TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[yasmars]

For those who have applied to Mayer Brown, how long did it take for the firm to send the first online test

 

[penguin123]

For those who have applied to Mayer Brown, how long did it take for them to send the first online test

mine took about a week

 

[selfcarequeenzzz1]

I just got sent a Withers test - is this automatic

 

[BM99]

Bombed Latham Vi. Stammered quite a bit sometimes

 

[sibs23]

Finally heard back - Bird & Bird AC for Spring! Omg 😭

 

[cls33]

Is anyone still waiting to hear from Bakers post WG? Haven't heard in regards to passing the benchmark or received a VI invite (for summer vac scheme)

 

[Tattyasha]

How do you guys cope with this? It’s ridiculous. I’m on edge constantly. I know a watched pot never boils but I’m checking my emails constantly. Not had anything back from anyone yet. One minute I’m gutted not to have heard from anyone but the next I’m relieved as no news is good news and not a PFO. The suspense is killing me (well, lack of control lol)

 

[readylawyer1]

Does anyone know if Paul Hastings hires through their informal vac scheme or mostly through the direct TC route?

 

[dalia66]

Anyone who has done a Spring VS interview with Jones Day - what's the av response time?

 

[bw1012]

Anyone who has done a Spring VS interview with Jones Day - what's the av response time?

They got back to me the next day

 

[futuretrainee202X]

How do you guys cope with this? It’s ridiculous. I’m on edge constantly. I know a watched pot never boils but I’m checking my emails constantly. Not had anything back from anyone yet. One minute I’m gutted not to have heard from anyone but the next I’m relieved as no news is good news and not a PFO. The suspense is killing me (well, lack of control lol)

Personally, I focus on writing other applications and preparing so that I would do well in the next round instead of checking emails all the time. Knowing that I'm working hard to prepare for a potential interview round keeps my head cool(er).

 

[dalia66]

They got back to me the next day

was this with an offer?

 

[lawstudent1]

Anyone who has done a Spring VS interview with Jones Day - what's the av response time?

they took a few days for me - everyone I have spoken to this year has heard within 2-3 working days.

 

[Tattyasha]

Personally, I focus on writing other applications and preparing so that I would do well in the next round instead of checking emails all the time. Knowing that I'm working hard to prepare for a potential interview round keeps my head cool(er).

I would but I’m managing two property renovations and looking after 3 children under 4 so I can’t do my applications until they go to bed. It’s easy to check an email but hard to not think about it when I’m playing trains 🤣

 

[bw1012]

was this with an offer?

Yes!

 

[aishaalexandra]

Are there any trainees that wouldn’t mind letting me pick their brains??

 

[bartoszka121]

Is anyone still waiting to hear from Bakers post WG? Haven't heard in regards to passing the benchmark or received a VI invite (for summer vac scheme)

I am still waiting, apparently it is supposed to take up to 2 weeks post submission of WG

 

[futuretrainee202X]

Are there any trainees that wouldn’t mind letting me pick their brains??

Have you registered with the junior lawyer forum? Might be easier to reach out that way!

 

[ms167bs]

hey!! how long did it take for Sidley to respond? I applied this morning lol

I applied Friday evening and got the email inviting me to interview at 10am, so unexpectedly fast!

 

[Tattyasha]

I applied Friday evening and got the email inviting me to interview at 10am, so unexpectedly fast!

Oh man, I applied on Wednesday night so I’ll presume PFO as not heard a bean 🤦‍♀️😢