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

[Amanpreet Kaur]

Is anyone still waiting to hear from W&c post app for the summer VS?

 

[thirdtimelucky]

mishcon was my first ever application (submitted in aug). i haven’t seen anyone else in here hear back post-VI and i know they’re rolling so probably doing it in order

Omg wow! I submitted in December but having applied to them for the last 3 years I know they take ages so just have to wait! I didn’t get my case study confirmation email in 2020 until July lol

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Is anyone still waiting to hear from W&c post app for the summer VS?

I got a rejection last week!

 

[Marlian44]

anyone done Gibson dunn first stage ?

 

[GXA123]

I got a rejection last week!

me tooo

 

[Ks36]

hope it isn’t insensitive to answer this one. 🤣

i got an email earlier today saying there’s a delay and i should get further info about the case interview by wed. probably means they’re delayed with everything else too

No not insensitive at all! They haven’t even got back to me for a VI so it’s probably a PFO but good luck with the case interview!

 

[Amanpreet Kaur]

me tooo

When did you both send off your applications if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[GXA123]

When did you both send off your applications if you don’t mind me asking?

jan 13th

 

[Hele25]

mishcon was my first ever application (submitted in aug). i haven’t seen anyone else in here hear back post-VI and i know they’re rolling so probably doing it in order

Hi there I also submitted super early and was rejected post vi last Monday. Keeping everything crossed for you!

 

[Ameliaa]

Has anyone heard back from Shoosmiths/been invited for a VI?

 

[unserious candidate]

Hi there I also submitted super early and was rejected post vi last Monday. Keeping everything crossed for you!

this fits my theory that they’re getting back to people in chrono order for application. and thank you!!

 

[thirdtimelucky]

When did you both send off your applications if you don’t mind me asking?

15th Jan!

 

[S87]

anyone done Gibson dunn first stage ?

No

 

[Law1099]

is there a thread for people who are preparing for vac schemes? Would love to chat

 

[ssolicitorz]

Mayer Brown VAC SCHEME!!! MY FIRST EVER

 

[Penelope]

Does anybody know which law firms offer alternative fee arrangements already?

BLM does

 

[PirateShip]

i mean, i have no insight whatsoever. there was a conversation a couple of pages back where someone who does have better insight said it is not uncommon. does this info rattle you? or is it only problematic if someone personally states it happens to apply in their case?

I think it's a bit like talking about how much money you earn. Acceptable and encouraged in certain situations, but considered a bit unclassy in others.

I would say a public forum is one of those situations where it's acceptable and encouraged for the reasons you already mentioned.

I definitely wouldn't talk about how many vac schemes I received if I was meeting some people in real life for the first time though.

 

[Jessica444]

Irwin Mitchell AC for London 😊

 

[unserious candidate]

I think it's a bit like talking about how much money you earn. Acceptable and encouraged in certain situations, but considered a bit unclassy in others.

I would say a public forum is one of those situations where it's acceptable and encouraged for the reasons you already mentioned.

I definitely wouldn't talk about how many vac schemes I received if I was meeting some people in real life for the first time though.

I completely agree with you e.g. I wouldn’t make a LinkedIn post about it, but felt like this was a safe space 😂 partly because it’s anon and everyone just shares their experiences on here.

 

[Scandi]

Orrick WG 😭 honestly forgot I even applied

Same!