TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[lawyer256]

Has anyone had the WC VI and happy to talk about it?

 

[born&raised]

Has anyone had the WC VI and happy to talk about it?

Congratulations! May I ask when you applied, and is this for the summer scheme?

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

3 rejections post-app in one morning while trying to prep for an AC tomorrow - this process is brutal and really knocks your confidence

 

[157gg]

Sorry to hear, which office was that for?

it’s all good, on to the next!

It was for London (direct TC) and applied on 11/01

 

[lik0401]

I wouldn't really go out of my way to connect with people before the scheme - it would be better to do this during the scheme (it will come across as more genuine).

There is some great advice here:

Convert your vacation scheme into a training contract | The Corporate Law Academy
Vacation Scheme Guide - Updated for 2019! | The Corporate Law Academy
(1) Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021 | The Corporate Law Academy Forum

thank you!

 

[SocraticSellout]

Hey guys! Long term lurker here finally deciding to post. I've received a VI invite for Baker McKenzie which is my dream firm and I wondered if anyone had any advice? Please feel free to PM me if so.

Side note: best of luck to everyone still waiting on apps at any stage, I am constantly manifesting good news for us all!!!

 

[157gg]

Has anyone else who applied to Mayer Brown still not received the tests? I applied on 24/01 (1 week before the deadline)

 

[axbg]

just god white & case video interview finally!!

 

[CorporateCrayfish]

has anyone heard back from Pinsent VS (London Office)?

 

[di]

@Jessica Booker sorry if this has been asked already, but how long would you wait before contacting graduate recruitment to aks about outcome for an AC. It has been over two weeks now.
Also does the fact that some people have heard back, mean that I should assume a PFO. Thank!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker sorry if this has been asked already, but how long would you wait before contacting graduate recruitment to aks about outcome for an AC. It has been over two weeks now.
Also does the fact that some people have heard back, mean that I should assume a PFO. Thank!

You can contact them to ask when you will hear back if this wasn't made clear at the assessment centre.

 

[WannaLaw99]

I saw that its through Cappfinity which is the platform most firms use for online assessments so i guess it will be quite similar - having to rank what you would do in a situation etc. Some firms also throw in some watson glaser type of questions in the end as well.

Hi everyone! Do we have till Sunday (as in, Sunday till 10 pm) to do the Shoosmiths Test? @Jessica Booker any thoughts?

 

[Highnumberofapplicants]

Jones day pfo post interview

 

[imdeded]

anyone heard back from kirkland after ac?

 

[lawo888]

Just got an AG AC invite for the Manchester office! If anyone has any tips or advice, please let me know, I’d really appreciate it.

Nice! Huge congrats! When did you do your VI?

 

[Deleted member 21782]

just god white & case video interview finally!!

Congratulations, hope you smash the VI.

Can I ask when you sent off your application and if this is for spring?

 

[Cryingtiger]

Anyone heard from Hogan Lovells summer VS, why are they taking so long?….

 

[Estupiña Colada]

anyone heard back from kirkland after ac?

Not yet, when was your AC?

 

[11dunnr]

Forsters AC invite!

 

[aishaslm]

Anyone heard from Hogan Lovells summer VS, why are they taking so long?….

Just emailed them; will let everyone know if I hear anything back (though I doubt it!)