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

[Anoned]

Hi @Anoned Not at all. It would make a mockery of the entire application process if you applied advantage/disadvantage to candidates on the basis of the date they applied. As long as an application is made within the application window, it's considered fully no matter the date it comes in. I think that the reason often candidates see more unsuccessful applications nearer the end of an application window is that, sometimes, applications can (not always!) be made in a bit of a rush and that comes through when I'm reading them.

Also, just as an aside, we review on a rolling basis, rather than recruit (I've amended our wording on our website to reflect this but not the brochure).

That's really reassuring to hear, thank you Gemma!

 

[Rob93]

They send them automatically each Friday, don't worry about it mate.

Cheers, thanks for the heads up on that

 

[Rob93]

Just did the RS VI and let's just say that I'm not holding out much hope! My mum ended up walking into my room asking me what type of crackers we should have for the dinner table, and me having to politely tell her to PFO while it was recording...will be expecting my PFO shortly🤣🤣

In the glass half full, they might find that quite humanising & it may incline them to look favourably on the whole thing

 

[summer207]

Have you applied for Spring as I am working on my application for Summer but feel am late if I apply this weekend. Their deadline is 10th January but they are rolling. Any thoughts anyone on this.

Hi Asil, I definitely don’t think this weekend is too late. In general, I’d say if you genuinely want to apply for a firm, just do it. I really liked Baker McKenzie, applied on the day of the deadline (I’m not doing this again lol 🤣) for the spring VS and still progressed. Just ensure someone has read over your app and there’s no grammatical errors, best of luck!

 

[Kubed]

Have you applied for Spring as I am working on my application for Summer but feel am late if I apply this weekend. Their deadline is 10th January but they are rolling. Any thoughts anyone on this.

You'll have zero chance of progressing if you don't apply at all but at least you'll be in with a shot if you put in an application

 

[CC03]

Any update from DLA Piper?

 

[Lawdolphin]

Those who have done the Reed Smith VI, was there anything on commercial awareness? Thanks!

 

[Rob93]

Has anyone heard from Skadden?

 

[ellwilsen]

I heard back today so hopefully replies come back soon!

Hope it was good news! Do you mind saying which office this was for?

 

[GOI983]

I did mine nearly two weeks ago and haven't heard back yet so I wouldn't worry

What’s the best way you practised getting better WG tests?

 

[vacschemeapss]

Bakers WG invite! Is this the next stage or are they yet to read my app?

 

[Law2021vacschemer]

Bakers WG invite! Is this the next stage or are they yet to read my app?

It is the next stage- they review apps before sending WGs

 

[John Travoni]

Bakers WG invite! Is this the next stage or are they yet to read my app?

Was this for the summer VS?

 

[Nicole15]

I have completed a number of application forms in the past but I wanted to see whether I could gain any insight into how far back you should date your work experience. In prior applications, I would include work from as early as 2015 but on reflection, I think this may be too far back. Please could someone kindly shed some light on this? Many thanks in advance!

 

[Law2021vacschemer]

Was this for the summer VS?

I also just got a WG invite for Bakers and it was for the summer VS for me

 

[vacschemeapss]

It is the next stage- they review apps before sending WGs

perfect thanks

Was this for the summer VS?

Yes it was

 

[Asil Ahmad]

You'll have zero chance of progressing if you don't apply at all but at least you'll be in with a shot if you put in an application

Thank you for this and I agree I meant is it worth putting the hours and days in to make a good application as it is rolling.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hi Asil, I definitely don’t think this weekend is too late. In general, I’d say if you genuinely want to apply for a firm, just do it. I really liked Baker McKenzie, applied on the day of the deadline (I’m not doing this again lol 🤣) for the spring VS and still progressed. Just ensure someone has read over your app and there’s no grammatical errors, best of luck!

Thank you for this it is really helpful. Yes, that is why as I want to make a really good application with no grammar errors rather than a rushed application because it is rolling.

 

[John Travoni]

I also just got a WG invite for Bakers and it was for the summer VS for me

If you don’t mind me asking, when did you submit your application???

 

[Law2021vacschemer]

If you don’t mind me asking, when did you submit your application???

Early October