TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[axelbeugre]

Is it bad to reference an old deal (2016) in your application even if its the deal that best supports the point you're making?

I would say that 2016 is very old, I would try and find a more recent deal, within the year or as recent as 2022. I am sure you can find something that can substantiate what you are saying!

 

[lonelycruise]

@Jessica Booker, one of the Debevoise questions asks us to 'indicate if there is a preferred practice area that interests' us as part of the application questions. It has a 250 word limit but I can't tell whether it's inviting a deeper explanation about why that practice area is of interest, or whether it simply wants a basic response. What do you think?

 

[laby201]

I'm very keen to apply to Debevoise & Plimpton but 7 questions for an application? Wow. I don't even think I've been asked that many questions on a first date, let alone a VS app...

I was considering applying but not so sure now 😭 Are they ones that require a lot of research or competency based?

 

[Petallove1]

When did you send app off for 2Birds?

End of November!! 29th I think

 

[lawyerinzootopia]

Bit of a random question but why do some firms choose not to disclose their female/bme statistics? Is it because of the obvious - that they're lacking in that department or is it another reason?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Bit of a random question but why do some firms choose not to disclose their female/bme statistics? Is it because of the obvious - that they're lacking in that department or is it another reason?

Firms don’t have to declare anything really - they are private companies and have no requirement to publicise such information, in the same way they don’t have to publicise their retention rates, their profits/PEP, their strategy etc.

All regulated firms in England and Wales have to report on their diversity data to the SRA every two years, so for the vast majority of firms they will have this data to hand somewhere.

Remember you can always ask them this information at events or during the recruitment process though if it is important to you.

 

[BM99]

Has anyone heard positively from Latham, Weil and Skadden??

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Has anyone heard positively from Latham, Weil and Skadden??

I heard Weil will be getting to people after the deadline which was yesterday.

 

[Amehta1]

Is anyone yet to get the WG from Bird and Bird? I applied on the deadline and don’t know if I should be assumed to be rejected if I haven’t received the test by now since other people have already completed it?

 

[F12M34L]

Is anyone yet to get the WG from Bird and Bird? I applied on the deadline and don’t know if I should be assumed to be rejected if I haven’t received the test by now since other people have already completed it?

I applied before the deadline - radio silence since then

 

[EllaClayton]

Is anyone yet to get the WG from Bird and Bird? I applied on the deadline and don’t know if I should be assumed to be rejected if I haven’t received the test by now since other people have already completed it?

I applied a couple days before the deadline and still waiting, I know of some other people applying at a similar time still waiting

 

[flower]

Cleary is requesting an academic transcript as part of their vacation scheme application - anyone know if they only want your university transcript or do we have to include A-level and GCSE transcripts as well?

I don't currently have access to transcripts for my A-level and GCSE exams, although I do my have my certificates. I've emailed them regarding this issue, but I'm not sure how quick their response will be.

@Jessica Booker, I would really appreciate some insight on this.

 

[futuretrainee2024]

I'm very keen to apply to Debevoise & Plimpton but 7 questions for an application? Wow. I don't even think I've been asked that many questions on a first date, let alone a VS app...

Lol, there's no way. What are the questions out of curiosity?

 

[confusedlawstudent]

if anyone has done the Eversheds VI/ or is going to be doing it please message me thanks

 

[kcr]

Cleary is requesting an academic transcript as part of their vacation scheme application - anyone know if they only want your university transcript or do we have to include A-level and GCSE transcripts as well?

I don't currently have access to transcripts for my A-level and GCSE exams, although I do my have my certificates. I've emailed them regarding this issue, but I'm not sure how quick their response will be.

@Jessica Booker, I would really appreciate some insight on this.

I don’t have access to my A-Level transcripts either but I have uploaded my university transcripts and included my A-Level grades on a separate page.

 

[ariellaquint]

anyone heard back post test for bclp?

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Does anyone know if law firms ask for proof of mitigating circumstances at AC/VS offer stage.

 

[Ghassen]

anyone heard back post test for bclp?

I received an email today stating that they are currently screening applications and will be back to everyone by end of February.

 

[missingh]

Does anyone know if law firms ask for proof of mitigating circumstances at AC/VS offer stage.

I wasn't asked for any proof of my mitigating circumstances (health condition) when I was offered a VS last year. I'm not sure if this is the norm though

 

[Petallove1]

Is anyone yet to get the WG from Bird and Bird? I applied on the deadline and don’t know if I should be assumed to be rejected if I haven’t received the test by now since other people have already completed it?

It took two and half weeks for me to get mine as they review your app first so fingers crossed!!! - last year because of the rolling deadline they p much blanket rejected everyone who applied in the last week because they had over 800 apps in the last week