TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[BM99]

Anyone interviewed at Links this week and still waiting to hear back?

 

[Adamses2366]

How long did it take to hear if you were invited for a TI with Fieldfisher and is anyone still waiting post tests?

I think it is good they haven't let you know yet because a day after I took the Capp test, I got an automated rejection. I'm sure they will let you know soon.

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

How long did it take to hear if you were invited for a TI with Fieldfisher and is anyone still waiting post tests?

Still waiting to hear - I got my test results on Monday, and that email said I'd hear within 7 days (unsure if working days or not).

 

[Sarah T]

I think it is good they haven't let you know yet because a day after I took the Capp test, I got an automated rejection. I'm sure they will let you know soon.

I am sorry to hear that - I'm just worried as they recruit on a rolling and I don't want to be on hold while they hand out the TCs haha!

 

[Sarah T]

Still waiting to hear - I got my test results on Monday, and that email said I'd hear within 7 days (unsure if working days or not).

I did it last Thursday so I was constantly updating email yesterday and doing this morning too. Hope you hear soon.

 

[lawstudent9]

I remember in the slaughter application confirmation email they send us to confirm receipt of our application, they say if we have other ACs or TC offers and need to make a decision, we can email them and they'd fast-track our app. I have an AC with another MC firm and a TC offer from a silver circle firm. I'm not under any time pressure to decide though.
I was wondering if it'd be worth telling slaughters that because they're my first choice and I still haven't heard from them! I'm getting quite anxious now since a lot of my friends have received an outcome. I thought my cover letter was strong too

Edit: the Slaughters app is for the summer vac scheme

 

[cycw]

I remember in the slaughter application confirmation email they send us to confirm receipt of our application, they say if we have other ACs or TC offers and need to make a decision, we can email them and they'd fast-track our app. I have an AC with another MC firm and a TC offer from a silver circle firm. I'm not under any time pressure to decide though.
I was wondering if it'd be worth telling slaughters that because they're my first choice and I still haven't heard from them! I'm getting quite anxious now since a lot of my friends have received an outcome. I thought my cover letter was strong too

I applied for Slaughters' Training Contract last autumn (it was due 30th Nov) and I still haven't heard from them, am I right to assume PFO?

 

[j.s.cox]

I remember in the slaughter application confirmation email they send us to confirm receipt of our application, they say if we have other ACs or TC offers and need to make a decision, we can email them and they'd fast-track our app. I have an AC with another MC firm and a TC offer from a silver circle firm. I'm not under any time pressure to decide though.
I was wondering if it'd be worth telling slaughters that because they're my first choice and I still haven't heard from them! I'm getting quite anxious now since a lot of my friends have received an outcome. I thought my cover letter was strong too

I would definitely email them. They moved my interview up by 5 months because I had a TC offer elsewhere, so they clearly have some flexibility and would be understanding of your situation.

 

[Adrian_S]

Does anyone know if Orrick's vac scheme is rolling? I can see that their direct TC apps are non-rolling, but didn't know if this also held true for vac schemes. Any help much appreciated

 

[traineedreamer]

I remember in the slaughter application confirmation email they send us to confirm receipt of our application, they say if we have other ACs or TC offers and need to make a decision, we can email them and they'd fast-track our app. I have an AC with another MC firm and a TC offer from a silver circle firm. I'm not under any time pressure to decide though.
I was wondering if it'd be worth telling slaughters that because they're my first choice and I still haven't heard from them! I'm getting quite anxious now since a lot of my friends have received an outcome. I thought my cover letter was strong too

If they said you can do so because of other ACs and TC offers, I don't see why it would be an issue. At least you'd have your outcome for them either way, good luck!

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Does anyone know if Orrick's vac scheme is rolling? I can see that their direct TC apps are non-rolling, but didn't know if this also held true for vac schemes. Any help much appreciated

Non-rolling; they said at an event that we should spend as much time as needed on the form, until the deadline

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is it bad that I was honest with a (magic circle) firm’s graduate recruitment that I needed to reschedule my AC because I had another AC? I tried to frame my email in a way that sounded like I have attempted to reschedule the other AC but it couldn’t be rescheduled. I keep overthinking and in my mind I feel as though I’ve maybe ruined their impression of me or made them think “oh you want to reschedule OUR AC?” Especially because it’s an MC firm, I didn’t want it to come off like they were a second choice…

There are “age old reasons” that people use like I’m sick, I have an exam, but I didn’t wanna be one of those people who’d then be caught out in a lie, and I thought being honest would’ve been the best way but everyone’s telling me I shouldn’t have told them I had another AC on the same day… @Jessica Booker any thoughts on this?

This happens all the time - if anything I think it is best to be honest and at least you are demonstrating you are a competitive candidate.

Law firms have these conversations all the time - the worst that can happen if they cannot offer you an alternative (they often can) and then you have to make a decision on which assessment centre to attend (you could ask the other firm to move theirs instead).

 

[j.s.cox]

I applied for Slaughters' Training Contract last autumn (it was due 30th Nov) and I still haven't heard from them, am I right to assume PFO?

From what I understand they literally read applications on a rolling basis and reject or make offers for interviews when they get to your application. If you haven't had either, they may not have got to your application yet.

 

[Lawstudent38]

Anyone else still waiting to hear back from Addleshaw Goddard?

I asked the early careers team and they advised the latest we’d hear back would be the first week of March- I applied for the Manchester office

 

[Jessica Booker]

I was wondering if anyone could guide me on something, @Jessica Booker not sure if you have any tips. I have an interview coming up with a MC firm and I know that they tend to ask about previous vac schemes and occasionally ask why you didn’t manage to convert. The problem is that I did a vac scheme in winter with a US firm and have been placed on their ‘holding list’ for a TC until March (so I didn’t get a formal offer, but I haven’t been rejected either). Should I be honest about this if they do ask? I’m conscious of making it look like I’m still holding out for an offer from the US firm so the MC firm is my second choice, which of course would probably land me a rejection from the MC firm! Thanks in advance!

Yes, I would be honest and say you are will hear back from the vacation scheme process for the US firm you did your winter scheme with in March.

I'd be prepared to also answer what are the key differences between what the US firm can offer you and what they can offer you too - this is often a follow up question.

 

[sxw517]

Does anyone know if Orrick's vac scheme is rolling? I can see that their direct TC apps are non-rolling, but didn't know if this also held true for vac schemes. Any help much appreciated

non-rolling for Vac Scheme and TC I asked at an open day!

 

[hanz123]

I asked the early careers team and they advised the latest we’d hear back would be the first week of March- I applied for the Manchester office

Thank you!

 

[Adrian_S]

non-rolling for Vac Scheme and TC I asked at an open day!

Non-rolling; they said at an event that we should spend as much time as needed on the form, until the deadline

Thank you both so much. Will give myself a bit more time then, rather than frantically trying to submit 🥳

 

[Deleted member 24543]

Thank you so much, these comments definitely helped calm the nerves before the AC! @Jessica Booker @CorpSmith02 @j.s.cox

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi everyone - quick question. I have studied law during my undergraduate degree abroad; this is a qualifying law degree in there but it is not a qualifying degree in the UK and I would have to do a GDL or the SQE.

When an application form asks "Is this a qualifying law degree?" should I select yes or no? I'm just confused because I have studied law, it's just not in the UK. @Jessica Booker would greatly appreciate your advice, thank you!

This should be no - as I suspect they mean a qualifying law degree in England and Wales.