TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[BillSikes]

Gateley VI invite Manchester. Applied deadline. I am assuming this is not automatic as already done automatic SJT.

 

[Tintin06]

Goodwin rejection - thought app was decent. Two rejections in one day - oops.

 

[TCpleasex]

Gateley VI for Manchester!! Applied couple of days before the deadline.

any tips for a VI? I have only done one VI before a couple of years back and was rejected after hahaha. It just felt so unnatural!!!!

 

[walterwhite]

Anyone heard back from Dechert for summer?

 

[Katy12345]

for these SPB invites, what location was these for?

Manchester for me and my friend

 

[CCLaw]

Gateley VI for Reading office! First application cycle, non-law background. Any advice would be appreciated!

 

[zonnonomo]

Can someone remind me of SPB London vac scheme date(s) please?

they've got 2 one-week schemes starting 2nd and 9th june i believe

 

[Diana54]

This is super last minute but would really appreciate some insight. I have an AC tomorrow and really struggling with how to choose a deal that the form has worked on and discuss it. What factors should i consider when discussing the deal?

@Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman would really appreciate your advise as well?

 

[Tired of Applications]

Congrats! If you don't mind me asking- did you just get it?

some time around 3pm today

 

[PufftheMagicDragon]

anyone hear from spb

SPB VI

 

[Diana54]

US topics
Tariffs
DEI
World Trade
Deepseek investigation

Other
Data centres
EU AI act and the US

I’ve spoken about all of the above on every AC I’ve done over the past week. Form an opinion on US DEI shenanigans and if it’ll affect the UK as I was asked this in two different interviews.​

Thank you so much for this!!

Does anyone know what data centres relate to?

 

[lawyersum]

that’s my cycle over everyone so gutted, i made it past the app stages for Baker McKenzie and Reed Smith but the online tests did not go well for me. As for the other places, I really worked on my apps but it wasn’t enough. My imposter syndrome put me off applying to US firms because I went to a NRG uni. Applied for a mentor about six months ago but did not get one. Aghshshhs I’ve had such a rubbish day omg no one to turn to!

 

[Samridhi Jain]

Any advice/insights/ tips for the Squire Patton Boggs VI? Would really appreciate it!

 

[manifestingthetc]

I just need to vent and I think I’m having a really tough day today, genuinely the PFO’s are getting to me and not hearing back from other firms such as Weil and Morgan Lewis is really upsetting me, seeing invites I’m beginning to compare myself and think it’s too late. I’m struggling to keep going every cycle whether it is after an app or after an AC (getting rejected then). I’m trying so hard to not compare myself but how do I stay positive and keep going? I need a big cry (sorry if this is a lot, the entire process feels like A LOT right now)

 

[legal18]

I just need to vent and I think I’m having a really tough day today, genuinely the PFO’s are getting to me and not hearing back from other firms such as Weil and Morgan Lewis is really upsetting me, seeing invites I’m beginning to compare myself and think it’s too late. I’m struggling to keep going every cycle whether it is after an app or after an AC (getting rejected then). I’m trying so hard to not compare myself but how do I stay positive and keep going? I need a big cry (sorry if this is a lot, the entire process feels like A LOT right now)

I feel the exact same way today!

 

[Anonymous3444543]

I completely agree content-wise. I just wonder if law grads are more easily able to understand/comprehend the (arguably complicated) wording of contracts etc, if they frequently read other/unrelated legislation and contracts. (No idea about the specifics on law degree content, so I could be completely wrong here)

We don’t that’s the thing

 

[Tintin06]

I just need to vent and I think I’m having a really tough day today, genuinely the PFO’s are getting to me and not hearing back from other firms such as Weil and Morgan Lewis is really upsetting me, seeing invites I’m beginning to compare myself and think it’s too late. I’m struggling to keep going every cycle whether it is after an app or after an AC (getting rejected then). I’m trying so hard to not compare myself but how do I stay positive and keep going? I need a big cry (sorry if this is a lot, the entire process feels like A LOT right now)

I feel the same way, honestly. You can always take a break. 2021-22 - I didn't apply at all. It's not a rejection yet though. Morgan Lewis only started replying recently.

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

We don’t that’s the thing

Glad we’re all in the same boat of confusion

 

[AnnaHJ12]

Has anyone heard back from Milbank about the outcomes of the Assessment Centres held in January

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

I just need to vent and I think I’m having a really tough day today, genuinely the PFO’s are getting to me and not hearing back from other firms such as Weil and Morgan Lewis is really upsetting me, seeing invites I’m beginning to compare myself and think it’s too late. I’m struggling to keep going every cycle whether it is after an app or after an AC (getting rejected then). I’m trying so hard to not compare myself but how do I stay positive and keep going? I need a big cry (sorry if this is a lot, the entire process feels like A LOT right now)

Weil and Morgan Lewis have only just began to get back to everyone. Don’t give up just yet! I’m sure it’ll be good news from either or both of them! Best of luck.

Going through multiple application cycles takes a strong level of resilience which you are clearly demonstrating with each passing day. I am sure there are law firms out there which will value all that you have to offer them and give you that well deserved TC! Keep going and try your best to stay positive!​