TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Zaakir]

I have an interview in March for direct TC.

I think the interview is in 2 stages now😫 one now, one in May

 

[legaleagle777]

Has anyone previously had an interview with Wedlake Bell? Can't find any info about past experiences online, and would appreciate some insight into what their 'general interview' and 'skills assessment' entail. Thank you!

 

[EliteWhovian]

Has anyone NOT got the Mishcon holding email yet?

I haven't!

Does anyone know if not getting the holding email = pfo coming?

 

[Deleted member 9747]

R&G pfo

Ropes & Gray pfo

Sorry to hear this. When did you both apply?

 

[BlessingA]

AC for Pinsent! If anyone has any tips or resources that they used to prepare for things like the in-tray and the case study, it would be really appreciated!

 

[Heartofglass]

Sorry to hear this. When did you both apply?

I applied on 19th jan

 

[myarkaur]

HI, has anyone heard back from TS post-app?

 

[FKJJ]

Is anyone still waiting for Goodwin Procter after the application?

 

[beeric]

hello everyone! Does anyone know what to expect from Debevoise Open Day?

 

[jas1502]

AC for McDermott Will & Emery!

 

[laby201]

I haven't!

Does anyone know if not getting the holding email = pfo coming?

From what I can tell, it seems to just be received from the date you submitted it. I think it’s automated and not something to read into at all.

 

[Ajkajk101]

hello everyone! Does anyone know what to expect from Debevoise Open Day?

They gave an article to summarise and then asked a few questions. Definitely one of the more relaxed interviews I have attended.

hello everyone! Does anyone know what to expect from Debevoise Open Day?

 

[Amy Lucy]

I have not heard back anything from Addleshaw Goddard after the WG style test. I have also not heard anything from HFW post-application. Anyone else in the same boat? I have emailed both firms to ask about updates, but both said they are still reviewing applications. But a lot of people seem to have already got Vac Scheme places.

Anyone have any advice on what I should do?

 

[Nine]

I have not heard back anything from Addleshaw Goddard after the WG style test. I have also not heard anything from HFW post-application. Anyone else in the same boat? I have emailed both firms to ask about updates, but both said they are still reviewing applications. But a lot of people seem to have already got Vac Scheme places.

Anyone have any advice on what I should do?

Which office is this for if you don’t mind me asking?

+ Has anyone heard back from AG Leeds?

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

I have not heard back anything from Addleshaw Goddard after the WG style test. I have also not heard anything from HFW post-application. Anyone else in the same boat? I have emailed both firms to ask about updates, but both said they are still reviewing applications. But a lot of people seem to have already got Vac Scheme places.

Anyone have any advice on what I should do?

I also emailed HFW but never got a reply. I guess all we can do is just wait tbh

 

[S87]

I have not heard back anything from Addleshaw Goddard after the WG style test. I have also not heard anything from HFW post-application. Anyone else in the same boat? I have emailed both firms to ask about updates, but both said they are still reviewing applications. But a lot of people seem to have already got Vac Scheme places.

Anyone have any advice on what I should do?

I am in the same boat, Addleshaw is driving me nuts and I am very close to emailing them to drop from the race. I completed their test more than a month ago and the wait is messing with my mental health.

 

[Amy Lucy]

Which office is this for if you don’t mind me asking?

+ Has anyone heard back from AG Leeds?

Both are for London office

 

[yasmars]

I am in the same boat, Addleshaw is driving me nuts and I am very close to emailing them to drop from the race. I completed their test more than a month ago and the wait is messing with my mental health.

Definitely, it’s so odd to keep people in a limbo for weeks if you know they will be rejected anyways.

 

[Amy Lucy]

I am in the same boat, Addleshaw is driving me nuts and I am very close to emailing them to drop from the race. I completed their test more than a month ago and the wait is messing with my mental health.

Thanks for sharing your position with me. I am glad to hear I am not the only one. It's also draining me - some firms got back to me so quickly, whether it was rejection or moving me onto the next stage and I appreciated it so much. The waiting is making me so anxious! But i would not email them that if I were you - for all you know you might get a Yes tomorrow

 

[S87]

Thanks for sharing your position with me. I am glad to hear I am not the only one. It's also draining me - some firms got back to me so quickly, whether it was rejection or moving me onto the next stage and I appreciated it so much. The waiting is making me so anxious! But i would not email them that if I were you - for all you know you might get a Yes tomorrow

Honestly? I do not care that much because the way they are handling the process is also a sign of bad pastoral care, which I very much value.