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

[jv1999]

If you have a VS secured for Spring but prior to that have already sent off a bunch of applications for Spring Schemes, at what point would it be advisable to ask for your application to instead be considered for the Summer Scheme?

Should you wait until you have secured the offer then ask? Or maybe explain at interview? Or just email Grad Rec as early as possible (at the application stage) to move your application from the Spring to the Summer Scheme?

 

[Jessica Booker]

If you have a VS secured for Spring but prior to that have already sent off a bunch of applications for Spring Schemes, at what point would it be advisable to ask for your application to instead be considered for the Summer Scheme?

Should you wait until you have secured the offer then ask? Or maybe explain at interview? Or just email Grad Rec as early as possible (at the application stage) to move your application from the Spring to the Summer Scheme?

Wait to see if you are invited to interview, and at that stage ask whether you can convert your application over to another programme (eg ahead of you booking in for an interview).

 

[ellwilsen]

Is there a way to email grad rec for a firm to ask for an update on when they may be communicating decisions without looking pushy/prejudicing my application?

 

[GXA123]

If you have a VS secured for Spring but prior to that have already sent off a bunch of applications for Spring Schemes, at what point would it be advisable to ask for your application to instead be considered for the Summer Scheme?

Should you wait until you have secured the offer then ask? Or maybe explain at interview? Or just email Grad Rec as early as possible (at the application stage) to move your application from the Spring to the Summer Scheme?

Congrats. Which firms started confirming for spring?

 

[jv1999]

Congrats. Which firms started confirming for spring?

Not sure any have! It was a WVS but I was double booked so had to shift it to Spring.

 

[Anoned]

Do the Mayer Brown tests have to be completed in one go? Or can I do SJT one day and the rest on the other?

Very sure that it was one go, after you do the SJT you instantly go on to the other stuff

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Does anyone know if graduates can apply for NRF summer VS.

 

[Shaz]

Does anyone know if graduates can apply for NRF summer VS.

I think graduates can only apply for their winter or spring scheme.

 

[kat_]

I haven't received any confirmation that I applied to CC... is this normal?

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

Hi all,

Has anyone heard from Allen & Overy 2024 TC (post passing the test) or Weil Spring VS (post-application)?

 

[LongSufferingLawGrad]

A&O Direct TC offer!🤩 SO thankful to everyone on here for your consistent support over the past year. Literally couldn’t be more grateful, what an amazing forum ❤️

You must be feeling over the moon!

Very well deserved, I'm sure, and a huge congratulations!

 

[SamTam99]

You must be feeling over the moon!

Very well deserved, I'm sure, and a huge congratulations!

Over the moon and so relieved! Thank you so so much 🥰

 

[J0123]

A&O Summer VS Offer!

 

[Tcapplicant]

I haven't received any confirmation that I applied to CC... is this normal?

I got a confirmation email just after I submitted! Maybe check junk

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is there a way to email grad rec for a firm to ask for an update on when they may be communicating decisions without looking pushy/prejudicing my application?

Detail what you have applied to and state your full name clearly, and just ask (with a please) if they could provide an update or timescale as to when you will hear back. No need to put anything much more than that, unless you are sat on other offers that would stop you from taking up the position if they were to progress your application. If this is the case, just reference you have recently received an offer and before you accept you are keen to understand the status of this application.

 

[Jessica Booker]

A&O Summer VS Offer!

Congratulations!

 

[SOAS22]

PFO received today from DLA

 

[ellwilsen]

Does anyone have any tips for a first stage graduate recruitment interview with BCLP?

Congrats! When did you submit your test?

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

On my Clifford Chance portal it says updated today and I submitted over a week ago. Is this a good sign or not? I’m worried I’ve been rejected already

Hey!

Same here. My app says it was "last updated" on 18/11/2021. I submitted 10/11/2021. No WG test invite received but I passed it in a previous cycle so I'm hoping for a straightforward reject/accept email.

From past experience, "last updated" may mean:

• application has been opened by CC
• application has been reviewed/read by CC
• application has been reviewed and a decision has been made by CC
• application has been sifted into a different pile (for whatever reason) by CC

Either way, "last updated" means an action has been taken by CC (unless you updated your app). Opening your app doesn't change the "last updated" status.

 

[bibss]

Hey!

Same here. My app says it was "last updated" on 18/11/2021. I submitted 10/11/2021. No WG test invite received but I passed it in a previous cycle so I'm hoping for a straightforward reject/accept email.

From past experience, "last updated" may mean:

• application has been opened by CC
• application has been reviewed/read by CC
• application has been reviewed and a decision has been made by CC
• application has been sifted into a different pile (for whatever reason) by CC

Either way, "last updated" means an action has been taken by CC (unless you updated your app). Opening your app doesn't change the "last updated" status.

I only applied on Wednesday and my app updated today. Let’s hope they don’t leave me hanging for ages, which is what I suspect will happen anyway 🤣