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

[srcfaulk]

Has anyone heard back from MoFo post second stage interview? 🥺

 

[Abii]

Has anyone heard back from MoFo post second stage interview? 🥺

I am aware that some offers have gone out already and that there are also others waiting to hear.

Did you ask in the interview when you are likely to hear the outcome ?

 

[Mxkry]

Is it wrong to describe a law firm as a ‘mid sized commercial firm’ when comparing it to its competitors?

 

[lawstress]

Has anyone with a vac scheme with Shearman and Sterling had any further communication with the firm? I haven't heard from them since submitting my documents.

 

[Limanehious]

Is it wrong to describe a law firm as a ‘mid sized commercial firm’ when comparing it to its competitors?

I would personally angle it more in the way that it is large enough for you to interact with high clients/do high profiled work, but not too large that your training contract is one of a big mass. If they are a regional firm I'd focus on that, or if they have a specific niche (ie a boutique firm in West London) I'd talk about that!

 

[FutureLawyer99]

I’ve just been invited to Hill Dickinson’s written exercise. Does anyone know what this consists of? And anyone have any tips?

 

[MW110601]

Hill Dickinson written task invite!

 

[lawstress]

I’ve just been invited to Hill Dickinson’s written exercise. Does anyone know what this consists of? And anyone have any tips?

Congrats me too! I'm also wondering what it's about, but looking at a previous post it was about writing a letter/e-mail

 

[mch16]

I am aware that some offers have gone out already and that there are also others waiting to hear.

Did you ask in the interview when you are likely to hear the outcome ?

Hey, I had my 2nd stage AC for the summer vacancy. They said we should find out in the next 2 weeks. Have offers been given for solely spring positions so far?

 

[Cantab_95]

Orrick rejection post WG - not surprised at this late stage!

 

[tryingforavacscheme]

Just received a holding email from Orrick - mentioned decisions would be in about 2 weeks

 

[rightletsdothis]

Orrick hated me so much that they sent me three rejection emails in 3 consecutive minutes. Ok, I get it, Sophia! I suck at that 100 year Watson Glasser test. Bite me

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Just received a holding email from Orrick - mentioned decisions would be in about 2 weeks

Yeah! I got that too

 

[FutureLawyer99]

Congrats me too! I'm also wondering what it's about, but looking at a previous post it was about writing a letter/e-mail

So not something we can prepare

 

[John Travoni]

So not something we can prepare

What day did you book for your written exercise ?

 

[ssolicitorz]

Hill Dickinson Written Task invite!

 

[FutureLawyer99]

What day did you book for your written exercise ?

I have yet to book it as I can’t access it on my phone. But, what day have you booked it?

 

[letmeintolaw]

Orrick AC invite !!!!

 

[Cantab_95]

Yeah! I got that too

Is this post AC or WG? Bit puzzled as I got my WG score back and it was q good

 

[AspiringTrainee]

Is this post AC or WG? Bit puzzled as I got my WG score back and it was q good

Post WG. I’m not even sure what my score is but I know it’s read in conjunction with your application.