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

[TCApp2021]

Thanks! In terms of TI - it's the typical why law, why NRF, one commercial question, one competency etc. It's very brief phone call and grad rec are so lovely. My advice is don't script answers (they can tell) and don't over prepare, just make it very natural. The interview bit isn't very conversational, they will ask you the set questions and listen to you talk so just make sure you give a full account of what you want to say because they won't prompt you to speak more

Thank you! Also not sure if I should reply to the email thanking grad rec for progressing my app- sorry not sure if this something ppl usually do?

 

[SCN]

Thank you! Also not sure if I should reply to the email thanking grad rec for progressing my app- sorry not sure if this something ppl usually do?

You could do, I don't think it would hurt or help your chances. People tend to thank their interviewers after an ac though

 

[ellek]

I got an email yesterday from Slaughter and May inviting me to interview. It is my first application cycle so I haven't done an interview before, any tips on the S&M interview would be appreciated!

 

[GXA123]

Still haven't heard back from Slaughters for Summer VS. Interviews are meant to start next week, and all my friends have either been rejected or invited to interview. Not sure what to do. How common is it for an application to slip through and be forgotten about?

You might be on the waiting list

 

[User274302]

Hi, has anyone completed the Video Interview for Weil Gotshal & do you have any insight on what to expect?

off topic but you have literally the best name for a lawyer

 

[Bill-Moore]

off topic but you have literally the best name for a lawyer

I was born to be a K&E associate.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Still haven't heard back from Slaughters for Summer VS. Interviews are meant to start next week, and all my friends have either been rejected or invited to interview. Not sure what to do. How common is it for an application to slip through and be forgotten about?

Does happen on occasion - might be worthwhile sending them an email asking for an update.

It could be 101 other reasons why they haven't got back to you/why you haven't heard though, but there is no harm is a short and polite email asking for an update.

 

[bibss]

Mayer Brown PFO post tests. Only completed them this morning and thought I did well/found them easy 🤣 You literally never know lol

 

[Leightoncass]

Anyone heard from Bird & Bird post VI??

 

[Leightoncass]

Anyone heard back from DLA Piper (London)?

Still waiting to hear back post WG. You?

 

[Rob93]

Still waiting to hear back post WG. You?

How long did it take them to send the WG? I submitted over the weekend, haven't received a test yet

 

[Anoned]

How long did it take them to send the WG? I submitted over the weekend, haven't received a test yet

They send them automatically each Friday, don't worry about it mate.

 

[F99]

Anyone heard anything re Links Spring Vac and A&O Summer Vac? If we do not hear before Xmas should we assume a PFO?

 

[OB]

Anyone heard anything re Links Spring Vac and A&O Summer Vac? If we do not hear before Xmas should we assume a PFO?

No ones heard from Links for Spring

 

[TCApp2021]

BCLP interview!

Hey congrats! How long after completing the online test did they get back to you? Also do you know if they look at your application and online test score together or is there essentially a benchmark?

 

[jellybelly123]

How long did it take for CMS to get back to people post-WG?

 

[TCApp2021]

How long did it take for CMS to get back to people post-WG?

2 days

 

[jellybelly123]

2 days

Thanks for response! I did my WG around a week ago - really hoping its not a PFO 🤞

 

[JM1998]

Thanks for response! I did my WG around a week ago - really hoping its not a PFO 🤞

I passed the WG and they didn’t get back to me for 16 days, so don’t panic!

 

[mads_g]

Thanks for response! I did my WG around a week ago - really hoping its not a PFO 🤞

I did mine nearly two weeks ago and haven't heard back yet so I wouldn't worry