TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[LegalLordLox]

I did my VI on 7th October and haven't heard back, have you heard back since posting?

Hi,
I am yet to hear back! I have been told we will most likely find out a week before the AC dates which are Dec - Jan and Feb - Mar.

 

[Solking456]

How ‘rolling’ is Simmons? I want to apply for WVS but not sure if too late. Any insights would be appreciated !

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

The Travers deadline is 22nd October. Does that mean I can submit my app 23:59 on the 22nd?

Given it’s the weekend, I would expect so as no one will be turning off the system during the day.

 

[Deleted member 9747]

yeah

Thanks!

 

[Deleted member 9747]

I hope so😅

Ended up submitting last night just in case haha

 

[mkt]

Congratulations, that’s so exciting! I was wondering how long it was between completing the online assessment (and VI) and getting the AC invite?

Completed it 2 days after app opened

 

[mkt]

@Jessica Booker has already shared Jaysen's advice which I think it is pretty useful already. What I can add is something I already shared here which is:

1. Read the article carefully once without taking any notes. Read it again and once you are done, write down what you remembered about the article. Read it again, and take notes whilst reading. Although it can seem repetitive, it will give you a very good understanding of what you read as well as the key points of the article. I got this advice when I was prepping for my article interview with Gibson Dunn last year and it worked perfectly for me, even though I did not have much time to do it!
2. Look closely at the question. It does not only say to provide a general overview of the article but also to give key points. So I would divide my answer in a clear and precise, but concise overview; secondly, I would focus on three/four key points that the article highlights that are crucial to the understanding of the topic. I hope these tips will help you craft your answer! Although it is an unconventional question, I think it allows you to showcase your skills compared to other questions that some firms have so definitely give it your all and I am sure it will work out! Good luck with the application!

Thanks this is helpful and love how detailed yopur posts are

 

[conixx]

anyone has update from linklaters? wondering if they’ve started inviting people to ACs?

 

[mkt]

Sidley anything

 

[skiier]

Any news from Gibson Dunn?

 

[hanz123]

Any advice on answering this question: With reference to a particular area of law, what do you find to be the most interesting about it

 

[Tattyasha]

Skadden Insight Evening secured! 🎉

Me too! Well done! See you there

 

[Untilwinter]

Is it weird to say that the reason why i became interested in X practice was because of a case study I solved at a previous assessment centre?

 

[Minitomatosalad]

anyone has update from linklaters? wondering if they’ve started inviting people to ACs?

I saw someone post about an AC invite last week

 

[YnoFeedback?]

I am aware that some US law firms in London, such as Sidley Austin, require/highly prefer candidates with very high academics (high 2.1+). What are the US firms in London that do NOT fall into this category?

 

[e1996]

@Jessica Booker If a candidate had mitigating circumstances (i.e. health issues) and therefore they failed 2 of their PGDL exams, and then got a pass (54%) on those two modules on the re-sit attempts, and otherwise has mainly got merits on the other modules that they took, how would magic circle firms/top US firms view this? Would this hinder a candidate's application?

 

[Tintin06]

Who else is going to the Latham & Watkins open day on Tuesday?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker If a candidate had mitigating circumstances (i.e. health issues) and therefore they failed 2 of their PGDL exams, and then got a pass (54%) on those two modules on the re-sit attempts, and otherwise has mainly got merits on the other modules that they took, how would magic circle firms/top US firms view this? Would this hinder a candidate's application?

They will review the mitigating circumstances and will look at the grades both in the PGDL and elsewhere in other academics to make a judgement on whether you can demonstrate what they are looking for.

 

[lllaaawww098]

is mayer brown's test post-app automatic?

 

[aspiringsolicitor2000]

Just trying to submit my application for Stephenson Harwood and can't seem to submit due to "Error - Please contact your Rare account manager". Not even sure what this means but the deadline is tomorrow and have no idea what to do? Is anyone else having a similar issue? Have tried different browsers and haven't missed anything on the form.