TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Marissa]

@Jessica Booker I was told the max turnaround for feedback post AC was 2 weeks following my rejection, ive emailed twice and it’s now been a month. Is it acceptable to call the firm's office to ask?

if this is for hogan Lovells then I’m in the same boat as you

 

[Apple]

if this is for hogan Lovells then I’m in the same boat as you

haha yes, what are you going to do?

 

[EliteWhovian]

does anyone know when akin puts you out of your misery (post wg)? Did it a while ago but heard nothing yet

 

[lawtab]

I noticed the same thing...maybe they have because of the merger?

Possibly. I might email grad rec in early Jan to ask

 

[lawtrainee]

Has anyone heard back from Dechert post application form?

 

[SR99]

Hi all! For the Macfarlanes Vac Scheme App question:

Tell us about yourself​

Please use this section to tell us anything else that you feel would support your application. Examples can include, but are not limited to, key achievements, successes, non-academic interests, your skills etc.
Max 300 words

How should we structure this? How many examples should we give? Is there a specific type of example they are really looking for?

 

[Manuchelsout]

Simmons anything post blended test

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi all! For the Macfarlanes Vac Scheme App question:

Tell us about yourself​

Please use this section to tell us anything else that you feel would support your application. Examples can include, but are not limited to, key achievements, successes, non-academic interests, your skills etc.
Max 300 words

How should we structure this? How many examples should we give? Is there a specific type of example they are really looking for?

There aren’t specific examples but you may want to think about what examples you have that fit more closely fit the values or qualities that the firm looks for in its trainees/lawyers.

I would try to get as much variety in as possible whilst making sure you are really highlighting the achievements and responsibilities you have had.

 

[CarolineC]

I noticed the same thing...maybe they have because of the merger?

@lawtab I think this must be a glitch because they're non-rolling and the website states 15th Jan

 

[hc12345]

HSF PFO for summer which stings pretty hard right now

sorry to hear that - when did you recieve this?

 

[lawstudent15]

Hey guys! For a strength-based interview (a question such as "What achievements are you most proud of, and how did you achieve these?") would you suggest linking my answer back to the firm at the last part? I struggle to do this in a way that doesn't come across as a little artificial

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hey guys! For a strength-based interview (a question such as "What achievements are you most proud of, and how did you achieve these?") would you suggest linking my answer back to the firm at the last part? I struggle to do this in a way that doesn't come across as a little artificial

No need to link this back to the firm.

 

[BM99]

Do we get notified about whether we passed the benchmark for Akin's online test? Or just an automatic rejection?

 

[F a v o u r]

What are people's thoughts on putting open days in their work experience? is it necessary or all that helpful?

 

[Seven]

CMS VI! If anyone has tips, I would really appreciate it!

 

[Marissa]

haha yes, what are you going to do?

I will chase one more time in the new year and if they don’t respond then I’ll just leave it.

A bit awks because during my interview I asked the grad rec manager what was the best part of her job and she said it was giving people feedback to help them improve and get better… 👀

 

[user9809]

Anyway… Willkie VI invite. Please if anyone has ever done it PM me as Ive never passed a VI before. I can give insights into Dechert VI, Weil VI, NRF AC & HL AC.

Hi congrats!! When did you apply?

 

[EllaClayton]

sorry to hear that - when did you recieve this?

Yesterday afternoon

 

[Jessica Booker]

What are people's thoughts on putting open days in their work experience? is it necessary or all that helpful?

I personally wouldn’t prioritise putting them in work experience as they aren’t really work experience (you don’t work when you are on them), and they are only one day.

Depending on the rest of the application form though, there may not be anywhere else to include them. In these instances, some people group them together along with virtual programmes and put them as one entry. The only time I would potentially think about highlighting it separately is if you attended a programme run by the firm you are applying to, but even then that isn’t always necessary because they know you attended the event!

 

[pb15]

Anyway… Willkie VI invite. Please if anyone has ever done it PM me as Ive never passed a VI before. I can give insights into Dechert VI, Weil VI, NRF AC & HL AC.

Hey, when did you get the Weil VI invite?