestie]

I really am at a loss after three cycles, I used all the resources I could get from my university careers service to TCLA, but really feels like I'm never actually going to secure anything.

Hey hey hey, dont let this beat you up. I am sure you will get there - have you got careers service you can go to?

 

[cheesy0204]

I really am at a loss after three cycles, I used all the resources I could get from my university careers service to TCLA, but really feels like I'm never actually going to secure anything.

don't put yourself down!!! you did amazing to get to the AC stage so its clear you have what firms look for! keep trying

 

[LS12]

Sorry to hear that but take the day off and tomorrow we go again that is what I do when I get a rejection I go watch movies for the rest of the day.

Really appreciate the kind advice and for any other rejection I would absolutely take it but I’ll be honest - this one really didn’t bother me because I was kind of expecting it

 

[Cantab_95]

Yeah, so I used the Cambridge University careers service which was pretty good and TCLA has been very helpful with its resources and webinars. I also had several people look over my applications, and really tried to get under the skin of the process and understand what was required. But I can't for the life of me secure anything for 2 years now (I secured a VS at Slaughter and May in Feb 2019 but no TC following scheme). More than happy to be patient and learn as much as I can but feel I am slightly going in circles now aha

 

[Adrian_Healey]

I really am at a loss after three cycles, I used all the resources I could get from my university careers service to TCLA, but really feels like I'm never actually going to secure anything.

I feel you, but (judging from your username) as a Cambridge grad I’m sure you have what it takes! Wish I could help more but feel free to message if you just need to vent

 

[thewaythecookiecrumbles]

I really am at a loss after three cycles, I used all the resources I could get from my university careers service to TCLA, but really feels like I'm never actually going to secure anything.

In my experience I've found university careers advice incredibly subjective especially at application stage as its based on a lot of luck. I think really believing in yourself and pouring over feedback and advice from these resources along with your own intuition and talent will really go along way to help you progress further and really land those VSs/TCs. Keep pushing yourself because you will get there in the end even if it seems like a long way away now.

 

[Cantab_95]

I feel you, but (judging from your username) as a Cambridge grad I’m sure you have what it takes! Wish I could help more but feel free to message if you just need to vent

Thank you that's very kind of you to say

 

[Leen]

Anyone heard back from V&E post VI?

 

[Deleted member 9747]

Anyone still waiting on RPC post app? Not sure whether to give up hope yet or not...

I think their final assessment day is mid feburary

 

[Celestie]

This is curiosity post - for those who have anon usernames, what inspired you to choose the one you have?

 

[sibs23]

Hey guys, anyone know how long after competing a VI with Bakers until they get back to you?

I completed it two days ago and I just logged onto CVMail and see they’ve ‘reviewed’ my VI but heard nothing yet.

Hi, I got my rejection 9 days after submitting the VI.