TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[ashwright]

Has anyone heard from Mishcon

Haven't heard from Mishcon but i've got to say.. i love your username - absolutely iconic!! 🫶

 

[Amma Usman]

Does anyone have insight into Clyde & Co AC?

You may find this useful - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/clyde-co-vacation-scheme-interview-2021.3431/

 

[Amma Usman]

For those interviewing with PW, are we expecting just a motivational interview at this stage?

I’d say prepare for the full spectrum if a law firm has not specified - motivational, SJT, competency, commercial awareness, etc. Another thing is you can really weave in all types of traits. For example, in discussing motivational aspects like why X firm, you could show some commercial awareness my touching on recent developments in a sphere the firm is good at.. say private equity and other corporate work.

 

[TC129129]

Any point emailing AG about application status if I did VI in late december, or do I just firm the likely PFO?

I am the exact same. Ive just emailed them so will lyk what they say. I am 99% sure it won't be good news tho unfortunately haha

 

[Aww06]

Has anyone heard back from Simmons & Simmons? I did the VI on Christmas Eve but still haven't heard back - was wondering if anyone has had an AC invite / PFO?

I had my ac last week with a few others happening this week, it might be worth it emailing recruitment team!

 

[SamiyaJ]

Have you guys heard back yet?

Nope 😭

 

[lawstudent2]

Does anyone have any advice for written exercise prep? I just had a feedback call post an AC that I was rejected from and they said I lost the offer in the written exercise, so I really wanna work on that aspect for any future ACs

 

[lawaspirant!]

HSF vac scheme offer but they’ve only given me 3 days to respond, including this weekend, and I have to notify S&M who I interviewed with to see if they can speed up my outcome - any advice?

Could I ask if this is for spring or summer?

 

[Kakaboo]

SVS offer for AG really happy 😊

Congrats! What office?

 

[CCLaw]

Hi, does anyone who has done the Mayer Brown SJT know whether there is a video interview element?

There isn’t.

 

[Chris Brown]

Could I ask if this is for spring or summer?

I think I saw someone say on the forum recently that they had either been invited to the HSF AC, or completed the HSF AC, but were told that HSF’s Spring VS was full and that HSF was recruiting for Summer VS’ only from now on. Best of luck for HSF! 🙂​

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Wedlake Bell PFO, today is not my day lol

 

[simplyfaith]

Goodwin post-VI rejection at 09:45, 41 days later 😔 This one was important to me, so I shall indulge in a small morsel of a rant.

I could've sworn I nailed it, but now, it feels like I wasn't worth speaking with a real person. I don't even get told why. I went to a world-class business school and understand high-innovation clients like the back of my hand. I have four years of legal experience and a plethora of activities demonstrating commitment to the field. I go out of my way to speak with those at all levels, from lawyers and their clients to literal presidents. I get it's competitive, but if I could just talk with those hiring over a coffee instead of having to play these games - I'd make light work of a real conversation. I even had some practice with a former recruiter. Ah, well. I'll get over it soon enough.

Does anyone have advice for those struggling to get past the VI/TI stage? Especially when you think you'd perform well in a proper back-and-forth interview. What is that trying to tell me? Man, it's so hard to decrypt everything. Maybe I also need to just keep playing the numbers game as this was only my third VI, plus one TI. Is this stage even worth giving myself any credit? I did improve upon last year's post-app rejection, though... unless that was just because they fabricated a new stage this year 😭

 

[librame17]

cooley ac invite i am in shock 😭

 

[tcla02]

Does anyone have insight into Clyde & Co AC?

hi congrats!!! what intake did you apply for and when did you hear back?

 

[Legallylaw]

Hi! I'm unsure whether they are fully rolling, that being said, myself and a few others have been invited to the AC (in 10 days) already. I will say, their turnaround was particularly quick- from app to AC invite was exactly 2 weeks, so it is possible they will hold another AC for people applying on/near the deadline.

If you have time, apply- if not, maybe focus on the other app. The other thing to note is they have a WG test, so have a think about whether you are good at those or not (and compare with the other stages of the other app obviously).

Have you heard back from RPC? I submitted on 13th and then did the test. But haven't heard back yet

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

@Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu Received a VS offer! Any advice on what to do prior to this to prep for the VS?

 

[AlegalA]

Have you heard back from RPC? I submitted on 13th and then did the test. But haven't heard back yet

Hi! Yeah, I got a VS offer the day after the AC. I was in the very first AC so I don't actually know when the other ACs are taking place, I'm sorry!

 

[Joey green]

Goodwin post-VI rejection at 09:45, 41 days later 😔 This one was important to me, so I shall indulge in a small morsel of a rant.

I could've sworn I nailed it, but now, it feels like I wasn't worth speaking with a real person. I don't even get told why. I went to a world-class business school and understand high-innovation clients like the back of my hand. I have four years of legal experience and a plethora of activities demonstrating commitment to the field. I go out of my way to speak with those at all levels, from lawyers and their clients to literal presidents. I get it's competitive, but if I could just talk with those hiring over a coffee instead of having to play these games - I'd make light work of a real conversation. I even had some practice with a former recruiter. Ah, well. I'll get over it soon enough.

Does anyone have advice for those struggling to get past the VI/TI stage? Especially when you think you'd perform well in a proper back-and-forth interview. What is that trying to tell me? Man, it's so hard to decrypt everything. Maybe I also need to just keep playing the numbers game as this was only my third VI, plus one TI. Is this stage even worth giving myself any credit? I did improve upon last year's post-app rejection, though... unless that was just because they fabricated a new stage this year 😭

That's horrific to hear! The competition is seriously ridiculous if people like you don't even have more success. I do wonder how many firms you have applied to... Maybe it is worth considering applying to 50-60 firms (if you have the time and energy!), as I heard some people manage to do that. I also get rejected consistently and it is a terrible feeling, especially if you wait for weeks, sometimes months, to only be rejected without any feedback or reasoning. Very frustrating!

 

[James Wakefield]

Cooley AC! 🙂