TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[NCTC2025]

I remember that Paul Hastings' TC is rolling but the deadline is in June or July. Anyone know when is a good time to apply and when grad rec usually progresses applicants?

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Has anybody who has done the reed smith SJT and VI for summer heard back yet?

 

[coolpanda]

I applied today, it's rolling but from what I understand they do not give AC's until after the deadline and the test is not automatic!

But they would send the test before the deadline if you have a good application right?

 

[NCTC2025]

But they would send the test before the deadline if you have a good application right?

I doubt they've gotten around to reading yours. Not only has it only been four days since you submitted, those four days were Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and today 😭 . Have patience! Good things will come to you soon

 

[cjwx]

I hate online tests! I did a test for Trowers, and I got collaboration as an area of weakness... that looks so bad. My former employers have praised me for being a team player, and I love working with other people. Tests are not a good reflection of what someone is like😭

This is the first time though I didn't get leadership as an area of weakness. I got communication, resilience and adaptability as my strengths which are good but collaboration is SO important.

Was there loads of maths on the test?

 

[Cool pigeon]

I remember that Paul Hastings' TC is rolling but the deadline is in June or July. Anyone know when is a good time to apply and when grad rec usually progresses applicants?

Their website says non-rolling

 

[bobjeff]

is kirkland rolling? if it is i won't be applying as deadline is 1st of Jan. thanks!

 

[bobjeff]

also is there any point applying to W&C?

 

[noahsmiit01]

also is there any point applying to W&C?

what do you mean? why not?

 

[lala_17]

what stage of applications is hogan lovells at? is it still worth applying?

 

[pepsicola96]

what stage of applications is hogan lovells at? is it still worth applying?

i applied today, ultimately nothing to lose other than a few hours of time

 

[MH05]

I remember that Paul Hastings' TC is rolling but the deadline is in June or July. Anyone know when is a good time to apply and when grad rec usually progresses applicants?

I was on the Insight Day a few weeks ago and they do not recruit on a rolling basis!

 

[coolpanda]

I doubt they've gotten around to reading yours. Not only has it only been four days since you submitted, those four days were Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and today 😭 . Have patience! Good things will come to you soon

Oh I agree 😭😭 but I'm just wondering what to expect. Basically just wondering if because I sent during the holidays, will I be cooked and not get my application reviewed.

 

[Ricky]

is kirkland rolling? if it is i won't be applying as deadline is 1st of Jan. thanks!

No, and they close on 31/12. I will be submitting my Sunday or Monday.

 

[BonanzaBih_]

for the VI portion of the Mayer Brown job sim, how long is the prep/answer time?

 

[Bread]

No, and they close on 31/12. I will be submitting my Sunday or Monday.

Pretty sure Kirkland is rolling

 

[Ricky]

Pretty sure Kirkland is rolling

TBF I got this information from someone in the WhatsApp group lol...

 

[Farhan65756]

Does anyone have any insight for the Trowers & Hamlins online test? I read that it assesses your strengths as a lawyer. Is it a strength based assessment?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Hi all, which U.S. firms are known to be strict on grades? I currently have Debevoise, Sidley, V&E, Orrick, Covington, and Ropes & Gray on my list. Should I avoid any of these with a mid 2:1 overall🥹

I got an AC at Covington last year with a mid 2:1 (law) so assume they’re fine - I did have quite scattered grades though and mitigating circumstances so don’t know if that impacted things

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

I remember that Paul Hastings' TC is rolling but the deadline is in June or July. Anyone know when is a good time to apply and when grad rec usually progresses applicants?

I thought it was non-rolling? Certainly was last cycle