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

[mads_g]

Congrats everyone on the CMS AC's!! i submitted my WG on the 8 Dec havent heard back since I'm hoping they will do another VI round or send a response soon so Christmas break isnt stressful 🙌😭

Same here, I submitted my WG on the 9th and still no news! Hoping to hear something soon 🤞🏻

 

[AvniD]

CMS AC!!! Anyone who did VI in Nov, check your emails! ✨✨

CMS AC 😭😭😭😭😭 NEVER have I passed a VI before, have faith everyone 😭😭😭

CMS AC!!!

CMS AC YAYYYYYYYY!

CMS AC!
VI sent Nov 19

CMS AC😱😱😱

Can someone guide me on how to prep for CMS AC?

WOW everybody- very well done! So happy for you 👏 👏 👏 Wishing you all the very best- please post here on the forum if there is anything we can help you with while you prepare for your ACs!

@vacschemeapss I've never done an AC with CMS but recently made a post on ACs more generally that I'm linking here- I hope you find it useful!

 

[Stephlaw]

CC PFO last night - scored 99th percentile on WG, and thought I had a really strong app.
maybe just not enough legal work experience? just really got my hopes up with WG score and then straight PFO - hard not to get disheartened!!

Sorry to hear that
Is this for 2023/ 2024 or IGNITE?

 

[AvniD]

CC PFO last night - scored 99th percentile on WG, and thought I had a really strong app.
maybe just not enough legal work experience? just really got my hopes up with WG score and then straight PFO - hard not to get disheartened!!

Same here tho I had a worse wg result. I feel like sometimes it’s just so weird and you can’t find a rational explanation without knowing their Criteria. A couple of times, I passed through with applications I though I completely bottled but didn’t go through with the ones I thought were perfect

same here! scored in the 99th percentile on CC WG, PFO yesterday. May it be because I have a PhD and they tend to discard applications from more mature candidates?

Sometimes there are objective, administrative reasons for why a firm may choose not to go forward with your application- the volume of applications, a grade or work experience here or there, a single error. Once you tune yourselves to understand that the application process can be really clinical at times, then dealing with rejections becomes easier because you start approaching the firms you apply to in a more detached, no-expectations manner and your focus shifts purely on giving your best every single time, knowing the rest is out of your control.

Y'all are doing really well and it's commendable how you're putting yourselves out there in the forum- just keep on hustling and please feel free to tag me in your posts on the forum if you have a question about the applications process. You've got this 💪

 

[futuretraineecity]

Congrats everyone with CMS ACs! Just wondering what the dates of these are as considering whether it is worth applying this late😊

 

[John Travoni]

Congrats everyone with CMS ACs! Just wondering what the dates of these are as considering whether it is worth applying this late😊

The dates for the CMS ACs are from the 11 January all the way to the first week of Feb. But there’s only a couple of slots left.

 

[tt_xo]

Does anyone know how long you have between each question on the simmons & simmons video interview to prepare?

 

[RMart]

Any tips for NRF telephone interview?

It’s a relatively short call and usually only around 4 questions. Predominantly around your background, reasons for applying for NRF and commercial issue

 

[CF12345]

The dates for the CMS ACs are from the 11 January all the way to the first week of Feb. But there’s only a couple of slots left.

What do you mean by there is only a couple of slots left? Thank you

 

[tt_xo]

What do you mean by there is only a couple of slots left? Thank you

A lot of dates had been taken by the time I booked. Could just be they set a limit for each date on the system, and they may do the same for another batch of AC's so that its balanced

 

[CF12345]

A lot of dates had been taken by the time I booked. Could just be they set a limit for each date on the system, and they may do the same for another batch of AC's so that its balanced

Oh thank you!

 

[LL]

Congrats to those invited to the CC AC. Would you guys mind sharing what year you guys are in? E.g: 2nd year/3rd year/graduated etc

 

[BM99]

Congrats to those invited to the CC AC. Would you guys mind sharing what year you guys are in? E.g: 2nd year/3rd year/graduated etc

I have graduated but with a non-law degree.

 

[Tony Stark]

Congrats to those invited to the CC AC. Would you guys mind sharing what year you guys are in? E.g: 2nd year/3rd year/graduated etc

2nd year.

 

[vacschemeapss]

It’s a relatively short call and usually only around 4 questions. Predominantly around your background, reasons for applying for NRF and commercial issue

Hey long long was your interview? Is there any prescribed time limit on responses

 

[Vesania]

Has Reed Smith gotten back to anyone who requested an extension to the VI?

 

[hopefullylaw2000]

Has Reed Smith gotten back to anyone who requested an extension to the VI?

Not yet! I might ring later today if needed

 

[S87]

Not yet! I might ring later today if needed

Ring now because it is Friday today!

 

[BM99]

6th year of medical degree

Wow, that is a massive career change! Also @jellybelly I have messaged you about Reed Smith VI!

 

[lawful_neutral216]

Congrats to those invited to the CC AC. Would you guys mind sharing what year you guys are in? E.g: 2nd year/3rd year/graduated etc

I'm a fourth year law student (Scots law!)