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

[hopefullylaw2000]

Someone I know hadn't heard back from HSF for two weeks since their AC. They emailed grad rec on Friday and got a call around an hour later and was successful! Me on the other hand found out I was unsuccessful a few days after the AC! So I wouldn't assume rejection - maybe email grad rec

Heya this is going to sound weird but did you hear in the day / evening? I don't know whether to let my nerves have a rest for today :/

 

[Mxkry]

Has anyone else still not heard from Ashurst wvs?

 

[future solicitor__]

Heya this is going to sound weird but did you hear in the day / evening? I don't know whether to let my nerves have a rest for today :/

Just checked my email and I heard back at 13:20 by email 2 days after my AC. No news is good news so hang in there !!

 

[M777]

Does anyone who's been through Shearman's WVS process in the past know how long they take to send outcomes?

 

[lila122]

Generally speaking, at a midmarket firm I'd expect more client contact and opportunities to take on higher-level tasks as a junior, and (again generally) a better work-life balance than firms that work at the top of the market. All of this varies by firm, though.

Thank you so much!!

 

[N.9]

Does anyone who's been through Shearman's WVS process in the past know how long they take to send outcomes?

Hi there, sorry to be of no help but have you heard post app?

 

[miniboucher]

Does anyone know how to word a thank you email to a law firm after an interview? I'm emailing the graduate recruitment team with my reference details (they haven't asked but i didn't have them at time of application) but since this will be first communication since my interview, I think I should probs start of by saying thanks for your time. I don't want to screw this email up as this may influence their decision

 

[anon123456789]

Hey! Has anyone heard back from HL in relation to BaSE Gold?

I haven't either! I should think it should be soon though, as the website says the programme is due to start at the end of november- so hopefully we'll here back within the next week.

 

[l0133]

Ashurst Winter VS offer!!!!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Guys for the DLA Piper application question is it okay to talk about a merger or acquisition that has been done or should I talk about a merger or acquisition which is going to be finalised soon.

 

[SCN]

Anyone heard from Slaughter's Winter Workshop?

 

[M777]

Hi there, sorry to be of no help but have you heard post app?

afraid i haven't!

 

[Rob93]

Guys for the DLA Piper application question is it okay to talk about a merger or acquisition that has been done or should I talk about a merger or acquisition which is going to be finalised soon.

Recent completion should be fine (last year or two)

 

[N.9]

afraid i haven't!

Thanks for replying

 

[futuretraineecity]

Are Simmons still running ACs for the Winter Vac Scheme?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Do law firms tend to send rejections after interviews if they’re certain they don’t want you, or do they just focus on sending out offers to those they do want and then deal with/ send rejections after all those they want are spoken to?

They will typically reject those who didn’t meet the criteria outright. They may hold some candidates on “hold” who met their criteria but weren’t the strongest candidates, while they wait for the strongest candidates to accept/decline offers.

 

[Jessica Booker]

If you're applying to a VS or TC, should you list a Vacation Scheme as 'work experience' that you have not done yet but will have done by the time of the scheme you are appling to? Obviously you won't have any details you can talk about in the free text space

You can do, but I’d personally save this for another section, like “any additional information”, a “why law” question or something like a cover letter.

 

[lila122]

They will typically reject those who didn’t meet the criteria outright. They may hold some candidates on “hold” who met their criteria but weren’t the strongest candidates, while they wait for the strongest candidates to accept/decline offers.

If rejected outright, does that usually mean within a day or so?

 

[Jessica Booker]

If rejected outright, does that usually mean within a day or so?

Not necessarily unfortunately - other work can mean it’s not a priority. They also don’t like to reject immediately because you can get a lot of strong reactions from people when doing so. I’d say between 3-7 days after interview is more likely.

 

[GOI983]

Ashurst Winter VS offer!!!!

When did you hear back from them? I still haven't heard from them...