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

[Irena]

I've been waiting on Dentons too! Did the TI on 27 Jan and no updates yet. They told me then that they'll get back to me within 2 weeks but it's almost 3 now. Sent them a follow-up email on Mon and am waiting for a reply

I've been waiting since 04/02 post the TI, so it is 14 days since

 

[George Maxwell]

OMG Farrer AC!!
This is my first AC so if anyone has any advice I'd greatly appreciate it!

Hey @Rachael.Elisa,

Congratulations on being invited to your first AC!

Have you been directed towards/seen the various links that I have posted on this thread previously? If not, this and this post are worth checking out.

Please do reach out if you would like any further help or guidance 💪

 

[AspiringIPLawyer]

Absolutely yes!

Think about this:
1) Industry insight
2) Global company and likely to gain knowledge of how to support it. So experience of what it means to work internationally and the implications of it.
3) So many skills
4) You do not need legal experience to get a TC

Go for it! You could learn a ton of transferable skills, be earning while you apply for TCs and gain knowledge that you could apply later on in your career.

In my experience, commercial law is one of the most diverse fields out there in terms of the backgrounds of people that get recruited into it- I've met a doctor who had been practicing for 20 years before switching, a musician, a literature graduate, a customer service assistant, the list really is endless!

So your experience, even though it won't be legal, will be appreciated and relevant so don't let the fear of this not happening hold you back if you're genuinely interested in the role.

Thank you both so much for your thoughts, I really appreciate it! I will go for the AC 😁

 

[LawfulRust00]

Taylor Wessing PFO post Arctic Shores

 

[AspiringIPLawyer]

Received the Taylor Wessing PFO I was expecting post Arctic Shores assessment. A shame because I felt the personalities I was given on the feedback report were absolutely nothing like me... 😔

 

[allthingslegaltech]

Anyone else doing the Shearman & Sterling Summer Vac Scheme? If so please do feel free to drop me a message

 

[Ambs123]

PFO from TW too post-test - not surprised ……

 

[GXA123]

TW PFO here as well, sad times ....

 

[MH]

Fladgate PFO

 

[selfcarequeenzzz1]

Anyone heard from CRS, Cooley or Milbank?

 

[corinium]

Irwin Mitchell PFO post-VI

 

[ZaraB]

Irwin Mitchell PFO!

 

[GXA123]

Irwin Mitchell PFO!

Irwin Mitchell PFO post-VI

omg I cannot handle another one today, which office?

 

[OB]

Joining the Irwin Mitchell PFO party wooo (London office)

 

[antisocial applicant]

Not a competency-style question. They're asking this to get to know who you are, not why you're suitable candidate for a graduate opportunity at the firm.

I would mention the traits and experiences I've had outside of the training contract application process to answer this question.

Bringing up your interests, your background (cultural, educational etc.), your motivations, USP and how you occupy yourself outside of making applications will help make your answer stand out.

Wishing you the best!

Thank you Avni!

 

[ZaraB]

omg I cannot handle another one today, which office?

London!

 

[Miki3999]

Irwin Mitchell PFO as well :/ second post VI PFO in a row

 

[GXA123]

anyone heard anything from IM Birmingham?

 

[Rachael.Elisa]

IM PFO too!!

 

[kmax301]

IM pfo too. 3 more to go. I stopped seeing the point