TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[anonymous.15]

Anyone heard back from Davis Polk for their Vacation Scheme?

yes today, the PFO was predicted way before they even sent me a rejection mail LOL

 

[unknownnn7372]

if one got offered a tc after their spring vac scheme, can they still attend a summer scheme at another firm?

 

[kokoprep]

I haven’t heard back from Sidley, Latham, Travers - all for summer, don’t know what to think about it. Has there been recent AC invites for these firms?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

I haven’t heard back from Sidley, Latham, Travers - all for summer, don’t know what to think about it. Has there been recent AC invites for these firms?

Nothing from Travers since the deadline but I think we should hear back over the next few weeks.

Not too sure about Sidley or Latham. Best of luck for all your applications! ​

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Just realised I applied to Farrer in Nov lol and haven't heard anything back from them post-app for spring, is this normal?

 

[Benjamin07]

For those who have done the NRF VI, how did you find it?

 

[anonymous.15]

Hi @Amma Usman , I hope you are well! I've just received an invitation to attend Gibson Dunn's first-stage interview with Grad Rec and wondered if you could advise what to expect? I understood from your LinkedIn that you're a future trainee with the firm.

I would be very grateful for your advice!

Congrats and alll the best , accepting a PFO from GD was hard for me though.

 

[anonymous.15]

Anyone still waiting on Latham Spring (post-app)?

I think they sent a mail that all decisions would be sent out no later than end of feb, my PFO from Latham was last week

 

[kokoprep]

Nothing from Travers since the deadline but I think we should hear back over the next few weeks.

Not too sure about Sidley or Latham. Best of luck for all your applications!

thank you so much, good luck to you too

 

[kokoprep]

I think they sent a mail that all decisions would be sent out no later than end of feb, my PFO from Latham was last week

have they sent out PFOs for summer too?

 

[anonymous.15]

PFO from Latham, Davis, gibson and white and case .

 

[anonymous.15]

have they sent out PFOs for summer too?

yes for both the schemes no later than end of feb

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

if one got offered a tc after their spring vac scheme, can they still attend a summer scheme at another firm?

Generally yes, although some terms for either TC contracts or VS employment contracts will state you cannot proceed with a VS if you have accepted a TC.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

PFO from Latham, Davis, gibson and white and case .

hey, sorry to hear this if you don't mind me asking when did you hear about Latham and GD?

 

[ilovegardening1111]

Hi guys, for an application to a commercial law firm, if it asks you why do you want to become a solicitor? should you focus on becoming a solicitor in general or should you tailor your answer towards being a commercial solicitor

 

[anonymouscatboy]

anyone heard back from Kirkland after the final stage interview?

 

[unknownnn7372]

@Jessica Booker i'm an international student and i managed to secure a spring vac scheme; assuming I successfully convert it, when i apply for the extension of my visa, do i apply for the student one (as i will be studying my SQE 1+2) or do i apply for the skilled worker one (as the firm will be sponsoring the course)

 

[hel]

Hello, for people who have received the Latham VS, how long did you have to wait for a response after the AC? Thanks alot!

 

[Anonymousxyz]

anyone heard back from Kirkland after the final stage interview?

Was this after the AC or the round after that?

 

[anonymouscatboy]

Was this after the AC or the round after that?

the round after!