TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Deleted member 17013]

Got rejected from a final-stage AC at a an MC firm and feeling so dejected now I have no more applications pending and I don't really want to make any more since it's so late in the cycle and I'm really crushed by the last rejection as I worked so hard on the AC.

If you make a couple more applications you might get a great TC. If you make no more applications you will 100% get nothing.

Which way anon?

 

[AS24]

Hi guys,

Does anyone know what was Shearman's trainee intake? I cannot find a clear answer and would love your help, thank you in advance!

 

[evianmineral]

Hi guys,

Does anyone know what was Shearman's trainee intake? I cannot find a clear answer and would love your help, thank you in advance!

pre-merger i think shearman was quite low, around 12

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Got rejected from a final-stage AC at a an MC firm and feeling so dejected now I have no more applications pending and I don't really want to make any more since it's so late in the cycle and I'm really crushed by the last rejection as I worked so hard on the AC.

I wouldn't say it is late in the cycle - many firms are still going to open their direct TC applications this summer.

Maybe take a break from it for a while and come back to it once you have had a chance to relax and reflect. You are allowed to feel like this (pretty much everyone does!) and taking a break might give you the opportunity to refocus later in the Spring/Summer when some applications will be open.

 

[WN20]

Anyone know the dates for TLT’s London VS?

 

[HugoH]

Can anyone who has done a Baker McKenzie Assessment Centre message me please?

 

[Zaidoz10]

Anyone hear back from CC ME?

 

[Lawyering13]

Just signed my TC at Baker McKenzie. Thank you to the TCLA community, @Jaysen and @Jessica Booker for your help and the resources

 

[user254]

Anyone received an offer for the HD London Business Services Insight Scheme? 🤞

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Just signed my TC at Baker McKenzie. Thank you to the TCLA community, @Jaysen and @Jessica Booker for your help and the resources

Amazing news! Congratulations and well done 👏🏼

 

[avry]

rant:

did a vacation scheme at a firm and just got the post-scheme rejection email. feeling absolutely blindsided - i thought i did well and thought i'd at least get waitlisted. i've got two other schemes coming up this year but now i'm just feeling completely dejected and hopeless. what if i don't get any of those either? seems like i don't have as good a grip as i thought on assessing my own performance, and now i feel like my confidence has just disappeared. and i really liked the firm as well.

anyone got any words of wisdom / advice / encouragement? (btw i will hopefully book a feedback call w them)

 

[legal18]

rant:

did a vacation scheme at a firm and just got the post-scheme rejection email. feeling absolutely blindsided - i thought i did well and thought i'd at least get waitlisted. i've got two other schemes coming up this year but now i'm just feeling completely dejected and hopeless. what if i don't get any of those either? seems like i don't have as good a grip as i thought on assessing my own performance, and now i feel like my confidence has just disappeared. and i really liked the firm as well.

anyone got any words of wisdom / advice / encouragement? (btw i will hopefully book a feedback call w them)

aww which firm was it?

 

[ABHT]

Orrick vac scheme offer !

 

[Fysone]

rant:

did a vacation scheme at a firm and just got the post-scheme rejection email. feeling absolutely blindsided - i thought i did well and thought i'd at least get waitlisted. i've got two other schemes coming up this year but now i'm just feeling completely dejected and hopeless. what if i don't get any of those either? seems like i don't have as good a grip as i thought on assessing my own performance, and now i feel like my confidence has just disappeared. and i really liked the firm as well.

anyone got any words of wisdom / advice / encouragement? (btw i will hopefully book a feedback call w them)

First, I'm sorry you're feeling this way. I fully appreciate the gut shot of a post vac scheme rejection (I've experienced it twice) and I think it's important to register that feeling to drive you on further. As you have two other schemes coming up you have more to look forward to than to be dejected by, but having a cold look at your performance is key. Really try and see where you might have tripped up. You clearly have the capability to get three VCs, but pushing it over the line can be anything. On liking the firm, though you might well have liked it, it isn't the only firm out there and not the only one you can like, in time you'll forget about it and find new interests. Best of luck for the summer, I'm rooting for you!

 

[Kodak123]

P Hirst Steps Summer scheme Invite! My first win!!

 

[ohnoselim]

howard kennedy tc pfo

this application cycle has beeen rough, seems to be going nowhere 🫠

 

[SR99]

Has anyone received a feedback call from Browne Jacobson?

 

[Cawareness101]

PH Hirst Invite! My first win!!

Wait they’re still going - congrats! I’m feeling a little hopeful now

 

[neonorange]

Did everyone's non-PFO PFO from BDB Pitmans include the "As we were impressed with your application and video interview..." line/bits about the alternative events? Just trying to gauge if it was a generic platitude to soften the blow of having spent lots of time and effort for nothing or genuine.

 

[Lamb7075]

Did everyone's non-PFO PFO from BDB Pitmans include the "As we were impressed with your application and video interview..." line/bits about the alternative events? Just trying to gauge if it was a generic platitude to soften the blow of having spent lots of time and effort for nothing or genuine.

I got the same thing. I’m still in complete shock.