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  1. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think since it’s a personal statement and not a formal cover letter you probably wouldn’t need to address it to anyone in particular. I would think of it in the same way as the UCAS personal statement. Not sure if that is a good comparison tbh. 💀💀 I think you can just start with the PS...
  2. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    If you are starting it from scratch now then I’m not sure because the deadline is tomorrow. 😭 I guess it depends on how fast you are able to write a good application. 🥲 I decided against applying myself because of the short time frame that was left. 🥲
  3. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    From what I remember, Gemma mentioned that Willkie’s written exercise has been completely changed this year so none of the previous ones would bare any relevance in any way. I’m nervous for the written exercise. I haven’t done one before. I have zero idea of what to expect. 🥲🥲 Best of luck in...
  4. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats 🥳
  5. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Someone on the forum had their AC under a week ago and subsequently got offered a place on the SVS. They mentioned there has only been 2 AC’s so far for the SVS (6 people per AC), and that HL are scheduling a lot more over the next few weeks. 🙂 I think it’s way too early to assume a PFO. The...
  6. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    With Freshfields’ direct TC route they now also have the SJT which you do before the WGT. It’s an automatic test that everyone receives after the deadline (23rd Jan). If you don’t meet or pass the benchmark for this SJT (unknown as it’s a new test) then you get automatically PFO’d. Guess this...
  7. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    They say it’s around 80% from VS. They take on up to 50 trainees a year so 40 from VS. That leaves 10 slots for direct TC. They have around 25 spaces per VS so 75 to 80 in total. That leaves a 50% conversion rate from VS to TC.
  8. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    White & Case direct TC route is non-rolling and is open until July so you’d be waiting really long before getting a response. Maybe they are still considering your application for the VS. Don’t rule yourself out just yet. 🙂 I have seen people on this forum that had applied for winter VS back...
  9. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It varies between firms because they each have their own recruitment process. Each firm also has a specific number of applicants. 🙂 Large international firms like Hogan Lovells and White & Case get between 4,000-5,000 a year, for example. 🥲 Firms use online tests, video interviews, online...
  10. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations on securing 3 MC internships! You’ve done really well! Best of luck in all of your VS/TC applications! 🏆
  11. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don’t agree with this tbh. They could have an interest in EU Competition Law in which case these internships would be beneficial for their applications, especially since Brussels is a major hub for EU Competition Law. Most city firms are also international by nature anyway. Having some...
  12. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Same here I haven’t heard from HL or W&C. I Applied to HL mid Dec did WGT Xmas eve. I Applied to W&C 5th Jan and no response yet. They both receive a lot of applications and are rolling recruitment. It’s a waiting game at this point. 🥲🥲
  13. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I don’t think anything is too minor; it might be that one thing that makes you stand out from others. I would try see if it can be added because it sounds like a valuable experience. 🙂
  14. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I would advise against this to be honest. 🙂 It’s better to stick to Paul, Weiss just to be on the safer side. 🙂 If you are tight on the word count try and see if you can rephrase and shorten sentences. 🙂
  15. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hopefully I get extra brownie points for referring to the firm’s full name accurately in my application. 🤣💀 I wrote Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in full then put (Paul, Weiss) in brackets. Not sure whether I needed to but I didn’t want to risk anything. 😭 Guess we will all find...
  16. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is why it confuses me when a firm claims it has no minimum grade requirements but then still looks at your grades… 🤨 Almost every single future trainee I have come across at these US firms all have AAA at A-level and a 1st. This is despite having ‘no minimum grade requirements’… 🙃 At...
  17. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I also made this mistake in a few places so I’ve pretty much prepared for the immediate PFO. 🤣💀 If I get past the first stage it’ll be a miracle. 😭
  18. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It also depends on how they approach the stages that come before the AC. 🫡 They could reject every application that has even one mistake in it. This includes spelling and grammar. 🙃 They could set a high benchmark for the SJT and filter a lot of people out that way. 🙃 From what I remember...
  19. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I remember they said they are expecting to get around 2-3,000 applications which is insane given they are only offering up to 10 TC’s. 🤯
  20. Harvey Specter

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yeah mine has been similar. I guess it depends on each kind of experience. 🙂 If for example you have attended a dozen open days, it might be better to amalgamate them into one entry, in which case it is appropriate to use bullet points. 🙂 Similarly, if you have completed a dozen Forage virtual...

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