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

[Commerciallaw]

For poeple that got to Linklaters AC - I did the work experience section but I have completely forgotten what work experiences I put down (i know very stupid of me). Does anyone know if it is possible to access it because I really do not know how 😬

 

[Vacationschemeapps]

Does linklaters send AC invites in batches or should everyone who didn't get assume PFOs?

 

[bananak]

Hey! Does anyone know if Mayer Brown VS has any questions? I've looked but the only application question I could find is the following:
"Please use this section to tell us about any academic or non academic achievements and interests not covered elsewhere in this application."

Any help is appreciated

 

[Bugsy Malone]

Hey! Does anyone know if Mayer Brown VS has any questions? I've looked but the only application question I could find is the following:
"Please use this section to tell us about any academic or non academic achievements and interests not covered elsewhere in this application."

Any help is appreciated

Hey - they don't have any long form ques on the application this cycle.

 

[GXA123]

Hey! Does anyone know if Mayer Brown VS has any questions? I've looked but the only application question I could find is the following:
"Please use this section to tell us about any academic or non academic achievements and interests not covered elsewhere in this application."

Any help is appreciated

there are no questions on the application form.

 

[bananak]

Hey - they don't have any long form ques on the application this cycle.

thank you

 

[bananak]

there are no questions on the application form.

Thank you

 

[parsleyperson]

how did everyone find the baker spring AC today?

 

[AspiringTrainee]

For those who received the email from Gemma at Willkie today (Or anyone if they have a suggestion) - have you responded? It looks like a more tailored email and so I was wondering if it would be seen as polite to reply with a simple thank you? @Jessica Booker

 

[average_jo123]

Has anyone heard from Pinsent Masons (London) summer vac post-app?

✅ - received GMA test invite
👍 - no news post-app
❌ - PFO post-app

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker, what is your opinion on asking about hearing back just post-app? With Grad Rec having so many apps to look through, is it best to just sit back and wait for information? I have seen other people hear back from the firm but still nothing on my end

If it has been quite a long period of time since you have applied (e.g more than 6 weeks) and you are confident other people have heard back, then you can email, especially if you need an update rather than just would like one (e.g. if you having to make decisions on your other applications or need to make other commitments that would conflict with the job offer).

 

[Jessica Booker]

For those who received the email from Gemma at Willkie today (Or anyone if they have a suggestion) - have you responded? It looks like a more tailored email and so I was wondering if it would be seen as polite to reply with a simple thank you? @Jessica Booker

There is no need to send a reply if it is just a general update and doesn't require you to respond/action anything.

If everyone emailed with a thank you, I suspect Gemma's inbox would be manic. If it was me, I'd just be deleting the emails anyway to keep my inbox manageable and clear.

 

[JadeWadey01]

PFO Slaughter and May. Honestly thought so, took over 2 months just for this lmao. Thought my cover letter was good enough to at least get to the next stage, oh well!

 

[ssolicitorz]

Does anyone know how much time you have to answer Mayer Brown's questions in the video interview?

 

[mckelly]

Anyone who did an interview with DP, have you heard back?

 

[futuretraineecity]

Does anyone know how much time you have to answer Mayer Brown's questions in the video interview?

If I can remember correctly, it was around 2 mins to prepare and 3 mins to speak? Might be the other way round though!

 

[CF12345]

has anyone heard back from Ashurst?

 

[Lucy124]

Burges Salmon AC!

 

[CorporateLaw101]

How many people have got ACs for Links and Reed Smith SUMMER scheme? Green tick if you have!

 

[Arche172372]

This is my first cycle and id like to thank everyone on the forum! The advice and support has been so helpful and finishing my app process with 5 vac scheme offers is more than i could have hope for! If anyone needs advice on interviews feel free to reach out.