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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)
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Permission to join the Skadden PFO party. This one stung the most 
I haven't yet 😬
Any idea about how long do Freshfields take to send out watson glaser for direct TC apps?
I dont think they will for a while as I think they do the VS apps first!
Kirkland VI - any advice would be appreciated!
I know exactly how you feel. I didn't get a TC offer after completing a vs with my dream firm last year. I did absolutely everything I could during the scheme. I worked my socks off, I got to know as many people at the firm as I could, I got on well with the other vac schemers, I performed well in the assessments (based on my feedback) and my interview seemed to go very well. But despite all of that, I didn't get an offer. I did not even get a proper reason why during my feedback call.
If I'm honest, it was incredibly hard to go through. All I can say is keep going and look after yourself because I know how painful it can be. Hopefully the feedback you receive will be helpful.
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Getting it off your chest is one of the best things you can do right now. Try to take a break from applications for as long as you need and rely on the support of your family, friends and the forum as well to process this. We've all been where you are and we're rooting for you to come out stronger🤞
Nope.
To be fair, I submitted my application on the deadline Lmao. I deserve PFOs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
I have to say, seeing you all deal with your PFOs lightheartedly and while supporting each other has me in awe of the forum 👏👏👏 You're all absolute stars!!!
What are peoples thoughts on how many reasons you should give on why X firm in an interview context? I decided on practising by giving 2 reasons, however my mentor said I should do 3. I am just conscious of talking for too long. What do you guys things?
I also deal with PFOs the old fashioned way - getting blackout drunk and watching drag race.
But seriously, you all are getting me through this cycle.
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The process of preparing for ACs:
T-4 days: "Just need to know every single fact out there about the firm and I'm good to go... ugh this research is never ending... why have they worked on so many deals"
T-3 days: "I don't think my brain can hold all this information... ffs do I even want to be a lawyer"
T-2 days: *crippling imposter syndrome* "should I tell them my pet tortoise died so I can rearrange"
Day before: "... you know what, there's only so much they can ask me in a 40 minute interview, they probably won't ask me on that so I can skip it"
Morning of: *desperately hoping your brain will be able to magically concoct some bs if you get a difficult question*
Post AC: *critically and intensely analysing and overthinking every word you said and every action you made* "meh it is what it is"
T-4 days: "Just need to know every single fact out there about the firm and I'm good to go... ugh this research is never ending... why have they worked on so many deals"
T-3 days: "I don't think my brain can hold all this information... ffs do I even want to be a lawyer"
T-2 days: *crippling imposter syndrome* "should I tell them my pet tortoise died so I can rearrange"
Day before: "... you know what, there's only so much they can ask me in a 40 minute interview, they probably won't ask me on that so I can skip it"
Morning of: *desperately hoping your brain will be able to magically concoct some bs if you get a difficult question*
Post AC: *critically and intensely analysing and overthinking every word you said and every action you made* "meh it is what it is"
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