• 📅 Vacation Scheme Applications 2025–26

    Planning to apply for winter, spring or summer vacation schemes? Join our dedicated threads for support, deadlines, and discussion:

    Let’s make this your strongest application season yet 💼

Search results

  1. summer207

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    BAKER MCKENZIE AC, OMG WTF 😭🥳
  2. summer207

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I haven’t heard back from BM post-VI
  3. summer207

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Can anyone who has done the Weil VI share insight into the number/theme of questions and how much time to prepare? Thank you!
  4. summer207

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Oh okay, it wasn’t initially clear what aspect you were referring to. Yeah I understand what you mean. Personally, I think if anyone wants to apply for a firm, they might as well put in an application. If a firm thinks an application is strong, they will progress it regardless of when it was...
  5. summer207

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Weil is rolling, some people on the forum have received ACs from what I remember
  6. summer207

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Weil WG! They must be reviewing apps at this moment because I applied less than an hour ago 😦
  7. summer207

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi @Jessica Booker, I hope you are well, I have a question. I’ve been offered a month’s internship at a national law firm. I genuinely want the experience (and pay😅) but in the email, it said it would start late June/early July. I’m also currently in the final stage of a legal summer analyst...
  8. summer207

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    If it’s any consolation, I did my Baker McKenzie VI today as well, and I’m pretty sure I spoke really quickly in the last two questions 😭 My advice is to try and focus on something else (although it’s easier said than done). Best of luck!
  9. summer207

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is Latham’s work simulation like an SJT? Or similar to the job simulation exercise of Mayer Brown? Just wondering if it will involve any recorded elements, etc.
  10. summer207

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I’d say it’s usually better than you think and if you don’t progress, it’s still an opportunity to learn. I laughed halfway when answering a question in a VI because I lost my train of thought and I’m currently in the final round of interviews for that role, so I wouldn’t worry. Just wait for...
  11. summer207

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I would include volunteer roles but I would not include committee positions or extra curricular activities in the work experience section. Those are more suited to the application questions.
  12. summer207

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I attended a session with graduate recruitment earlier in the year and they made it clear that they’re not expecting you to name-drop other firms. I’d say just convey in your answer how Latham differentiates itself and why that appeals to you.
  13. summer207

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Baker McKenzie VI for spring VS!
  14. summer207

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    I received the invite on the 14th and was sent the test link on the 17th
  15. summer207

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Hi Asil, I definitely don’t think this weekend is too late. In general, I’d say if you genuinely want to apply for a firm, just do it. I really liked Baker McKenzie, applied on the day of the deadline (I’m not doing this again lol 🤣) for the spring VS and still progressed. Just ensure someone...
  16. summer207

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    They are rolling for both spring and summer, but they will consider all applications as long as you send it before the deadline 😊

About Us

The Corporate Law Academy (TCLA) was founded in 2018 because we wanted to improve the legal journey. We wanted more transparency and better training. We wanted to form a community of aspiring lawyers who care about becoming the best version of themselves.

Newsletter

Discover the most relevant business news, access our law firm analysis, and receive our best advice for aspiring lawyers.