TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Szofi66]

Is K&S still sending out ACs? Havent heard anything

 

[pb15]

Does anyone know if Cooley calls you with an offer, or if they simply email?

 

[Kld]

Withers PFO post-test

 

[SR99]

Has anyone heard from Mayer Brown post app recently? I applied for summer near the deadline but have not gotten the job sim

 

[B.B.]

Does anyone know what the word limit is for Howard Kennedy - there is no limit? What should I aim for?

I was wondering the same thing

 

[neonorange]

Does anyone know what the word limit is for Howard Kennedy - there is no limit? What should I aim for?

I hunted around online but couldn't find an answer to this question either. It appears to be unlimited but I set a self-imposed limit to make sure I wasn't writing just for the sake of writing.

 

[desaesis]

Does anyone have any SJT advice? It appears to be the only thing getting in the way. I know the trick is not to answer honestly because that's what I did and failed spectacularly - it appears having real world experience in this assessment disadvantages you 😂😭

Really thought this was going to be my year but I'm out this season.
Vac schemes:
HSF - SJT PFO
Willkie - VI PFO
Hogan Lovells - SJT PFO (asked and I scored above average on WG)
Ashurst - SJT PFO
Mayer Brown - SJT PFO
Baker McKenzie - SJT PFO
And this one hurt the most: White & Case AC PFO - feedback call scheduled.

It appears that I always get through the written application stage (& I figured out VIs) but not past SJT. Would appreciate any advice.

Managed to build up my CV so looking to TCs now.

 

[Sharon Wu]

I hunted around online but couldn't find an answer to this question either. It appears to be unlimited but I set a self-imposed limit to make sure I wasn't writing just for the sake of writing.

I was wondering the same thing

They had an insight session yesterday where the very same question was asked. The response was no longer than 500 words.

 

[neonorange]

They had an insight session yesterday where the very same question was asked. The response was no longer than 500 words.

Perfect, thank you!

 

[avry]

refreshing emails every 2 seconds and my phone has been on ringer for the past how many days (it's usually on silent)... cooley please put me out of my misery

 

[legalstudent101]

Withers PFO post-test

I'm sorry - Was this for spring or summer?

 

[hannahfl]

Dechert PFO post written exercise stage

 

[aspiringlawyer27]

First cycle comes to an end, applied to about 5, AC for 3, rejection post AC for one, rejection before for 2. Confirmed vacation schemes at Shearman and Linklaters. Want to thank the forum and individuals on here for all their help. Good luck to everyone 🫶❤️

 

[Kld]

I'm sorry - Was this for spring or summer?

Thank you. Was for the spring/April one

 

[LawBrah]

CRS VS Offer! (Guildford Office)

 

[tcplease2345]

Does it make a difference if I gain paralleling experience at a small regional firm? does it hold good value in a tc application.

 

[Kld]

CRS PFO on same day as Withers PFO - not great feeling! Thought I had nailed the video interview too for CRS. Any tips on keeping going with knockbacks and video interviews? Feeling a bit dejected

 

[lookingforaTC]

Hey everyone, feeling a bit existential rn. Had a question for you.

I'm 3rd year non law, and applied to 20 firms this year. Rejected from all but one, I've got a Summer VS at a big international corporate firm. Application window is closed, and I haven’t made any non-law grad scheme applications.

I'm wondering whether, if I don't get a TC from my summer VS, it would be wiser to

A) Bite the bullet and self - fund a conversion. I'm aware the course is very intense so unsure how I'd make this work with sending out more applications
B) Get a part time job and really nail the applications post uni, and, if law doesn't work out, I'd have the time to apply to non law grad schemes as well

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

I am in the same position of final year and possibly no TC. For me, because firms will be mostly recruiting for 2027 start next cycle, I do not see the benefit of self-funding the SQE. If I got a TC next cycle I would still be waiting two years to start it - and in that time I'd do the SQE and get it funded + grant.

 

[bangarangbass39]

CPS Paralegal PFO

 

[OliviaPope]

CRS PFO