TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Jessica Booker]

ive heard some firms have specific uni requirements (mid 2.1s, high 2.1s etc) once you recieve a TC is this true?

I have only heard the requirement is to achieve a 2.1. They may screen candidates based on higher grades, but I have not heard of offers being contingent on a particular grade above a 2.1 for your undergraduate.

Some firms used to request a commendation or above in the GDL/LPC though.

 

[Cordlessjug]

Hey! I am just curious - has anyone heard back from HL?

 

[Lawyaa]

Does anyone know the dates of the HFW spring vac scheme?

 

[futuretrainee2024]

just my luck lol I've caught a cold and sniffing/coughing quite a bit but I have an AC on Thurs. Should I let the firm know? I'd rather go in person but I'm scared I could get progressively worse

 

[avry]

Did you get an email or phone call?

email!

 

[avry]

Congrats!!! Just wondering how long after your AC that you got the offer?

AC was 7th Feb

 

[Zaakir]

Last year I heard the first day of March so I am assuming that around that time you will hear back too!

thanks Axel! Did you get called?

 

[Arf1309]

CMS final interview post-VI!! 🥳 (Bristol office)

 

[Happycloud100]

Anyone not heard from Gibson Dunn? Are they still doing interviews

 

[Sunshinepink]

Does anyone please have any tips for the Watson Glaser?

 

[Rolyp]

I've received a TC offer from a large city firm that I have not yet accepted, but also have received a Vac scheme offer from a city firm that I would love to work at too. I’m not too sure which firm I would choose so would like to partake in the scheme. Will I be able to do that or will I have to give up my tc offer? The TC offer has to be responded to within 14 days but the vac scheme in in the easter holidays. Would really appreciate anyone's guidance or input, thank you!

 

[AspiringLawyerLiz]

What do law firms expect in questions such as "Tell us about something - anything - that excites you and inspires you?" How should this be approached?

 

[vecna]

Is anyone's HSF summer VS app still under review😭 is that likely to just be a PFO at this point?

 

[LawBrah]

I've received a TC offer from a large city firm that I have not yet accepted, but also have received a Vac scheme offer from a city firm that I would love to work at too. I’m not too sure which firm I would choose so would like to partake in the scheme. Will I be able to do that or will I have to give up my tc offer? The TC offer has to be responded to within 14 days but the vac scheme in in the easter holidays. Would really appreciate anyone's guidance or input, thank you!

You should accept the TC offer then renege if you convert the VS, or keep it if you don't.

 

[Tintin06]

Anyone heard from Arnold & Porter, Orrick, Ropes & Grey, or Winston & Strawn?

 

[missingh]

Anyone heard from Arnold & Porter, Orrick, Ropes & Grey, or Winston & Strawn?

Winston deadline is 29th feb (was extended) so will probably hear back after the deadline has passed

 

[LawBrah]

Anyone heard from any of the following?

Stevens & Bolton
Weightmans
CRS (Spring, post VI)
Hill Dickinson
Michelmores

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Read the article on [general topic]. A client has asked for an overview and the key points. In 600 words, please summarize the article.
Max 600 words

@Jessica Booker Hi For an application question like this, should I focus on summarizing the points within the article or is there a specific analysis that is required, i.e., highlighting the opportunities or challenges for the client? I mean I think I should focus only on the key points but I really don't need any more than 300 words so I don't know why it's allowing so much word count haha Thank you so, so much! 🙏

 

[ah898]

Anyone still waiting on white and case post app?

 

[Deleted member 31263]

Freshfields TC AC