TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[MrHubertLouis]

I can’t believe I’m saying this but I just signed my first TC with Pinsent Masons!!! I’m still in disbelief, but I wanna give a massive “thank you” to the TCLA team!

Six months ago, I made the then seemingly unrealistic decision to pursue a career in commercial law. Coming from a background where no one in my family has worked in law or the corporate world, I honestly didn’t know if I’d make it.

I joined TCLA not knowing the first thing about finance or M&A, but all the classes, commercial hours and mock interviews have helped me grow so much intellectually and professionally. However, it hasn't been a journey without ups and downs, from getting interview invites to getting multiple PFOs a day. Yet on here, I’ve met so many hardworking and ambitious people, all chasing the same dream, inspiring me to keep going.

This still feels like a dream — just a week ago, I was attending an AC for a VS; now, I’m signing a TC. I hope this helps anyone out there struggling with self-doubt or imposter syndrome to keep pressing on because YOU CAN MAKE IT! Once again, thank you so much to the TCLA team and thank you to everyone that's ever interacted with me on here!

 

[Aliceczernia]

Has anyone been in touch with SH and know when we will hear back? Any offers or PFOs?

 

[elektrajenkov]

Has anyone been in touch with SH and know when we will hear back? Any offers or PFOs?

Nothing yet! They didn’t get back by the deadline they said in a reply to my email a few weeks ago (that deadline was a week ago) and haven’t had a response to a follow up I sent yesterday yet. Somebody on a PM said they’d heard of some PFOs being sent already though I think but I haven’t seen anything

 

[axelbeugre]

I can’t believe I’m saying this but I just signed my first TC with Pinsent Masons!!! I’m still in disbelief, but I wanna give a massive “thank you” to the TCLA team!

Six months ago, I made the then seemingly unrealistic decision to pursue a career in commercial law. Coming from a background where no one in my family has worked in law or the corporate world, I honestly didn’t know if I’d make it.

I joined TCLA not knowing the first thing about finance or M&A, but all the classes, commercial hours and mock interviews have helped me grow so much intellectually and professionally. However, it hasn't been a journey filled without ups and downs, from getting interview invites to getting multiple PFOs a day. Yet on here, I’ve met so many hardworking and ambitious people, all chasing the same dream, inspiring me to keep going.

This still feels like a dream — just a week ago, I was attending an AC for a VS; now, I’m signing a TC. I hope this helps anyone out there struggling with self-doubt or imposter syndrome to keep pressing on because YOU CAN MAKE IT! Once again, thank you so much to the TCLA team and thank you to everyone that's ever interacted with me on here!

Congratulations @MrHubertLouis, this is amazing and you should be so proud of yourself for how far you've come. You deserve this achievement!

 

[MrHubertLouis]

Congratulations @MrHubertLouis, this is amazing and you should be so proud of yourself for how far you've come. You deserve this achievement!

Thank you so much, Axel!

 

[SR99]

Has anyone applied to SMB for their VS this year?

 

[Jaysen]

I can’t believe I’m saying this but I just signed my first TC with Pinsent Masons!!! I’m still in disbelief, but I wanna give a massive “thank you” to the TCLA team!

Six months ago, I made the then seemingly unrealistic decision to pursue a career in commercial law. Coming from a background where no one in my family has worked in law or the corporate world, I honestly didn’t know if I’d make it.

I joined TCLA not knowing the first thing about finance or M&A, but all the classes, commercial hours and mock interviews have helped me grow so much intellectually and professionally. However, it hasn't been a journey filled without ups and downs, from getting interview invites to getting multiple PFOs a day. Yet on here, I’ve met so many hardworking and ambitious people, all chasing the same dream, inspiring me to keep going.

This still feels like a dream — just a week ago, I was attending an AC for a VS; now, I’m signing a TC. I hope this helps anyone out there struggling with self-doubt or imposter syndrome to keep pressing on because YOU CAN MAKE IT! Once again, thank you so much to the TCLA team and thank you to everyone that's ever interacted with me on here!

I'm really proud of you - it has been such a pleasure seeing you in the live classes and mock interviews, and I can see how much hard work you put into this.

It's only a shame that we'll miss your presence in the sessions!

 

[Lilil]

Does anyone know when we’re likely to hear back from Taylor wessing? Did my AC 2 weeks ago now

 

[Hana (aaah I want a TC)]

Does anyone have any insights into the job simulation at Mayer Brown?

 

[Lawyering13]

Anyone that wants to join the Bakers Spring VS group chat, PM me on here!

 

[icebear]

Anyone know if Wedlake Bell, TLT and Bates Wells sponsor Tier-2 visa for TC?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I can’t believe I’m saying this but I just signed my first TC with Pinsent Masons!!! I’m still in disbelief, but I wanna give a massive “thank you” to the TCLA team!

Six months ago, I made the then seemingly unrealistic decision to pursue a career in commercial law. Coming from a background where no one in my family has worked in law or the corporate world, I honestly didn’t know if I’d make it.

I joined TCLA not knowing the first thing about finance or M&A, but all the classes, commercial hours and mock interviews have helped me grow so much intellectually and professionally. However, it hasn't been a journey filled without ups and downs, from getting interview invites to getting multiple PFOs a day. Yet on here, I’ve met so many hardworking and ambitious people, all chasing the same dream, inspiring me to keep going.

This still feels like a dream — just a week ago, I was attending an AC for a VS; now, I’m signing a TC. I hope this helps anyone out there struggling with self-doubt or imposter syndrome to keep pressing on because YOU CAN MAKE IT! Once again, thank you so much to the TCLA team and thank you to everyone that's ever interacted with me on here!

Amazing news - Congratulations!

 

[Pallavi]

Any insights into the Jones Day AC pleaseee? Can give on W&C/CC/HSF/FF/B&B xxx

 

[tcplease2345]

Anyone who didn't hear from SH post-app yet? Like have they sent out VIs for the summer scheme?

 

[icebear]

Anyone who didn't hear from SH post-app yet? Like have they sent out VIs for the summer scheme?

haven't heard about any VIs for SVS

 

[MrHubertLouis]

I'm really proud of you - it has been such a pleasure seeing you in the live classes and mock interviews, and I can see how much hard work you put into this.

It's only a shame that we'll miss your presence in the sessions!

Thank you so much Jaysen!!! I’m going to miss TCLA too 🤍

 

[MrHubertLouis]

Amazing news - Congratulations!

Thank you so much Jessica! 🤍

 

[holz567]

Do written exercises require intros?

For example, if I was asked to give advice to a client, would you start with niceties? Or go straight into an executive summary? Does an executive summary require a heading?

Sorry, I’m so unfamiliar will all this!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Do written exercises require intros?

For example, if I was asked to give advice to a client, would you start with niceties? Or go straight into an executive summary? Does an executive summary require a heading?

Sorry, I’m so unfamiliar will all this!

Just go straight into the advice. The niceties would be in the email correspondence sending the summary/research note, rather than in the research note itself.

 

[medy]

How much do vac scheme applications differ from TC applications other than the process of course, do I need to write my cover letters and application answers any differently?