TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[lawo888]

Addleshaw AC, Manchester office

 

[lik0401]

A well-known US firm just informed me that they've filled their VS places, and I can now only interview for a place on the reserve list. For context, my interview is scheduled for this week.

I applied early-December, they offered me the interview in mid-December, and I took the earliest available date for my interview. For a rolling firm with a deadline in late January, I thought this would be ok. I've spent time doing mock interviews, researching the firm and preparing so much. This has just devastated me as I felt I had the best chance of being successful there and have put so much time into my preparations. I understand they recruit on a rolling basis, but this one really hurts.

Is there even a point in interviewing now? Does anyone know if people commonly drop out of VSs?

I am in exactly the same position (having been offered an interview in December for next week). I’m so so so gutted and quite annoyed.

 

[Law Student]

same, felt so disheartening!!

If it makes you feel better, I didn’t get to do the video interview at the end because my laptop was playing up. So I did an application and the whole SJT for no reason 😇😇 At least you guys have one less person to compete with 😂

 

[lik0401]

Sorry think I’ve asked this before - but is the hour long Goodwin Skype interview the final stage? Thanks

 

[Sarah T]

Anyone had anything from IM?

 

[daisy_yawn]

Sorry think I’ve asked this before - but is the hour long Goodwin Skype interview the final stage? Thanks

Yes it is Mine was on Zoom though!

 

[Nom]

So a bunch of people have been getting Osborne Clarke stage 2 AC, I did a commercial presentation for them a week and a bit ago; is this the same thing? Just making sure because I can't access their allhires page.

 

[LJ]

So a bunch of people have been getting Osborne Clarke stage 2 AC, I did a commercial presentation for them a week and a bit ago; is this the same thing? Just making sure because I can't access their allhires page.

The stage 2 is the in-person AC at their office following the commercial presentation/WG

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I was thinking about the big tech layoffs and with Goldman Sachs thinking of cutting staff also. Was wondering if anyone would be interested in discussing this if I made a thread as am interested in hearing about this and the commercial implications for tech companies. I don't know much about this so would love to other people's perspectives on this.

 

[Nom]

The stage 2 is the in-person AC at their office following the commercial presentation/WG

Oh damn guess I'll be getting an email soon then

 

[aspiring112]

Bakers Spring Scheme offer through email after my AC (last tuesday)! I just wanted to say I processed the rejection I thought was coming after a terrible VI and not hearing back for a month after. I guess I will never know what a law firm thinks if anyone has any tips on the scheme/what to do to covert it into an offer please let me know!!!

 

[lik0401]

Yes it is Mine was on Zoom though!

Woops - I meant Zoom! Have you heard back yet?

 

[daisy_yawn]

Woops - I meant Zoom! Have you heard back yet?

They're not getting back to us until March, so no

 

[Jedward87]

For those who have completed the Trowers test, how many questions did you get to answer?

I did all 50 by the skin of my teeth!

 

[Momo]

Did anyone who applied for the WnC Summer Vacation Scheme on the 10th jan heard back?

 

[axbg]

They're not getting back to us until March, so no

but even for the spring scheme?

 

[daisy_yawn]

but even for the spring scheme?

Umm I wouldn't know maybe email.....?

 

[Ambs123]

I did all 50 by the skin of my teeth!

That’s unbelievable honestly - I don’t know how you managed that!! Very impressive !!!

 

[t.loader]

Hello - has anyone done the Morgan Lewis AC before and would be willing for me to PM them?

 

[commerciallawyer2910]

Did anyone who applied for the WnC Summer Vacation Scheme on the 10th jan heard back?

Has nearly everyone heard back then? I applied on the 5th and haven’t heard anything…