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

[violeta]

Has anyone heard from Winston & Strawn?

 

[GOI983]

I have an AC with BCLP tomorrow!

How long ago did it take for you to hear back post-interview?

 

[ssolicitorz]

Whaat are the advantages and disadvantages of the swiss verein structure?

 

[GOI983]

Hi everyone. I have just been asked to partake in a psychometric assessment for Pinsent Masons (I applied to the Manchester office). It says 'based on the application you have made...'. Does anyone know if this is automated, or if this means my application was successful? Thanks

Nope, they have definitely screened your app. Out of 1000+ applicants, if I remember correctly, 240 are given the test to do

 

[marcelP]

Wish firms would stop ghosting me

Honestly, went out for lunch/dinner/coffee with associates and a partner at this firm - the effect of this ghosting is akin to a heartbreak haha

 

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Whaat are the advantages and disadvantages of the swiss verein structure?

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[AspiringTrainee]

How long ago did it take for you to hear back post-interview?

Less than 3 hours
But they did say it could be up to 2 weeks when I initially asked

 

[M&Amakesmyday]

I applied to Sidley in early December and haven't heard from them. Considering that they are rolling, does this mean a PFO or is there a chance that they could still send an AC invite?

 

[Donuttime]

I applied to Sidley in early December and haven't heard from them. Considering that they are rolling, does this mean a PFO or is there a chance that they could still send an AC invite?

theres always a chance. Hold on tight

 

[DisciplineTC2526]

@AvniD @George Maxwell @James Carrabino @Jessica Booker

What would you guys say are the biggest challenges and opportunities in the legal industry at the moment. I am talking about general awareness of the current and foreseeable market - so if you were perhaps the managing partner at a city law firm, what would be you top considerations currently. Would love to hear people's opinions.

I'll start - I was thinking: (1) Retaining talent and well being; and (2) for a UK firm, probably US rivals coming in and dominating some areas in London.

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Just a non-application point but I was going through my applications from last year that I submitted this time last year and wow am laughing at how bad my applications were last year.

For those who reached video interviews or AC, this cycle read applications from last year or the year before and think wow were my applications that bad.

I just want to say that improving applications does take time and can see why I did not get any good news from the application stage last year.

 

[mckamp]

Bird and Bird PFO did the video interview back in November, kept me hanging on a long time

Just got the PFO as well, did the VI late December

 

[Asil Ahmad]

@AvniD @George Maxwell @James Carrabino @Jessica Booker

What would you guys say are the biggest challenges and opportunities in the legal industry at the moment. I am talking about general awareness of the current and foreseeable market - so if you were perhaps the managing partner at a city law firm, what would be you top considerations currently. Would love to hear people's opinions.

I'll start - I was thinking: (1) Retaining talent and well being; and (2) for a UK firm, probably US rivals coming in and dominating some areas in London.

ESG comes to mind straight away.

 

[ar2r]

Is there a portal to log into on the V&E website? I can't seem to log in anywhere/ view my application status.

 

[BM99]

Has anyone completed CC AC recently?

 

[AW_08]

Mayer Brown AC invite!!!!!!!! It's my first one ever, but this is THE firm I really want so any advice will be so so welcome!

They've split the AC into two stages, so you've got to be successful in round 1 to be invited for the round 2 interview!

 

[Limanehious]

AC for Mills and Reeve! Sooo excited! Third year applying there!!

 

[GXA123]

AC for Mills and Reeve! Sooo excited! Third year applying there!!

Congrats! when did you get the email?

 

[Sophh182]

Is anyone still waiting to hear from AG post application? Starting to lose hope

 

[letmeintolaw]

Mills and Reeve AC!!! FIrst one ever