TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[laubedusixjuin]

Actually CANNOT BELIEVE I am saying this following a rejection from 11/13 of the vacation schemes I applied for (and a probable PFO from number 12 due to the timescale), but i just got a VS offer from Cleary after the AC yesterday!!!! it was the last vac scheme i applied for and my first AC, so cannot stress ENOUGH that you genuinely never know what's going to happen! not to do an oscars style speech but i want to thank everyone (especially @hiremeplz )who answered my questions and gave me advice for the AC and also the people who were in my group yesterday even though they'll have no idea who I am!

 

[Turnthisstupidfatratyellow]

No - Today is the day though, I can feel it.

Do you think it will be call or email

 

[aishaslm]

Anyone get anything from Mishcon, Hogan or Withers in the last few days? Just emailed Mishcon and they said they're still working through VI's, but anything regarding the other 2? Should I assume PFO?

 

[RK444]

If anyone has insight into the Baker McKenzie AC, please drop me a PM! Would be super appreciated.

Hi when is your AC and when did you receive an invite?

Thanks

 

[SCM]

Hi when is your AC and when did you receive an invite?

Thanks

Hi - my AC is next Wednesday and I received an invite last night.

 

[Untilwinter]

I’m sure they’ll get back to you guys soon, I got my VI offer on the 9th did it on the 13th and got my AC offer on the 27th and did it on the 3rd. So you guys are probably the next batch!

Thank you for sharing the details!
Hope your AC went well!

 

[NatashaS98]

Actually CANNOT BELIEVE I am saying this following a rejection from 11/13 of the vacation schemes I applied for (and a probable PFO from number 12 due to the timescale), but i just got a VS offer from Cleary after the AC yesterday!!!! it was the last vac scheme i applied for and my first AC, so cannot stress ENOUGH that you genuinely never know what's going to happen! not to do an oscars style speech but i want to thank everyone (especially @hiremeplz )who answered my questions and gave me advice for the AC and also the people who were in my group yesterday even though they'll have no idea who I am!

Congratulations @laubedusixjuin 🥳I am super happy to hear this!! It only takes for one firm to say yes - best of luck with the scheme and if you need any advice on how to prepare for the VS let me know!

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Has anyone here ever completed a VS with Dechert? If so, please could you message me - I’d be so grateful ☺️

 

[S87]

Has anyone successfully applied to Goddwin and would like to have a chat?

 

[rn7]

To anybody who has received an Osborne Clarke VS invitation and accepted - has grad rec gotten back to you? I accepted last Thursday but I'm concerned that it wasn't received. Thoughts?

 

[sxw517]

This is a bit off-topic, but I want to go to the gym during my spring vac scheme. Up in Manchester, there are gyms for which you can pay for daily/weekly passes. I'm looking online atm and can't really find a gym like this - does anyone have any suggestions in the square mile area?

 

[11dunnr]

To anybody who has received an Osborne Clarke VS invitation and accepted - has grad rec gotten back to you? I accepted last Thursday but I'm concerned that it wasn't received. Thoughts?

I’ve accepted and haven’t heard back!

 

[Phoebe123451]

Has anyone here ever completed a VS with Dechert? If so, please could you message me - I’d be so grateful ☺️

Hi - have you received an offer? If so congratulations!!! when did you do your AC and is it for Spring or Summer?

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Hi - have you received an offer? If so congratulations!!! when did you do your AC and is it for Spring or Summer?

Yes - Spring, and maybe a month ago!

I’m currently super nervous about the conversation statistics from VS to TC!

 

[Phoebe123451]

Yes - Spring, and maybe a month ago!

I’m currently super nervous about the conversation statistics from VS to TC!

Congratulations!!!! When did you get the VS offer? I don't blame you for being nervous, I would be too 😅 but it's anyone's chance so I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!

I'm really nervous because I haven't heard back since my AC - how long did it take for them to get back to you after the AC? Thank you sooo much

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Congratulations!!!! When did you get the VS offer? I don't blame you for being nervous, I would be too 😅 but it's anyone's chance so I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!!

I'm really nervous because I haven't heard back since my AC - how long did it take for them to get back to you after the AC? Thank you sooo much

Thank you! I heard back after just over a week, but someone I spoke to got an offer the same day, and another got an offer after two weeks, so it seems to vary loads!

 

[Phoebe123451]

Thank you! I heard back after just over a week, but someone I spoke to got an offer the same day, and another got an offer after two weeks, so it seems to vary loads!

okay thank you so much!! I really appreciate it - best of luck with the spring scheme!! 🎉 🎉

 

[NMA]

Has anyone used earphones/headphones during a virtual interview just so the audio and everything else is clearer? Would this be frowned upon?

 

[laubedusixjuin]

Congratulations @laubedusixjuin 🥳I am super happy to hear this!! It only takes for one firm to say yes - best of luck with the scheme and if you need any advice on how to prepare for the VS let me know!

Thank you so much!! Happily taking any and all advice or links to advice you or anyone else might have!

 

[Hmm123]

Has anyone used earphones/headphones during a virtual interview just so the audio and everything else is clearer? Would this be frowned upon?

Don't think so! During my virtual AC, Grad Rec recommended we wear headphones to cut out echo