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

[ap28]

Is the Hogan Lovells WG invitation automatic?

 

[dangelataher]

Yeah I read that a few years ago some of their trainees and grad rec were laughing at job applicants on a train too.

Omg please tell me more! I’m currently filling out their application and would consider myself to be an ethnic minority!

 

[dangelataher]

Yeah I read that a few years ago some of their trainees and grad rec were laughing at job applicants on a train too.

Omg please tell me more! I’m currently filling out their application and would consider myself to be an ethnic minority!

Just saw an article, shocking. Thanks for pointing it out

 

[JM1998]

I have to say for anyone considering TCs etc Ashurst are genuinely such a nice firm. I got to the final partner interview for a direct TC last year and everyone was really nice. They called me to give in depth feedback 3 times afterwards and prioritised getting back to me because I had an interview with another firm. Just so it’s not all negative😂

 

[SebKru10]

Hi Seb really sorry to hear about that. Do u mind me asking whether you got the PFO sent today or was it earlier this week? thanks

C'est la vie I guess ;') Although I must admit that was probably one of my weakest applications this cycle (in terms of overall quality) so I was kind of expecting that rejection. Answering your question, it came in around 2 hrs ago.

 

[Zodiac1981]

Hey - congrats! May I ask when you applied?

1/10 hope it helps

 

[Jessica Booker]

New here - got accepted onto A&O winter vac scheme yesterday! Does anyone know how many of their vac schemers get a training contract?

It won’t be a set number. Typically it will be around 50-75% accepting the offer - remember not everyone accepts the offer they are given.

 

[ella314]

It won’t be a set number. Typically it will be around 50-75% accepting the offer - remember not everyone accepts the offer they are given.

Ok, that makes sense, thank you! Basically just wondering what the chances of converting it are

 

[Ooshmate]

Has anyone heard from L&W?

that’s still great! They were so difficult - especially as most of the pics looked the same 😂 fingers crossed we hear back soon!!

Fingers crossed indeed

 

[Jessica Booker]

Ok, that makes sense, thank you! Basically just wondering what the chances of converting it are

Your chances are not determined by what has happened in the past. It will be determined by what happens during your scheme.

 

[GXA123]

HSF AC invite T_T would hugely appreciate any tips for their interview!! thank you 🙏

Congratssss. Winter or summer?

 

[ella314]

Your chances are not determined by what has happened in the past. It will be determined by what happens during your scheme.

Yes, true, thanks

 

[TheManTheMyth]

Hi everyone.

Was just wondering how long it normally takes for a firm to tell you if you've been accepted/rejected after an AC (final stage).

Thanks

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi everyone.

Was just wondering how long it normally takes for a firm to tell you if you've been accepted/rejected after an AC (final stage).

Thanks

2-3 days to 4-6 weeks. Sometimes firms can wait until all ACs are completed before making decisions.

It is always something to ask in the interview (when you will hear back).

 

[TheManTheMyth]

2-3 days to 4-6 weeks. Sometimes firms can wait until all ACs are completed before making decisions.

It is always something to ask in the interview (when you will hear back).

Thanks - thought that asking in the interview would make me look like I was pre-empting/ nagging them so I left it. Will take the point on board though for the future.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thanks - thought that asking in the interview would make me look like I was pre-empting/ nagging them so I left it. Will take the point on board though for the future.

It is one of the questions I recommend everyone asks. It is not an issue to ask at all - it’s probably the most common question.

 

[Celestie]

It won’t be a set number. Typically it will be around 50-75% accepting the offer - remember not everyone accepts the offer they are given.

This is a really interesting thing I have realised recently when speaking to trainees who, in their journey, have turned down multiple TC offers (usually from MC!). I've usually asked why and I think people consider the following: "While the firm has now decided I am a fit for them - do I actually like them and want to give them 4 years of my life? Or did I really want a TC?"

 

[poppyia]

HSF AC !!🥳

 

[Gloria]

Hello

I have just received two rejections for a direct TC application to Goodwin (I am clearly not wanted ahah!), however the emails have very different tones. The first one received few days ago said that they were impressed with my application and encouraged me to reapply in the next intake; the other one received this morning was the standard rejection email. I would like to reapply there but also don't want to waste time in hopeless applications. I have thought about messaging the grad recruitment and ask. What do you think? Has it ever happened to any of you?

Thanks!

 

[PM2021]

Hey, for those waiting to hear from Travers Smith Winter Vacation Scheme applications. They replied to my email and said they are still reviewing applications and may take few more weeks.