TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Izzy1026]

Does anyone know if Kirkland takes non-law trainees? Their website states they provide sponsorship for PGDL, but I recall someone on this thread mentioning they do not in practice take in non-law people.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I’ve been told that my VI has been marked but GR are still deciding what to do. I took mine 2 weeks ago today.

I heard back about a week and a half after I did mine

 

[Amehta1]

DLA AC for London! Any insights would be really appreciated

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

I heard back about a week and a half after I did mine

Cheers. Was it good news? If so how long did they give you to prepare for the AC?

 

[Deleted member 37508]

Travel outside of the UK and back in for less maybe? What's the nearest airport and how much is it to go to Paris? Is it cheaper now? Then get that quick turnover in to London and bosh.

Oh maybe fly to Cardiff, then train in to London? 👀

I can’t do that as i need to travel the day of and it’d take too long. Thank you for the suggestion.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Cheers. Was it good news? If so how long did they give you to prepare for the AC?

yep was good news - I had about 2 weeks!

 

[TheInevitableTCholder2025/26🙏]

Is anyone still yet to receive a response from W&C, Covington or Dechert? I feel like I'm gonna expect a triple PFO ffs😭

 

[g.cl.2020344]

have ppl started to hear back spring VS or will that come in the new year?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Is anyone still yet to receive a response from W&C, Covington or Dechert? I feel like I'm gonna expect a triple PFO ffs😭

I'm waiting from all three!!!!! so painful

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Does anyone know if Kirkland takes non-law trainees? Their website states they provide sponsorship for PGDL, but I recall someone on this thread mentioning they do not in practice take in non-law people.

They take non-law. In fairness, I don’t know the %. But I know non-law trainees there.

Pretty sure Davis Polk is the only firm to not take non-law.

And unrelated, but, if you’re a law or non-law graduate, you can only apply to Sullivan for a direct TC (not a VS). Adding this here for everyone to read because the firm really doesn’t make it obvious enough

 

[TheInevitableTCholder2025/26🙏]

I'm waiting from all three!!!!! so painful

the constant checking of emails is really doing a number on me lol

 

[Pola123]

I just got an AC at DLA!!!!!! Can anyone please help with tips for the day. I am surprised it is in two weeks too lol.

 

[patternteddybear]

Currently writing my application for Herbert Smith Freehills’ Summer Vacation Scheme and hoping to have it submitted by the end of tomorrow. I am nervous as I was so close previously and received an Assessment Centre offer. However, I had to withdraw due to health reasons but let’s see how this application goes!

The next application to complete this week after Herbert Smith will be Freshfields I reckon

Shame I cannot apply to DLA Piper yet due to being a non-law student as that would have been great! Good luck to all with their applications and well done to those with Assessment Centre offers and Vacation Scheme positions

 

[SamiyaJ]

One day.. ONE DAY we will look back and laugh at all these struggles!! The fact that we have to donate a kidney just to get considered for an open day is actually hilarious (I say this now but you should see my face whenever I get the rejection emails lmao).

I’m at work, sneaking in some uni studies and planning my next application tonight. What a life!

We must prevail!!! 🤺🤺

 

[Izzy1026]

They take non-law. In fairness, I don’t know the %. But I know non-law trainees there.

Pretty sure Davis Polk is the only firm to not take non-law.

And unrelated, but, if you’re a law or non-law graduate, you can only apply to Sullivan for a direct TC (not a VS). Adding this here for everyone to read because the firm really doesn’t make it obvious enough

Much appreciated info, thank you!

 

[Apple]

@Jessica Booker i have looked to book train tickets to an open day and the ticket prices are £200. 200 great British pounds ridiculous. I live in the UK. The email the firm sent regarding reimbursement states they’ll only reimburse up to £150. Is it best to decline my space on the open day. I have looked at flights which in itself is crazy seeing as I’m in England. Flights are £300.

Have you looked at a coach? its very slow but cheap! - You could catch one the night prior and pay £60 for a hotel in a premier inn for the night.

 

[abhuzaifa]

Are people still waiting to hear back post WG and post VI for DLA Piper ?

 

[Deleted member 37508]

Have you looked at a coach? its very slow but cheap! - You could catch one the night prior and pay £60 for a hotel in a premier inn for the night.

The thing is I must leave the morning of the open day. I have work the day before and training the day after so I can’t stay an extra night. Very annoying. More at the fact that tickets are so expensive.

 

[tc252627]

Anyone heard back from Burges Salmon regarding the WVS?

 

[Deleted member 33401]

Does anyone have any insight into A&O S AC? It's my first one and would appreciate any advice / guidance!?