TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

jenniferrrrrrr

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I was recently offered a VS with two scheme dates - just wondering if there is a general advantage / disadvantage for taking the former or latter scheme in terms of converting it into a TC? thanks :) this is squire patton boggs if anyone has firm specific info!
 

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I was recently offered a VS with two scheme dates - just wondering if there is a general advantage / disadvantage for taking the former or latter scheme in terms of converting it into a TC? thanks :) this is squire patton boggs if anyone has firm specific info!
I personally don’t see there being any direct advantage/disadvantage of doing one over the other. Some will say you should do the earliest scheme in case they offer as they go, but firms will not over offer on earlier schemes for fear of missing out better talent in the latter schemes. For a firm like SPB, they have got a good number of TCs, are not going to offer every vac schemer, and not all vac schemers they offer will accept, so I don’t think it will be competitive amongst vac schemers.
 
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Hello! If anyone has any insights or tips as to what to expect and how to prepare for the Debevoise vacation scheme it would be really appreciated!
I do not necessarily know about the specific scheme in question but I shared some tips on how to convert a vacation scheme and things to focus on so I will share it here:
Post in thread 'TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-169320

Alternatively, there is another article which is really useful:
Thread 'Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....to-a-training-contract-top-tips-in-2021.3454/

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Convert your vacation scheme into a training contract | The Corporate Law Academy

We spoke to Rosie Watterson, founder of the blog Apply.Shine.Win, to learn how students can convert their vacation scheme into a training contract offer.
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I hope this is useful!

Another main tip is probably to reach out to future trainees on LinkedIn as they would know first hand what to expect and although some will not reply, others will and you never know, they might be extremely helpful. This is what I did when I was applying last year and I found incredible people who helped me massively.
 

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