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

[Adrian_S]

Coped with my Farrer PFO with my very first trip to Nandos - and omg THAT CHICKEN.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Coped with my Farrer PFO with my very first trip to Nandos - and omg THAT CHICKEN.

It's taken you this long to have a Nandos?!?!

 

[JoeyTr]

Coped with my Farrer PFO with my very first trip to Nandos - and omg THAT CHICKEN.

 

[Adrian_S]

It's taken you this long to have a Nandos?!?!

i knowww right??? all this time, i just thought it was hype - like how good could chicken from a chain restaurant be??? omg i was so so so utterly wrong. i deserve a PFO from nando's.

going to try wagamama when i get my next PFO!

 

[Jessica Booker]

i knowww right??? all this time, i just thought it was hype - like how good could chicken from a chain restaurant be??? omg i was so so so utterly wrong. i deserve a PFO from nando's.

going to try wagamama when i get my next PFO!

I love a Wags too - one major consideration when moving a small market town after living in central London was that it had a Wagamamas and a Nandos 🤣

 

[RoughWood]

i knowww right??? all this time, i just thought it was hype - like how good could chicken from a chain restaurant be??? omg i was so so so utterly wrong. i deserve a PFO from nando's.

going to try wagamama when i get my next PFO!

I have only had Nandos once (years ago at that) and I've never been back as I didn't see what was so special about it....did I do it wrong? What trick am I missing?

 

[Adrian_S]

I have only had Nandos once (years ago at that) and I've never been back as I didn't see what was so special about it....did I do it wrong? What trick am I missing?

Sorry, @RoughWood, but I need you to sit down and really reflect on how you could have improved your own Nando's experience. Just like I've had to do with my law firm apps. Did you not try all the different sauces? Did you not get a side of Peri-peri nuts? DID YOU CHOOSE THE RAINBOW SLAW OVER THE PERI-SALTED CHIPS???

 

[rose0904]

Purely out of curiosity, what are people thoughts on posting about a Vacation Scheme offer on LinkedIn? Is it a good thing to do, are there any negatives or is it ultimately personal choice?

I’m seeing a lot of posts pop up on my feed, hence the question.

I haven't just because I'd rather wait and post if I got the TC offer off the back of it. Wouldn't say there's anything wrong with it though, more just a personal choice

 

[Ks36]

Anyone heard anything recently about Mishcon, Linklaters, BCLP and CC (spark)? All summer apps

 

[tt_xo]

Just heard back from Mishcon from with a VI invite I applied in very early September so don't be disheartened if you applied early and haven't heard back

 

[Desk Chair]

Mayer Brown second AC stage AND Clyde summer vac scheme offer!! I can't believe this... I just want to say thank you for everyone on TCLA, this forum has helped tremendously!!

 

[WillF]

✨✨✨✨✨✨ manifesting an offer for Reed Smith today ✨✨✨✨✨✨

The AC i had two weeks ago went poorly :')

 

[ssolicitorz]

i knowww right??? all this time, i just thought it was hype - like how good could chicken from a chain restaurant be??? omg i was so so so utterly wrong. i deserve a PFO from nando's.

going to try wagamama when i get my next PFO!

Would recommend from wagamama the raisukaree curry and the yaki udon is way better than the yaki soba.... but hopefully you wont be having a PFO party at wagamamas but a celebration for getting that vac scheme

 

[Noodles52]

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!

Glad I'm not the only one! I'm just really confused with the process. I've been involved with literally none of the group sessions they were supposed to have. Someone else on the course I DM'd privately and he said the only two initial sessions were cancelled anyway - heard nothing after that.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Glad I'm not the only one! I'm just really confused with the process. I've been involved with literally none of the group sessions they were supposed to have. Someone else on the course I DM'd privately and he said the only two initial sessions were cancelled anyway - heard nothing after that.

Interestingly the company seems to have been dissolved two days ago going by Companies House.

Seems like they haven't filed their confirmation statement for 2021 and so have been struck off....

 

[Homer]

does anyone have experience with Mischon's video interview? Any advice about what kind of material to prepare/ insight into the format of this year's interview (i.e can you re-record your answers as many times as you like or is there a limit to preparation time?) would be highly appreciated. Thanks

 

[John Travoni]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Clyde & Co post online tests for the spring VS?

 

[RoughWood]

Sorry, @RoughWood, but I need you to sit down and really reflect on how you could have improved your own Nando's experience. Just like I've had to do with my law firm apps. Did you not try all the different sauces? Did you not get a side of Peri-peri nuts? DID YOU CHOOSE THE RAINBOW SLAW OVER THE PERI-SALTED CHIPS???

This is hilarious! I don't know, just order some chicken and sides? Maybe I need to give it another shot, it was getting on for a good 10 years ago so maybe it has just improved since then!

 

[AP2000]

Glad I'm not the only one! I'm just really confused with the process. I've been involved with literally none of the group sessions they were supposed to have. Someone else on the course I DM'd privately and he said the only two initial sessions were cancelled anyway - heard nothing after that.

Not sure about supernova or spark, but I am on Strive's "shift(bootcamp)" (a legal tech course) and that programme is running very well- interesting course material, mentoring opportunities, open days with the partner law firms, and constant communication via slack.

Not saying this to discredit anyone's experience- what you described above sounds really frustrating. But for those who may be interested in other strive programs (can't speak for supernova or spark) like shift, it's worth applying.

 

[21wajsz]

Has Clyde offer anyone an AC for the summer scheme yet?