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

[Dwight]

Is there any other firm in the City other than JD that offers a non-rotational TC? To my understanding the answer is no, although firms such as Freshfields provide more flexible TCs with a greater number of seats and reduced seat time.

 

[John Doe]

Davis Polk PFO. "We have carefully reviewed your CV and although your credentials are impressive, we are unable to invite you to interview with our Firm."

Ok, this might be the best PFO I have ever received 😭😭😭😭

 

[Law2022]

Davis Polk PFO. "We have carefully reviewed your CV and although your credentials are impressive, we are unable to invite you to interview with our Firm."

Ok, it might be the best PFO I have ever received 😭😭😭😭

I had this too! Lol it’s the nicest rejection ever

 

[GXA123]

what law firms recruit on rolling basis for TCs? is there a thread?

 

[O]

what law firms recruit on rolling basis for TCs? is there a thread?

Top of my head but

1. Baker McKenzie
2. Dentons

 

[John Doe]

Davis Polk PFO. "We have carefully reviewed your CV and although your credentials are impressive, we are unable to invite you to interview with our Firm."

Ok, this might be the best PFO I have ever received 😭😭😭😭

So after a million PFOs that came before, what has changed? A PFO that praised my credentials.

Life can be a very funny thing if you can find something to be amused about 😂😂😂😂

 

[buerheibai]

Covington & Burling AC😭

Same! Applied on DDL day

 

[John Travoni]

Top of my head but

1. Baker McKenzie
2. Dentons

I’m 100% sure BM do not recruit on a rolling basis for TCs. Although it states that on the application, they do not get back to candidates until after the deadline has passed. This is confirmed by GR.

 

[Paige]

I had a big fat PFO - literally day after VI saying I didn’t meet their test benchmark. LDN office, applied Nov. Good luck 🤞🏻

Oh no, that's so annoying especially after completing the test as well. I have heard nothing at all so I am not holding out hope lol. Thank you and good luck with all your applications as well

 

[AspiringIPLawyer]

This might be a silly question but when a TC application form asks you to discuss your 'achievements, scholarships, positions of responsibility, insight schemes, open days and virtual work experience opportunities, extra-curricular activities', is it ok to talk about open days/work experience at other law firms? For this firm in particular, I have not attended any open days because (as far as I'm aware) they only host them for first year students. However, I have attended open days and experiences at other firms which specialise in a lot of the same practice areas as them.

Not sure whether this is what they are asking?

TIA xx

 

[O]

I’m 100% sure BM do not recruit on a rolling basis for TCs. Although it states that on the application, they do not get back to candidates until after the deadline has passed. This is confirmed by GR.

Hi, I am not 100% sure either. I am basing it on my previous experience with the firm. In 2020, I applied for their direct TC and got a WG invite before the deadline. I got my VI and AC invite well after the deadline though.

 

[AspiringTrainee]

This might be a silly question but when a TC application form asks you to discuss your 'achievements, scholarships, positions of responsibility, insight schemes, open days and virtual work experience opportunities, extra-curricular activities', is it ok to talk about open days/work experience at other law firms? For this firm in particular, I have not attended any open days because (as far as I'm aware) they only host them for first year students. However, I have attended open days and experiences at other firms which specialise in a lot of the same practice areas as them.

Not sure whether this is what they are asking?

TIA xx

They’re looking to get to know you more. If they ask then do put your open days with other firms as this demonstrates a commitment to the law etc.

i have put firm open days on sections like this and passed app stages. However, I usually talk more about myself for achievements etc more than focusing on open days.

 

[mckamp]

Ashurst PFO😪

Same, got 80 and 89 in their tests as well so I was quite hopeful.

 

[MH]

Anyone got an invite to the BCLP Open Day but not heard back after their test for vac scheme?

 

[AlRJ]

BCLP vacation scheme offer!! I actually cannot believe it!

Congrats!!

 

[deckoking123]

Akin Gump AC invite - would really appreciate any tips

 

[Jessica Booker]

This might be a silly question but when a TC application form asks you to discuss your 'achievements, scholarships, positions of responsibility, insight schemes, open days and virtual work experience opportunities, extra-curricular activities', is it ok to talk about open days/work experience at other law firms? For this firm in particular, I have not attended any open days because (as far as I'm aware) they only host them for first year students. However, I have attended open days and experiences at other firms which specialise in a lot of the same practice areas as them.

Not sure whether this is what they are asking?

TIA xx

Yes, perfectly acceptable to cover those done with other firms.

 

[lawful_neutral216]

Just did my CC AC and I think it was a train wreck. I think I came off as super nervous and it resulted in a lot of rambling on my part. Oh god 😭

 

[futuretraineecity]

Does anybody have any advice for the fact finding exercise for the Mayer Brown AC please? I can’t figure out if there’s a way to prep for this?

 

[GXA123]

is TLT rolling for TCs?