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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
That’s fair enough, but it’s also important to remember that not everyone can afford to spend £100s on perfectly tailored suits, which would of course look a lot more presentable than a regular suit. I don’t think anyone can or should draw a conclusion on someone’s character based on what they...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
It seems people also judge others based on the material, size (fit), brand and price of their suit as well. Idk why it’s like this lmao. It’s probably a classism thing. 🫤- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I second this. I have been to funerals where the people in attendance were all wearing white instead of black. I think they were from an Islamic faith background where it’s part of their religion or culture to wear white garments, although I’m not fully sure if this is the case. 😅 I went to a...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I think they recruit up to 50 trainees per year, across two intakes (March and September). To my knowledge, they hold 3 VS’ (Winter, Spring and Summer), with around 25 people per VS. In total, there will be about 75-80 VS’ers. I think they make TC offers to around 50% of all VS’ (i.e., 40/80...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I have another (possibly silly) question about VS’ and how they work. What kind of clothes are appropriate to buy and wear for a VS (for a guy)? I think the expectation is that it needs to be professional attire or workplace clothes, but what does that even mean? 😅 What kind of things does this...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
This might sound like a very dumb question but is there any kind of template or ideal structure to use in an email when scheduling “coffee chats” with lawyers in a firm during a VS? Would it change depending on whether it’s a trainee, associate or partner (i.e., more formal if it’s a partner)...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5
I think it might just mean UK-HQ firms, including the magic and silver circle. I think if a firm has a larger intake of trainees and recruits a significant number of TC candidates through the DTC route (50% or above), then it’s more likely for people to secure TC, as opposed to a US firm like...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I have been thinking about this question today because I have never actually drank coffee and I don’t think I’m prepared to suddenly change that for a VS lmao. I hope it’s okay to drink a non-coffee beverage. 🥲- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Hi @Jessica Booker, If a firm stipulates that all future trainees should do the SQE together (in-person) at BPP or ULaw London (depending on who they have partnered with), and they offer a maintenance grant worth X (e.g., £20,000), is it ever possible for firms to offer additional financial...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I think quite a few of us received SH VS offers on Monday. I am not sure exactly how many VS offers SH plan to make across all of their VS’, but I know at least 6-7 people on this forum got VS offers from them so far (all sent out on Monday). I think I read somewhere that it’s between 10-15 per...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I’m sorry to hear about the VS application PFOs this cycle. I can imagine it has been incredibly disheartening to feel like the efforts put in have gone to waste. I don’t know if this will help in any way, but I am of a very similar age to you. I only began applying for VS after I had already...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
This might sound like a silly question, but how do people prepare for VS? How do you know what to do during a VS? Is there anything that I should be doing now in advance of a VS? I haven’t worked in a city law firm before so I’m starting to overthink this whole process lmao. Any advice would be...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Has anyone heard back from Paul Hastings for the SVS with an interview invite? I think the application deadline was 2nd March. This is the final firm I am waiting to hear back from for VS applications this cycle! 😅- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I’m assuming this is for SH. If it is, I don’t think you should assume PFO this early! While they do review applications on a rolling basis, they do not make any offer decisions until after the final deadline. The deadline for SH was the 28th of Feb, which was around 2 1/2 weeks ago, so it...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Jheeze 3 VS offers??!! That’s some GOATed stuff right there! Huge congrats! 🥳- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I can’t believe I am writing this. SH VS offer??!! I am in shock lmao. 🥲🥲- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I’ve also received a test for the Macfarlanes Senior Partner Dinner. They’re asking for too much now lmao. A Cappfinity SJT and a telephone interview for a dinner??!! 🥲🥲 Yeah hopefully it’s just an error and we don’t need to do the test. I’m guessing it’s purely to cut down the numbers. I...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
For the amberjack test, I also struggled a lot because it was my first time doing it this application cycle (Paul, Weiss and SH). I used this resource and method to help me identify what each question seemed to be looking for:- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
I imagine it depends on the firm. I’m assuming this question is for Linklaters, who use both the Capp Test and WGT. To my knowledge, they ask for consistent 2:1 across all modules. They take into account MC, but they are quite focused on grades tbh. There are other firms like Travers Smith and...- Harvey Specter
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
Aiming this post at Paul, Weiss and Stephenson Harwood. 👀- Harvey Specter
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