TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[0livia.pope]

Patiently waiting for my 3 emails now lol

Yep 77% with a tick means nothing!

 

[NCTC2025]

How do you know if you did poorly at SJT? I did not understand anything from the feedback report. I scored in the 95th percentile for WG - either the WG scores have no bearing whatsoever or the SJT is disproportionately weighted which I think is a little messed up. Honestly feeling very dejected, the whole application feels like a joke and lottery game at this point.

I answered with too much personal responsibility and got collaboration as my biggest weakness. Given Linklaters had collaboration as one of their big 4 in their framework, could feel the PFO coming a mile away. Collaboration is also arguably the quality firms look out for most so really shifted my SJT approach after taking Linklaters one back in November.

 

[legallady123]

Links PFO too. I did the WG without any prep (my first in 2 years) and got 30th percentile 😆 but my SJT report seemed positive. I knew when I saw the WG result that I wasn’t progressing lol

 

[NJS]

Just to also add, 77% with the tick means nothing!

 

[hateno]

I answered with too much personal responsibility and got collaboration as my biggest weakness. Given Linklaters had collaboration as one of their big 4 in their framework, could feel the PFO coming a mile away. Collaboration is also arguably the quality firms look out for most so really shifted my SJT approach after taking Linklaters one back in November.

Thanks! Yeah i think my low collaboration attribute is also what's pulling down my performance in SJTs.

 

[VacSchemer]

can’t believe Links topped Latham for sending out PFOs

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I know this is for Jessica, but I’d strongly advise so. I was in the same position last year, and didn’t convert my vac scheme into TC. However, my final TC interview was at the end of August, so I think just depends on when your vac scheme is? If it’s earlier, and you get a decision before September, then no need to enroll just now.

Hey thanks for your advice my vac scheme is July think I’ll just enrol to be safe!

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Hope Latham will get back to us this week!!

 

[Lawstudent**]

Linklaters PFO (I was at 66%).

Do you know where the percentage is mentioned, is this for the WG?

 

[Maddy]

Everyone who are waiting for PW, do you think there is a chance? Kind of loosing hope. Really sorry if I am being negative 😔

 

[MT1]

Anyone know if simmons is still sending out AC invites?

 

[applebunny]

Is it okay to call a firm to ask about post-AC outcome? If so, how long should you wait?

 

[Sarah0918]

If anyone has an AC with NRF coming up please could you pm me?

 

[CCLaw]

Hey all - recognise this may not be the best place to ask this but slightly stressed and not sure any other pages receive quite as many viewers.

Have received a TC offer to start August 2027, and need to complete PGDL as well as SQE beforehand. My offer expires early March, and have only finished deliberating now (signing tomorrow). I went onto Ulaw to enrol into Sep 2025 courses, but the only options there for either London campus are part-time courses? Same story for BPP.

Have I missed all the places for full-time PGDL study this September? I must be missing something because this can't make any sense. How could I be too late to apply and get a place on these courses if my offer letter hasn't even expired yet? Moreover, there are loads of interviews and TC offers still to be released for 2027 start, and I assume a bunch of people who need to enrol in the Sep 25 PGDL courses too.

Please someone tell me I'm not crazy and I am missing something!!!

You could do an online course instead

 

[lawbear123]

does anyone have any insights for the Dechert AC?

 

[lawstudent272003]

Any news post VI for CRS?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Everyone who are waiting for PW, do you think there is a chance? Kind of loosing hope. Really sorry if I am being negative 😔

Hey,

I’m really trying hard to be optimistic but I feel like it’s going to be a PFO. Really do hope we all get a pleasant surprise from them this week. 😭

 

[tarty23]

does anyone have any insights for the Dechert AC?

is this for spring or summer?

 

[allenpopi]

Anyone heard back from cleary after last week's AC?

 

[simplyfaith]

Everyone who are waiting for PW, do you think there is a chance? Kind of loosing hope. Really sorry if I am being negative 😔

I'm going to start selling lemonade, personally