TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[xxrr.18]

any W&C AC tips?

mine was online, the questions were much more chill than i thought they would be. very similar to VI but i think this depends on your partners. felt like a conversation.

written element required summarising and reading through several documents. you dont strictly need a lot of commercial awareness for it but if you get spooked by big legal terms maybe just going through definitions may help for confidence.

i was unsuccessful and did not receive any helpful/substantial feedback. as ACs come and go i thought this was the easiest one but then again i was unsuccessful so . think they want super clarity and sharpness on your written element as my interview went quite well so make sure you double triple proof read.

 

[vsvsvs2025]

Has anyone heard back from Davis Polk post interview? (mine was last week)

They've started making VS offers for Spring this week

 

[M123]

any W&C AC tips?

Is this for summer or spring?

 

[u64928428]

They've started making VS offers for Spring this week

Have people started to recieve them? They said they would send out this week , but have not seen anyone get an offer yet.

 

[member7830]

Is this for summer or spring?

honestly can't remember.. pretty sure I put both if that was an option

 

[traineedreamer]

Please feel free to private message me about this as this will very much be down to the adjustments you require rather than what others receive.

Thank you Jess, I sent a PM on the 9th but it may have gotten lost among other messages. Would you like me to send it again?

 

[tech_netium]

Hey, congrats! Just wanted to ask what scheme you applied to? Applied on the 3rd to the summer scheme so would like to know!

IIRC I just applied to London? The AC invite email states that I can state whether I'd prefer a Spring or Summer VS at AC : )

 

[g.cl.2020344]

any1 heard from Macfarlanes or Bates Wells, I applied for spring vac schemes and havent heard back post initial app

 

[legallady123]

any1 heard from Macfarlanes or Bates Wells, I applied for spring vac schemes and havent heard back post initial app

I received a PFO on Jan 16th, a few days after submitting the test. I applied on the deadline

 

[tosin4774]

I said I would like to attend an open day to learn how a firm's M&A stands out from the crowd. How can I develop this further @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu?

 

[Alaa]

Has anyone done the Eversheds AC and is waiting to hear back? I'm wondering how long they take to get back to candidates

 

[Connor Coburn]

BCLP AC

 

[l789]

BCLP AC

Congrats!!!

 

[az1k099]

Willkie Written Exercise!

 

[EA95]

BCLP AC

Congrats

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Thank you Jess, I sent a PM on the 9th but it may have gotten lost among other messages. Would you like me to send it again?

Yes please

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

I said I would like to attend an open day to learn how a firm's M&A stands out from the crowd. How can I develop this further @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu?

Hiya @tosin4774

@Andrei Radu and @Amma Usman would definitely have much more to say here, but I wanted to jump in so that you could get a start on developing your answer to this question.

One thing I've noticed in various applicants' answers to these questions is that they can normally afford to be more specific about their interests in corporate M&A work. The term itself is incredibly broad, and can encompass everything from structuring deals, financing them, considering governance and regulatory issues, and so on. Firms often have distinct strengths within this area, so identifying what interests you most about their particular M&A work will help you craft a much more focused answer. I'd encourage you to have a closer look at the firm's M&A expertise here.

You might also want to think about why M&A interests you personally. Is it the strategic element of helping companies grow in certain ways? Is it the potential to gain exposure to different sectors and their potential interaction in a deal or transaction? Is there some other factor you find compelling? When you can pinpoint what fascinates you, it becomes easier to articulate why you want to learn more about how the firm approaches these aspects during an open day event.

Hope this offers some prompts to get you to develop your answer further. Good luck!

 

[paralegaltotrainee]

Hi everyone, I’m working on my CV for the Freshfields TC application and was wondering if anyone knows whether they’d accept a 2-page CV? I have two versions – one that’s 1 page and another that’s 2 pages, which is slightly more detailed as I’ve been out of university for a few years and have some work experience and publications. I know a 1-page CV is the norm, but I’m not sure if it’s worth including the extra details. Would love to hear any advice – thanks in advance!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

BCLP AC

Congrats

 

[kevin28394]

Willkie Written Exercise!

congrats! could I ask when you submitted the VI?