TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[yeezyee]

i’m really nervous for the article section of an AC i have coming up. I know my commercial awareness just isn’t up to scratch, any tips on “cramming”?

 

[Hskajab]

what’s happening with akin gump😭i did the test mid January - has anyone heard back? i know some people had ACs recently so have all the places gone maybe?

I haven't heard back either - but they did send me an email on the 24th Jan saying they were reviewing applications still - so they might be doing them in batches

 

[SR99]

Has anyone heard back from Ropes & Gray?

 

[scotstudent23]

Nearly forgot I applied to Dentons after a month long silence

What did you hear back from them? is this following a VI?

 

[legalstudent101]

Anyone heard post test withers/forsters london vac scheme summer?

 

[laby201]

What did you hear back from them? is this following a VI?

Has anyone at all heard back from Dentons for London? I’m still waiting post-app (sent it off end of December) and have had radio silence.

Really strange as I applied last year and heard back within about 2 weeks. Maybe it’s a PFO or they’re just being incredibly slow.

 

[JLaw56]

K&L Gates Verbal Analysis test invite!

I didn't know it was part of the application process.

 

[Harold Gunderson]

Anyone who's completed the BM VI, how many questions were asked? Thank you

 

[Miss Chocolate]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica, I am submitting an application to a firm's Dubai office for their placement scheme. On the website it says the firm pays for accommodation for those not resident in Dubai. So I am assuming that they also sponsor the visa (for internship) given they are clearly accepting applications from non-residents? Do you think it's worth still getting in touch and asking. The firm's not been super responsive and the deadline is nearing so I don't know if it's best waiting for a response before starting writing my application. Thank you!

 

[Law2020]

Latham & Watkins Summer VS if anyone wants to connect!

 

[mhs234]

I know i’m slightly early to ask this, but has anyone received a response from shoosmiths dicover placement?
I got my feedback report for the online assessment and i’m not too optimistic about it

 

[legallyad]

K&L Gates Verbal Analysis test invite!

I didn't know it was part of the application process.

Same here! Guessing to further shortlist applicants. Is this just verbal reasoning?

 

[SirLancelot7777]

Anyone else find the Bakers VI strange - very arguably philosophical questions being asked.

Huh weird, what were the questions, and how were they philosophical?

 

[Jessica Booker]

If I withdrew my application from a first-years scheme at a firm, will this be a disadvantage for when I apply to their vac scheme next year?

@Jessica Booker

No - this won’t be an issue.

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica, I am submitting an application to a firm's Dubai office for their placement scheme. On the website it says the firm pays for accommodation for those not resident in Dubai. So I am assuming that they also sponsor the visa given they are clearly accepting applications from non-residents? Do you think it's worth still getting in touch and asking. The firm's not been super responsive and the deadline is nearing so I don't know if it's best waiting for a response before starting writing my application. Thank you!

it sounds like you have already contacted them about this - if so, I wouldn’t necessarily chase them via email again. Alternatives are to try and call them or maybe connect with their trainees working in the region to see if they know.

 

[VacayScheme]

Bates Wells have broken their silence - WG invite!

 

[hanz123]

Has anyone else not heard back from Addleshaw post VI?

 

[neonorange]

Bates Wells have broken their silence - WG invite!

Congrats! I got a PFO with lots of very useful general advice that included "be available for a Training Contract in 2026". Good luck for the WG!

 

[cattlawapps324]

Congrats! I got a PFO with lots of very useful general advice that included "be available for a Training Contract in 2026". Good luck for the WG!

me too - actually thought my app was quite good 🥺

 

[eleven14og]

I apparently chose the wrong weekend to not check the forum! Literally me catching up from page 650ish during my lunch break