TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[legallybrunette8]

oh my god that gateley update email made me think i had an AC

 

[Jessica Booker]

@axelbeugre @Jessica Booker is it okay to email the senior associate and the member of grad rec that interviewed me to thank them for their time? Or would you prefer only grad rec?

If you have the senior associates email (eg they have it to you) then yes you can definitely do this. If you had to track down or guess the associate’s email, I get slightly more cautious in these circumstances. So depends on how accessible their email address was or if they gave it to you.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but is there any rhyme or reason to how interviewers are allocated, particularly at AC? I have been interviewed by the Grad Rec Partner at two ACs now and not sure whether it's a good thing or if I'm just reading into it overly...

@Jessica Booker maybe this is something you have an insight into?

No reason at all - it’s likely to be fairly random.

The only thing is firms typically tend to avoid allocating you to someone you have any form of connection to, even if that feels quite minor/low level.

 

[user254]

oh my god that gateley update email made me think i had an AC

What does the email say? Haven't got one yet but fully expecting a PFO 🙃

 

[legallybrunette8]

What does the email say? Haven't got one yet but fully expecting a PFO 🙃

"Many thanks again for applying to Gateley and for your patience in awaiting next steps following the video assessments. We have been delighted with the level of applications we’ve had through and we’re excited to progress to the next stage of recruitment.

Just to keep you informed of our timelines, these assessments are currently being reviewed and we should have the results available to us by the end of week commencing 11th March.

From then we can advise you if you have been successful in gaining a place on one of our assessment centres which are due to commence w/c 1st April."

then they list the available AC dates for the office i applied to - tbh i wouldnt look too much into this email rn, im pretty sure they send it to everyone so stay put!

 

[bibss]

Has Mayer Brown sent out all AC invites for spring?

 

[Legalregal]

I always did it so I personally think it does not hurt to do it!

You will come off as a nice person regardless. I do not think that this will make or break your chances of getting the offer, but it is always nice to appreciate people's time and effort in my opinion.

If I had an interview on Wednesday do you reckon it’s too late to do so?

 

[tcplease2345]

I graduated from law school in 2023 and applied for vacation schemes this cycle. I did make it to VI stages for a couple of firms and have three decisions pending. However, I not relying on these decisions and I am preparing for the next cycle now. I am not currently doing anything but I am looking for work experience so I have something to show for the next cycle.

What kind of work experience is preferred? that may put me at an advantage.

 

[Happycloud100]

I graduated from law school in 2023 and applied for vacation schemes this cycle. I did make it to VI stages for a couple of firms and have three decisions pending. However, I not relying on these decisions and I am preparing for the next cycle now. I am not currently doing anything but I am looking for work experience so I have something to show for the next cycle.

What kind of work experience is preferred? that may put me at an advantage.

I’ve found commercial experience in banking and PE helpful if you’re looking to apply to US firms

 

[Bread]

Hey everyone, I would like to ask does any of you received an Interview or VC offer from the Withers for their 15.04-19.04.2024 VC dates so far? I haven't received an interview so far should I assume PFO?

I saw one interview and one offer on this forum, but nothing else and I haven’t heard back since the test (which I took over a month ago)

 

[Kad28]

Thank you and just did the interview.

For anyone who has a Travers interview in the future or coming up you do not know what to expect so even if you prep don't be surprised if the interviewer asks you questions you were not expecting.

Hi, when did you get your interview invite?

 

[tcplease2345]

I’ve found commercial experience in banking and PE helpful if you’re looking to apply to US firms

What kind of role? I am finding it difficult to find a paralegal role.

 

[Happycloud100]

Any news from MoFo 🫤

 

[Happycloud100]

What kind of role? I am finding it difficult to find a paralegal role.

I mean more so just working on the commercial side not the legal side

 

[tcplease2345]

I mean more so just working on the commercial side not the legal side

ok thank you

 

[Hana (aaah I want a TC)]

I’ve found commercial experience in banking and PE helpful if you’re looking to apply to US firms

There are so many more opportunities if you live in London. Where I live I could only dream for these kind of roles 🥹

 

[Standardlawapplicant]

Has anyone heard from Morgan Lewis post TI?

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

There are so many more opportunities if you live in London. Where I live I could only dream for these kind of roles 🥹

Fully agree. London has a lot of opportunities (whether part time or not). If you work hard and focus, you are rewarded. In other parts of England, you either need connections or be lucky to even find a part time retail role

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Any news from MoFo 🫤

No, I applied ages ago, haven’t heard back. I assume it’s a pfo

 

[DarrenB]

yes this happens to me whenever I submit an application with cvmail

Yes it was through cvmail. So, no need to be worried?