TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Andrei Radu]

Does anyone have any tips on how to stop thinking about an interview after you've done it 😂😂😭 it's on my mind all the time

I remember after mine I was so anxious about potentially being rejected that I was just trying to fill all of the waiting time with "productive" activities which would help put me in a better position in the worse case scenario - such as starting new applications or doing lots of readings for my modules. For me this helped in that while I could not control the outcome of the interview, by channeling my energy to positive ends I felt like I at least had control over my attitude to it. However, for other people simply giving themselves a bit of a break and doing some of the activities they most enjoy worked better. I would advise you to try both approaches and see which suits you better !

 

[confusedbird]

anyone heard from latham recently?

 

[Interested_In_Law]

anyone heard from latham recently?

They said they’d get back by the end of February so I hope they send something today.

 

[LawHopeful1]

why is shoosmiths doing this to me😭 put me out of my misery!!!

literally, I jump everytime I see an email😭

 

[confusedbird]

They said they’d get back by the end of February so I hope they send something today.

they've taken end of feb too seriously atp

 

[theruleofno]

I think it can vary. I think I remember in one of Willkie’s virtual events for this cycle, which was with Gemma and a trainee, Gemma mentioned that the trainee had been called by the partner an hour after their interview with a VS offer. At the Willkie open evening, a different trainee had said to me that they got a call from Gemma a few days later. It could be different this year though. They might wait till interviews have all finished and select people in one go. Has anyone who has already done their interview heard back at all yet? 🙂🥲​

The interviewers told me during mine that everyone would hear back before the end of next week with either an offer or some feedback.

 

[Leveraged]

I think it can vary. I think I remember in one of Willkie’s virtual events for this cycle, which was with Gemma and a trainee, Gemma mentioned that the trainee had been called by the partner an hour after their interview with a VS offer. At the Willkie open evening, a different trainee had said to me that they got a call from Gemma a few days later. It could be different this year though. They might wait till interviews have all finished and select people in one go. Has anyone who has already done their interview heard back at all yet? 🙂🥲​

I also have not heard

 

[Georgewashington]

I’m a semi-recent postgraduate currently working as a paralegal and I am considering applying to Stephenson Harwood. Would it be better to apply for the placement scheme or apply to the direct tc?

I appreciate that the placement scheme may be more competitive, but I also know it’s the firm’s first-choice pool. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Pani2001]

Goodwin Spring Vac Scheme Offer !

Congrats! When did you hear back? Also, did they call or did you receive an email?

 

[zq522]

Trowers SVS🥳

Congratulations! Did you get a call or did they email?

 

[chillipepper789]

Congratulations! That is amazing! Can I ask when you did the interview?

Congrats! When did you hear back? Also, did they call or did you receive an email?

Got a call today

 

[jojo23]

I'm pleased to announce that.....


✨️✨️✨️✨️shoosmiths still haven't contacted me✨️✨️✨️✨️

Treating me they same way i treated my essays

 

[WillkieGemma]

Anyone knows when we would find out about the outcomes of Willkie Partner interview? after all have taken place?

Hi @onedayj - I try to meet all interviewees before their interview (sometimes my schedule makes this difficult) and I do tell everyone in person that they should hear from us in the next week (meaning five working days post-interview) - sometimes there is a delay. The very latest interviewees will hear from us is Monday 10 March.

thanks
Gemma

 

[FM302989]

EXCLUSIVE Gen Z lawyers require ‘more handholding’, says firm

Quiet part out loud

www.rollonfriday.com

Top US firm says GenZ lawyers require 'more handholding' at work - Legal Cheek

Suggestion appeared in a job ad for Gibson Dunn

www.legalcheek.com

Guys, what are your thoughts on this? (Not trying to stir things up here, I genuinely want to hear thoughts from everyone with a current or future stake in these firms so please keep it friendly hehe)

Given the examples used, the seniors may be correct in some ways.

The flip side is juniors are paid far too high meaning that targets and expectations need to meet that billable hour/billing 3x salary minimum

 

[theruleofno]

Hi @onedayj - I try to meet all interviewees before their interview (sometimes my schedule makes this difficult) and I do tell everyone in person that they should hear from us in the next week (meaning five working days post-interview) - sometimes there is a delay. The very latest interviewees will hear from us is Monday 10 March.

thanks
Gemma

Hey Gemma!

Have any offers been made yet?

 

[lawyer256]

When will slaughters get back to ppl after interview

 

[Anon Lawyer]

Congratulations! Did you get a call or did they email?

Thank you ☺️ and I received an email

 

[Andrei Radu]

When will slaughters get back to ppl after interview

I know last year they did at the end of February/beginning of March, so I expect they will come back to you soon.

 

[Chouette]

I know last year they did at the end of February/beginning of March, so I expect they will come back to you soon.

Dear @Andrei Radu If I have not heard anything post-app, is there still a chance to be progressed (based on last years). Thank you!

 

[M_m]

This question may have been asked before, but how best do you go about structuring an answer to the question “introduce yourself/tell us about yourself” in an interview?