TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[lawtab]

Latham PFO 😙✌️

 

[EllaClayton]

Latham summer vs PFO, first firm I’ve heard back from so hopefully it goes up from here 😂

 

[AlexC]

same- did you get feedback?

I have written back two times and on the second time they basically said they were super busy with the vacation scheme and holidays - got the vibe we would hear back after Christmas.

 

[yeezyee]

Latham PFO 😙✌️

Latham summer vs PFO, first firm I’ve heard back from so hopefully it goes up from here 😂

sorry on the pfos (( i’m sure they missed out and u only need one!! onwards and upwards 🫡🤞

sorry to be that person but when did u apply and do the video interview?

 

[Deleted member 32324]

Latham PFO 😙✌️

Latham summer vs PFO, first firm I’ve heard back from so hopefully it goes up from here 😂

Latham PFO for SVS.

Really gutted as felt it was one of my stronger apps.

This cycle has become really demoralising if I’m honest as receiving far more PFOs this time round than last year, even though substantially more research and effort is being put into applications. Ah well, onto the next one.

Really sorry to hear you got the PFO. May I ask when you submitted the app/completed their tests?

 

[EllaClayton]

sorry on the pfos (( i’m sure they missed out and u only need one!! onwards and upwards 🫡🤞

sorry to be that person but when did u apply and do the video interview?

I just did the initial assessment and one VI question that was included, I think I applied 30th November!

 

[Zaakir]

I have written back two times and on the second time they basically said they were super busy with the vacation scheme and holidays - got the vibe we would hear back after Christmas.

Hmm, will be interesting to see their feedback

 

[Zaakir]

Feeling blessed today Good luck everyone we've got this

Jones Day AC invite (deferred from winter), Mishcon AC, Bird & Bird AC + CMS VI. All in the last 2 days.

Nice change after the Slaughters PFO on Wednesday which I felt went really well.

Wow. All in one day?

 

[lawtab]

Really sorry to hear you got the PFO. May I ask when you submitted the app/completed their tests?

submitted app on 10th Dec and completed test + VI on 11th

 

[Deleted member 32324]

sorry on the pfos (( i’m sure they missed out and u only need one!! onwards and upwards 🫡🤞

sorry to be that person but when did u apply and do the video interview?

when did you apply?
Also, is the next stage for Latham a longer VI or AC?

 

[legally.brown]

Anyone know how long Links take to send SJT report??

 

[Asil Ahmad]

I would email the firm and tell them what happened and if you can you should also include some proof like screenshots so that they can see the issue and that you completed the test.

Thank you for this and will drop them an email.

 

[lawtab]

Anyone heard back from Skadden yet?

 

[laby201]

Anyone heard back from Skadden yet?

As they were non-rolling and only shut on the 10th, I’m expecting to hear back in around 2 weeks

 

[laby201]

ohhh no that sounds tricky- thank you so much though!! would it be worth practicing WG style questions as well as the practice test they give you?

I wouldn’t advise against it as it’s never going to hurt but I feel the practice test they gave you was sufficient for getting a taste of it/the style. Best of luck though!

 

[mikaxxlkhan]

Anyone know how long Links take to send SJT report??

I got it today and did the test yesterday

 

[legally.brown]

I got it today and did the test yesterday

Thank you! Is it like a 24 hour mark? I did it yesterday at 9pm and I haven’t received anything yet

 

[TCtoothfairy]

I got a rejection today from Latham for their Spring Vac scheme. In the email however, it stated 'Thank you for your application to the Summer Vacation Scheme at Latham & Watkins'. Do I respond and say I applied for the spring scheme, despite the rejection. I know this would not change the outcome but I do feel that it is a bit unprofessional from the firm that they have gotten back to me about the wrong scheme. Any thoughts? :/

 

[mfuturetrainee]

I got a rejection today from Latham for their Spring Vac scheme. In the email however, it stated 'Thank you for your application to the Summer Vacation Scheme at Latham & Watkins'. Do I respond and say I applied for the spring scheme, despite the rejection. I know this would not change the outcome but I do feel that it is a bit unprofessional from the firm that they have gotten back to me about the wrong scheme. Any thoughts? :/

i don’t think there’ll be any point esp since their email will be a no reply one :/

 

[laby201]

I got a rejection today from Latham for their Spring Vac scheme. In the email however, it stated 'Thank you for your application to the Summer Vacation Scheme at Latham & Watkins'. Do I respond and say I applied for the spring scheme, despite the rejection. I know this would not change the outcome but I do feel that it is a bit unprofessional from the firm that they have gotten back to me about the wrong scheme. Any thoughts? :/

I’m in the same boat. I think it’s just an automated response as they likely get more summer applicants.

I don’t really see the point in replying as like you said, it won’t change the outcome. Completely relate to how frustrating it is though given the effort put into applications