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

[TCApp2021]

Do Travers wait until all interviews are done before giving out VS offers?

 

[Lawyertobe101]

Hi, hopefully this hasn't been asked before but do BCLP ghost? I got my testing invite quite soon after sending off my application (completed tests in December) but heard absolutely nothing since. It's been a long time and seeing lots of people on here get offers, interviews etc. Just wondering if they traditionally ghost for vac schemes :/

I’ve had the same experience, but for the direct TC app

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Do Travers wait until all interviews are done before giving out VS offers?

No if they interview you tomorrow they will give you an offer tomorrow after the interview which is why they don't review all applications.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Is it true you can only ever apply twice to Hogan Lovells?

Yes as far as I know.

 

[GXA123]

Anyone heard from Pinsent that did the AC for a birmingham vac scheme?

Yess I got an offer

 

[PirateShip]

I’m not sure how well I have done, but I’ve always passed. I spent less time practising and more time understand the logic / reasoning behind it. Until that becomes my logic. I found listening to the podcast with Assessment Day’s creator really helped. Feel free to PM me if you want to discuss the mechanics of it all

I'd second this.

Also, and whilst this might sound patronising and really obvious, I'd stress to really read the questions. The way human brains work means that when we are reading we instinctively fill in what our brain expects to be there. However, the diference between an "and" and an "or" can fundamentally change the meaning of a sentence, so it's important to really make sure you've manually read a question rather than let your brain go on autopilot.

 

[SOAS22]

Has anyone heard from BLM? I contacted them to ask if they are still reviewing applications and have not had a response so far.

 

[abelegrant]

Anyone heard from Gateley London yet? Seems most other offices have already heard back post app

 

[Legalmel_99]

Has anyone heard from BLM? I contacted them to ask if they are still reviewing applications and have not had a response so far.

I’m assuming there probably going to do the VS and direct TC process all together now that would make more sense as we’ve been waiting

 

[Legalmel_99]

Anyone heard from Gateley London yet? Seems most other offices have already heard back post app

I applied to another office, haven’t heard back yet but the fact the ACs are this month is concerning

 

[S87]

Anyone heard back from Rudnick?

 

[Scandi]

Hi. Do you usually bring anything to assessment centres (e.g., notes/stationery)? No information about it is provided, and I assume that most material will be available at the law firm. Any tips are welcome.

 

[Abii]

Hi. Do you usually bring anything to assessment centres (e.g., notes/stationery)? No information about it is provided, and I assume that most material will be available at the law firm. Any tips are welcome.

I always bring a notebook and pen, but those are in my handbag at all times so not particular to ACs. I've always found that if anything is required it is provided but its never a bad thing to be the person that always has a pen on them.

 

[Scandi]

I always bring a notebook and pen, but those are in my handbag at all times so not particular to ACs. I've always found that if anything is required it is provided but its never a bad thing to be the person that always has a pen on them.

Thanks!

 

[Strugglinglawstudent]

No if they interview you tomorrow they will give you an offer tomorrow after the interview which is why they don't review all applications.

I don’t think this is true. A few people I know interviewed this week and they haven’t heard back

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I don’t think this is true. A few people I know interviewed this week and they haven’t heard back

I mean it depends as I have heard people have had a quick response post-interview and some have waited for a while.

 

[Strugglinglawstudent]

I mean it depends as I have heard people have had a quick response post-interview and some have waited for a while.

Yeah. But I think they do review all applications which is why they take so long to get back

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Yeah. But I think they do review all applications which is why they take so long to get back

Oh I see

 

[cycw]

Is anyone who participated in the Mayer Brown AC last Thursday still waiting to hear back? I haven't heard back yet and sent an email and left a voicemail today but still waiting.

NGL I havent heard back post JS lol

 

[Scandi]

NGL I havent heard back post JS lol

Same here!