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

[GXA123]

Anyone heard back post tests for Pinsent Birmingham?

 

[Emily K]

Latham PFO here too!

 

[Ks36]

Still waiting for Mishcon, HSF, Links, BCLP and Clifford Chance (SPARK)

 

[GXA123]

Still waiting for Mishcon, HSF, Links, BCLP and Clifford Chance (SPARK)

I am still waiting on Mishcon but I think it is a PFO, same for links and BCLP post interview

 

[S87]

Well, I am just waiting for my Links PFO at this point.

 

[Limanehious]

Anyone heard back post tests for Pinsent Birmingham?

I applied to Manchester, not Birmingham, but grad recruitment said there's a delay and they would issue AC invitations at some point today

 

[Ks36]

I am still waiting on Mishcon but I think it is a PFO, same for links and BCLP post interview

I put my heart and soul into that app so I hope not - they did tell us to wait till March

 

[GXA123]

I applied to Manchester, not Birmingham, but grad recruitment said there's a delay and they would issue AC invitations at some point today

EXCITINGGGGG!

 

[GXA123]

I put my heart and soul into that app so I hope not - they did tell us to wait till March

I really hope so!

 

[lawful_neutral216]

Latham PFO post-app

 

[nisadee]

Invited to Addleshaw's AC last week but couldn't make that date so I selected the option saying "can't make it" and it said graduate recruitment would contact me with alternative times. They still haven't- should I email?

 

[avaelle42]

any tips for scenario-based interviews? thank you!

 

[SOAS22]

Anyone heard back from BLM?

 

[Irena]

How long did people wait to hear back following Dentons tele interview for summer vac?

I had mine on Friday and have not heard back but they said that it will take up to two weeks. Have you had an update on yours?

 

[Green]

Does anyone know if Mayer Brown are done with AC invites? I still haven’t heard post job simulation. Also - anyone had any news from Clyde&co?

 

[M777]

Anyone else still waiting on Bakers post AC for spring VS?

 

[S87]

Agree with you here @Jessica Booker

Hi @Jessica Booker and Gemma,

I understand and agree with some of your remarks. However, may I ask you how candidates can understand how to improve their apps?
I mean, if I receive a general rejection how do I know what went wrong?

English is not my first language, however I have British people in my life who do not work in the legal industry but are happy to look at my apps and give me their feedback. However, this is not enough and it can be frustrating and mentally challenging at times.

 

[HopefulForALawJob]

Dechert VI and Written Exercise just hit my inbox. Applied on the last day (from memory) and it was defs for the summer vac/2024 training contract. Thanks for all the help in the forum thus far! What do written exercises usually involve? Is the VI one of those ones where you can re-record as many times as you like (easy as) or is it a one take show (worst thing in the world lol)? (And remember for all those who got Latham rejections, WAGMI!)

 

[IRO]

Just a random thought but, has anyone done the Travers Smith winter scheme and can confirm you literally get paid £750 for a week?
More generally, does anyone have any thoughts on why the massive discrepancy between TS and the usual £450 that firms pay per week of vacation scheme?

The reason the pay is so high at TS is because they used to offer a two week scheme at what's a fairly standard rate for VS (iirc £450/week) and then decided to shorten their scheme to be one week only but keep the pay roughly the same (so now you get £750 but its for one week instead of getting £900 for two weeks). I think this is a pretty poor deal, as I'd prefer more time to experience the firm/work to decide if it's right for me but to each their own. It's also helped TS cut costs as they can get away with spending less overall and don't have run a lengthy VS.

Here's an article about it.

 

[GXA123]

Invited to Addleshaw's AC last week but couldn't make that date so I selected the option saying "can't make it" and it said graduate recruitment would contact me with alternative times. They still haven't- should I email?

I think this means you rejected the invitation, contact them ASAP