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

[thirdtimelucky]

I still didn't hear post app lol

Same, I've applied to them two years in a row (progressed both times) and they really do vary in their response timings. I remember it took 3 months to get a response once so it really is a waiting game when it concerns Mishcon lol.

 

[GXA123]

Same, I've applied to them two years in a row (progressed both times) and they really do vary in their response timings. I remember it took 3 months to get a response once so it really is a waiting game when it concerns Mishcon lol.

so it's not a PFO for sure?

 

[LawfulRust00]

Also sorry to ask - but has anyone NOT heard from Mishcon post VI? Are all the AC invites gone?

What makes you think that all the AC invites are gone?

 

[Noodles52]

how long do FF take to get back to you post-AC

Is this Fieldfisher? If so, around 2 weeks I believe!

 

[thirdtimelucky]

so it's not a PFO for sure?

Definitely not! Not until you get that message lol. Plus they did say we’d hear back by March so I assume they’re just being slow

 

[GXA123]

Anyone heard anything from TW today? and when do they usually call? still hoping for a response before the end of the week

 

[captainhilts]

Is this Fieldfisher? If so, around 2 weeks I believe!

no freshfields aha and ive been waiting for over three weeks!!!

 

[S87]

Anyone heard anything from TW today? and when do they usually call? still hoping for a response before the end of the week

It is Friday afternoon...see ya next week

 

[GXA123]

It is Friday afternoon...see ya next week

ouch hahhahahhahah

 

[LawfulRust00]

You know your heads gone when you are inanely refreshing your inbox for a law firm email. Angry react to this post if law firms also have you on strings.

 

[RachelLouise22]

@Jessica Booker have you ever had experience of a firm recalling offers after they’ve made them as they’ve decided to continue to do acs? I didn’t even know it was possible, it’s just happened to me and luckily it wasn’t the firm I was going to accept but it’s very cheeky, apparently I’ll still be considered after the new acs

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

no freshfields aha and ive been waiting for over three weeks!!!

If this is post-assessment centre, give them a call.

 

[LawfulRust00]

@Jessica Booker have you ever had experience of a firm recalling offers after they’ve made them as they’ve decided to continue to do acs? I didn’t even know it was possible, it’s just happened to me and luckily it wasn’t the firm I was going to accept but it’s very cheeky, apparently I’ll still be considered after the new acs

Wow, that's nasty and I didn't even know it was possible either. Sorry to hear this

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker have you ever had experience of a firm recalling offers after they’ve made them as they’ve decided to continue to do acs? I didn’t even know it was possible, it’s just happened to me and luckily it wasn’t the firm I was going to accept but it’s very cheeky, apparently I’ll still be considered after the new acs

I have never done this, and I haven't heard of it being done.

I suspect it is down to a human error unfortunately. Did they send you full written offers or was it just a verbal offer you received?

 

[RachelLouise22]

I have never done this, and I haven't heard of it being done.

I suspect it is down to a human error unfortunately. Did they send you full written offers or was it just a verbal offer you received?

It was an email sent with an written offer, I emailed to respond and was told they’d decided to run more acs so their final decision was no longer final until after the new acs

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

It was an email sent with an written offer, I emailed to respond and was told they’d decided to run more acs so their final decision was no longer final until after the new acs

There is a possibility that they have decided to hire fewer vac schemers than they originally planned. They could easily be in the middle of budget planning for the next financial year and have been told to make some cuts, and therefore all of a sudden need to make fewer vacation scheme hires.

Or it could just be poor recruitment/pipeline management.

I'll be frank - something like this is pretty rubbish and I would expect the firm to deal with it better than they have, but at the same time I can understand why it might have happened and it may not even be the recruitment team's fault.

 

[RachelLouise22]

There is a possibility that they have decided to hire fewer vac schemers than they originally planned. They could easily be in the middle of budget planning for the next financial year and have been told to make some cuts, and therefore all of a sudden need to make fewer vacation scheme hires.

Or it could just be poor recruitment/pipeline management.

I'll be frank - something like this is pretty rubbish and I would expect the firm to deal with it better than they have, but at the same time I can understand why it might have happened and it may not even be the recruitment team's fault.

Thanks for rationalising that Jessica, I really appreciate it

 

[James Carrabino]

I strongly agree with you, I have attended various events and what I realised is that US firms really valued my background and maturity.
I believe that Americans in general value candidates who are not afraid to explore other things, while UK firms are more inclined to target young students. I do not know what's best, personally I know I want to become a litigator but also experience a bit of corporate, hence US firms are better for me.

Excellent point @S87! Both are great approaches which have been tried and tested; I just think there is a slightly different cultural attitude in the US which is manifesting itself in the way US firms recruit here. I recommend candidates apply to a mixture of both UK and US firms and working out which approach seems to suit them better

 

[lawafc2021]

Shearman PFO

 

[YJ]

I had my Slaughter and May interview on the 28th, earlier this week I emailed asking for an early decision (They said we could when I was invited to the interview!), old them it was for a job application and it is beneficial to add any upcoming VS/TC etc. due to the nature of the job. Grad rec said they 'Should' be able to get back to me by the end of the week. This was on Monday and I still haven't heard back! I emailed this afternoon asking if I can still expect to hear a decision today - any advice? Do I call or just submit the application anyway and wait it out??!!