TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[BM99]

Just did Mayer Brown's job simulation exercise 🙃 Was told it would take 45 minutes to complete but I ended up taking closer to 1 1/2 hours.... 🙃🙃

I used 1-1.5 hours to complete it last year but still progressed to AC, so I don't think time matters that much.

 

[tc_hopeful]

I used 1-1.5 hours to complete it last year but still progressed to AC, so I don't think time matters that much.

that's reassuring! thanks for letting me know

 

[Ali A]

Is anyone still waiting on Addleshaw Goddard post application?

 

[lawstudentlcf]

wondering if anyone has been actively rejected by: Farrer, Travers, Mishcon post-VI?
In the awkward stage where lots of people have clearly heard back/even been interviewed, but not sure if not hearing = rejection, or just waiting to decide ?

 

[Ghassen]

Macfarlanes vacation scheme offer 🥹🥹🙏🙏🙏 Can’t believe it.
Called me the next day after AC.
Thanks to TCLA Team!!!

 

[User260802]

Addleshaw Goddard AC prep advice/help please?

 

[Lawstudent**]

@Jessica Booker

I got a PFO from Mishcon, but it was really weird because the email was positive in that Grad rec said they enjoyed my application and VI but that there were "limited places". I honestly have no idea how to feel about it. Is this just an auto-generated email?

 

[Ali A]

Macfarlanes vacation scheme offer 🥹🥹🙏🙏🙏 Can’t believe it.
Called me the next day after AC.
Thanks to TCLA Team!!!

Congrats! Hope you smash the VS!

 

[Seven]

@Jessica Booker

I got a PFO from Mishcon, but it was really weird because the email was positive in that Grad rec said they enjoyed my application and VI but that there were "limited places". I honestly have no idea how to feel about it. Is this just an auto-generated email?

I had the same thing Post-VI, I think it is auto generated.

 

[Lawstudent**]

I had the same thing Post-VI, I think it is auto generated.

I see, thank you for confirming. I just thought the email was super weird because how can you enjoy an application and VI yet get rejected haha!

 

[aishaslm]

@Jessica Booker

I got a PFO from Mishcon, but it was really weird because the email was positive in that Grad rec said they enjoyed my application and VI but that there were "limited places". I honestly have no idea how to feel about it. Is this just an auto-generated email?

I’m so sorry to hear about that; May I ask when you completed the VI? Thank you! X

 

[N_16]

Has anyone heard from Goodwin post partner interview? Thanks!

Nope - I did email last week to ask though and this was the response:
'Unfortunately we won’t be in a position to provide an outcome in advance of the beginning of March. This is so we are fair and consistent across all candidates.'

 

[Emilia]

I received an interview invite for the VS, have you heard back?

Hi, I still haven’t heard back from Wedlake Bell so I just wanted to ask when you got the interview invite and when is your interview?

 

[futureTS2025hopeful]

Nope - I did email last week to ask though and this was the response:
'Unfortunately we won’t be in a position to provide an outcome in advance of the beginning of March. This is so we are fair and consistent across all candidates.'

I thought @Russ got an offer?

 

[Maddie M]

Does anyone know if BCLP are still running interviews / ACs?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Can you help me with this please @Jessica Booker
I was invited to a VI with one firm and didn’t complete it.
For another firm I was invited to a VI and withdrew my application after.
Can I apply to either of these firms for a direct TC this year? I can withdraw my application from first firm still if that helps?

You’ll need to check each firm’s policy on reapplying. It maybe they consider you have applied this cycle, and may only allow one application per cycle even if you have withdrawn/not completed. So worthwhile checking with each firm directly.

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker

I got a PFO from Mishcon, but it was really weird because the email was positive in that Grad rec said they enjoyed my application and VI but that there were "limited places". I honestly have no idea how to feel about it. Is this just an auto-generated email?

These types of emails are common but are not auto generated - they will have purposely wanted to say this to you. Take it that you came close and that if you feel you continue to develop your profile/skill set, they are encouraging you to think applying again.

 

[daisy_yawn]

I thought @Russ got an offer?

Maybe there were special circumstances or he didn't really...?

 

[milliejeyes]

Is WBD deadline non-rolling does anyone know please?

 

[Cryingtiger]

I thought @Russ got an offer?

Hey! Yeah I got my Goodwin offer recently 😊

But this is only because I had another clashing VS offer, so they had to provide my feedback.