TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[bella98]

Confused by the reactions to this - was kinda a tongue in cheek Q - but there was a post in last years VS thread saying this about a firm, so I would not be surprised.

I am not an Oxford student nor do I have an SM interview - if you thought that I had an interview with SM at Oxford and was asking the poster if they had the same.

I was actually reacting to the possibility of interviews being held at Oxford. 🤣 funny and sad at the same time
From what I’ve heard they already have open days without needing to take tests or VIs

 

[jomar]

Hi all - I am planning an info session within a society that I run to educate those members about "non-law" students applying to law firms (TCs, vac schemes, etc).

For all of you non law students: what would you want to see in such a presentation? Would like some advice before I prepare the content and wanted to see all of your thoughts?

Brief context- I am a 2025 Future Trainee at a US firm and am a non-law background, hence why I am doing this within my society.

Thanks!

 

[lawyerinzootopia]

Hi all - I am planning an info session within a society that I run to educate those members about "non-law" students applying to law firms (TCs, vac schemes, etc).

For all of you non law students: what would you want to see in such a presentation? Would like some advice before I prepare the content and wanted to see all of your thoughts?

Brief context- I am a 2025 Future Trainee at a US firm and am a non-law background, hence why I am doing this within my society.

Thanks!

This sounds interesting!! Personally, I was pretty clueless about the application process as a whole i.e. TC offers are given two years in advance, PDGL/SQE information, ACs, VIs and the lot of it to be honest. I also would've liked to be informed about how I can make my application stand out in terms of extracurriculars, insight schemes, open days and whatever else!

 

[lawyerinzootopia]

I totally understand the confusion, I was very naif when I started applying last year too, you learn through the process so do not worry too much!

In terms of linking the deals back to you, I think that after you have expressed your interest in a specific deal, you also need to specify why you are interested in it.

For example, in my Latham application last year, I mentioned a case regarding the Latin American Development Bank, CAF, on its $800 million global bond offering. I expressed that this was very interesting to me as someone who was studying economic development during my MSc and also because I dealt with advising international government officials in North and South America during an internship I did with an American political consulting company.

I hope the example is helpful!

Very helpful, thanks a lot!!

 

[Abbas J]

Congrats, I also got an invite!

I got an email from Dechert today too letting me know they've filled up their WVS but are still in the process of reviewing my application, so will roll it to the Spring/Summer Schemes. Has anyone else received this email?

Nice one!

Look forward to seeing you there.

 

[CallumJR]

Nothing. Given that the scheme starts on the 5th, should we assume a rejection at this point? Still it's not over until it's over.

Do not worry, you will get the VS for spring

 

[Amjaya]

Hi all, I have a question about W&C! In the case where you haven’t heard back from the firm for the WVS after you submitted your application - is this a PFO. Or would I be confidered for the summer / spring schemes I chose as my second and third options (on the application). Thank you

 

[Tintin06]

Do not worry, you will get the VS for spring

We shall see.

 

[Samfiler01]

Has anyone heard back regarding CRS' (Charles Russell Speechley) in-person open day that is happening this Thursday?

Not yet, no.

 

[flower1]

Does anyone know how long it takes Freshfields to send WG test after submitting application? Thank you

 

[Manuchelsout]

Does anyone know how long it takes Freshfields to send WG test after submitting application? Thank you

Thought they are non rolling and WG is sent after app is amazing

 

[EliteWhovian]

Hi all, I have a question about W&C! In the case where you haven’t heard back from the firm for the WVS after you submitted your application - is this a PFO. Or would I be confidered for the summer / spring schemes I chose as my second and third options (on the application). Thank you

same, radio silence post app but then again I applied on the deadline

 

[ab01]

Hmm that's kind of true. HSF did an Oxford open day on Monday. The application form was the same as other open days to my knowledge but probably easier to get on to. We do have a ridiculous number of networking events at the university though. (Not 'bragging' by any means, just being entirely transparent)

As a recent Cambridge law grad, I know many people who have studied law at Oxford - and these “networking events” and “open days” do not guarantee you a TC! Some of my friends from Oxford are still struggling to find a TC… We had a lot of networking events at Cambridge too, far more than Oxford to be fair!

Studying at Oxford doesn’t guarantee you a TC lol. I’m from Cambridge and still do not have a TC 🤣

I believe a lot of firms are broadening their horizons - I know a lot of trainees / future trainees from Russell Groups and Non-Russell Groups!

Also, recently completed an AC at S&M happy to assist!

 

[ab01]

Ah I go to Oxford so should be okay in that regard..

Such an inappropriate comment!

I’m a Cambridge grad and I see everyone as equal, you are no where prestige than a Russell or Non-Russell Group candidate… just saying!

 

[Manuchelsout]

As a recent Cambridge law grad, I know many people who have studied law at Oxford - and these “networking events” and “open days” do not guarantee you a TC! Some of my friends from Oxford are still struggling to find a TC… We had a lot of networking events at Cambridge too, far more than Oxford to be fair!

Studying at Oxford doesn’t guarantee you a TC lol. I’m from Cambridge and still do not have a TC 🤣

I believe a lot of firms are broadening their horizons - I know a lot of trainees / future trainees from Russell Groups and Non-Russell Groups!

Also, recently completed an AC at S&M happy to assist!

If only they could offer everyone on this forum 1 VS each for being on this platform!

 

[user9809]

for those that have completed the CMS WG do they send a confirmation email?

 

[NJS]

Has anyone heard regarding Mayer Brown open day?

got offered it today at 19:00

 

[flower1]

Thought they are non rolling and WG is sent after app is amazing

Okay, thank you for letting me know

 

[flower1]

As a recent Cambridge law grad, I know many people who have studied law at Oxford - and these “networking events” and “open days” do not guarantee you a TC! Some of my friends from Oxford are still struggling to find a TC… We had a lot of networking events at Cambridge too, far more than Oxford to be fair!

Studying at Oxford doesn’t guarantee you a TC lol. I’m from Cambridge and still do not have a TC 🤣

I believe a lot of firms are broadening their horizons - I know a lot of trainees / future trainees from Russell Groups and Non-Russell Groups!

Also, recently completed an AC at S&M happy to assist!

Hi, if it's okay - please could you share your S&M AC experience, how you prepared etc. Thank you

 

[Manuchelsout]

Okay, thank you for letting me know

Good luck with your app