Hey! Those on Thursday tend to hear back on Tuesdays but it also depends on your interviewers as they might still be busy and haven't been able to give feedback.
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
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Hi guys I really need some advice! I applied for a vac scheme with a firm (application and video interview), I have just had an email saying my application was unsuccessful for the vac scheme but that I have been shortlisted to be considered for an assessment centre for a direct TC application with the firm.
They have asked me to reply confirming if I want to be considered, but the email also says this:
'If there is a reason you would rather we didn’t shortlist your application (and instead let you apply again) please do let us know and we can accommodate this too.'
The thing is, if I did reapply and re-do the video interview, I think I could do better than I originally did because I wasn't that prepared, but that also risks withdrawing my current application only to not be progressed at all!
What would you guys do?
They have asked me to reply confirming if I want to be considered, but the email also says this:
'If there is a reason you would rather we didn’t shortlist your application (and instead let you apply again) please do let us know and we can accommodate this too.'
The thing is, if I did reapply and re-do the video interview, I think I could do better than I originally did because I wasn't that prepared, but that also risks withdrawing my current application only to not be progressed at all!
What would you guys do?
I don't see why you would re-do the video interview if they are essentially saying they'll let you skip that step altogether and move forwards onto the AC for the direct TC. Would you prefer to do the vac scheme over the direct TC (which makes sense - I just can't tell from your original message)? That's the only reason I can imagine to re-apply for the vac scheme. Worst case scenario if you aren't chosen for the AC couldn't you just reapply anyway?
Just done Bakers SVS AC! My last AC for my first cycle woof now I can actually relax (after 5 ACs 🤣 felt like I was doing some kind of part-time job)
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Anyone else still waiting to hear from Mishcon post-VI?
Does anyone know the minimum score needed to pass the Ashurst online tests? I have horrific math skills / cognitive math skills (E in GCSE maths lol) and haven't needed to use any maths throughout my degrees and previous law firm experience in London. So I am certain I did quite terribly.
Please ask HR to respond to my application if you have the chance
If you got a vac scheme offer from MB, can you react with a tick if you have received an offer letter in an email, or an cross if you haven't. Not sure if i should chase them up as its been two weeks now
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I would expect a sector to be an industry - e.g. oil and gas/energy or financial service or FMCG while a service to be an area of law they advise on, e.g. Corporate/M&A or Competition or IP or Real Estate...
So if Shell were merging with another company, the sector advising them would be Oil & Gas/Energy but the practice area would be Corporate/M&A
Just to confuse matters there are some services that will also be sectors like Real Estate.....
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