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

[LawfulRust00]

Haven't heard back.
I shall prepare myself for a PFO

Likewise, mentally prepared!

 

[Law2021vacschemer]

Ah ok! No need to jump everyone I get an email for the next week or so atleast

Haha I know the feeling :’) Have you done the AC then? I’ve got mine next week- if you don’t mind me asking, how did you find it? I’ve heard it’s pretty intense so I’m quite nervous!

 

[Vacschemer2022]

Congratss!

Does this mean all AC's are likely filled already for the spring VS and should assume a PFO?

Thank you so much! I’m not too sure but I know Links usually send out AC invitations in batches, so it can be quite normal for some people to receive invitations super early on and others later, but I couldn’t really say for certain. Got my fingers crossed for you though!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

For shearman’s positions of responsibility in ‘university , school or elsewhere’ can we not talk about work experience? The majority of my positions of responsibility are from working, I graduated from high school 6 years ago (and university 2 years ago) & I didn’t really have any significant positions of responsibility that are worth talking about, however I have lots of work experience :/

If they are responsibilities you held outside of your contracted job (eg your involvement in a network group, fundraising for the employer’s charity, involvement in CSR initiatives), then you can include them. What you can’t include is any responsibilities you were ultimately employed to do!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Can anyone confirm that Shearman & Sterling's deadline is 16th Jan at 23.59? It says 'by 16th Jan' so I'm not 100% clear!

It will include the 16th.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker Random question but if firms fill their spring VACs do they consider spring applicants for summer placements or are they dealt with completely separately?

Unfortunately there won’t be a set way firms deal with this, but many firms will offer you a different type of opportunity if they are impressed with you. That could be a later scheme or it could be a direct training contract recruitment process/offer.

 

[snailvibez]

wondering how long did your skadden ti last?

 

[lawful_neutral216]

Apologies if it is a bit of a dumb question but do firms review AC performances at a rolling basis and those who have their interviews scheduled towards the end at a disadvantage compared to those who attend first? I understand it might differ from firm to firm, however, just trying to get a general idea if people know anything about this! Thank you.

 

[Donuttime]

Apologies if it is a bit of a dumb question but do firms review AC performances at a rolling basis and those who have their interviews scheduled towards the end at a disadvantage compared to those who attend first? I understand it might differ from firm to firm, however, just trying to get a general idea if people know anything about this! Thank you.

yes thats generally correct

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Apologies if it is a bit of a dumb question but do firms review AC performances at a rolling basis and those who have their interviews scheduled towards the end at a disadvantage compared to those who attend first? I understand it might differ from firm to firm, however, just trying to get a general idea if people know anything about this! Thank you.

Different firms will have different approaches. However many firms make offers as they go so not to lose talent to competitors.

However, so later candidates are not disadvantaged, they will often either under offer or put candidates on hold until all interviews are conducted to ensure standards are consistent.

 

[jennifer]

wondering how long did your skadden ti last?

mine was 11 mins rip

 

[Veep9]

Haven't heard back.
I shall prepare myself for a PFO

Likewise, mentally prepared!

+1. Still devastated though.

 

[Commerciallaw]

this may be a very dumb question - but why are law firms opening offices in Dublin. I read that it is because they can have access to EU markets ..... but they already have offices in Germany, France etc... Is it because it is an English speaking city in Europe or is there another reason?

 

[SLKEJRWOI97]

this may be a very dumb question - but why are law firms opening offices in Dublin. I read that it is because they can have access to EU markets ..... but they already have offices in Germany, France etc... Is it because it is an English speaking city in Europe or is there another reason?

That as well as it was easier to register as an Irish lawyer by some scheme the Irish Law Soc ran (I think it’s been discontinued). Ireland also is the lowest tax jurisdiction in the EU so home to many funds, corporates (like Facebook/Meta) etc

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

this may be a very dumb question - but why are law firms opening offices in Dublin. I read that it is because they can have access to EU markets ..... but they already have offices in Germany, France etc... Is it because it is an English speaking city in Europe or is there another reason?

AFAIK, English qualified lawyers can easily cross qualify into Ireland much more than they can into other European countries.

Ireland re-opens door to England and Wales solicitors

Solicitors can now automatically requalify in Ireland again under a reciprocal scheme.

www.lawgazette.co.uk

 

[Asil Ahmad]

this may be a very dumb question - but why are law firms opening offices in Dublin. I read that it is because they can have access to EU markets ..... but they already have offices in Germany, France etc... Is it because it is an English speaking city in Europe or is there another reason?

I saw this with a US law firm today when research them I was surprised by this also.

 

[CorporateLaw101]

Anyone else with a linklaters summer AC or are we all gonna be biting our nails till Monday

 

[Commerciallaw]

That as well as it was easier to register as an Irish lawyer by some scheme the Irish Law Soc ran (I think it’s been discontinued). Ireland also is the lowest tax jurisdiction in the EU so home to many funds, corporates (like Facebook/Meta) etc

AFAIK, English qualified lawyers can easily cross qualify into Ireland much more than they can into other European countries.

Ireland re-opens door to England and Wales solicitors

Solicitors can now automatically requalify in Ireland again under a reciprocal scheme.

www.lawgazette.co.uk

Thank you!! So am i correct to believe that because Ireland is easier for English lawyers to cross-qualify in and because Ireland is in the EU, that means firms will be able to advise on EU matters (e.g. EU competition). (this feels like a Watson Glaser statement lol) - does my conclusion follow?

 

[Adrian_S]

Anyone else with a linklaters summer AC or are we all gonna be biting our nails till Monday

imma be stress eatin percy pigs all weekend

 

[Adrian_S]

imma be stress eatin percy pigs all weekend

and wondering whether Priti Patel will deport my gay ass back to North America if I can’t secure a work visa