TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Tintin06]

we need an update!

Nothing to report since that update. I've reviewed my applications recently though. I think Bakers is a rejection. I also think Cooley is too. Possibly White & Case = rejection. These apps aren't that great, honestly. Feeling more positive about some others.

 

[walterwhite]

Anyone have any experience with the Willkie written assessment?

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Goodwin vi, wow, I’m shocked!

Congratulations!! Can I ask when you applied?

 

[futuretrainee202X]

For those who have applied to Cooley's Spring scheme, has anyone received a WG test already?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Just received Goodwin VI! Any insights would be much appreciated, I have insights into Willkie and Weil VI!

Congrats for this ! Is this for summer?

 

[helloj]

Congrats for this ! Is this for summer?

Its an application to both spring and summer I believe!

 

[TCLA0322]

Goodwin VI received- applied for Summer vs, any insights, thanks in advance!

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Congrats for this ! Is this for summer?

Congratulations!! Can I ask when you applied?

 

[jacksollaf]

Just received Goodwin VI! Any insights would be much appreciated, I have insights into Willkie and Weil VI!

oh wow, congrats! Was that for the summer vs? if yes, do you mind telling me when you appleid...

 

[jacksollaf]

Nothing to report since that update. I've reviewed my applications recently though. I think Bakers is a rejection. I also think Cooley is too. Possibly White & Case = rejection. These apps aren't that great, honestly. Feeling more positive about some others.

Dw, you'll get something! Best of luck! 🤝

 

[SonghaivAngel]

Goodwin VI invite Rahhhh🦅

On a serious note does anyone know whether their vac scheme is paid since they made no mention of salary on their website?

 

[yasmars]

Has a VI always been part of Goodwin’s application process or is it new for this year?

 

[T_03]

I think no-one can offer insights on Goodwin VI since its the first time they are doing it…😭

 

[legallyad]

I think no-one can offer insights on Goodwin VI since its the first time they are doing it…😭

Agreed - it's not even on the application process part of their website 😅 guess we'll all just have to give it a go!

 

[wise readers]

Hello! Does anyone have any advice for the Travers Smith application? I am not sure if I should include addresses for the cover letter since it's 1000 words/trying to keep it to one page of A4. Furthermore, the additional questions being 500 words each is slightly tricky, would it be acceptable to have them around 300-350 words instead? Just don't want to repeat myself too much!

 

[VMS]

Any1 been progressed to the stage after the Eversheds VI?

I completed mine on the 29th of December but still haven't heard back; and from the thread, I haven't seen anyone progress yet.

I did my VI on the 27th not sure what the next stage would be- I think AC

Next stage is AC. I have progressed, but that's for Birmingham. I'm not sure where you guys have applied to. Best of luck though!

 

[helloj]

Congratulations!! Can I ask when you applied?

I applied 18 Nov!

 

[fcac98]

Has anyone got a PFO from Withers, Mayer Brown or Hogan Lovells after WG? Havent heard anything from them yet!

 

[fcac98]

For those that have done the MacFarlanes test, what sections of the WG do they test on?

 

[AlegalA]

Well done!! I don’t think it’s automatic because their website says this about their application process ‘Timeline’: ‘Selected candidates invited to take the Watson Glaser psychometric test (practice test above)’.

Btw if you don’t mind me asking, when did you apply ?

I applied on the 27th of Dec and got the test invite yesterday!