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

[Romiras]

Purely out of curiosity, what are people thoughts on posting about a Vacation Scheme offer on LinkedIn? Is it a good thing to do, are there any negatives or is it ultimately personal choice?

I’m seeing a lot of posts pop up on my feed, hence the question.

It's a pretty good tactical choice if you want to put pressure on other firms that are considering you.

 

[TC fiend]

Purely out of curiosity, what are people thoughts on posting about a Vacation Scheme offer on LinkedIn? Is it a good thing to do, are there any negatives or is it ultimately personal choice?

I’m seeing a lot of posts pop up on my feed, hence the question.

Fine if you are accepting the offer - really odd to do it if you aren’t (which I have seen and I don’t think is in great taste personally).

'VS Offer Holder at [Firm]' as a work experience line item always seems really strange to me! You didn't do any work!

There’s solid arguments for and against.

Pros: it’s a very difficult achievement you worked hard for, and it makes it easier for others to identify you and perhaps reach out with application questions of their own.

Cons: you really haven’t done any work yet so it’s not really appropriate to call it a “job title”, it’s literally a 2 week placement (provided you don’t accept the offer), and (this is the weakest argument but I do want to offer it) a lot of associates find it cringey.

I think Jess’ approach makes sense - if you accept the offer then fair play. Personally I don’t think I’d put it on unless I accepted a TC.

 

[TC fiend]

It's a pretty good tactical choice if you want to put pressure on other firms that are considering you.

I don’t know if this is true… I doubt any grad rec people are regularly checking your LinkedIn to see whether you’ve accepted any other offers…..

 

[Jessica Booker]

'VS Offer Holder at [Firm]' as a work experience line item always seems really strange to me! You didn't do any work!

Exactly - no one else puts in the jobs that they turned down on their LinkedIn or CVs, so I find it slightly bizarre that people think this is fine to do.

It is fine if you say "Upcoming Vacation Scheme Student" or something of those lines - that is fine with me, the same as people put "Future Trainee Solicitor". But you have to be expecting to start/complete that opportunity.

 

[coffeeshops]

Hi! Has anyone got an AC or interview invite from farrer or withers for their summer schemes? Still waiting to hear back and not sure whether to just expect a PFO now! Thanks so much in advance - this forum has been really helpful!

 

[Jessica Booker]

It's a pretty good tactical choice if you want to put pressure on other firms that are considering you.

1) I am not convinced many recruiters are actually looking at LinkedIn in the first place

2) If they do, it's a risky tactic - in many instances, it might actually put a negative spin on how I viewed someone (as I would consider them more interested in the other firm).

 

[Adrian_S]

Coped with my Farrer PFO with my very first trip to Nandos - and omg THAT CHICKEN.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Coped with my Farrer PFO with my very first trip to Nandos - and omg THAT CHICKEN.

It's taken you this long to have a Nandos?!?!

 

[JoeyTr]

Coped with my Farrer PFO with my very first trip to Nandos - and omg THAT CHICKEN.

 

[Adrian_S]

It's taken you this long to have a Nandos?!?!

i knowww right??? all this time, i just thought it was hype - like how good could chicken from a chain restaurant be??? omg i was so so so utterly wrong. i deserve a PFO from nando's.

going to try wagamama when i get my next PFO!

 

[Jessica Booker]

i knowww right??? all this time, i just thought it was hype - like how good could chicken from a chain restaurant be??? omg i was so so so utterly wrong. i deserve a PFO from nando's.

going to try wagamama when i get my next PFO!

I love a Wags too - one major consideration when moving a small market town after living in central London was that it had a Wagamamas and a Nandos 🤣

 

[RoughWood]

i knowww right??? all this time, i just thought it was hype - like how good could chicken from a chain restaurant be??? omg i was so so so utterly wrong. i deserve a PFO from nando's.

going to try wagamama when i get my next PFO!

I have only had Nandos once (years ago at that) and I've never been back as I didn't see what was so special about it....did I do it wrong? What trick am I missing?

 

[Adrian_S]

I have only had Nandos once (years ago at that) and I've never been back as I didn't see what was so special about it....did I do it wrong? What trick am I missing?

Sorry, @RoughWood, but I need you to sit down and really reflect on how you could have improved your own Nando's experience. Just like I've had to do with my law firm apps. Did you not try all the different sauces? Did you not get a side of Peri-peri nuts? DID YOU CHOOSE THE RAINBOW SLAW OVER THE PERI-SALTED CHIPS???

 

[rose0904]

Purely out of curiosity, what are people thoughts on posting about a Vacation Scheme offer on LinkedIn? Is it a good thing to do, are there any negatives or is it ultimately personal choice?

I’m seeing a lot of posts pop up on my feed, hence the question.

I haven't just because I'd rather wait and post if I got the TC offer off the back of it. Wouldn't say there's anything wrong with it though, more just a personal choice

 

[Ks36]

Anyone heard anything recently about Mishcon, Linklaters, BCLP and CC (spark)? All summer apps

 

[tt_xo]

Just heard back from Mishcon from with a VI invite I applied in very early September so don't be disheartened if you applied early and haven't heard back

 

[Desk Chair]

Mayer Brown second AC stage AND Clyde summer vac scheme offer!! I can't believe this... I just want to say thank you for everyone on TCLA, this forum has helped tremendously!!

 

[WillF]

✨✨✨✨✨✨ manifesting an offer for Reed Smith today ✨✨✨✨✨✨

The AC i had two weeks ago went poorly :')

 

[ssolicitorz]

i knowww right??? all this time, i just thought it was hype - like how good could chicken from a chain restaurant be??? omg i was so so so utterly wrong. i deserve a PFO from nando's.

going to try wagamama when i get my next PFO!

Would recommend from wagamama the raisukaree curry and the yaki udon is way better than the yaki soba.... but hopefully you wont be having a PFO party at wagamamas but a celebration for getting that vac scheme

 

[Noodles52]

The same happened to me.

First, they got in touch to tell me that all the places had been filled, then after one day they invited me for an interview and had basically less than a day to prepare. However, I had to work and also had a commitment with my family. They really angered me and I let them know because I needed the help!

Glad I'm not the only one! I'm just really confused with the process. I've been involved with literally none of the group sessions they were supposed to have. Someone else on the course I DM'd privately and he said the only two initial sessions were cancelled anyway - heard nothing after that.