TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

[law12]

Is it safe to assume that if I haven't heard back yet from Dechert after their VI and assessment a few weeks ago for the winter VS , I've been unsuccessful?

 

[elizabeth_98]

Invite to tests for MB! ✨

Same! do you know if they screen our applications before sending the tests?

 

[LongSufferingLawGrad]

So strange... I sent mine off I think on the 14th so I cut it quite close. Applications opened around August or September didn't they, so I guess we were relatively later in applying compared to others? I don't see why we wouldn't have already received our rejections though if that's the case. Don't know what to make of this but if the initial commenter is saying they're not doing AC anymore, then I'm not sure.

Fingers crossed, hopefully we'll hear some good news soon?

That's a fair point actually! Early Oct feels like v. early in the grand scheme of things..but Links is non rolling anyway!

I am not discounting anything rn, as we haven't heard back!

 

[Veep9]

Well done and good luck!! Just wanted to ask how long you had to prepare for each stage for Reed Smith? - e.g. Simmons gave 5 full calendar days to complete the SJT once you had submitted your app. Thank you so much in advance!

I think you get five days to do the SJT. They haven’t sent the VI yet, just let us know we’ve moved to that stage.

 

[enjcorps]

That's a fair point actually! Early Oct feels like v. early in the grand scheme of things..but Links is non rolling anyway!

I am not discounting anything rn, as we haven't heard back!

Yup, def no point in being pessimistic about it! It's not a rejection til we've officially been sent the emails. Best of luck, hopefully we'll all be seeing each other at the vac scheme!

 

[PirateShip]

Congrats to all who got a CMS VI.

I did my WG a little under a month ago, so I think I'm going to assume PFO 🙃

 

[WillF]

has anyone heard from Slaughter and May for summer VS? Getting a little disheartened considering their applications close on 10 December and interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis :/

 

[tt_xo]

Congrats to all who got a CMS VI.

I did my WG a little under a month ago, so I think I'm going to assume PFO 🙃

I doubt it will be only one round of video interviews invites sent out given the application deadline is still over a month away, i wouldnt worry about it for now!

 

[skmx]

Congrats to all who got a CMS VI.

I did my WG a little under a month ago, so I think I'm going to assume PFO 🙃

Don't assume PFO! I did my WG October 19th and only got a VI invite today which was quite a wait

 

[tc.la.vs]

has anyone heard from Slaughter and May for summer VS? Getting a little disheartened considering their applications close on 10 December and interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis :/

haven't even heard anything yet re their WINTER scheme and not sure many have? Don't lose heart just yet

 

[tt_xo]

has anyone heard from Slaughter and May for summer VS? Getting a little disheartened considering their applications close on 10 December and interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis :/

I thought so too but i havent seen many people get an interview for it on TCLA recently. They said that interviews start at the beginning of January on their website so I wouldnt count yourself out yet.

 

[CFG1409]

CMS WG test invite! I submitted my application 15th Nov.

 

[S87]

Hi guys,

How long did it take to receive Reed Smith test?

 

[vsapplicant123]

I think you get five days to do the SJT. They haven’t sent the VI yet, just let us know we’ve moved to that stage.

Thanks so much for replying! Hope all goes well!

 

[vsapplicant123]

You’re welcome!

Unfortunately, I have no clue.. my application is currently “under review”. I was informed that I will hear back about the outcome closer to the deadline.

When you complete the SST, you will be sent a feedback report which highlights your top three strengths.

I hope you have a nice holiday!

Thank you so much! That really helps Best of luck with your app going forward!!

 

[OreoShake]

CMS WG test invite! I submitted my application 15th Nov.

same for me!

 

[Nicole15]

Thank you so much! That really helps Best of luck with your app going forward!!

Thank you! ☺️

 

[xtinew]

Don't assume PFO! I did my WG October 19th and only got a VI invite today which was quite a wait

I did my WG one day before you and haven't received anything. Looking out for a PFO haha

Edit: I'm dumb check your spam folder folks my VI invite was sent to me 20:00 today

 

[WillF]

haven't even heard anything yet re their WINTER scheme and not sure many have? Don't lose heart just yet

I thought so too but i havent seen many people get an interview for it on TCLA recently. They said that interviews start at the beginning of January on their website so I wouldnt count yourself out yet.

Ahh okay, thank you both

 

[Rob93]

How do you guys approach reapplying to firms, especially competency answers? Do you revise your answers, building upon the same examples, or start from scratch?

Imo start from scratch even if you're recycling a good bit of content. Context will have changed, your understanding of your experiences and their significance will have evolved, and your application writing will be better. I rewrite everything when reapplying in the same way I'd write fresh responses to the same question from two different firms.