TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[marisachr]

Has anyone done a WFW VI?

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Is Kirkland VI selective?

 

[radssss]

Does anyone know if Kennedys test contains games? I absolutely hate those tests!

 

[Gday33]

For anyone interested GR at MB have confirmed the deadline for the job sim (provided you received it Friday 13th) is 11:59PM tomorrow (20th)

 

[xMontmorency]

It might be worth checking this. How many VSers get TC offers? How many of those accept them? Then we'd know what's left afterwards. I'm glad you're optimistic about it. They are an awesome firm, honestly. Best of luck if you're applying.

Idk, I don't have anything more than anecdotal evidence (I know two people who turned down S&C). Imo, if a candidate has multiple offers I don't really see them taking S&C; it's not really a top city firm. I'd be curious to know why you think they're awesome (not that there's anything wrong with that).

 

[Zaraa.x]

Does anyone have any tips for training/preparing yourself for case study exercises? Also how far in advance do you start doing your prep - is it a weekly thing and I don’t have TCLA premium either. Thank you!

 

[lala_17]

which of the us firms / magic circles care the most about grades? maybe not officially but in the end most of the trainees have 1sts etc... or also which us firms care less? (context of a v mid 2.1 oxbridge so nothing formally cut off grade-wise)
interested to hear about SC firms / UK too if anything stands out but i think generally less so from what i've seen?

 

[seaweed.bond]

Does anyone know if ‘maximum two sides of A4’ refers to both the CV and cover letter together, or just the cover letter by itself? Only asking because writing a 2-page cover letter seems a bit long lol…

@Jessica Booker I don’t know if you have any thoughts on the way V&E has phrased this

 

[lolololol]

anyone heard back from slaughter and may tc?

 

[lolololol]

does anyone know the benchmark for reed smith?

 

[summersun]

Hi;
I just have a question regarding the Osborne Clarke application. I am writing the question where you have to choose between two options. They mention a team hire. As a non native English speaker I am confused about what this means. Does it mean a teame hires one person or that they hire an entire team?
Thank you

 

[ke.nabbk26]

Anyone heard from eversheds London office yet?

Just got the email. Eversheds Sutherland PFO

 

[Zaraa.x]

anyone heard back from slaughter and may tc?

I haven’t either - I applied 30 Oct when did you apply & some people received rejections yday

 

[Monopolyman]

Eversheds PFO

 

[lawstudenttt2003]

Is it too late to apply to Reed Smith or Simmons? Both have a deadline of the 6th Jan.

 

[yasmars]

Is it too late to apply to Reed Smith or Simmons? Both have a deadline of the 6th Jan.

I Hope not as I’m still drafting my app for Reed Smith.

 

[Boating]

Any point applying to Milbank if the intake is 75% Oxbridge?

 

[Ricky]

Any point applying to Milbank if the intake is 75% Oxbridge?

Yes, because 25% is not!

 

[DulyDiligent]

Wow congratulations! When did you do the Willkie VI if you don't mind me asking?

Any advice for the willkie VI?

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Any point applying to Milbank if the intake is 75% Oxbridge?

It’s also probably only that high because people look at these stats and then don’t apply.

I also think LegalCheek isn’t particularly reliable for these figures tbh. Lots of firms have said that they’re incorrect