TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[ohnoselim]

If this is for Mishcon, the reminder email they sent says the deadline is 23:59 on Tuesday 25th.

so im fine to submit tuesday midday ?

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

has everyone heard back from goodwin post VI?

 

[RS Sanjanaa]

To anyone still waiting on Hogan Lovells, was told by grad rec recently that they're still running ACs and the final one will be on 18th March!

is this only for the VS or does it apply to the direct TC as well?

 

[NCTC2025]

is this only for the VS or does it apply to the direct TC as well?

VS. Am pretty sure they will run direct TC ACs for longer

 

[Chris Brown]

so im fine to submit tuesday midday ?

Based on what people have said on this thread, the deadline for the Mischon VI is 23:59 on Tuesday the 25th, meaning up until 23:59 on that day, you can sit and complete the VI. It is fine to submit Tuesday 11:59 or even 22:59 (one hour before). 🙂​

 

[jojo23]

I’ve made the decision that if I am to go through another cycle, I am avoiding firms that ask us to write an entire PhD thesis, only to then give us a generic automated PFO. If an application question asks for more than 300 words, it’s an automatic no from me. This is the point I am at after only one application cycle. 😂😂​

But...isnt travers smith's 2k word limit so refreshing 😮‍💨 surely you want to do it for the thrill right?🤣🤡

 

[Chris Brown]

But...isnt travers smith's 2k word limit so refreshing 😮‍💨 surely you want to do it for the thrill right?🤣🤡

I think more city law firms should follow in the footsteps of Travers Smith, White & Case and BCLP. 2,000 words is light work idk why there aren’t more firms asking us to write that much in our applications. Surely we’d all be doing it for the thrill!! 😖🤣​

 

[Woody Woodpecker]

so im fine to submit tuesday midday ?

Hi this is from the email. "This email is a reminder that you have until midnight (23:59) on Tuesday 25th February to complete the video interview that was requested earlier this week."

 

[Chris Brown]

Hi this is from the email. "This email is a reminder that you have until midnight (23:59) on Tuesday 25th February to complete the video interview that was requested earlier this week."

Off topic but 10/10 for the username. 🐐​

 

[tryingmybestlol]

Hi there!

I have an interview on Tuesday which I understand is with grad recruitment. It's at my dream firm so I really don't want to mess it up but I have never completed a vac scheme interview before so I'm feeling quite nervous. Does anyone have any key tips or things I absolutely must not do? I have read posts which previously asked similar things so apologies if this is a repetitive issue...

 

[allenpopi]

what are best resources for group exercise prep?

 

[weupin2025]

Hi there!

I have an interview on Tuesday which I understand is with grad recruitment. It's at my dream firm so I really don't want to mess it up but I have never completed a vac scheme interview before so I'm feeling quite nervous. Does anyone have any key tips or things I absolutely must not do? I have read posts which previously asked similar things so apologies if this is a repetitive issue...

Hi which firm is that for

 

[Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha]

Does anyone have experience with BCLP's AC this year?

 

[A worried graduate]

Factoring in international universities, maybe not as surprising? Have no idea about these statistics though tbh

How common are foreign unis?

 

[allenpopi]

hi! I was wondering if there are any free resources where I can practice doing case studies? cant rly afford the tcla premium rn and would appreciate any guidance

 

[maymays]

Has Mishcon switched to Amberjack?

 

[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!

 

[001hussa]

what are best resources for group exercise prep?

Was going to ask this too, anyone have any advice for group exercises?

 

[fitzer401]

Best of luck to everyone waiting to hear back for Mischon Spring VS this week and Ashurst SVS. Hopefully some good news for people in this forum!

 

[TonyStark]

Just have to keep going mate, I was exactly in your position. After my 3rd VS that I didn't convert, I thought screw this. But it's true that if you can get a VS, you can get a TC, you just unfortunately have to keep applying and applying. All the struggle will be worth it in the end once you get that call - every now and then I look back at a memory from uni when I had to leave at 5am to get a 4.5 hour train to London to attend a whole day AC, commute back in the evening and get a rejection email right before I started a shift at my part-time job. The rejections are brutal, but experience is experience and you only need one to say yes.

Hey, what would you say your biggest lessons are on converting a VS?