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

[deckoking123]

Anyone heard back from last week's Covington AC?

 

[KBLAW]

VI for Willkie - I would be grateful for any tips

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Congratulations to all who have received Covington AC invites. Does anyone know if the firm is wrapping up ACs? I haven't heard back since submitting and losing hope lol.

 

[LS12]

I got a Simmons AC !!! I genuinely feel like crying

 

[ellwilsen]

I was just invited to Travers AC and I cannot seem to find Jacob's posts last year on interview advice, would anybody be kind enough to attach the link for me?

Congrats! Do you mind me asking when you applied?

 

[Kubed]

I was just invited to Travers AC and I cannot seem to find Jacob's posts last year on interview advice, would anybody be kind enough to attach the link for me?

Congratulations! Unless Travers have changed their process this year, I believe it's an interview rather than an AC? Jacob's links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/JacobMiller1 (I think this is what you mean?)

 

[AspiringTrainee]

I got a Simmons AC !!! I genuinely feel like crying

Well done!! Can I ask when you completed the video interview stage?

 

[LS12]

Well done!! Can I ask when you completed the video interview stage?

So it would be 2 weeks tomorrow!

 

[Ooshmate]

“Provide details of any career events you have attended e.g. insight days, workshops, presentations etc.” (250 words)

I am not quite sure how to approach this for a W&C open day app? My initial thinking is to use OWL for two or three examples.

 

[lila122]

Hello! I've got an application to submit for hogan lovells winter vac scheme, but since its rolling, and so close to deadline (31st Oct), it is wiser to apply for summer vac instead?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hello! I've got an application to submit for hogan lovells winter vac scheme, but since its rolling, and so close to deadline (31st Oct), it is wiser to apply for summer vac instead?

I would still apply to the winter scheme if that is your preference for vacation scheme dates or you want to potentially secure a TC ahead of the summer.

 

[tt_xo]

Hello! I've got an application to submit for hogan lovells winter vac scheme, but since its rolling, and so close to deadline (31st Oct), it is wiser to apply for summer vac instead?

I did my WG about 1 week and a half ago and they haven't got back to me yet. My feeling is that they are going to wait for the deadline to see what percentiles people score in for their WG, so id definitely still apply!

 

[lila122]

I would still apply to the winter scheme if that is your preference for vacation scheme dates or you want to potentially secure a TC ahead of the summer.

Ah okay, I have no preference really!

 

[lila122]

I did my WG about 1 week and a half ago and they haven't got back to me yet. My feeling is that they are going to wait for the deadline to see what percentiles people score in for their WG, so id definitely still apply!

ooh okay thanks, thats good to know!

 

[lila122]

I would still apply to the winter scheme if that is your preference for vacation scheme dates or you want to potentially secure a TC ahead of the summer.

Not done a vac scheme before - out of curiosity, do you know how long / how much prep is needed before a vac scheme generally?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Not done a vac scheme before - out of curiosity, do you know how long / how much prep is needed before a vac scheme generally?

In all honesty, it can be zero preparation, although I know many people who spend time reading up about the department they will be working in before they join and refreshing their memory on some of the key topics they may come across in their department. It shouldn't require a huge amount of time though - thinking on your feet is important if you want to be a lawyer.

 

[James Carrabino]

Got an AC from HSF! My first ever AC ahhh any tips would be really helpful from anyone that has done an AC there before !!

I was just invited to Travers AC and I cannot seem to find Jacob's posts last year on interview advice, would anybody be kind enough to attach the link for me?

I got a Simmons AC !!! I genuinely feel like crying

Congratulations to the three of you, I'm sure you will all do a great job!!

 

[Jaysen]

I got a Simmons AC !!! I genuinely feel like crying

Really happy for you, well done

 

[anxiouslawyer]

I did my WG about 1 week and a half ago and they haven't got back to me yet. My feeling is that they are going to wait for the deadline to see what percentiles people score in for their WG, so id definitely still apply!

I've not got my WG link yet (though I applied for their summer scheme), how long after the app did they send it to you?

 

[tt_xo]

I've not got my WG link yet (though I applied for their summer scheme), how long after the app did they send it to you?

About a day later but I applied for the Winter Scheme. Still unsure whether they do/dont review apps before they send them out.