TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[mp2000]

Does anyone know if you apply to an insight scheme at Hill Dickinson whether you can still be considered just for the AC? Or is it just a straight rejection if you don't get the scheme itself?

 

[codytrainee]

Guess we’ve got no W&C updates?

I’m going to phone shortly I think given it’s now been close to 6 weeks (and know some did their ACs start of March). It’s frankly ridiculous it takes this long.

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Would anyone who had their Orrick VS application pass the initial review stage be willing to share it with me? Confused as hell by the structure of their application. I can swap for successful applications made to a number of other firms and interview insights for them.

 

[CP2000]

Does anyone know if WBD’s Work Placements are taking place on both weeks commencing 3rd June and 10th June for all offices? I emailed them yesterday but still awaiting response and I need to know asap

 

[tealzeal]

Thank you!!

They got back to me two days ago, applied to the London office, and I did my test February 11th.

Maybe there's hope for us yet😭

 

[Law3265]

Winston Stawn VS Invite

Congrats! When did you do your interview/did they call you or email?

 

[law2022x]

Does anyone know if Winston have given out all their offers?

 

[zeydi]

Does anyone have any experience with Simkins in terms of application tips or advices to make a stand out application Please dm if so!

 

[AlegalA]

Thank you!!

They got back to me two days ago, applied to the London office, and I did my test February 11th.

Amazing! Hopefully they'll get back to us this week then

 

[Will123]

As anyone who applied to the Hill Dickinson London insight schemes heard anything? Can firms give offers for difference offices on different days or do they generally send out all offers at once?

 

[kenobi]

Would anyone who had their Orrick VS application pass the initial review stage be willing to share it with me? Confused as hell by the structure of their application. I can swap for successful applications made to a number of other firms and interview insights for them.

Same here, please! Would really appreciate it if someone could share a successful Orrick VS application. Can swap for successful applications too

 

[EzeLaylor]

Does anyone have experience reapplying to a firm after failing to convert a VS? Last year, I didn't covert a scheme with a US firm and wondering if I can reapply for direct TC this year - not sure if its a good idea to ask as I don't want to seem desperate...

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Does anyone have experience reapplying to a firm after failing to convert a VS? Last year, I didn't covert a scheme with a US firm and wondering if I can reapply for direct TC this year - not sure if its a good idea to ask as I don't want to seem desperate...

Depends on the firm's policy. Most firms don't consider you for a TC if you do not convert the VS. I'd ask the firm and clarify before applying.

 

[NJS]

Hi @Jessica Booker, I live about an hours commute from London and was thinking about staying at home for a vac scheme, starting in 2 weeks, it’s at a US firm, do you think that would be wise to do? Or would travel have any impact on me

 

[LillyandSilver]

How do I frame an application for a firm that I didn't get past the AC for? This wasn't the final round (I know that they don't consider people for don't make it past the final interview) but at the same time I am worried they won't consider me because they already tested me and all the people I knew on the AC were first-time applicants. Should I mention in my cover letter how I have improved since then or just phrase it like a normal cover letter without mentioning the AC. The AC did give me good insights into the firm.

 

[Gday33]

How do I frame an application for a firm that I didn't get past the AC for? This wasn't the final round (I know that they don't consider people for don't make it past the final interview) but at the same time I am worried they won't consider me because they already tested me and all the people I knew on the AC were first-time applicants. Should I mention in my cover letter how I have improved since then or just phrase it like a normal cover letter without mentioning the AC. The AC did give me good insights into the firm.

It could be worth framing it from the approach of ‘I’m still committed to this firm which is why I’ve applied again’? If you got insights the first time around I would definitely mention those, along with anything ‘new’ since your last application to show development

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker, I live about an hours commute from London and was thinking about staying at home for a vac scheme, starting in 2 weeks, it’s at a US firm, do you think that would be wise to do? Or would travel have any impact on me

I think an hour is a reasonable commute - many vac schemers will do longer commutes than that.

As long as trains run late for any evening social events, an hour will be fine.

 

[LillyandSilver]

Hi @Jessica Booker, I live about an hours commute from London and was thinking about staying at home for a vac scheme, starting in 2 weeks, it’s at a US firm, do you think that would be wise to do? Or would travel have any impact on me

I did work experience in London an hour away on the train last summer. My advice would be to start going to bed early now and be overly cautious on the first day. That way you know if it actually is an hour and which trains are best to get. I got in an hour early on the first day and realised the next day I could get a later train and be fine. Always best to be early rather than late and it is appreciated, plus you get more time to speak to people who haven't yet started working.

 

[Aga123+]

@Jessica Booker would it be okay to PM you about something (It's somewhat sensitive which includes some issues I might not be able to disclose on the public forum)?

 

[sm99]

Omg I emailed Gateley grad recruitment as I never heard back within their timescales… just for them to email me today and say I have the vac scheme!!! They apparently emailed me last week but I never got it!!

So over the moon, 2020 grad with her first vac scheme secured 🫶🏼✨✨✨