TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[lawo888]

anyone heard anything from addleshaw goddard’s manchester branch?

Still waiting.

 

[lawo888]

AG AC invite!! Been rejected from 9 firms so far & this is my first app cycle and AC. Does anyone have any advice or tips? I have no idea what’s coming or what to prepare for!!

Congrats! Which office? When did you do your VI?

 

[patternteddybear]

i have my AC for penningtons on monday, very nervous

 

[Narince]

macfarlanes pfo after doing the AC yesterday

 

[lik0401]

still nothing from Cooley? 🙅‍♀️

 

[JackieA89]

White & Case VI, I submitted my application for the Spring VS on the day of the deadline. If anyone has any advice on the VI that would be so helpful as I’ve never done one before.

 

[Solov]

White & Case VI and Debevoise Open Day!

(Both spring vac schemes, W&C submitted early November, Debevoise the week of the deadline)

 

[Untilwinter]

Anyone heard back from simmons after doing their VI in Jan??

 

[lik0401]

White & Case VI and Debevoise Open Day!

(Both spring vac schemes, W&C submitted early November, Debevoise the week of the deadline)

Congrats!! When did you hear back from them both?!

 

[lik0401]

White & Case VI, I submitted my application for the Spring VS on the day of the deadline. If anyone has any advice on the VI that would be so helpful as I’ve never done one before.

Well done on getting your VI! When did you receive notification about it?

 

[aniraz]

Prepare for the question:

"How would your friends describe you"

You have unlimited time to prepare so it's a fairly stress free VI (as far as any VIs can be stress free)

I’m not sure if it’s changed this year because I had a technical problem (haven’t actually done the VI yet) and the team in their reply said that we will have a few seconds to prepare before answering the question.

 

[rayemuse]

I have a question about SJTs. Is it generally better to escalate or de-escalate a situation? And should I ask questions to the senior who gave me the work/colleagues if I’m unclear abt the work they give me or is it better to have a go at it myself without asking?

 

[svb4ever97]

Also White & Case VI (for Summer VS), applied on 15.11 and heard back just today! Any tips would be much appreciated

 

[lilysmithson]

Has anyone heard from Baker McKenzie post VI?

not yet. How did you find the questions?

 

[rayemuse]

Thanks! This is making me curious whether anyone has heard back regarding the DAS. I think so far I've seen one rejection post WG but nothing else 🤔

They sent me the test today (for DAS). I applied very late tho, deadline day, so not sure how fast they fill up vacancies

 

[lilysmithson]

Any advice for Baker VI! Feeling v nervous

 

[BetsyBoard]

Yes if its through the traditional route, but I'm surprised they wouldn't pick up on it? Did you apply for the SQE route? Because they do allow you to complete the SQE alongside your TC. So if you graduate next year July, you probably would be able to begin in 2024 - as they basically do the SQE alongside training

No, it was for the direct training contract. Perhaps, I can choose to do the SQE instead of the LPC? Strange that they didn’t pick up on it!

 

[R1a01]

Has anyone heard back from PwC post video interview?

 

[Samir_O]

Hey does anyone know if either of the Mayer Brown online tests include why the firm/commercial awareness/ competency elements?

 

[lllaaawww098]

Anyone got a rejection from Latham & Watkins for either spring or summer vac scheme?
I am starting to feel hopeless