TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[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

 

[Boating]

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….

 

[Arbiter141]

Anyone received any word on Paul, Weiss' last Open Day?

 

[helloj]

Was the turn around long. I plan to apply

I applied on the 20th September so very very long! But it should be quicker now as I am assuming people are starting to hear back!

 

[M_m]

I applied to Bird & Bird on Nov 20th, which in hindsight seems too late given they recruit on a rolling basis. Should I just assume a PFO by now? Does anyone know how long it usually takes for them to send out WG invites?

 

[Deleted member 37508]

I applied on the 20th September so very very long! But it should be quicker now as I am assuming people are starting to hear back!

Thank you for the response. good luck for the video interview.

 

[futuretrainee2503]

Anyone received any word on Paul, Weiss' last Open Day?

Nope, I am waiting too.. when did you apply only two weeks left and i hope they let us know by friday

 

[hfbjsdhfbhf]

A bit random but does anyone know if there's a thread for SQE related questions? I'm currently applying and am not sure whether to go with BPP or ULaw and for which course. Thanks