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

[M777]

Don’t people think this is ridiculous in a way? Like I understand you may not offer more interviews, but why can’t you read the applications and either say now that winter if full but your app is good so we can consider you for summer, or just reject right out?

Simply saying you’re not holding interviews and ask people to apply in summer is ewww.. what do people think?

Especially considering they want us to resubmit an entire new application from scratch!

 

[m.aspiring.lawyer]

If you log on to TopScore it has the schedule on there

Thank you!

 

[thirdtimelucky]

Don’t people think this is ridiculous in a way? Like I understand you may not offer more interviews, but why can’t you read the applications and either say now that winter if full but your app is good so we can consider you for summer, or just reject right out?

Simply saying you’re not holding interviews and ask people to apply in summer is ewww.. what do people think?

I agree to some degree but according to their Instagram video they did read everyone’s applications regardless of when you applied. Moreover, giving us the chance to reflect on our applications and having more time to perfect it/add to it is actually quite a nice thing to do as many firms don’t let you apply to more than one scheme in the same cycle. I’m sure you could apply with your same cover letter etc but I know mine could be thoroughly improved so I’m pleased for a second chance! It’s good to look at the silver lining sometimes even in this horrible process!

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Don’t people think this is ridiculous in a way? Like I understand you may not offer more interviews, but why can’t you read the applications and either say now that winter if full but your app is good so we can consider you for summer, or just reject right out?

Simply saying you’re not holding interviews and ask people to apply in summer is ewww.. what do people think?

I get where you're coming from but I suspect it's something technical (i.e. they're unable to "move" applications from one scheme to another so they're asking candidates instead to apply for the position again).

 

[User274302]

Just got EY PFO

Sorry to hear. Did you receive an email?

 

[User274302]

Such an odd day today, after weeks of hearing nothing from anyone, I received two PFO's and two acceptances within the space of an hour

 

[rose0904]

For work experience with a word limit of 150, should you just stick to talking about your duties/responsibilities or talk about skills it's given you? E.g., should I write that I serve customers etc which helps with my communication or just stick to explaining the serving?

 

[PM2021]

Hey does anyone know any resources to understand/revise competition law basic concepts for merger?

 

[miniboucher]

Is it important to demonstrate an interest in shipping law when interviewing at Stephenson Harwood? Worried that because I know nothing about it I won't be strong candidate as other people may be really passionate about their speciality area - advice please

 

[Miki3999]

My EY portal says: "current status additional information needed" but there is no option to do anything...no idea what this means hahahaha

 

[atrumregina1]

Hey does anyone know any resources to understand/revise competition law basic concepts for merger?

Not sure if you can get 100% access to it but practical law has got some very good guides. Most materials are free but if your uni log in allow you to get one, you can find pretty good bulletpoints for mergers

 

[James Carrabino]

Ashurst WVS!

Excellent, congratulations!!

 

[James Carrabino]

Please could anyone shed light on Travers' PFO email:

"We are sorry to inform you that we will not be holding any further interviews. We realise how disappointing this is but we have experienced a higher volume of applications than usual and are unable to interview everyone who has applied. Unfortunately, due to this volume we are also unable to provide feedback at this stage.

If the firm is still of interest, please visit our website for further information about applying for the Summer Vacation Schemes next year.

Once again, please do accept our sincere apologies for the delay you have experienced. We would also like to take the opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in Travers Smith."

Is this an outright PFO- do I need to wait until next cycle to re-apply? Or is it telling me to do another application from scratch for this cycle's SVS as they couldn't read my WVS app?

I would e-mail them to clarify, but considering that some firms will carry people's applications over from winter until summer if they have too many winter applications, I would not be surprised if this means that you are still allowed to apply for the summer vacation schemes within this cycle.

 

[AvniD]

Is it important to demonstrate an interest in shipping law when interviewing at Stephenson Harwood? Worried that because I know nothing about it I won't be strong candidate as other people may be really passionate about their speciality area - advice please

From their website-

Particular areas of strength include:

• Commercial litigation
• Corporate
• Employment, pensions and private wealth
• Finance
• Marine and international trade
• Real estate and projects

Shipping is just *one* of their areas of strength, and one of their many areas of sector expertise. I think you should be just fine talking about the areas that genuinely interest you while being generally aware of their work in sectors of strength 😊

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hey, Would anyone who has applied to Hogan Lovells mind telling me how long it took them to receive a Watson Glaser? I applied on Sunday and still haven't received one.
@Jessica Booker Do you think enough time has passed for me to email the firm. (I have received a confirmation from Vantage, but not one from Hogan Lovells directly)

Honestly, no - it’s only Wednesday. I’d follow up middle part of next week if you haven’t heard by then.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Please could anyone shed light on Travers' PFO email:

"We are sorry to inform you that we will not be holding any further interviews. We realise how disappointing this is but we have experienced a higher volume of applications than usual and are unable to interview everyone who has applied. Unfortunately, due to this volume we are also unable to provide feedback at this stage.

If the firm is still of interest, please visit our website for further information about applying for the Summer Vacation Schemes next year.

Once again, please do accept our sincere apologies for the delay you have experienced. We would also like to take the opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in Travers Smith."

Is this an outright PFO- do I need to wait until next cycle to re-apply? Or is it telling me to do another application from scratch for this cycle's SVS as they couldn't read my WVS app?

It’s an outright PFO unfortunately, just an exceptionally apologetic one. It seems to suggest you can apply for a summer scheme - although the “next year” suggests you could only apply in 2022 (not sure when applications open/close).

 

[Jessica Booker]

Davis Polk Open Day (evening) invite! not exactly a vac but they're sending us something in the post...wonder what it could be

Congratulations! Probably a little goody pack of merch and a few treats to keep your sugar levels up for the day. Many firms send these packs as it’s the stuff they would have given you if you were doing the event in person.

 

[WillF]

Jones Day interview invite for Spring VS!

 

[jfkt1205]

and when is your AC? i.e how much notice do they give you in advance?

Date not confirmed but between 7-10 days

 

[hannaheshaw04]

Anyone know if NRF is rolling or non-rolling?