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

[Jessica Booker]

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

 

[refy]

This may be a silly question, but if I selected a slightly later (mid Jan) slot for the Slaughters interview, am I less likely to gain the place?

 

[OB]

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?

Hi, I did my test on 17th December and got my invite yesterday so quite a quick turnaround

I'm not sure what they look for in reviewing, someone mentioned they might review the apps before you get the test then there's probably something they look for in the tests but I'm honestly not sure! My strengths were critical reasoning, growth mindset and credibility if that helps?

 

[Jessica Booker]

This may be a silly question, but if I selected a slightly later (mid Jan) slot for the Slaughters interview, am I less likely to gain the place?

Very much doubt it, especially if it is only slightly later. They have a lot of vacation scheme spots to fill. They also have the ability to over/under offer if needed.

 

[LawfulRust00]

How long have Bird and Bird given summer VS applicants to complete the VI?

 

[TCApp2021]

Hi, I did my test on 17th December and got my invite yesterday so quite a quick turnaround

I'm not sure what they look for in reviewing, someone mentioned they might review the apps before you get the test then there's probably something they look for in the tests but I'm honestly not sure! My strengths were critical reasoning, growth mindset and credibility if that helps?

Thank you

 

[AW_08]

Just did the RS VI and let's just say that I'm not holding out much hope! My mum ended up walking into my room asking me what type of crackers we should have for the dinner table, and me having to politely tell her to PFO while it was recording...will be expecting my PFO shortly🤣🤣