TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[Untilwinter]

messed up wc vi.... wow...

 

[therealellewoods]

Does Latham call to reject you?

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Today I received a VS offer from one of my dream firms! I honestly cannot believe it.

I’ve recently been slapped with many rejections, and also some painful waiting from other firms post-AC (which now feel less crucial to get an offer from, as much as I’d still love one!).

Any tips on conversion to a TC would be amazing - I was super close to converting my VS last summer, and I really don’t want to miss the mark again!!

 

[Sarah T]

Do firms ever call you to reject you?

I think it depends on their policy - I think it is usual practice for Grad Rec to tell you at the AC about the next steps and how feedback will happen. I have had a mixture of being informed of an unsuccessful outcome by some firms by call and by some firms via email.

 

[aspiringlawyerr]

Ropes pfo, this one hurts.. genuinely thought I had written a good application, received positive feedback too

been getting rejecting post apps for all vs apps that I made this cycle, thought my previous applications weren’t upto the mark but had hoped for ropes

@Jessica Booker can u provide any advice on what could I possibly do to improve or maybe a direct tc route is the way forward for me? Really confused rn

hi, sorry to hear! What feedback did you receive / did you ask for feedback? Thanks!

 

[aspiringlawyerr]

Does anyone know if WFW have filled their summer vac scheme places? (I feel like I have seen someone post that they have on here)
I've been left post-vi for 6 weeks now and I'm wondering why they haven't sent through my PFO lol

Also, Ropes PFO today - applied day before deadline

 

[iratencies]

white & case interview + written assessment post video interview, would love and appreciate any advice as I am really interested in this firm (this is for summer vac scheme btw)

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Hey, has anyone done the first round Travers Smith interview and would be happy to share any tips? This is my first app cycle so I haven't done loads of interviews but have got to AC with a few firms so happy to share any application / video interview advice. Thank you!!

Edit - for those who might wonder, I heard back on Friday at about 5pm and the turn around for interviews is quite quick so was offered this Weds!

Hi, I just had mine this morning and there is only the interview there is no other stage! It was a lot of ethical based questions

 

[lawapplicant]

Anyone heard back from Pinsents Manchester?

 

[aspiringlawyerr]

Do firms ever call you to reject you?

Gowling WLG do

 

[lawyering]

Do firms ever call you to reject you?

DLA Piper does!

 

[Deleted member 21782]

Hi, I just had mine this morning and there is only the interview there is no other stage! It was a lot of ethical based questions

So after the interview stage do they go straight to offering vacation scheme spots? No more interviews or ACs?

 

[Deleted member 21782]

Today I received a VS offer from one of my dream firms! I honestly cannot believe it.

I’ve recently been slapped with many rejections, and also some painful waiting from other firms post-AC (which now feel less crucial to get an offer from, as much as I’d still love one!).

Any tips on conversion to a TC would be amazing - I was super close to converting my VS last summer, and I really don’t want to miss the mark again!!

Congrats! This is amazing!

 

[Caruana]

Hey guys,
Has anyone completed the Reed Smith final interview? Mine is this week and not sure what to expect from the case study / trainee in tray. Not sure if there’ll also be group work or a presentation involved?

Thanks in advance

 

[Untilwinter]

white & case interview + written assessment post video interview, would love and appreciate any advice as I am really interested in this firm (this is for summer vac scheme btw)

When did you complete the VI if I may ask?

 

[asf49955]

Birmingham

Hi do they specify the tentative dates for their AC if you pass the test? Say commencing from mid March or something?

Good luck anyway!

 

[lawstudent22]

Does anyone have any advice / know what to expect from V&E's interview? I'm really nervous about the presentation

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Do firms ever call you to reject you?

Only time I did this was if they had spent time at the firm (eg on a vacation scheme).

 

[BonanzaBih_]

So after the interview stage do they go straight to offering vacation scheme spots? No more interviews or ACs?

Yes from my understanding after the interview they go straight to offering vac schemes

 

[Sunshinepink]

C overall

Thank you so much