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

[James Carrabino]

It sounds strange, but I always found pubs the quietest place to work. Much quieter than coffee shops.

A few pubs have even started to think about this and offer unlimited free soft drinks/coffee, lunch and book you tables near power sockets.

I regularly used to use one of my local pubs this way (although only available Mon-Fri):

Find Pubs Serving Food and Craft Beer Near You | Crafted Social

Use our pub finder to find your nearest Crafted Social pub, where you can enjoy great food, craft beer, delicious cocktails and live sport.

www.craft-pubs.co.uk

I wish I'd thought of this!

 

[John Travoni]

Anyone heard back from Fox Williams post VI?

 

[James Carrabino]

just realised I never did the Fieldfisher online assessment! what an idiot!!
there's been so much to juggle (first cycle while also working full-time) and it just slipped through the cracks
not going to let it get me down but do feel a little stupid for putting effort into an application and then not even giving myself a shot with the online assessment 🤡

@GeorgieW I am sorry to hear about this but please don't beat yourself up over it too much; we are all human! I neglected to do an important task on a vac scheme that I looked back on wondering whether it made all the difference... but I moved on and ended up at a firm I am very happy with, as will you - I know it!

As long as you learn from your mistakes and make sure that it doesn't happen again, your experience is worthwhile and not something you should let yourself get too upset about. I am confident you will end up just fine and look back on this with a smile 😊

 

[Eve0499]

I applied for Mishcon quite close to the deadline in January, got the holding email (saying they'd let us know either way by the 11th of March), then last Monday (7th) got an invitation to a video interview. I was absolutely convinced it was going to be a PFO at that point so don't worry if they're taking their time! Submitted the VI at the weekend and now we go back to waiting again

How did you find the VI?? What questions did they ask you?

 

[cecily78900]

I was just wondering what the etiquette is with emailing grad recruitment for an answer is? I have a couple of firms which haven't responded to me post online test. Whilst I am pretty sure that it is a rejection coming my way as it is so late, some I can reapply for in the same cycle for a TC and so it would be helpful to close my VS application so I can begin to focus my application on TC. Would you recommend emailing grad recruitment and asking if there is an update with my application? It is my first cycle so sorry if a dim question!

 

[John Travoni]

Anyone heard from Shoosmiths yet?

 

[lawnoob]

On Ashurst's FAQ for whether they accept international students, they said: "We recruit on the understanding that you may go on to join one of our schemes or programmes when you complete your law degree (UK only)."

I'm an international student but did my LLB in the UK but have since left the UK and am trying to apply to UK TCs. Would I still be eligible? I don't really understand what they mean.

 

[Jessica Booker]

On Ashurst's FAQ for whether they accept international students, they said: "We recruit on the understanding that you may go on to join one of our schemes or programmes when you complete your law degree (UK only)."

I'm an international student but did my LLB in the UK but have since left the UK and am trying to apply to UK TCs. Would I still be eligible? I don't really understand what they mean.

Yes, you'd be eligible. I think the UK reference is just for their UK opportunities, not referencing the candidates.

 

[lawnoob]

Yes, you'd be eligible. I think the UK reference is just for their UK opportunities, not referencing the candidates.

Ah okay- thanks Jessica!

 

[FutureLawyer99]

Has anyone heard back from Hill Dickinson VI?

 

[tkwillbealawyer]

Does anyone know where to find a list of firms that accept direct TC applications if you've already applied for a Vacation Scheme?

 

[Adrian_S]

Does anyone know where to find a list of firms that accept direct TC applications if you've already applied for a Vacation Scheme?

not sure of any sites that do this, but i compiled this list a while ago

 

[tkwillbealawyer]

not sure of any sites that do this, but i compiled this list a while ago

Thank you so much! This is great!!

 

[letmeintolaw]

Did anyone hear back from Orrick post wg?

 

[OliverF77]

Anybody still waiting to hear from Shoosmiths? Said in an email at the start of the month that latest we would hear back is 10am today, but I’ve received nothing.

 

[LegalAmin]

Anybody still waiting to hear from Shoosmiths? Said in an email at the start of the month that latest we would hear back is 10am today, but I’ve received nothing.

They’ve made a post on their Instagram today saying every single person will receive an email today. They apparently having issues with their email system!

 

[OliverF77]

They’ve made a post on their Instagram today saying every single person will receive an email today. They apparently having issues with their email system!

Ah okay thank you, didn’t see that

 

[TCG]

Shoosmiths PFO for VS London.

The email came with "We want you to know that, although your application didn't meet the requirements to progress to the next stage this time, we would really like you to stay engaged with Shoosmiths, as we can see real potential in your application".

Has anyone else received this?

 

[Ambs123]

Shoosmiths PFO for VS London.

The email came with "We want you to know that, although your application didn't meet the requirements to progress to the next stage this time, we would really like you to stay engaged with Shoosmiths, as we can see real potential in your application".

Has anyone else received this?

I received that too upset about this one tbh

 

[zizszhplum]

Has anyone at all not had a PFO from Shoosmiths?