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

[mckelly]

Does anyone have any positive experiences where they got through to ACs despite spelling mistakes in their applications?

 

[Lumree]

Bird & Bird rejection post WGT (finally!)

 

[ZaraB]

PFO from Bird & Bird post WG, took a long time!

 

[LawfulRust00]

Bird and Bird PFO Post WG for Spring Vacation Scheme

 

[atrumregina1]

Anyone prepared to share tips for the Clyde and Co VI? Would be massively appreciated

Hey There is lots of info on this through the forum (advanced search by date/relevance will help) but this was my experience https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....s-discussion-thread-2021-22-1.4197/post-88724
All the best!

 

[John Travoni]

Hi, can I just ask where you heard this from? I emailed yesterday but haven’t gotten a response yet

They send me a direct email, even though I didn’t even email them back 😂

 

[samni]

They send me a direct email, even though I didn’t even email them back 😂

Ah I see, thank you for sharing!!

 

[LawfulRust00]

I was literally complaining to my girlfriend about how long Bird and Bird were taking to respond, I then proceeded to open my emails to find a PFO.

 

[LEL]

Does anyone have any positive experiences where they got through to ACs despite spelling mistakes in their applications?

I remember someone here saying they passed the next stage with an app where they had mentioned another firm's name instead of the firm they were applying to lol, so I don't think it's a huge issue!

Proofreading tip: I always paste my answer into a text to speech website and play it to myself - that way I'm much more likely to pick up on errors

 

[Amy_WS]

Bird & Bird AC!!! My first ever... any advice/tips would be greatly appreciated as the firm have provided no guidance on what is involved yet.

 

[James Carrabino]

Hi guys,

The Willkie video interview links will be sent this week, I was wondering if anyone had any hints or tips on what to look at? Also does anyone know how long the prep time/talking time is? Thank you @James Carrabino

The main suggestion I have would be to research the firm very well! I do not quite recall the prep time/talking time but it was around a minute or 90 seconds I think. Also, make sure to follow instructions on which browser to use (Safari does not work very well if I recall)

 

[JM1998]

Hi everyone, I’ve seen a few posts about Clyde’s. I’m a future trainee at Clyde’s, so feel free to PM me any questions!

 

[lawcurious]

Bird & Bird AC!!! My first ever... any advice/tips would be greatly appreciated as the firm have provided no guidance on what is involved yet.

Congrats!! How long after your VI did they respond to you?

 

[TcApp97]

Anyone heard from Akin Gump Post WG yet?

 

[Parsorandini]

Has anyone heard back from Bird & Bird post VI for summer scheme yet?

 

[lawcurious]

Has anyone heard back from Bird & Bird post VI for summer scheme yet?

Im still waiting! When did you do you VI?

 

[Parsorandini]

Im still waiting! When did you do you VI?

I did it 27th Dec, how about you?

 

[lawcurious]

I did it 27th Dec, how about you?

22nd! very nervous 😖

 

[RkRk0681]

Bird & Bird PFO Is anyone else waiting to hear back from BCLP post SJT? Im starting to fear Im staring down the barrel of another PFO

 

[hassanali]

Bristows PFO. Thought had a good application and liked the firm as well. Kind of disappointed.