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

[s20001203]

Congrats! When did you complete Arctic Shores?

Hey! I have mine tomorrow - how did yours go??

 

[M&Amakesmyday]

Congrats to everyone who got a Ropes & Gray AC! Can I ask if there are multiple dates for the ACs? I loved this firm and I was hoping I still had a chance

 

[JohnDoeTCLA]

Congrats to everyone who got a Ropes & Gray AC! Can I ask if there are multiple dates for the ACs? I loved this firm and I was hoping I still had a chance

I think there are. I’ve seen people who got their AC on 1st of March and others on the 15th of March

 

[EH96]

Does anyone have any tips for the Boodle Hatfield VS interview?

 

[LoveAspireLAW]

Anyone waiting to hear from Weil post AC?

 

[AvniD]

How would you answer an interview question around 'detail' - e.g. Tell me about a time you recently worked with a lot of detail

I've never been asked this before, or even ever prepared for it, but it's about showing your eye for detail and meticulousness. Maybe give an example of when you had to proofread something or count something (like money), and go through the process. For e.g., your ability to focus on a task, making sure to be thorough and observant in your reading process, taking extra time to make sure the work is free of mistakes. Also add the impact of your attention to detail, e.g. organisation was kept to a high level, the team was well coordinated etc.

But overall, focus on your actions and how you can demonstrate you are detail oriented.

Couldn't have said it better @LEL !

 

[Hele25]

Does anyone know what’s going on with Mishcon? Are all the AC’s over?? Don’t want to give up hope, but also want to be put out of my misery lol

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Does anyone know what’s going on with Mishcon? Are all the AC’s over?? Don’t want to give up hope, but also want to be put out of my misery lol

In 2020 I didn’t get a response about my VI (which i did in March) until June and it was an AC invite so absolutely do not despair!

 

[Tony Stark]

I heard back after three weeks & 2 days if that helps

Was it because you had an offer or they just let you know?

 

[Hele25]

In 2020 I didn’t get a response about my VI (which i did in March) until June and it was an AC invite so absolutely do not despair!

Bless you

 

[Noodles52]

Has anyone ever been a past or present application of a Strive programme at all? I was accepted onto their Supernova programme about 5/6 months ago.

The initial recruitment was quick with response, but they then told me the days they had sessions had changed and so I explained I couldn't do them due to my work contractual hours.

I then basically heard nothing back, and then on the 2nd of this month I received an email from someone completely different asking me for info about how many VS's and TC's I'd been offered. I just feel like the entire organisation of a programme supposedly to offer help for applicants has been really poor, especially as I had to do a proper interview for it back last year.

Just wanted other thoughts/opinions of it.

 

[JSM123]

The main factor to consider when thinking about this is when are you going to be committed to the firm. For instance, if you are starting the LPC/SQE in September, you could be committed to your TC offered firm as early in June/July due to onboarding processes. As soon as you start those processes you will be committed to the firm on a level beyond just accepting a TC and may be liable for costs incurred by the firm.

But outside of that consideration (and firms will hate me for saying this), yes you can accept and then renege.

Be mindful to check your VS offer terms and conditions though as it is not unknown for some firms to state you can’t complete the VS if you have accepted a TC elsewhere. Not all firms have this though.

Thanks very much! It’s for a spring scheme so hopefully not before the summer period

 

[A92167!8]

In 2020 I didn’t get a response about my VI (which i did in March) until June and it was an AC invite so absolutely do not despair!

Thank you! When did you apply back then?

 

[rayemuse]

Anyone heard from Dentons post-TI or Bakers post-VI? Saw someone on my LinkedIn get a Dentons summer vac scheme offer already and it’s been 13 days/15 days respectively for me so

 

[manifestingaTC]

How long does W&C take to get back post - VI?

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Thank you! When did you apply back then?

15th Jan (which was their deadline day)

 

[Law2021vacschemer]

Was it because you had an offer or they just let you know?

I was given an offer

 

[Law2021vacschemer]

How long does W&C take to get back post - VI?

I waited roughly 2 weeks after VI before being invited to the final interview stage

 

[S87]

Has anyone ever been a past or present application of a Strive programme at all? I was accepted onto their Supernova programme about 5/6 months ago.

The initial recruitment was quick with response, but they then told me the days they had sessions had changed and so I explained I couldn't do them due to my work contractual hours.

I then basically heard nothing back, and then on the 2nd of this month I received an email from someone completely different asking me for info about how many VS's and TC's I'd been offered. I just feel like the entire organisation of a programme supposedly to offer help for applicants has been really poor, especially as I had to do a proper interview for it back last year.

Just wanted other thoughts/opinions of it.

The same happened to me.

First, they got in touch to tell me that all the places had been filled, then after one day they invited me for an interview and had basically less than a day to prepare. However, I had to work and also had a commitment with my family. They really angered me and I let them know because I needed the help!

 

[AriLor]

Anyone heard from Dentons post-TI or Bakers post-VI? Saw someone on my LinkedIn get a Dentons summer vac scheme offer already and it’s been 13 days/15 days respectively for me so

Yeah I also got a Vac Scheme offer with them a week ago
Don't worry though, no response is always a good response so just wait. Plus they were still sending out TI's when some of us had already booked AC so I don't think it means that they have stopped recruiting yet