TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[EliteWhovian]

Anyone not heard back from Harbottle as well post-app?

 

[emee]

Anyone not heard back from Harbottle as well post-app?

I haven’t applied a few days before the deadline

 

[neonorange]

ty so much - are the VI questions to do with the tasks? or about the firm

A bit of both - I found it helpful to try and anticipate them by thinking about the sort of info given in the tasks. Either way prep time is 3 mins, 2 mins to answer so quite generous if you're prepared.

 

[legallybrunette1]

Anyone not heard back from Harbottle as well post-app?

Nope Thought I had a really strong application too but rapidly losing hope!

 

[isTeapp]

Dechert SVS! If anyone needs advice on the process, feel free to DM me

Hey, congratulations! How long did it take to get an AC invite?

 

[isTeapp]

Hi all! Just got Baker McKenzie VI invite, anyone had it? what where the questions, how much is prep time and that to expect? thanks a lot!

Was wondering the same thing, lmk if you find out haha!

 

[fingersarecrossed]

if anyone here has an AG AC coming up, please do message me! more than happy to help!

 

[AnonKn635]

Jones Day Summer VS Offer!! Had AC yesterday

 

[LLB0711]

Has anyone got Weil Pfo post-ac?

 

[AZ97]

Bakers SVS VI! Any advice at all would be appreciated!

 

[e1996]

Anyone know if Bakers require you to complete the PGDL? Their Legal Cheek profile states they no longer fund it and only fund a foundation course with BARBRI. So as a non-law student, would I just do the BARBRI + SQE1+2?

PGDL not required, just SQE at BARBRI I believe (this is what my friend who has a TC with BM is doing)

 

[yxngd2x]

Hi, I want to ask if anyone know when will Latham have their last sets of AC for summer VS? And if I haven't got an AC invite by now, should I consider it a PFO?

they're going until end of the month

 

[illegallyblonde]

Others might have different opinions but here's mine: I think you should think about the stress that it's causing you - while it's great to have two offers for a vacation scheme, it is not worth being anxious or stressed over - especially if you will still have to pick one.

During the last cycle, I secured a vac scheme at a US firm but then later progressed to the AC stage of another US firm, I felt really stressed about prepping for this AC because even if I got it I couldn't do both. I decided to go ahead anyway but still couldn't just couldn't shake the nerves. I ended up not doing very well in the interview or presentation. and was rejected post-AC.

I felt a little annoyed with myself - not because I was rejected - but because I had so much uni work to catch up on and had let myself get stressed for honestly no good reason.

Thank you for your reply. It has made me feel better knowing that someone else has felt the same as me. I think it definitely adds to the anxiety when you are working hard for something that won't help that much despite adding 'more experience' with ACs.

If it was possible to do both vac schemes (if I passed this AC) I would cope with the stress as they are both good firms, but I do think I will regret missing any more uni work. And if I was to perform badly I fear it would dishearten me a little more.

Thanks again for your advice, very helpful

 

[e1996]

Thank you! I think I put Spring as 1st choice.

Also put spring, but not heard anything back, no PFO yet either

 

[axelbeugre]

Jones day summer VS offer!

Congratulations!!! Very well done!

 

[axelbeugre]

Jones Day Summer VS Offer!! Had AC yesterday

Wow congratulations!!

 

[Arf1309]

is it for TC or insight programme？

Insight programme

 

[yeezyee]

i hate being ghosted by firms!! like akin and AG post test have disappeared, it is so upsetting! and gibson dunn? give me something besties pls ily

 

[yasmars]

i hate being ghosted by firms!! like akin and AG post test have disappeared, it is so upsetting! and gibson dunn? give me something besties pls ily

I am tempted to ask AG for an update

 

[thoms]

BAKER MCKENZIE TEST INVITE. I know many of you, are used to passing the application stage but for me it's a first! Also Bakers is my dream firm so I'm honestly so excited for the rest. From "We are sorry to inform you.." to "We are delighted...". I literally shed a tear when I receive the email lol

BAKERS VI !!!!!!