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

[Bestkid98]

I just got an interview for the last week of March today - so I definitely still being given out! Best of luck x

Sounds good, let me know if you need help with the interview did mine this Tuesday. So best of luck

 

[Abii]

After yesterdays PFO leaving me feeling very deflated I just got a summer VS offer from another firm - rollercoaster couple of days of emotions!

 

[S87]

When it is the right moment to ask about salary? When I applied to Sky, I did not check on glassdoor (stupid me) thinking that it was an international company so..pays well. The reviews are miserable, can I ask the HR? I do not want to sound like a money chaser but I have a mortgage, I live in London and need to travel a lot so the travel expenses are likely to balloon.

 

[corplaw123]

Anyone heard from Orrick??

 

[GXA123]

When it is the right moment to ask about salary? When I applied to Sky, I did not check on glassdoor (stupid me) thinking that it was an international company so..pays well. The reviews are miserable, can I ask the HR? I do not want to sound like a money chaser but I have a mortgage, I live in London and need to travel a lot so the travel expenses are likely to balloon.

I think it is fine to ask, it's your right at the end of the day

 

[lp998]

Hey all, has anyone received an offer for OC's Bristol office VS? I know people who have had post-AC rejections but haven't heard of any acceptances thus far 🤨

 

[Ks36]

Rumour has it there have been sightings of tumbleweed in Mishcon’s Grad Rec office…

How are they sending me the email for the Open Day plan but not sending me that phat PFO

 

[thirdtimelucky]

W&C pfo

 

[Jessica Booker]

When it is the right moment to ask about salary? When I applied to Sky, I did not check on glassdoor (stupid me) thinking that it was an international company so..pays well. The reviews are miserable, can I ask the HR? I do not want to sound like a money chaser but I have a mortgage, I live in London and need to travel a lot so the travel expenses are likely to balloon.

I’d personally wait until the offer stage if you are speaking to HR/the people hiring you.

You could ask previous trainees via LinkedIn though what their salary was/is.

 

[sakaesr99]

I’ve seen people get vac schemes but has anyone received a pfo from OC for their London office?

 

[Homer]

BCLP vac scheme offer!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

BCLP vac scheme offer!

I just had a paralegal interview with them this week and really love the firm congratulations and good luck with the VS.

 

[Zubin]

Has anyone heard from Bird & Bird (summer VS) since their AC last week?

 

[RachelLouise22]

Hill Dickinson pfo, made it further last year so clearly my skills are regressing 😂

 

[John Travoni]

Hill Dickinson pfo, made it further last year so clearly my skills are regressing 😂

Was this post WG?

 

[RachelLouise22]

Was this post WG?

Yes, for TC! I’ve been applying for two different cities and every single one for Manchester has been pfo after pfo, I’m convinced the city is cursed for me

 

[John Travoni]

Yes, for TC! I’ve been applying for two different cities and every single one for Manchester has been pfo after pfo, I’m convinced the city is cursed for me

I recently just heard for the next stage which is the VI which is on zoom with a member of the GR.

 

[letmeintolaw]

What is psychometric testing? Does this men’s Watson glasser or no

 

[Rob93]

If anyone’s done the Vinson & Elkins interview and feels like they could help me out, I’d be grateful to chat. Never had an interview before and feel a bit nervous about what I’m getting myself into. Any help appreciated.

Through to interview at V&E? Huge congrats!

 

[Kubed]

Do the Travers recruitment team really not review all the apps Asil Ahmad? Where did you hear that if you don't mind me asking

For what it's worth, there was speculation last year on the forum that they don't review all apps. But that's all it was, speculation - based on the wording of an email the grad rec team had sent out. I'm under the impression that they do review all apps but only send out rejections in bulk at the end, which would make sense given how long they take to get back to people and the fact they don't have assessments to filter people out.