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

[Plato]

Has anyone’s Freshfields direct tc application been updated since they applied?

updated two days after I submitted it, complete radio silence after that.

 

[LawfulRust00]

Yep, PFO post-TI this morning - thought I did really well but what can I say

I’m sorry to hear this. When did you interview if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[TCApp2021]

NRF PFO post-TI

 

[tt_xo]

I did last year but haven't got a schedule this year

Can I ask is your interview tomorrow? If so then I guess I'll just have to figure it out 😂

 

[LawfulRust00]

NRF PFO post-TI

Sorry! When did you interview?

 

[OB]

Can I ask is your interview tomorrow? If so then I guess I'll just have to figure it out 😂

Haha yeah it's tomorrow!

 

[TCApp2021]

Sorry! When did you interview?

4 Jan

 

[tt_xo]

Haha yeah it's tomorrow!

Thanks for letting me know and good luck!!

 

[Rob93]

Hi everyone! I have an interview with Sullcrom tomorrow and I’m dizzy with nerves because
A) I’ve noticed that I made a technical mistake on my cover letter lol
B) Sullcrom are really picky about grades and I’m racking my brains on how to explain a bad grade I got, without sounding like I’m just making excuses (I’m surprised I even got an interview considering how average my grades are)

If anyone has any tips or techniques on how to basically calm tf down and keep cool during the interview, it would be much appreciated. Also any general CV-based interview tips and experiences with Sullcrom are definitely welcome too 😉

I strongly doubt they would have invited you to interview if either of those things were going to be issues. Don't sweat it.

 

[Rob93]

then imagine throwing around the word 'silver circle' when interviewing with a silver circle law firm XD

'I have always aspired to join the ranks of the also-rans'

(Not a dig at SC firms, they are all excellent and in many ways more attractive than the MC)

 

[Rob93]

Can I apply to Ropes & Gray's insight scheme + training contract as a final year law student?

Yeah I'm pretty sure anyone penultimate+ is eligible

 

[I.Like.UFOs.Not.PFOs]

I strongly doubt they would have invited you to interview if either of those things were going to be issues. Don't sweat it.

Thank you! It is really helpful to put the situation into perspective like this

 

[OB]

Thanks for letting me know and good luck!!

Good luck to you too!!

 

[JadeWadey01]

Is anyone else waiting ro hear back from Slaughter & May summer VS?

 

[Arche172372]

4 days prior! They tell you via phone

 

[M&Amakesmyday]

Does anyone know if your supposed to get a schedule before the CMS interview? I received a teams invite so I am set up on there but I havent been told how the day is structured?

They will give you a schedule as part of the intro in the AC

 

[Asil Ahmad]

For those submitting Travers Smith application don't leave it till after 6 as I am on CV mail right now and it is really slow so can't imagine how slow it will be later towards the day.

 

[RS31]

Anyone knows if graduates can apply to Cleary vac scheme?

Yes, almost everyone on my vac scheme was a postgraduate student

 

[Beluga]

Hi everyone! Has anyone heard back from Baker McKenzie after their VI for the spring VS?

 

[bibss]

Yes, almost everyone on my vac scheme was a postgraduate student

Thanks for the info