TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Lizzy]

Is this for spring?

Yes, I applied for Spring

 

[Lizzy]

RIP had neither, thought I was safe over Christmas

Did you apply for Spring or Summer? I think they responded to Spring apps first.

 

[bsh]

Did you apply for Spring or Summer? I think they responded to Spring apps first.

I applied to spring but not hear back yet

 

[BBsharkk]

Weil PFO
Unfortunately no feedback at all.

Same. Went to their Insight Day last year and applied twice in a row. Had it TCLA-reviewed too

 

[jacksollaf]

Same. Went to their Insight Day last year and applied twice in a row. Had it TCLA-reviewed too

who do we ask in TCLA to review? would love for someone to help with my application to Debevoise

 

[jojo23]

Amazing thanks! I wrote an answer about a similar size issue in the life sciences area but then reread the question and saw it said issues so worried I should've addressed multiple things

I feel like what I've written might be incredibly basic after hearing what you guys have done 😭😭

 

[Tintin06]

who do we ask in TCLA to review? would love for someone to help with my application to Debevoise

I got their VS in 2019. Happy to help where I can.

 

[tea]

Same, and I scored highly on WG . Tbf, I can see a lot of room for improvement in my written application so fair play to them.

That said, I've had the most success with firms where I've attended their events in person. I feel that this has been the most significant factor in whether my application succeeds or not.

I think DLA grad rec is quite odd - I got my application reviewed by a partner and associate there and they both said it wasn’t great and would not get further than the application stage. I had actually already stress submitted but they didn’t know that so I got very honest feedback (they didn’t have a single positive thing to say).

I’ve done much better applications - even tcla reviewed - that have been rejected elsewhere so very confusing overall.

 

[gazdgazd11]

who do we ask in TCLA to review? would love for someone to help with my application to Debevoise

You can purchase reviews or pay for a subscription (1 review a month included)

 

[gazdgazd11]

Hey, for Cooley - does the plural form suggest we should mention multiple strengths + multiple areas for development? Or would 1 strenght & one area of development be ok? Thanks!

 

[kokoprep]

Yes.

Ac invite?

 

[NCTC2025]

Hey, for Cooley - does the plural form suggest we should mention multiple strengths + multiple areas for development? Or would 1 strenght & one area of development be ok? Thanks!

I personally did two strengths and two areas for development! They gave 300 words and I felt that that was sufficient to cover 4 points

 

[JuliaSzaniszlo]

Has anyone received an update from BCLP post test please? I did my test 20 days ago

I received a report three days after completing the test if that's what you mean? It was neither a rejection nor an invitation to the next stage - strangely positive but very vague - or were you talking about an invitation to interview?

 

[Laylaaa]

Hey guys! Does anyone have any tips for the Clifford Chance AC? I would really appreciate it!

 

[NCTC2025]

Eversheds VI was good! Feel free to DM for insights!

 

[kokoprep]

Yes, I applied for Spring

Did you do the open day and was this an AC invite for latham?

 

[baj5]

As I look at the massive list of firms left for me to apply to, I am genuinely wondering whether it is worth it. I'm being a bit mopey about it all today but I hope that we all get what we want this application season. Merry Christmas everyone!

 

[Tintin06]

As I look at the massive list of firms left for me to apply to, I am genuinely wondering whether it is worth it. I'm being a bit mopey about it all today but I hope that we all get what we want this application season. Merry Christmas everyone!

I honestly feel the same way. I want to apply to SH. Apparently I “need” more UK firms. But they use the Amberjack assessment. And I’ve never passed that test. So I’m not sure about applying. I don’t want a UK firm. US firms progress me more often. I want one firm for life. Call me old fashioned in that. 30+ apps in but noticing mistakes. A lot of them won’t progress. But it’s a numbers game, IMO. Only need some apps to progress. Still early in the cycle too.

 

[ashwright]

Has there been any movement recently with Links? I'm not sure what the timeline looks like for their Summer VS

 

[Hopefully2025]

Has anyone received positive word from HSF regarding their summer vacation scheme?