TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Sarah T]

Hi

Has anyone heard anything from Linklaters for London Direct TC?

I was wondering if they would be getting to them soon as they are running vac scheme ACs now.

 

[Shi]

Hi

Has anyone heard anything from Linklaters for London Direct TC?

I was wondering if they would be getting to them soon as they are running vac scheme ACs now.

I think they are only doing ACs for those candidates who got fast-tracked on the open days. I applied for the Spring VS but haven't heard from them

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Unless you are at a final interview stage, everything is likely to be via email. If it is that you are waiting for an outcome from a final interview, they will likely email you as well as call.

I was a bit shocked when it happened, but Taylor Wessing do communicate AC invites via phone call! They said they'll email everyone too though.

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

I stuttered and made some slight mistakes, before quickly correcting myself in an interview today :’(

Are firms understanding of nerves or would they see this as a weakness? @Jessica Booker I don’t usually stutter but this was my first interview (unfortunately for a firm I really wanted to work for)

I had a similar thing happen to me before and I passed the stage. As long as you correct yourself and don't panic/say "I can't continue" etc, then I'm pretty sure they'll be lenient about it (unless it was literally every word of every answer for interview question!). Hoping for a good outcome for you

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

anyone else feeling quite stressed about this whole process? most of my firms haven’t gotten back to me yet, and it’s really challenging to fight the urge to consistently check emails/email graduate recruitment. obviously my main priority is my degree, but it’s definitely terrifying to consider what happens if i do not secure a vacation scheme and convert it into a training contract.

I'm not sure if the mention of converting a VS to a TC is a separate worry, but if so, I thought I'd mention this. I failed to convert my VS into a TC in the summer just gone; I had my heart set on commercial law and the firm, had amazing feedback from my VS, really enjoyed the work, but was ultimately not offered the TC for reasons beyond my control. At the time, this felt like the end of the world.

However, since then, I have been given so many amazing non-legal opportunities, which have been super enjoyable and have also massively improved my knowledge of economics and my ability to apply it to all sorts of situations (including legal!). I have also found law firms that could fit me even better, so I've applied to those and have got through to the latter stages of the process with 2 ACs coming up.

All this is to say that not converting a VS to TC, or even not getting a VS this year, is not the end of the world. Accept every opportunity that comes your way, even if it's a non-legal placement or experience. This will ultimately make you a better lawyer when the time comes Best of luck with everything! (And of course, I really hope you do get a VS and convert it into a TC this year!!).

 

[ms167bs]

Has anybody heard anything from Hogan Lovells post WG? Taking their sweet time

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Has anybody heard anything from Hogan Lovells post WG? Taking their sweet time

If it helps, they took over two months to reject me post-WG for the WVS.

 

[BM99]

For people who got fast tracked and interviewed at links, how long did you wait for the GR to call?

 

[helly1234]

Hi there, I have an AC with Skadden this week as well and I would greatly appreciate any advice on the interview/group exercise/written exercise! Thank you!

 

[Rina]

For people who got fast tracked and interviewed at links, how long did you wait for the GR to call?

Heard back the afternoon of the next day

 

[zizszhplum]

I applied to HL back on the 4th Jan and still have not had a WG link. I emailed GR but no reply yet, anyone also in this position?

 

[CorpLawyer00]

RPC AC - only problem is its when im out da country

 

[CorpLawyer00]

For anyone wondering, I applied 12th, got WG the 14th, completed the 15th and was invited to AC this morning - super quick turnaround!!!

 

[Turnthisstupidfatratyellow]

For anyone wondering, I applied 12th, got WG the 14th, completed the 15th and was invited to AC this morning - super quick turnaround!!!

who is this for?

 

[CorpLawyer00]

who is this for?

RPC

 

[aishaslm]

Is it bad that I haven’t heard from Mishcon yet? I’m dyingggg for a response

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

RPC AC - only problem is its when im out da country

Can they offer you a virtual AC? Congrats btw!

 

[CorpLawyer00]

Can they offer you a virtual AC? Congrats btw!

yeaha only thing is its on the day im travelling and tbh I would much rather take the opportunitiy to go to the offices, even if I dont get it I think itll be a good experience - literally all my interviews have been virtual and its boring af. Ive contacted them tho

 

[Sachin Chandra]

Congrats man! When did you apply? Also is the AC the next stage after the written app lol?

I thought there was a Watson Glaser first for Milbank? I applied recently and heard nothing

 

[lllaaawww098]

Anyone has "completed" under their status for Latham and Watkins but still haven't received either a VI invite or a PFO?
This is so nerve racking