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

[Commerciallaw]

Thank you! Also, is preparing a few hours before the AC recommended.. remember seeing something in the forum suggest that I should try to do something unrelated immediately prior to the AC to help with nerves.

Personally before my AC's i went through all my notes to ensure they were fresh in my brain. I also checked all the major news outlets and read through any new developments on my topics of interest ( but I didn't need to use the information in my interviews anyways, however it is better to be safe than sorry).

 

[lawlondon65]

I know this sort of question has been asked quite often but I am particularly nervous for my first AC (in just 12 days!). It's my first ever cycle and feel fortunate to have an AC with Burges Salmon. Does anybody have any particular tips or experiences for a virtual AC with BS? I'm trying my hardest, but given it's my first attempt, I am worried I might be approaching it all wrong.

In my Burges Salmon interview, they were really nice and my interview was v. conversational. Lots of follow up questions, detail on your CV/application. But in a way to learn more about you rather than catch you ou

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Thank you! Also, is preparing a few hours before the AC recommended.. remember seeing something in the forum suggest that I should try to do something unrelated immediately prior to the AC to help with nerves.

I read some of the news updates in the morning and the night before read up on the firm from my notes but really avoided doing too much (bc I was sick) and it really helped me calm down! I thought I was incredibly unprepared but nothing unknown came up in the AC. So it’s completely up to you and how you feel!

 

[S87]

Still ghosting for spring tbh

Still ghosting for direct tc

 

[sibs23]

hey congratulations! when did you do the GBA?

Thank you☺️ I completed it on the 8th of Jan. I only got the call yesterday so I definitely wouldn’t lose hope yet if you’re still waiting 🤞🏻

 

[Legalmel_99]

Anyone else waiting to hear back from DACB? And is the video interview automatic?!

 

[SOAS22]

Has anyone heard back from Penningtons Manches Cooper post-AC? If so, how long did it take to hear?

 

[CorporateCrayfish]

Hey I did an AC for W&C yesterday for their summer VS. Hope you hear soon!

Hey how was your AC? I’ve never done an AC before so any insight would be helpful!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Dechert rejection now it is starting to get to me these rejections 3 rejections in 3 days.

 

[S87]

Dechert rejection now it is starting to get to me these rejections 3 rejections in 3 days.

I got mine too, I am not that disappointed because I am conflicted about their work. Only applied because I did the CAC finals and semifinals with them and was invited to apply. They are very strict with their academic requirements and personally not a great deal of fun!

 

[RachelLouise22]

Congratsss!! What office?

Leeds

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I got mine too, I am not that disappointed because I am conflicted about their work. Only applied because I did the CAC finals and semifinals with them and was invited to apply. They are very strict with their academic requirements and personally not a great deal of fun!

You got to the CAC final omg that is really good. Yes I guess it is because of the academics.

 

[losinghopeslowlylol]

Has anyone heard back post-interview for Shearman Spring VS? I interviewed in mid-ish Jan

 

[Adrian_S]

I got mine too, I am not that disappointed because I am conflicted about their work. Only applied because I did the CAC finals and semifinals with them and was invited to apply. They are very strict with their academic requirements and personally not a great deal of fun!

By very 'strict', does that mean they don't really take mitigating circumstances into account? Or very 'strict' in that, you need to have high 2.1s and firsts? (Asking out of curiosity, didn't apply there this year)

 

[S87]

You got to the CAC final omg that is really good. Yes I guess it is because of the academics.

mm not a great deal for many firms

 

[ElizaP]

Dechert VS offer ✨✨✨ (nicely timed after a Jones Day pfo)

Congrats! Can I ask when you did the AC pls?

 

[lawful_neutral216]

Dechert PFO post VI and written exercise

 

[Asil Ahmad]

mm not a great deal for many firms

I see.

 

[ssolicitorz]

I got mine too, I am not that disappointed because I am conflicted about their work. Only applied because I did the CAC finals and semifinals with them and was invited to apply. They are very strict with their academic requirements and personally not a great deal of fun!

Yeah I applied to Dechert after completing the AS CAC semi finals and receiving the email to apply. I haven't heard back from them yet though which is odd...

 

[Miki3999]

In the two case study presentations I’ve done the assessor has always commented on the fact that mine was shorter than they generally expected. It always puts me off when they say this but it’s always followed up by “no it’s fine, it’s how you answer the questions that matters” and “you covered enough ground anyway”. But it always makes me think, why tell me then?!

Maybe to see how you would react to pressure/difficult questions?