TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[saminoriya]

does anyone have any tips for slaughter's written exercise? thanks in advance.

use SWOT structure and try to make short sentences. Don’t forget to use data from graphs/charts they give. Also proofread it, because they are very strict with any spelling mistakes tbh.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Just received my last outcome of the cycle—a summer VS offer (won't share the firm name)! Thankful to round out the application season.

All in all: 15 applications, 3 ACs, 2 VS offers and 1 TC offer. Thanks to everyone here for the advice and support!

Huge congrats!!

 

[S7321]

@Jessica Booker Bit of an odd question I was hoping you (or someone else) could help with! I'm a career changer currently working in a non-law corporate job. If I changed jobs within an application cycle or process (but staying in the same industry I'm looking to eventually move out of), would firms look down on this or see it as a red flag? For example, if my application form had one job down, but I was in a different job come the Vacation Scheme.

 

[lolololol]

use SWOT structure and try to make short sentences. Don’t forget to use data from graphs/charts they give. Also proofread it, because they are very strict with any spelling mistakes tbh.

thanks for this, can i ask if it is a report or a letter/ email?

 

[M_m]

Is OC yet to get back to people post-AC?

 

[Miss Chocolate]

I have responded via PM.

Thank you so so much you are amazing.

Also sorry for the long reply I have just sent!!

 

[saminoriya]

thanks for this, can i ask if it is a report or a letter/ email?

it was report for me. I think it is usually a report because I recall them mentioning it on their website.

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Wow congratulations that’s impressive! Do you have any application/interview tips? I find paralegal roles are also quite competitive

Thank you so much!! I will reply to this after work feel free to message me if I forget but I am sure I won't lol

 

[jta227]

Thank you so much!! I will reply to this after work feel free to message me if I forget but I am sure I won't lol

Also could use some advice on that matter, I need a job
Congrats on your 2 paralegal offers!

 

[Cool pigeon]

Anyone heard back from slaughters DTC? If so how long did it take?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker Bit of an odd question I was hoping you (or someone else) could help with! I'm a career changer currently working in a non-law corporate job. If I changed jobs within an application cycle or process (but staying in the same industry I'm looking to eventually move out of), would firms look down on this or see it as a red flag? For example, if my application form had one job down, but I was in a different job come the Vacation Scheme.

No - this would not be seen as a red flag as it is expected that people change jobs. It would only be if there were lots of changes (e.g. lots of short stints in various roles in a matter of months) that firms would be curious as to why you had changed jobs so often. This is because they are concerned there are either performance issues or you aren't very committed to each role (and therefore might have the same approach with them).

 

[lawbear123]

to those whove given the bristows first round.... what even....

 

[W113380]

Does anyone have any advice on how to prepare for an interview at Sidley/ insight into the structure of the interview?

 

[tianna09]

HL pfo post wg, i expected it tbh. onwards and upwards i guess lol

 

[trainee4u]

Finally received PFO from Linklaters Singapore after 3 months and six days. Poor on their part tbh, not a word of contact in between.

 

[londonlawyer]

In a bit of a conundrum. I have received a VS offer but am still waiting to hear back from Paul, Weiss after the Interivew for the summer vacation scheme. Although I chose the dates that don't conflict with P,W's scheme, I have been offered the scheme that does conflict with P,W. I sent P,W an email last week requesting an update, but no response yet. Would it be advisable to email P,W again? Or should I just accept the offer I have now and then ask to be put on a different scheme depending on the outcome at P,W? @Jessica Booker could you please advise me?

 

[OrangeCherry1800]

Anyone heard back from OC after AC?

 

[Andrei Radu]

In a bit of a conundrum. I have received a VS offer but am still waiting to hear back from Paul, Weiss after the Interivew for the summer vacation scheme. Although I chose the dates that don't conflict with P,W's scheme, I have been offered the scheme that does conflict with P,W. I sent P,W an email last week requesting an update, but no response yet. Would it be advisable to email P,W again? Or should I just accept the offer I have now and then ask to be put on a different scheme depending on the outcome at P,W? @Jessica Booker could you please advise me?

I would first try to just ask the firm you have been first offered VS from whether you could be moved to another scheme. There's a good chance they might, in which case your issue will be resolved, in that there will be no conflict even if Paul, Weiss makes you an offer. In case the firm responds that thy cannot do so at the moment, I would accept the current offer and then see what you can do after you get a response from Paul, Weiss. It is quite possible that even if the other firm cannot accommodate a change of date now, by the time of your scheme people will drop out/request change of date, in which case you will be able to switch then. Worst case scenario, where there is no flexibility on either side, you can simply withdraw from the scheme of the firm you are less interested in and try to negotiate a change to a direct TC assessment with them.

 

[londonlawyer]

I would first try to just ask the firm you have been first offered VS from whether you could be moved to another scheme. There's a good chance they might, in which case your issue will be resolved, in that there will be no conflict even if Paul, Weiss makes you an offer. In case the firm responds that thy cannot do so at the moment, I would accept the current offer and then see what you can do after you get a response from Paul, Weiss. It is quite possible that even if the other firm cannot accommodate a change of date now, by the time of your scheme people will drop out/request change of date, in which case you will be able to switch then. Worst case scenario, where there is no flexibility on either side, you can simply withdraw from the scheme of the firm you are less interested in and try to negotiate a change to a direct TC assessment with them.

Thanks Andrei

 

[boots pharmacy]

Is this Dechert's standard PFO?

"Your application and written assessment were of a good standard and we would welcome an application from you in the next recruitment cycle, should you choose to apply again."