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

[M777]

Thanks! It was summer

Yeah, they're very busy with spring ACs this week and next week. Don't worry that you haven't heard.

 

[eleven14og]

For team work competency questions, is it ok to use examples where I was a team leader?

 

[LEL]

For team work competency questions, is it ok to use examples where I was a team leader?

You can do, but remember they might also ask you to mention a time when you were a leader and it may not be good to use the same example twice. Try and think of any teamwork example, even if it's simple like a group project at uni!

 

[lawstudent12345]

Your real names are appropriate unless the exercise is name blind (the firm will tell you if this is the case) or if the instructions explicitly tell you it needs to come from someone else.

Thanks! I saw on Chambers Student that it was name blind but then the firm didn't mention anything about that. I've just finished it and I used my real name.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thanks! I saw on Chambers Student that it was name blind but then the firm didn't mention anything about that. I've just finished it and I used my real name.

If they didn't mention it or it wasn't in the instructions of the exercise, then there is nothing to worry about. They may redact it out before it is marked if it needs to be name blind.

 

[Legal Chick]

Is anyone still waiting to hear from Linklaters for the spring vac scheme?
should I just assume pfo

 

[snailvibez]

I heard that around 3000 people apply (for all 3 schemes) then there are around 90 places across the schemes then around 60-65 trainees a year, but do not quote me on it!

i see, thanks!! how many people do you reckon they have invited to the AC?

 

[snailvibez]

I heard that around 3000 people apply (for all 3 schemes) then there are around 90 places across the schemes then around 60-65 trainees a year, but do not quote me on it!

@Jessica Booker Hi Jess!! Would be interesting to know how many people do you think they would invite to the AC?

 

[Rob93]

SullCrom does take grads though, I applied as a postgrad (was rejected, but they had sent me their 'maybe pile' email and let me know the outcome the day after apps closed). I think there are some firms that don't let you apply in the same cycle for a Direct TC if you have been rejected for a VS - but not sure if W&C is one of them. NRF is also a firm with a sizeable direct TC intake if you are interested!

SullCrom grad rec specifically told me to apply for direct rather than VS.

Most firms don't let you apply direct after VS rejection same cycle, but I didn't go for W&C VS this year.

I like NRF but I've been told that they like to see an interest in litigation, which isn't really my bag. Might give it a crack though

 

[elizabeth_98]

For those who have been invited to Reed Smith’s AC, are the slots available to book for you today?

 

[Elizabeth.belle]

Has anyone heard back from Davis Polk?

 

[Elizabeth.belle]

Hey is there anyone who has still not heard from Sullivan & Cromwell, Davis Polk and Winston?

I’m awaiting Davis Polk and Winston

 

[eleven14og]

You can do, but remember they might also ask you to mention a time when you were a leader and it may not be good to use the same example twice. Try and think of any teamwork example, even if it's simple like a group project at uni!

Thank you very much!

 

[MartineA]

Has anyone applied to Brown Rudnick?

Hi I am applying! Do you know who to address the cover letter to pls?

 

[Ambs123]

Has anyone done the MDR VI? Dm me pls!!

 

[GXA123]

Anyone knows what SPB assessment includes?

 

[OreoShake]

Anyone heard back after Dechert VI for summer?

 

[NMA]

@Jessica Booker Would it be a bit iffy to email grad rec and ask when I should hear back about my post-AC results? I did mine two weeks ago, and I haven't received anything yet. A person who I saw on my AC heard back last week and was unsuccessful.

 

[M777]

Has anyone had a PFO or offer from Weil post AC yet? Did my AC two weeks ago

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jess!! Would be interesting to know how many people do you think they would invite to the AC?

Probably somewhere between 250 and 350 invites for 90 places.