TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[laby201]

ohhh no that sounds tricky- thank you so much though!! would it be worth practicing WG style questions as well as the practice test they give you?

I wouldn’t advise against it as it’s never going to hurt but I feel the practice test they gave you was sufficient for getting a taste of it/the style. Best of luck though!

 

[mikaxxlkhan]

Anyone know how long Links take to send SJT report??

I got it today and did the test yesterday

 

[legally.brown]

I got it today and did the test yesterday

Thank you! Is it like a 24 hour mark? I did it yesterday at 9pm and I haven’t received anything yet

 

[amy2602]

I got a rejection today from Latham for their Spring Vac scheme. In the email however, it stated 'Thank you for your application to the Summer Vacation Scheme at Latham & Watkins'. Do I respond and say I applied for the spring scheme, despite the rejection. I know this would not change the outcome but I do feel that it is a bit unprofessional from the firm that they have gotten back to me about the wrong scheme. Any thoughts? :/

 

[mfuturetrainee]

I got a rejection today from Latham for their Spring Vac scheme. In the email however, it stated 'Thank you for your application to the Summer Vacation Scheme at Latham & Watkins'. Do I respond and say I applied for the spring scheme, despite the rejection. I know this would not change the outcome but I do feel that it is a bit unprofessional from the firm that they have gotten back to me about the wrong scheme. Any thoughts? :/

i don’t think there’ll be any point esp since their email will be a no reply one :/

 

[laby201]

I got a rejection today from Latham for their Spring Vac scheme. In the email however, it stated 'Thank you for your application to the Summer Vacation Scheme at Latham & Watkins'. Do I respond and say I applied for the spring scheme, despite the rejection. I know this would not change the outcome but I do feel that it is a bit unprofessional from the firm that they have gotten back to me about the wrong scheme. Any thoughts? :/

I’m in the same boat. I think it’s just an automated response as they likely get more summer applicants.

I don’t really see the point in replying as like you said, it won’t change the outcome. Completely relate to how frustrating it is though given the effort put into applications

 

[Deleted member 32324]

I got a rejection today from Latham for their Spring Vac scheme. In the email however, it stated 'Thank you for your application to the Summer Vacation Scheme at Latham & Watkins'. Do I respond and say I applied for the spring scheme, despite the rejection. I know this would not change the outcome but I do feel that it is a bit unprofessional from the firm that they have gotten back to me about the wrong scheme. Any thoughts? :/

Hi sorry about the PFO, may I ask when you got applied?

 

[Deleted member 32324]

Has anyone received a PFO from Latham that's applied after November 12?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I got a rejection today from Latham for their Spring Vac scheme. In the email however, it stated 'Thank you for your application to the Summer Vacation Scheme at Latham & Watkins'. Do I respond and say I applied for the spring scheme, despite the rejection. I know this would not change the outcome but I do feel that it is a bit unprofessional from the firm that they have gotten back to me about the wrong scheme. Any thoughts? :/

I personally wouldn’t bother - it’s just an automated email they haven’t updated to reflect it being the Spring scheme. It’s frustrating but mistakes are often made in this way.

 

[Amehta1]

Has anyone received a PFO from Latham that's applied after November 12?

yes my friend has

 

[Deleted member 32324]

EDIT:

Has anyone received a PFO from Latham that's applied before November 12?

 

[lawtab]

As they were non-rolling and only shut on the 10th, I’m expecting to hear back in around 2 weeks

Thanks.

Firms really need to be clearer on the rolling/non-rolling distinction, because when I spoke with grad rec in October they said they do a 'first review' of applications in mid-November, then look at the rest after the deadline.

From what I understand it seems like they did review apps on a rolling basis, but are non-rolling in terms of sending out decisions for progression to the next stage?

 

[Legalstalker]

I've officially joined the Latham PFO club🫡

Email was sent 17:28 to my junk so i had no clue... first PFO in about 10 days started to felt strange haha

 

[jpeds123]

OMG Bird & Bird AC!! Finally passed a video interview I can't believe it 😭

Congratulations!! How did you find the questions?

 

[lawyerletsgo]

Is it worth still applying to Bird & Bird seeing as ppl have gotten AC invites?

 

[laby201]

I'm in the processing of completing a last minute Bird & Bird app. Seeing people are receiving AC invites and have progressed to VIs, is this just a waste of my time?

 

[yeezyee]

I'm in the processing of completing a last minute Bird & Bird app. Seeing people are receiving AC invites and have progressed to VIs, is this just a waste of my time?

I'm in the processing of completing a last minute Bird & Bird app. Seeing people are receiving AC invites and have progressed to VIs, is this just a waste of my time?

i always say the deadline is a deadline for a reason !! worst case scenario is that it’s a learning experience. unless you believe it’ll trade off with another application elsewhere, go for it (but don’t send a rushed bad app - you’ll doom yourself!)

 

[Zaakir]

EDIT:

Has anyone received a PFO from Latham that's applied before November 12?

just met some dude who got the AC today, pretty sure he applied a while back too

 

[Deleted member 32324]

just met some dude who got the AC today, pretty sure he applied a while back too

I applied Nov 10. Seeing as some people have gotten PFOd and your guy has gotten an AC, perhaps I'll take this as slightly good news that I have not yet been rejected. Will be interesting to see next week.

 

[ADKM]

Hey, sorry to hear that. Can I ask when did you do your VI?

I did the VI on Tuesday