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

[James Carrabino]

Vinson & Elkins AC/interview.

My first AC/interview - after 2 years of applying. A little shocked right now. Yeezus.

If anyone has any suggestions, I’m all ears!

Congratulations!! 🍾🍾 No Nando's or Wagamama allowed for you this week!

 

[letmeintolaw]

Fellow law students, how the hell are you balancing everything right now? With preparation for ACs/Interviews/final few applications, I am so behind in my law degree and literally just doing the bare minimum i.e the assignments I have due. Will I ever be able to catch up once this period of crazy is over?!

 

[toilatrang]

I just finished Kirkland's TC interview yesterday and I keep feeling anxious over how I did and the result etc., even though I thought that the interview went well. How do you cope with the post-interview stress??
I also realised that I forgot to put my name on the written exercise (the interview was in office) and I emailed HR about it but I think it exaggerated my stress even more.

 

[legalgemma]

I've just been invited to an assessment centre with Irwin Mitchell (YAY!!) (Manchester office for anyone still waiting!)

however, they've only given one date and it conflicts with an LPC exam. They have said on the email that if unable to attend the allocated date it is unlikely they will be able to make other arrangements.

What should I do? @Jessica Booker is it likely that I would be able to resit the exam in summer so I can attend the assessment centre?

 

[TCG]

I've just been invited to an assessment centre with Irwin Mitchell (YAY!!) (Manchester office for anyone still waiting!)

however, they've only given one date and it conflicts with an LPC exam. They have said on the email that if unable to attend the allocated date it is unlikely they will be able to make other arrangements.

What should I do? @Jessica Booker is it likely that I would be able to resit the exam in summer so I can attend the assessment centre?

Congrats!!! What dates are available?

 

[mome101]

Willkie final stage interview! OMG I am shooketh!!!!

 

[intheM]

Has anyone had any news from Burges Salmon post-AC?

no

 

[JSM123]

Does anyone know if HSF always gets back to successful people on the AC the same day?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I've just been invited to an assessment centre with Irwin Mitchell (YAY!!) (Manchester office for anyone still waiting!)

however, they've only given one date and it conflicts with an LPC exam. They have said on the email that if unable to attend the allocated date it is unlikely they will be able to make other arrangements.

What should I do? @Jessica Booker is it likely that I would be able to resit the exam in summer so I can attend the assessment centre?

I would explain to the firm you have an exam on that day and ask if they have any flexibility.

 

[lawcurious]

for telephone interviews - do you keep your answers short? Mine says its about 15 minutes and I'm wondering if that's just a rough time and might go over 15 minutes or should i try and keep my answers very short to stick to the 15 mins?

 

[Jessica Booker]

for telephone interviews - do you keep your answers short? Mine says its about 15 minutes and I'm wondering if that's just a rough time and might go over 15 minutes or should i try and keep my answers very short to stick to the 15 mins?

I suspect there will only be a limited number of questions and probably less opportunity to ask questions at the end. I’d expect that the interview may only have 3-4 questions.

 

[JadeWadey01]

assuming that’s a cooley pfo then..

Same

 

[lawcurious]

I suspect there will only be a limited number of questions and probably less opportunity to ask questions at the end. I’d expect that the interview may only have 3-4 questions.

thanks! do you think its okay to ask the recruiter about this before the interview? i overthink a lot and don't want answer length to mess up my chances..

 

[Lumree]

Same

I wouldn’t say so yet - I can’t imagine no one on this forum didn’t receive an invite

 

[Y-Gurl]

Had my Macfarlanes AC today.... Was quite tough and intense but enjoyed the interview part.

To all those who have had ACs with the firm before: How long did they take to get back to you afterwards? Thanks in advance!

 

[JadeWadey01]

I wouldn’t say so yet - I can’t imagine no one on this forum didn’t receive an invite

I was thinking that. Maybe they're late on replies. Happened when I applied to their diversity fellowship so may have happened with this too

 

[Jessica Booker]

thanks! do you think its okay to ask the recruiter about this before the interview? i overthink a lot and don't want answer length to mess up my chances..

I wouldn’t really ask this. Answer length should be the same whether the interview is 15 minutes or 45.

 

[lawpersongirl123]

I was thinking that. Maybe they're late on replies. Happened when I applied to their diversity fellowship so may have happened with this too

What happened with the diversity fellowship?

 

[thewaitinggame]

S&M have taken my name to a new extreme, the waiting game is torturous

 

[legalgemma]

I would explain to the firm you have an exam on that day and ask if they have any flexibility.

Great thank you!