TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[CarolineC]

Hey all, for VI - when responding to the question 'Why our firm?' I struggle to provide a thorough breakdown of 3 arguments (as I would do in a written response). I think all 3 which I want to mention are important, but I run out of time when trying to provide evidence of research/explanation. In a written response, it's easier to cut down the words/redact and make them fit within the word count.

What structure would you recommend for that question? Should we focus on a number of reasons (if so, are 2 sufficient?)?

 

[cjwx]

Has anyone heard from CC

 

[helloj]

has any1 heard from Skadden? Their apps are closed but haven't heard anything since my sept application.

They sent an email stating we will all hear back on the 16th Dec if we have moved forward to the written exercise. These will be taking place on the 19 and 20 Dec!!

 

[James Wakefield]

Does anyone know if it is worth still applying for Trowers & Hamlins? I know they recruit on a rolling basis and it is quite late.

Hi- I went to their London Insight Day and they confirmed they are non-rolling. So absolutely worth applying to them!

I’m going to write my app later in December.

 

[James Wakefield]

They’ll send you a free account for practice tests. Do em all! Final test is very similar.

Thanks! Is it Assessment Day and is the test the same as Addleshaw Goddard (if you know?)

 

[cjwx]

Hi- I went to their London Insight Day and they confirmed they are non-rolling. So absolutely worth applying to them!

I’m going to write my app later in December.

Oh perfect.

 

[yasmars]

Any updates from AG?

 

[SerGo2507]

Thanks! Is it Assessment Day and is the test the same as Addleshaw Goddard (if you know?)

Not applied to AG but the practice tests for TW are from Test Partnership.

 

[KBanana]

Hi @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker !

I am currently answering a 'Which other firms are you applying to and why? (Max 200 words)' question, and I would appreciate your feedback on my approach. Thank you 😊

I plan to discuss how, as part of my application strategy, I first prioritised firms with strengths in my key areas of interest. I would list the three practice areas I am interested in and outline that each firm I applied to excelled in at least two of them.

I would then discuss how my additional criteria included the DEI initiatives and trainee cohort sizes (linking this to training quality).

Would this approach be ok?


Also, for commercial questions such as 'Discuss a commercial issue that has particularly interested you...', is it ok to discuss a macroeconomic topic such as inflation? Is it a bad idea to do this, or does it depend on how I cover the issue?

 

[xxx]

Does anyone know if it is worth still applying for Trowers & Hamlins? I know they recruit on a rolling basis and it is quite late.

Theres over a month left before applications close, I think your fine to apply. Deadline: 06/01/2025

 

[hopefulforatc]

Fieldfisher AC!

When was your interview?

 

[Deleted member 37508]

akin test invite

 

[NJS]

Hi all Anyone heard back from Paul,Weiss Dec open day?
I understand they just closed but was wondering anyone had any experience with the previous open days.
Would help me plan my travel. Thanks

when did they close?

 

[futuretrainee2503]

when did they close?

dec 1 but the open day is on the 18th

 

[g.cl.2020344]

akin test invite

congrats!! when did u apply?

 

[Deleted member 37508]

congrats!! when did u apply?

Early october

 

[Deleted member 37508]

Forgot to say Dechert post interview for winter moved to spring consideration not sure of the outcome.

 

[helloj]

Weil VI!!

 

[Deleted member 37508]

Weil VI!!

Was the turn around long. I plan to apply

 

[lawyersum]

Mishcon are taking their TIME for the Spring vs lol….