TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Z48]

It is not open to graduates?

I think it is, their website says:

We accept vacation scheme applications from:

• Students and graduates of all degree disciplines are eligible to apply
• Any other graduate wishing to commence a training contract in three years’ time. Training contract to commence from March 2027 onwards

Careers - Jobs for Law Students and Graduates at Winston & Strawn LLP

Winston & Strawn is hiring law students and graduates for careers in the legal field. We offer immediate work and mentorship opportunities.

www.winston.com

In the London students bit

 

[NCTC2025]

Just received an interview invite from Travers Smith but it was scheduled for literally tomorrow ☠️

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[os111]

Does anyone know when trowers and hamlins will get back to us post AC?

 

[emee]

Just received an interview invite from Travers Smith but it was scheduled for literally tomorrow ☠️

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Wow that’s so last minute! Congratulations though. Can I ask when you applied?

 

[CallumJR]

Just received an interview invite from Travers Smith but it was scheduled for literally tomorrow ☠️

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

WTF?! How are you supposed to prep?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Just received an interview invite from Travers Smith but it was scheduled for literally tomorrow ☠️

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

omg congrats! was there no way to change it?

 

[S87]

I think it is, their website says:

We accept vacation scheme applications from:

• Students and graduates of all degree disciplines are eligible to apply
• Any other graduate wishing to commence a training contract in three years’ time. Training contract to commence from March 2027 onwards

Careers - Jobs for Law Students and Graduates at Winston & Strawn LLP

Winston & Strawn is hiring law students and graduates for careers in the legal field. We offer immediate work and mentorship opportunities.

www.winston.com

In the London students bit

Oh thank you

 

[NCTC2025]

WTF?! How are you supposed to prep?

omg congrats! was there no way to change it?

I did ask whether I could shift it to next week but she said best they could do is this friday so I obviously took that over tomorrow hahaha. Apparently its not a very technical interview so hopefully it works out

 

[NCTC2025]

Wow that’s so last minute! Congratulations though. Can I ask when you applied?

Submitted pretty close to the deadline, maybe 1 or 2 days before?

 

[yxngd2x]

Have there been any AC invites for White & Case? Either for spring or for summer?

Plenty spring no summer pretty sure

 

[Lilil]

Baker Mckenzie Spring vac scheme AC!!

 

[Winter]

Bakers Spring AC!

 

[midnightsky990422]

Hi guys, is anyone applying to Browne Jacobson? I was wondering how you're going about the work experience section given that it says "Please give details of your responsibilities and achievements and how they support your application". With the "how they support your application" part, does this mean that you have to say something like "this supports my application by xyz..." or is it enough to outline the context of the job, explain responsibilities and achievements, and then highlight the skills gained (ensuring that the skills highlighted are relevant to the role and what the firm is looking for) just like you would in any other work experience section. I think I might be over thinking this, but this is my first app cycle so could do with some guidance

 

[lawstudent15]

Plenty spring no summer pretty sure

I just received one for spring/summer if this helps!

 

[midnightsky990422]

asked Gateley for an update, here’s what they said:

“You will hear from us in the next few weeks on the next steps in the process”

Hey, how did you get on with the test? My pillars came out a bit wacky in the test feedback so idk whether to be hopeful or to expect a PFO

 

[nonlawstudent04]

W&C AC (summer) !! First one so any advice is appreciated.

 

[jenniferrrrrrr]

W&C AC (summer) !! First one so any advice is appreciated.

congrats!! when did you do the VI?

 

[kmo20]

W&C AC summer! Any advice would really be appreciated

 

[Deleted member 27336]

Bakers Spring AC! Finally passed a video interview

Ayyyy gg bro ))

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

What do law firms expect in questions such as "Tell us about something - anything - that excites you and inspires you?" How should this be approached?

Pick something genuine. It doesn’t need to be related to law or the city.

For instance, what topics do you “geek out” on or try to inspire other people to get involved in/learn more about.

And the present it in a way that pitches the topic itself, but also sells your experience/involvement in this topic (eg how have you pursued your own excitement or inspiration within this topic).