TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Apologies in advance for this slightly cringy post but I just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who helped me through this process - I have received a Direct Training Contract offer from Slaughter and May! Unexpectedly, I received a call from one of the Partners at 8:45pm last night! After rejections, awful WG tests, and being ghosted post-app, I couldn’t be happier with this offer.

As a WOC and someone with no formal legal experience, this is a huge relief. I found the whole process was really enjoyable and the Partners were lovely — while every firm has a reputation, I was pleasantly surprised at how friendly and welcoming they were, so don’t let hearsay dictate where you apply until you’ve experienced the firm yourself!

Wishing all of you the best, I’m sure you will all do great in securing offers. Feel free to PM me if you want any advice RE Slaughters

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Kirkland TC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Applied for the vac scheme in Dec, got moved to TC track, never expected this would happen lol

 

[EliteWhovian]

All this good news 😭 SO proud of everyone ! And for those still waiting, I'm hopinggggg you get that good news too 🏆🏆

 

[lolamcd1]

Ahh I’ve just finished a written exercise and realised I didn’t date the letter. How much of a problem will this be?

 

[Not2late22]

Most people will not finish such exercises. It is not a complete disaster.

Thanks I really appreciate that

 

[Natasha82]

Has anyone ever experienced Partner interviews during AC, where the Partner does not seem interested in your answers? And kept cutting you up?

 

[Raynz]

Has anyone ever experienced Partner interviews during AC, where the Partner does not seem interested in your answers? And kept cutting you up?

@S87 May be able to share their experience.

 

[kmo20]

Hi, if all the questions on an application have a 500 word limit would you recommend using most of, if not all of this for the answer?

 

[axbg]

GOODWIN SPRING VS OFFER!!! my second vac scheme offer of my first application cycle this is crazy you guysss alwaysss believe in yourself!

 

[lik0401]

GOODwin has been good to me today !!!! spring vs offer - I'm so excited

Huge congrats to everyone who has received positive news today!

 

[Noodles]

Has anyone heard from W&C or CRS recently?
Did the W&C VI over two weeks ago, but haven't heard from CRS post app!

 

[LawBrah]

Has anyone heard from W&C or CRS recently?
Did the W&C vac scheme over two weeks ago, but haven't heard from CRS post app!

I have not heard from CRS since I did the Video Interview - hoping to hear this week either way.

 

[JessicaIsabelle]

Just finished my RS AC and now I already want to know the outcome :') I don't want to wait 2-3 weeks, it's the worst part

 

[ssssstttt1]

Does someone have any experience with the Ropes & Gray AC?

Mine is next week and any advice would be appreciated 😊

 

[Noodles]

I have not heard from CRS since I did the Video Interview - hoping to hear this week either way.

good luck!

 

[e52.7law]

bird & bird spring VS

if anyone needs advice on AC stage lmk

 

[lb1997]

Bates Wells interview!!

 

[futureTS2025hopeful]

Those who got Goodwin, congrats! Did you get a call or email?

 

[DisciplineTC2526]

Anyone know how long Morgan Lewis take to get back to candidates after a VS interview?

And do they call or email?

 

[daisy_yawn]

Those who got Goodwin, congrats! Did you get a call or email?

I got a call