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

[defiledpenguin]

Defo agree. I think stronger candidates were offered the AC choices first, irrespective of whether they applied to the spring or summer scheme. I don’t want to read too deep into the holding e-mails either. I assume I’ve been PFOd - better to hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Love the firm but if it doesn’t work out, it was good to get more VI experience for other firms

I might have to adopt this mindset... It's the hope wot kills ya!

Do you know of anyone who applied for the summer vacation scheme that has already received an AC invite?

 

[M777]

Anyone heard from MoFo post-second round interview yet? Or was given a estimated turnaround time? I emailed GR to ask about this but haven't heard from them yet.

 

[JD]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Latham post app and Mishcon post app?

 

[layk]

Evershedssss AC

Congratulations!! Could I ask when you submitted the VI?

 

[F99]

THey posted on their insta stories that lots of people were emailing them regarding an update and they said that they're still reviewing/handing out ACs so we should hear back in the next few weeks!

Do you know if this was just for summer or also spring?

 

[layk]

Do you know if this was just for summer or also spring?

They didn't specify unfortunately, but hoping it's for both

 

[F99]

They didn't specify unfortunately, but hoping it's for both

Yeah same, did you apply for spring as well?

 

[layk]

Yeah same, did you apply for spring as well?

yep! Seems like a few law firms are busier than usual at the moment!

 

[missingh]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Latham post app and Mishcon post app?

i got an email from mishcon last week saying 'thank you for your patience we hope to get back to all applicants by 11th March' frustrating! i applied latham winter vac scheme but rejected after SJT

 

[F99]

yep! Seems like a few law firms are busier than usual at the moment!

Yep, fingers crossed for both of us. No news is good news I guess haha 🙃

 

[RkRk0681]

Just received another holding email from RS

 

[GXA123]

Congratulations!! Could I ask when you submitted the VI?

Thank you, 11th of Jan for Birmingham

 

[AspiringIPLawyer]

Hey @AspiringIPLawyer,

This post might be helpful for the AC! I had two scenario interviews and a competency interview (although the firm should email you ahead of the AC with more information). This may have changed though so take what I have said with a pinch of salt!

Let me know how it goes!


Awesome advice here @I.Like.UFOs.Not.PFOs!


Hey @CorporateLaw101,

Personally I always tried to use up the space. Having said that, it will make no difference if you are waffling just with the intention of using up space. If the choice is between waffling or having a shorter, more succinct answer (below the limit by 10-15%), definitely go with the latter!

Hope that helps 😊

Hey @pizzamalia,

Absolutely. I did this after all of my interviews. As was pointed out by another user, firms often provide this as part of the vacation scheme once you are on it!


Hey @Nicole15,

I know exactly what you mean about the lack of tangible, practical advice regarding steps to take ahead of an AC. This post might help. I tried to outline the practical steps that I took ahead of my interviews.

Let me know how it goes!


Hey @therealellewoods,

I did not interview with ML personally. However, I believe @James Carrabino interviewed with them! He might be able to provide some insight on this. 💪

Thanks for your response @George Maxwell ! I really appreciate it. I think I'll purchase the Commercial Law Handbook by Jake Schogger too to get an understanding of more commercial law terms as I come from a non-law, non-business academic background!

Thanks again and I will update you after the AC in February 😊

 

[A.Diane01]

Addleshaw AC! First one ever! Omg I cannot believe it… wandering round the house in total shock, omg I actually am going to an AC!

 

[SK16]

CMS AC!! 🥳 My first one, so exciting!

 

[John Doe]

Just received another holding email from RS

Hi, not trying to over-analyse (which I know isn't helpful), but is the wording the same with previous holding emails?

 

[M991]

Hey! Could anyone provide me with insight into MoFo's first round interview?

 

[A92167!8]

Addleshaw AC! First one ever! Omg I cannot believe it… wandering round the house in total shock, omg I actually am going to an AC!

Congrats! Which office and when did you apply?

 

[George Maxwell]

Thanks for your response @George Maxwell ! I really appreciate it. I think I'll purchase the Commercial Law Handbook by Jake Schogger too to get an understanding of more commercial law terms as I come from a non-law, non-business academic background!

Thanks again and I will update you after the AC in February 😊

Hey @AspiringIPLawyer,

It's great to hear that you found the post useful. I would definitely recommend Jake Schogger's book. Especially for an AC at HSF, where legal terms (in my experience) can be very useful (even as a non-law student), I think buying it would be a really good idea.

Please do let me know how it goes!

Also I am always on hand to help in any way I can.

If something comes up between now and February, don't hesitate to tag me. I would be delighted to give my thoughts 😇

 

[RkRk0681]

Hi, not trying to over-analyse (which I know isn't helpful), but is the wording the same with previous holding emails?

Pretty much the same - that they're working on my application and that they'd have the outcome by next week. I don't know what to make of it tbh.