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

[James Carrabino]

Thank you very much for this had a read and it is really helpful.

I am so glad to hear that it is helpful @Asil Ahmad!

 

[mome101]

NRF PFO post-WG. NGL I am extremely gutted. I have other AC's but NRF was my top choice firm😭😭 I thought that because I had passed CC's WG I would pass this. Goes to show that applications and everything is all hit and miss 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 ....I am very upset with myself.....

[Edit] This is my first proper application cycle...how did you all cope with being rejected from your top choice firms....because honestly I am feeling very deflated rn....

Hi, though this is my first proper cycle, I've found some ways that have helped me to deal with rejection. First, look at the possible reasons that you may have been rejected. To do so, please be very very critical of your application. If there are things that you can point out, have even a little control over and the chance to improve them, then write those down. Next, write the reasons for your rejection that are not in your control. when you write those down, you will be able to rationalise that you are not at fault there. So now you have some space to be kind to yourself whilst simultaneously having the room to improve yourself. This has been helpful for me after my TC'24 rejection from CC but now I am optimistic.

 

[AvniD]

NRF PFO post-WG. NGL I am extremely gutted. I have other AC's but NRF was my top choice firm😭😭 I thought that because I had passed CC's WG I would pass this. Goes to show that applications and everything is all hit and miss 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭 ....I am very upset with myself.....

[Edit] This is my first proper application cycle...how did you all cope with being rejected from your top choice firms....because honestly I am feeling very deflated rn....

NRF PFO 🥺 this one stung

@w.m @tc.la.vs I am so sorry to hear about your rejections- they can be so devastating. I would recommend you to take a break for a few days from anything application-related to fully process your thoughts and feelings. Tell yourself that the only thing you can do is give your best every time and then leave the variables, some in and many out of your control, that dictate the outcome of your application to do their work. Don't lose hope, you will get there- I 100% believe in you 💪

Just finished Baker McKenzie's video interview.. the first video interview I've ever had, completely tripped up on my words although I got 70%-90% of the information across. With the last question I spoke too fast and stared at the camera like a deer in headlights:/ holding out some hope because I don't think the substance/information of my answers were too bad, it was just more of my nerves in the way. Any advice for someone who feels horrible after their first video interview?

@am98 You're not alone! If you scroll up a few pages in this thread you'll find a bunch of people who posted about their VI 'horrors' and still made it (including me😅). It sounds like overall it went well for you! Try to detach yourself from the outcome- you gave it a good shot and that's the best one can hope to do, right? Wishing the best for you🤞

 

[Amy_WS]

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

3 weeks - but this is the spring scheme. They're probably doing these first before summer.

 

[ssolicitorz]

TAYLOR WESSING'S SERVICE IS DOWN UGHHHHHHHH

 

[Abii]

TAYLOR WESSING'S SERVICE IS DOWN UGHHHHHHHH

it isn't, it is just very very slow to load. I just managed to submit my application. Don't know why I didn't do it earlier but I always want one last chance to proof read!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

For those applying for Macfarlanes, they just extended their vacation scheme deadline until 5th January I just saw it on vantage.

 

[John Travoni]

For those applying for Macfarlanes, they just extended their vacation scheme deadline until 5th January I just saw it on vantage.

I confirmed this before. It’s extended until tomorrow 9am

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I confirmed this before. It’s extended until tomorrow 9am

Sorry, my bad I just saw it on vantage so just mentioned it just in case someone did not know.

 

[eleven14og]

Ashurst's application system also broke down😢

 

[djqb]

Seems like all cvMail application systems are down

 

[hopefullylaw2000]

Hi, can I ask how people talk about open days in the work experience at a firm they are applying to? not sure how much depth I should go into as everyone will have done very generic things?

 

[Commerciallaw]

Hi, can I ask how people talk about open days in the work experience at a firm they are applying to? not sure how much depth I should go into as everyone will have done very generic things?

I am not sure about others, but I just listed all the open days I went to. Then proceeded to highlight the key learnings that I gained and how that solidified my interest in/ expanded my knowledge of commercial law. For example, my experience in negotiating a SPA for a fictitious client or gaining exposure to various practice areas and the role of trainees in those areas. Also, given the broad exposure I gained in various types of firms I developed a better understanding of the type of firm I could see myself working in as per my interests etc..

That was just my approach, it may be completely wrong...I would be interested to hear other peoples approaches

 

[asf49955]

It happened to me today! Did they e-mail you back?

Have you guys heard from the firm?

 

[bananak]

It happened to me today! Did they e-mail you back?

Not yet! Hope to hear from them today

 

[kab]

To those who have done Latham’s test - are you still waiting for a report?

 

[bananak]

Did you receive your VI invite today? I received mine with a deadline of 7th Jan today so I may have the same issue

I received my VI invite a few days ago

 

[Rob93]

To those who have done Latham’s test - are you still waiting for a report?

Mine showed up in my spam folder.

 

[kab]

Mine showed up in my spam folder.

Thanks, just found it!

 

[s10]

Starting to think it might be a PFO from Weil. Anybody else waiting to hear back after WG?