TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[yasmars]

haven’t heard from k&e either - idm the rejection in isolation - the biggest L is how long I spent on that app

I can relate lmao

 

[Deleted member 24543]

Congrats! May I ask when you applied?

I applied on November 17th!

 

[Ameliaa]

Irwin Mitchell VI tips would be appreciated I've never managed to successfully pass a VI before

 

[spamelinazoid]

Wаs Freshfields rolling?

 

[AK105]

@Jessica Booker

Hi Jessica,

Thank you for all your help so far.

During a video interview, would you recommend using the same answers to your application.

If an app answer literally answers the video interview question, is there really any point in changing your answer?

Regards,
Rijul

 

[RB2022]

Wаs Freshfields rolling?

No, they don't view applications on a rolling basis

 

[WindowsUpdate]

Finally received the Skadden PFO I've been waiting for

 

[TheBestSolicitorInTheWorld]

Finally received the Skadden PFO I've been waiting for

Oh no! I'm sure you'll find success with another firm and at least on the bright side you don't have to wait anymore.

 

[spamelinazoid]

Woop Skadden PFO - applied Dec 15

 

[Highnumberofapplicants]

Finally received the Skadden PFO I've been waiting for

Same, expected it given I applied in September but still is kind of annoying

 

[spamelinazoid]

Genuinely curious - how does Skadden decide if you 'score' high enough? I was extended offers to both their Open Day and Insight Evening and I referred to both in my application (and used the tips from them to apply). How do I make it to both of those but don't even get a TI for the Vac Scheme - what even is the point in extending me offers for the events then?

Spent so long on the application fml (inclusive of attending both events and traveling to London to attend in person)

 

[Future Six Figure Fee Earner]

Genuinely curious - how does Skadden decide if you 'score' high enough? I was extended offers to both their Open Day and Insight Evening and I referred to both in my application (and used the tips from them to apply). How do I make it to both of those but don't even get a TI for the Vac Scheme - what even is the point in extending me offers for the events then?

Spent so long on the application fml (inclusive of attending both events and traveling to London to attend in person)

Lmao brudda thinks he’s entitled to a VS for attending their open day

your score just wasn’t as high as the others bro

 

[spamelinazoid]

Lmao brudda thinks he’s entitled to a VS for attending their open day

your score just wasn’t as high as the others bro

No I really don't - I meant I didn't even make it to a TI and it's frustrating

Is rudeness your best personality trait 'brudda' better things to focus your time on

 

[Stasis]

Lmao brudda thinks he’s entitled to a VS for attending their open day

your score just wasn’t as high as the others bro

Mate a lot of it is pure luck and depends on which grad recruiter is reading your app, how they're feeling, what other candidates there are in their pile etc.

Don't get hung up on it. The type of work you do at Skadden won't vary amongst the other transactional firms - you'll get something eventually.

 

[spamelinazoid]

Mate a lot of it is pure luck and depends on which grad recruiter is reading your app, how they're feeling, what other candidates there are in their pile etc.

Don't get hung up on it. The type of work you do at Skadden won't vary amongst the other transactional firms - you'll get something eventually.

yeah I know, it's just always frustrating when you spend hours on something (and even travel for it) but oh well

1100 applications for 14 places is bound to be a trainwreck for most lol

 

[futureTS2025hopeful]

I wonder who is reading these apps

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi everyone,

Just a polite reminder about our community rules which can be found here:

https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/help/terms/

In particular, I’d like to point out our follow thoughts:

 

[CorpLawyer00]

I wonder who is reading these apps

Word, tbh I sometimes wonder if it would even make much difference to the quality of some firms final intake if they randomly binned 50% of applications at first instance . Lots seem to have an absurd number of 1st class grads from top unis with lots of extra curricular

 

[Ambs123]

Lmao brudda thinks he’s entitled to a VS for attending their open day

your score just wasn’t as high as the others bro

You need to RELAX - we're here to support each other, not make each other feel even lower than the process already makes us feel. Just relax and have some compassion. It's a hard process and not everyone handles it in the same way

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Genuinely curious - how does Skadden decide if you 'score' high enough? I was extended offers to both their Open Day and Insight Evening and I referred to both in my application (and used the tips from them to apply). How do I make it to both of those but don't even get a TI for the Vac Scheme - what even is the point in extending me offers for the events then?

Spent so long on the application fml (inclusive of attending both events and traveling to London to attend in person)

I’m feeling the same - received offers to multiple events including in-person events, networked A LOT with people from my uni who are now training there, and had associates there tell me that I seem like the perfect candidate. I also think it was my best written application so far, yet I’ve received next stage invites from firms who seem equally as competitive, but for whom I was only 99% happy with my application before sending. Honestly quite upset and a bit confused. Just trying to move on by focusing on the other opportunities that I have been given. Really best of luck with your other applications