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

[OB]

Does everyone get the offer of a 15 min feedback call post-app with Trowers?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi all!

A quick query regarding conflict of interests for vacation schemes - do they exist?

I have accepted three summer vacation scheme offers for commercial law firms in London over summer, but am not too sure what to do regarding conflicts of interest as all three specialise in similar areas. Do I need to inform the firms about this?

TIA!

They can exist. Ultimately you could be doing a vacation scheme with one firm one week on one side of the deal and then work for another firm the other side of the same deal the next week.

Many law firms will generally ask you to complete some form of conflicts check.

For those that don't, you would be expected to highlight anything you thought might be a conflict (it's better to highlight it and to be told not to worry about it, rather than not!).

Hundreds of people do multiple schemes each year though, so I wouldn't worry about it too much.

 

[ellensdaleoriginal]

Has anyone heard back from Greenberg post first-round interview?

 

[Legal Chick]

Has anyone heard from Latham for the direct TC

 

[Law1099]

Can’t believe I’m finally saying this.. I just got off the phone with GR and after four cycles, I’ve finally got myself a training contract with a great international firm!

I cannot tell you how many times I have cried and wallowed in how disappointed I have been through all the rejections. I had been rejected at every stage in the process and each time it hurt more than the first. I felt demotivated that some people got 4+ vacation schemes in their first year and I had no such luck. Truly it had nothing to do with my potential, it was a mixture of learning, a whole lot of luck and waiting for the right moment for you.

 

[GXA123]

Can’t believe I’m finally saying this.. I just got off the phone with GR and after four cycles, I’ve finally got myself a training contract with a great international firm!

I cannot tell you how many times I have cried and wallowed in how disappointed I have been through all the rejections. I had been rejected at every stage in the process and each time it hurt more than the first. I felt demotivated that some people got 4+ vacation schemes in their first year and I had no such luck. Truly it had nothing to do with my potential, it was a mixture of learning, a whole lot of luck and waiting for the right moment for you.

Congratulations! so happy for you <3

 

[Jessica Booker]

Can’t believe I’m finally saying this.. I just got off the phone with GR and after four cycles, I’ve finally got myself a training contract with a great international firm!

I cannot tell you how many times I have cried and wallowed in how disappointed I have been through all the rejections. I had been rejected at every stage in the process and each time it hurt more than the first. I felt demotivated that some people got 4+ vacation schemes in their first year and I had no such luck. Truly it had nothing to do with my potential, it was a mixture of learning, a whole lot of luck and waiting for the right moment for you.

Posts like this make my day!

Congratulations - it is fantastic news and I am delighted for you. Perseverance is such an important quality to have in a legal career and it's clear you have bucket loads of it. I always play down how much luck factors in to this process - I reckon people make a lot of their own luck with their determination and hard work. Sure random luck will have been in there somewhere, but nowhere near as much as the efforts you have put in to get what you want.

Well done and all the best for your upcoming career!

 

[Law1099]

Posts like this make my day!

Congratulations - it is fantastic news and I am delighted for you. Perseverance is such an important quality to have in a legal career and it's clear you have bucket loads of it. I always play down how much luck factors in to this process - I reckon people make a lot of their own luck with their determination and hard work. Sure random luck will have been in there somewhere, but nowhere near as much as the efforts you have put in to get what you want.

Well done and all the best for your upcoming career!

Thanks so much for your help Jessica (and everyone else on the forum)!

I agree - one of my favourite quotes is ‘hard work puts you where the good luck finds you’!

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Can’t believe I’m finally saying this.. I just got off the phone with GR and after four cycles, I’ve finally got myself a training contract with a great international firm!

I cannot tell you how many times I have cried and wallowed in how disappointed I have been through all the rejections. I had been rejected at every stage in the process and each time it hurt more than the first. I felt demotivated that some people got 4+ vacation schemes in their first year and I had no such luck. Truly it had nothing to do with my potential, it was a mixture of learning, a whole lot of luck and waiting for the right moment for you.

Well done!! This is brilliant news

 

[LegallyBlonde]

Can anyone who has done the Mishcon video interview give me any indication of whether they ask why are you interested in Mishcon during the vi? Honestly im at the point of this recruitment cycle where I just dont have time and energy for masses of prep anymore 😂

Were you asked that question or was it competency based questions in addition to any commercial questions? Did anything throw you off guard?

 

[dg_burnham]

Has anyone heard back from Greenberg post first-round interview?

Not yet, still waiting too.

 

[AvniD]

Can’t believe I’m finally saying this.. I just got off the phone with GR and after four cycles, I’ve finally got myself a training contract with a great international firm!

I cannot tell you how many times I have cried and wallowed in how disappointed I have been through all the rejections. I had been rejected at every stage in the process and each time it hurt more than the first. I felt demotivated that some people got 4+ vacation schemes in their first year and I had no such luck. Truly it had nothing to do with my potential, it was a mixture of learning, a whole lot of luck and waiting for the right moment for you.

Very happy for you- well deserved! I hope we'll get to see you around in our Junior Lawyers Community now!! ☺️☺️☺️

 

[OO28]

Finally received a White & Case vac scheme video interview invite, I applied on the 4th of January with the spring scheme as my first choice. Was very surprised that I hadn't been rejected yet.

 

[bchn9703]

Anyone know what the conversion rate is for a CRS vac scheme?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Anyone know what the conversion rate is for a CRS vac scheme?

 

[M777]

They can exist. Ultimately you could be doing a vacation scheme with one firm one week on one side of the deal and then work for another firm the other side of the same deal the next week.

Many law firms will generally ask you to complete some form of conflicts check.

For those that don't, you would be expected to highlight anything you thought might be a conflict (it's better to highlight it and to be told not to worry about it, rather than not!).

Hundreds of people do multiple schemes each year though, so I wouldn't worry about it too much.

How easily are conflicts resolved if they arise?

 

[bchn9703]

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Thank you!

 

[refy]

not w&c sending me their video interview today.. i applied in december!!

 

[Crystal86]

Hi all! I wanted to ask if you've been rejected post AC for a firm is it likely that the same firm will invite you for an AC in the next application cycle?

 

[OB]

Hi all! I wanted to ask if you've been rejected post AC for a firm is it likely that the same firm will invite you for an AC in the next application cycle?

Hi, I was rejected post AC last cycle and secured a vac scheme with the same firm this cycle. Some firms have restrictions on inviting you back for interview so it's good to check the website's FAQs which normally state this