TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[dd13]

Anyone with a Milbank AC who didn't get a Watson Glaser invite? Kind of confused rn might email grad rec

If your AC is on the 30th, they will likely send it on the 28th.

 

[axbg]

just got Goodwin interview!

 

[Lawcandidate2019]

If your AC is on the 30th, they will likely send it on the 28th.

On a saturday?!

 

[dd13]

On a saturday?!

Then they might send it on Friday. The point is that the Milbank WG doesn't get sent until a few days before the actual AC, which might explain why some people still haven't received it.

 

[therealellewoods]

Covington AC! Any tips would be really appreciated

 

[mandamasochist]

Didn't realise I had to complete the TLT RARE form before the end of deadline date - I did it just now and it let me submit it. Does this mean my application will still be considered as I haven't been rejected yet? Cheers

 

[divaination]

Does anyone know if Stephenson Harwood sends their WG tests automatically or after reviewing the app?

after reviewing it

 

[plmokn]

Hi! Are there any tips on how to convert a Vacation Scheme into a TC offer?

 

[HLL]

Does anyone know when Hogan Lovells sends out a WG invite (I.e., immediate or a couple days later)? I recall it’s automatically sent.

Also, it would be great to know if we need to complete this test before the deadline.

hi I applied to HL's summer vs on the deadline and was sent the test a few days later

 

[Sachin Chandra]

Hi! Are there any tips on how to convert a Vacation Scheme into a TC offer?

TCLA runs a course entitled this. You should check it out

 

[patternteddybear]

Walker Morris AC! 🥹

 

[solba]

Has anyone heard anything from any of these firms? I cant see anything on the forums at all!
- Irwin Mitchell (post VI)
- Osborne Clarke (post tests)
- Forsters
- Trowers and Hamlins
- Pinsent Masons

email sent by trowers after application said they’re aiming to get back to people in february (for SVS)

 

[aspiring.solicitor]

Has anyone got a PFO from MoFo yet? I have seen people get interviews but haven't heard anything either way.

Last year they ghosted me post-AC!

 

[machingkiubrian1234]

Does anyone know whether Latham will get back to us in two weeks, as mentioned during the VI

 

[thelawstudent2000]

That’s fantastic, massive well done
I applied on the 3rd so not looking hopeful. This is my first round of applications and I think, having just done the Ropes&Gray training sesh, I’ve fluffed them all ah well, practice run to learn all my lessons in preparation for the real thing next time

Fingers crossed for you that all the next stages go well. I’m sure they will!

Thank you again ! And yeah this is my first application round and it can be so stressful at times and I’ve gotten so many rejections both before and after taking WG and SJT. I know there are still a few firms that have their applications open , I would check on the Legal Cheek’s deadline calendar to find out!

 

[User260802]

Any tips for Walker Morris AC?

 

[aspiring.solicitor]

Anyone have tips for not overanalysing an AC? I just had one today but keep going over it in my head and thinking about how I’d answer questions differently

 

[EliteWhovian]

Just received an email for EY's vac scheme saying this:

'Unfortunately we don’t have a role for you at the moment and, with regret, we need to withdraw your application. However, we’ve spent a lot of time reviewing your application and you do have positive results so far. We would like to keep your application, and if anything changes we will invite you to resume your application from where you left off.'


But the portal doesn't show it was withdrawn?

 

[lik0401]

Akin Gump Watson Glaser!

Does anyone know how long it takes for them to get back to you after completing the test?

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker I attended a remote AC recently. I was supposed to join a 15-minute Zoom call right after my associate/HR interview. However my internet crashed right after the interview - I panicked for a bit and by the time I got it back up the 15 minutes was up. I emailed grad rec after apologising for this and told them that I am happy to reschedule a 15-minute call with the trainee at another time - they haven't gotten back to me since.

I can't help but feel super guilty for wasting their time and that a trainee was probably waiting on a call for 15 minutes but I didn't show up. Would this have any effect on how my performance at AC is reviewed?

Also, out of curiosity, at ACs firms usually let us have interaction with trainees either through a Q&A (or if in person, usually an office tour). What exactly is the point of this — is it just to help candidates feel a bit more settled and is genuinely un-assessed, or does this get fed into the assessment process in any way (e.g. will they ask trainees for feedback re whether the candidate said or did smth that would come across as rude/uninterested/unenthusiastic)? Or is this completely firm-dependent?

Tech issues happen - I really wouldn't worry about this.

Interactions with trainees is really a chance for the candidate to work out if the firm is right for them/fill in some time. They aren't formally assessed, but I have had enough trainees go out of their way to email me and say someone was particularly engaged/impressive or the complete opposite and a PITA. It doesn't really influence the decision and typically just verifies what's been picked up from other assessments anyway.