TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[axelbeugre]

Hello! If anyone has any insights or tips as to what to expect and how to prepare for the Debevoise vacation scheme it would be really appreciated!

I do not necessarily know about the specific scheme in question but I shared some tips on how to convert a vacation scheme and things to focus on so I will share it here:
Post in thread 'TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2023-24.8037/post-169320

Alternatively, there is another article which is really useful:
Thread 'Converting your vacation scheme into a training contract - top tips in 2021'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....to-a-training-contract-top-tips-in-2021.3454/

Convert your vacation scheme into a training contract | The Corporate Law Academy​

We spoke to Rosie Watterson, founder of the blog Apply.Shine.Win, to learn how students can convert their vacation scheme into a training contract offer.

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

I hope this is useful!

Another main tip is probably to reach out to future trainees on LinkedIn as they would know first hand what to expect and although some will not reply, others will and you never know, they might be extremely helpful. This is what I did when I was applying last year and I found incredible people who helped me massively.

 

[axelbeugre]

Squire Patton Boggs and Vinson & Elkins Vacation Scheme Offers!

Congratulations! This is such an amazing news! And not one but two? Wow! You should be so proud of yourself!

 

[RonRod13]

Does everyone get the Watson Glaser for Winston and Strawn?

Have you heard from them?

 

[law2022x]

Have you heard from them?

I got WG invite last Wed, are you waiting?

 

[RonRod13]

I got WG invite last Wed, are you waiting?

Yeah I haven’t got anything

 

[ohnoselim]

did anyone just receive an email from Howard Kennedy TC?

- they're telling me to input contextual information to complete my application, but I already did that in the initial app

so strange

 

[trainingcontract]

MISHCON BREAD!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ohnoselim]

does anyone have advice for telephone interviews?

this is my first ever one so any guidance would be so great!

 

[lawbear123]

Does mishcon send rolling emails for summer VS or do all acceptances go out together?

 

[tanamontana]

Is it a common thing to only complete 1 week out of 2 for a vacation scheme? Or it unheard of?

 

[jplaw1010]

Hi guys, would value anybody's input/advice on this as it is a concern of mine..

If I trained at a low-tier international law firm in the City, how possible is it to lateral to a bigger firm upon qualification?

 

[NMA]

has anyone that's doing the spring scheme at Macfarlanes received any further info regarding practice area allocation?

 

[jasonbourne]

On the 29th February, what about you?

Mine was on the 4th March

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Is it a common thing to only complete 1 week out of 2 for a vacation scheme? Or it unheard of?

Unlikely but not impossible. Less likely if it is the first week of the scheme you are missing too (as that is when they do all the onboarding processes). You should speak to the firm(s) to see if it possible.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi guys, would value anybody's input/advice on this as it is a concern of mine..

If I trained at a low-tier international law firm in the City, how possible is it to lateral to a bigger firm upon qualification?

Upon arrival qualification less likely - more possible with 1-3 years PQE and if the work you have done as a qualified lawyer is of a particular complexity/prestige (eg with high ranking department/similar clients).

It may also be that it takes a couple of moves, depending on the type of firms you mean.

 

[EM23]

Alhamdulilah got three vac schemes this year from one last year but really feeling imposter syndrome due to the negative experience I had last year. Feel like I’m going to get exposed or not really sure my work whatever I do will be as good as other people. Any advice would be good thanks. Vac schemes this year are for AG, Dentons and Pinsents

 

[Boating]

Hi @Jessica Booker, you may have answered this before so apologies if so, but does taking a date for a vacation scheme at a later time effect the chances of getting a TC, for example, say if I could undertake the scheme in April/May but chose to do it in June... Let me know if this does not make sense

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi @Jessica Booker, you may have answered this before so apologies if so, but does taking a date for a vacation scheme at a later time effect the chances of getting a TC, for example, say if I could undertake the scheme in April/May but chose to do it in June... Let me know if this does not make sense

No - it won’t make any difference in my opinion unless the firm has a very limited number of TCs (could be counted on one hand).

 

[Sunshinepink]

How much notice is given before attending an AC?

 

[futuretrainee2025]

How much notice is given before attending an AC?

From my experience, around 2 weeks