General Discussion Thread 2020-21

[33c]

I was searching the A&O website, and found something interesting.

A few weeks ago, when the TC apps /VS apps opened, re TC's there were only vacancies for 2023 TC's. I remember, because I was shocked that I passed a cycle already! anyways, Today, I checked, and its showing a 2022 TC , with modified deadlines(17 August- 31 August), whereas the TC for 2023 is from 3rd August to December.

1) Is this common? Or since A&O introduced this new vacancy, does that mean they've got more space for TC's left over from their VS than initially? I honestly cannot recall this particular vacancy being there initially, though if I am wrong, please let me know!

2) I know it's competitive, but should I apply for the 2023 TC, rather than the 2022 intake? Am i correct in assuming that because of Covid-19, there are less TC's available as Vacation Schemers are firming firms due to the nature of the market, and hence, the 2023 intake would be fresher, and more strategic to apply for(as I know, from the past cycle, A&O recruit TC's alongside their VS intake!)

any guidance would be helpful .

Does anyone know if I'm eligible to applying for this reopening if I already applied for this year's vac scheme?

 

[OB]

Does anyone know if I'm eligible to applying for this reopening if I already applied for this year's vac scheme?

If you've applied since applications opened this month then you've used your 1 application per cycle

 

[33c]

If you've applied since applications opened this month then you've used your 1 application per cycle

I applied in December for the 2020 vac.

 

[OB]

I applied in December for the 2020 vac.

That was in the previous cycle then

 

[Tintin06]

Every email I get, I think it's Macfarlanes. Such an adrenaline rush.

 

[Deleted member 5185]

I'm still waiting on Dentons (MK office), Macfarlanes and AG. Has anyone heard back from Addleshaw G re. direct TC app? I applied back in May

I am also waiting to hear back from Addleshaw Goddard regarding their direct TC

 

[S87]

I'm still waiting on Dentons (MK office), Macfarlanes and AG. Has anyone heard back from Addleshaw G re. direct TC app? I applied back in May

No, they have not even replied to my email requesting an update

 

[anulciak7]

I'm still waiting on Dentons (MK office), Macfarlanes and AG. Has anyone heard back from Addleshaw G re. direct TC app? I applied back in May

Nothing yet from AG

 

[anulciak7]

Sorry to hear that. Do you mind me asking that when did you apply?

A week or two before the deadline if I remeber correctly

 

[EMD]

Hi everyone! I sent follow up emails to my interviewers after an assessment centre a few weeks ago and they both replied with positive messages - one even complimented me on my presentation. Is this a positive sign that I’ll be offered a TC or just common courtesy? I’m sure you can all relate to how hard it is to be patient waiting for an answer. They said they’d get back to everyone by the end of the month, so it’s getting closer now.

 

[tractor12]

Hi everyone! I sent follow up emails to my interviewers after an assessment centre a few weeks ago and they both replied with positive messages - one even complimented me on my presentation. Is this a positive sign that I’ll be offered a TC or just common courtesy? I’m sure you can all relate to how hard it is to be patient waiting for an answer. They said they’d get back to everyone by the end of the month, so it’s getting closer now.

Was it just an interview or were there other tasks/assessments?

It's definitely not a bad sign but there might be many other factors that will contribute to the decision. Best of luck!! I'm sure they will let you know soon

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi everyone! I sent follow up emails to my interviewers after an assessment centre a few weeks ago and they both replied with positive messages - one even complimented me on my presentation. Is this a positive sign that I’ll be offered a TC or just common courtesy? I’m sure you can all relate to how hard it is to be patient waiting for an answer. They said they’d get back to everyone by the end of the month, so it’s getting closer now.

It is just common courtesy to reply back - in many instances people don’t even reply to these emails! It’s no sign of you potentially being offered a TC unfortunately - your presentation sounds like it went well (which is great!) but undoubtedly the firm will have plenty of other things to consider.

 

[IzzyAn_na]

For people who haven’t heard back from AG I would recommend logging in to the application portal because that’s where I found out that I’d been rejected. They never emailed me for some reason!

 

[LegalNim]

For people who haven’t heard back from AG I would recommend logging in to the application portal because that’s where I found out that I’d been rejected. They never emailed me for some reason!

Nothing on the portal for me. I've been checking every few hours like a crazy person.

 

[Andrewp]

Anyone from Dentons or Goodwin?

 

[LegalNim]

Rejection from AG - came through two minutes ago on the portal. Honestly their rejection email feels a bit nastier than others I've received - very much comes across more patronising and "you, personally, are not good enough" than other firms. Onwards and upwards I suppose.

 

[anulciak7]

Rejection from AG - came through two minutes ago on the portal. Honestly their rejection email feels a bit nastier than others I've received - very much comes across more patronising and "you, personally, are not good enough" than other firms. Onwards and upwards I suppose.

I am so sorry to hear that! Don't give up, are you still waiting for other replies? I've checked my account 2 minutes ago, nothing yet, but I am also awaiting rejection I suppose

 

[Lumree]

I applied back in April and still nothing for AG (London office)

 

[LegalNim]

I am so sorry to hear that! Don't give up, are you still waiting for other replies? I've checked my account 2 minutes ago, nothing yet, but I am also awaiting rejection I suppose

Still waiting on nine firms so there's still some hope but looking unlikely. Firms often send out waves of rejections so if you haven't been rejected then that sounds like good news! Good luck!

 

[Tasha]

I applied back in April and still nothing for AG (London office)

Surely that means they're not considering them on a rolling basis? I've still heard nothing from them either