TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Legend]

I'm no expert, but I imagine plenty of people do drop out of vac schemes. Especially if this is for summer, loads of firms are still interviewing, so people holding offers might get clashing offers from firms they prefer. Also, if people are pursuing direct TC applications as well, presumably they'd pull out if one of those was successful.

I successfully interviewed for a VS at Jones day this week. Unfortunately, I was put on their reserve list because all openings for Spring and Summer were already filled.

Does anyone experience or know of someone who was initially placed on reserve list but ultimately offered a VS? What are my chances?

 

[UnTCSilVousPlait]

I am looking for some insights into the Baker McKenzie VI. I would be extremely grateful if someone could help me!

 

[Deleted member 22634]

Losing hope for WC, Dechert and Travers. No reply or holding email post app

 

[hanz123]

Losing hope either feeling ghosted or rejections.
I just want a VS offer, feel as if all my effort in applications has gone to waste

 

[lawapplicant]

Has anyone received a test invite for Pinsents Manchester?

 

[yasmars]

Losing hope either feeling ghosted or rejections.
I just want a VS offer, feel as if all my effort in applications has gone to waste

Same

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker Just wondering if you had any advice. I'm super fortunate to have secured a VS. However, I am still looking at applying to some Direct TCs as I work in a Law Firm and now have the upcoming VS, so I am eligible. How would you advise I add my upcoming VS to my direct TC applications as it's in the future?

If the application form has an “any further information you want to provide” section, then this is an ideal place to include this detail.

Alternatively, if you are writing a cover letter or an answer to a motivational question, you can always add in a brief reference somewhere appropriate like “I look forward to completing my vacation scheme at Joe Bloggs LLP this summer”

 

[Emilia]

Has anyone heard from Boodle Hatfield post application for their vacation scheme?

 

[lawstudent22]

I'd be really grateful if anyone has any insight into the Mayer Brown AC! It sounds like there isn't an interview, but I'm not sure...

 

[Ald]

I'd be really grateful if anyone has any insight into the Mayer Brown AC! It sounds like there isn't an interview, but I'm not sure...

Have messaged you!

 

[wannabelawyer99]

Anyone heard back from Penningtons Manches Cooper yet?

I did the AC 31st January. Recently got an email saying we'd hear back by end of March but that "offers for our Spring vacation scheme programme will be communicated before the end of February", so if I don't hear back from them by then, I'm thinking it's a rejection...

 

[Phoebe123451]

lol Mayer Brown has sent out AC invites? Guess its a pfo for me

 

[DisciplineTC2526]

Anyone done a Morgan Lewis partner interview before?

There is no information about the interview online!

Would really appreciate an insight!

 

[Legend]

I successfully interviewed for a VS at Jones day this week. Unfortunately, I was put on their reserve list because all openings for their Spring and Summer vacations were already filled.

Does anyone experience or know of someone who was initially placed on reserve list but ultimately offered a VS at Jones Day? What are my chances?

Appreciate any insights and guidance here. Thanks very much.

 

[SuccessfulSolicitor]

I successfully interviewed for a VS at Jones day this week. Unfortunately, I was put on their reserve list because all openings for their Spring and Summer vacations were already filled.

Does anyone experience or know of someone who was initially placed on reserve list but ultimately offered a VS at Jones Day? What are my chances?

Appreciate any insights and guidance here. Thanks very much.

I keep hearing about this, is it only JD who does this? cause I’ll be so real I personally couldn’t handle doing all this work to be on the TBD waiting list

 

[lolamcd1]

I'm a law graduate who has never done a VS. How would you answer the question of why haven't you done a VS or got a TC question sooner? That question really scares me and throws me off compltely so any help would be appreciated!

 

[FluffyPursian]

Anyone heard back from Penningtons Manches Cooper yet?

I did the AC 31st January. Recently got an email saying we'd hear back by end of March but that "offers for our Spring vacation scheme programme will be communicated before the end of February", so if I don't hear back from them by then, I'm thinking it's a rejection...

Still waiting on a result from AC that I did on 16/02/23 for their Spring scheme. Not sure what others have gotten.

Beginning to think its a rejection too bud

 

[Interested_In_Law]

Rejected from Slaughter and May summer vac scheme (non-law) ( but invited to their open day instead

 

[Arthur]

Does anybody know the conversion rate for the slaughter and may summer work experience programme ?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Does anybody know the conversion rate for the slaughter and may summer work experience programme ?

There won’t be one - if they some how got really unlucky and no one was good enough on their vacation schemes, they would just recruit more external/direct applicants.

With roughly 80 trainees to recruit each year, and especially once you factor in people declining their TC offer for other firms, if you are a good fit for Slaughters you’ll be made an offer - it’s one of those firms where you don’t need to fixate on the competiton, you just have to focus on presenting yourself to the best of your abilities.