TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[RS Sanjanaa]

Does anybody know if Stephenson Harwood sponsors visas for their placement schemes for international students?

 

[lawyeringitout]

Is it a good idea to use notes on Word on the side during an online Zoom interview ? don't know if they will notice my eye sight shift constantly between the notes and them ? @Jessica Booker or anyone w any thoughts ! @Andrei Radu

 

[ashwright]

Hi! Anyone who has heard from Linklaters so far - did you apply for the Spring or Summer scheme?

I applied for the Winter Vacation scheme and got rejected from it, but graduate recruitment emailed me at the time and asked if I wanted to transfer my application to the Spring / Summer scheme as they thought my application was strong.

Just wondering if there is still any hope for the Summer Scheme (as I've seen most PFOs have been for Spring), or whether a PFO is inevitable 😢 It has been so long since I applied that I've forgotten the contents of my application lol

literally in the exact position 😅 I'm assuming pfo since I saw someone say Links' last set of ACs are running next week

Heya, I'm also still waiting for a reply from Links. I think the person who mentioned that the last set of ACs didn't mention whether they were referring to summer or spring. From my understanding, some of the PFOs sent out this week were definitely for spring - i'm not sure whether many have been sent for summer yet... Whilst i can't guarantee that there will be more invites, I think that it might not necessarily be the end of the road
All the best for the week ahead 🍀

 

[legal18]

I have identified a firm’s competitors. How should I go about answering how they differentiate themselves? What sorts of factors should I consider? Thank you!

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[Scoutfinch]

Hi! I have a TC offer with a firm and I have signed the contract. But I have also just received a vac scheme offer from another firm. Can I still do the vac scheme with that firm? It's not prohibited in the contract but should I disclose this to the firms on both sides? Will this be frowned upon?

 

[Tintin06]

anyone ever had an application succeed where it was lowkey riddled with typos (okay I've spotted 3 where there's just an extra word or a fullstop missing due to lots of editing)

Yes including to the vac scheme. This year one reached telephone interview. Some were easy mistakes to make. Other mistakes not so excusable though.

 

[BillSikes]

Hi! I have a TC offer with a firm and I have signed the contract. But I have also just received a vac scheme offer from another firm. Can I still do the vac scheme with that firm? It's not prohibited in the contract but should I disclose this to the firms on both sides? Will this be frowned upon?

Yes 100%. I'd still do it even it was prohibited. I am assuming you would prefer a TC offer with the VS firm.

 

[Legal Wizard]

has everyone heard back from goodwin post VI?

PFO last week

 

[ish12345]

How long does a feedback call following an unsuccessful AC normally take?

 

[abbietc03]

Heya, I'm also still waiting for a reply from Links. I think the person who mentioned that the last set of ACs didn't mention whether they were referring to summer or spring. From my understanding, some of the PFOs sent out this week were definitely for spring - i'm not sure whether many have been sent for summer yet... Whilst i can't guarantee that there will be more invites, I think that it might not necessarily be the end of the road
All the best for the week ahead 🍀

Hi - that's reassuring that there could be some hope left! 🤞 I'll choose to remain optimistic...

Hopefully, we will find out soon enough either way - all the best to you too!

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi! I have a TC offer with a firm and I have signed the contract. But I have also just received a vac scheme offer from another firm. Can I still do the vac scheme with that firm? It's not prohibited in the contract but should I disclose this to the firms on both sides? Will this be frowned upon?

You should check your VS terms as well as your TC terms. But ultimately if neither contract have terms and you are not taking financial support from the TC firm before your VS ends, you can do both.

However, if there is no chance you would accept a TC with the VS firm over the TC firm, then decline the VS offer and let someone else take it up instead.

 

[trainee4u]

However, if there is no chance you would accept a TC with the VS firm over the TC firm, then decline the VS offer and let someone else take it up instead.

Still reasons to do it: money, experience, contacts, fun.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Still reasons to do it: money, experience, contacts, fun.

Indeed - but generally I would recommend doing other things to gain those same elements rather than a vacation scheme with a firm you aren’t ever going to consider for a TC.

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

anyone ever had an application succeed where it was lowkey riddled with typos (okay I've spotted 3 where there's just an extra word or a fullstop missing due to lots of editing)

I have managed to get past application stage for a few firms even though I am certain I had some typos and spag errors (White & Case, Willkie, BCLP and Paul, Weiss). I missed the , for Paul, Weiss at least 3x in my application and I have an interview soon. I’m lowkey worried they might ask about it. 🥲​

 

[laurenn42]

Is anybody attending the OC AC in the London office on the 13th and want to meet a bit earlier in the morning? DM me if so!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Pretty sure the answer's a yes. But, if you get rejected for a VS at Stephenson Harwood, you have to wait until the next application cycle to make a VS/TC application, right?

In the FAQ section of their graduate recruitment website, it says you can re-apply if unsuccessful but only once per cycle. If you do re-apply there needs to be an improvement in your application:

Early Careers | Stephenson Harwood

Kickstart your legal career with Stephenson Harwood. Explore opportunities for graduates, apprentices, and interns to gain hands-on experience, training, and mentorship at a leading international law firm

www.shlegal-futuretalent.com

 

[Miss Chocolate]

In the FAQ section of their graduate recruitment website, it says you can re-apply if unsuccessful but only once per cycle. If you do re-apply there needs to be an improvement in your application:

Early Careers | Stephenson Harwood

Kickstart your legal career with Stephenson Harwood. Explore opportunities for graduates, apprentices, and interns to gain hands-on experience, training, and mentorship at a leading international law firm

www.shlegal-futuretalent.com

Thank you so much !!!! 😊

 

[Someoneinlaw]

Hi guys, please what’s the best way to address a partner , an associate and a client when writing an email or a letter to them in a written exercise? So for instance would you say “Hi …..” or “Dear ….” , for a client, would you say Mr or Mrs / Hi… followed by their names / Sir or madam?

 

[bubblebobaprincess]

This application season has truly been rough…had an ac the other week where they had over 7000 applications and had shortlisted down to 30 and I was rejected a few days later, only starting to pick myself up now but I am so burnt out!

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

This application season has truly been rough…had an ac the other week where they had over 7000 applications and had shortlisted down to 30 and I was rejected a few days later, only starting to pick myself up now but I am so burnt out!

7000! Who was that?