TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[lawyersum]

Hiya @lawyersum

Absolutely - feel free to DM me!

Thanks Ram, will do so when I get the chance!

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

I’m about to start my vacation scheme tomorrow and I thought I would pop onto here to say a few words. Firstly I really appreciate everyone here on the forum for all the support and advice I’ve received that have helped me so far in this application cycle.

I’m feeling very nervous and excited at the same time which I’m sure a lot of people can relate to. It’s important to remind yourself that you earned your place to be here as much as anyone else. I just wanted to wish anyone else who is also starting their internship soon lots of luck and success! Best of luck to everybody!

This was such a sweet thing to read on my first day back on the forum in weeks! Vacation schemes are tough - but you are TOUGHER!!! Good luck!!!

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Hi all, what are some firms that have a strong real estate practice other than BCLP and CRS? Thank you

Hiya @emma.d

You may also want to look into firms such as Forsters and Trowers & Hamlins. Also, Chambers UK does a great job of ranking the leaders in this specific area. I would look at these two rankings in particular, which can be found here and here. I should note that these rankings are more transactionally focussed. Their real estate litigation rankings can be found here. Hope this helps!

 

[mfuturetrainee]

how quick do people generally tend to hear back with an offer/ rejection once vac schemes have finished?

 

[thelawstudent]

anyone received get ahead rejection post-interview?

 

[Kakaboo]

Anyone know when we hear back from the Gateley TC?

 

[Kakaboo]

Hi all, what are some firms that have a strong real estate practice other than BCLP and CRS? Thank you

Gateley

 

[rapunzel]

Good luck!! You're going to be amazing

Thank you Jaysen!!

 

[rapunzel]

This was such a sweet thing to read on my first day back on the forum in weeks! Vacation schemes are tough - but you are TOUGHER!!! Good luck!!!

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Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it!

Welcome back to the forum! It’s a pleasure to have you back

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

@Jaysen Hi jaysen! has the TCLA session with Paul from Paul Weiss been taken down?

 

[linkedinwarrior245]

Hi guys! Does anyone have any advice on how to stay motivated on a vacation scheme after just having completed others?

 

[tosin4774]

@Jaysen Hi jaysen! has the TCLA session with Paul from Paul Weiss been taken down?

Not Jaysen, but I recently checked the session that TCLA had with Paul Weiss; it is still listed in the law firm directory.

 

[ilovegardening1111]

Hi how do we find out what competitors a firm has?

 

[LB24]

Anyone know when we hear back from the Gateley TC?

For Manchester they said it would be Thursday or Friday this week I believe, don’t know if it’s the same for the other offices

 

[Kakaboo]

For Manchester they said it would be Thursday or Friday this week I believe, don’t know if it’s the same for the other offices

Amazing thanks

 

[Kakaboo]

For Manchester they said it would be Thursday or Friday this week I believe, don’t know if it’s the same for the other offices

Amazing thanks

 

[Jaysen]

@Jaysen and Team

What TCLA newsletters/emails are there please? I want to make sure I am subscribed to all going into the 25/26 application cycle, and I think I am unsubscribed from some.

Absolutely. The best one we have right now is this one.

This will also make sure you get any upcoming emails ahead of the application cycle. The plan is to send you all the best information we have about how to get a training contract this year

 

[Jaysen]

@Jaysen Hi jaysen! has the TCLA session with Paul from Paul Weiss been taken down?

Here you go!

We will be running new sessions with @Paul @ Paul Weiss this cycle

 

[Jaysen]

Hi guys! Does anyone have any advice on how to stay motivated on a vacation scheme after just having completed others?

It is very taxing to do multiple vacation schemes. If it was me, I'd focus on the end goal: after another two weeks, you could come out with multiple training contract offers and you'll be grateful for what you've achieved (especially if they don't all convert).

 

[TortillaTC]

Has anyone heard from Dorsey after app submission (TC)?