TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[A worried paralegal]

Anyone heard from Browne Jacobson?

 

[londonlawyer]

Is the recording from today's Zoom session on succeeding at a Vacation Scheme available? @Jessica Booker

 

[marisachr]

Any tips on how to approach a cover letter for Accutrainee? A bit stuck as it is very different from a traditional law firm

 

[1768972]

Anyone heard from Browne Jacobson?

Has anyone heard from the Nottingham office?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Is the recording from today's Zoom session on succeeding at a Vacation Scheme available? @Jessica Booker

The recording is only available to our Gold subscribers currently as the session was part of our Accelerator programme.

 

[radssss]

Anyone heard from Browne Jacobson?

They said that they’re gonna get back with AC invites wc 7 April post TI (vac scheme, london office).

 

[A worried paralegal]

They said that they’re gonna get back with AC invites wc 7 April post TI (vac scheme, london office).

Haven't even had a TI so does that mean it's over?

 

[A worried paralegal]

Brabners PFO

 

[radssss]

Haven't even had a TI so does that mean it's over?

I wouldn’t assume so, maybe some of us were the first in the lot of have a ti and gonna be first in the lot to hear about ac and then tis and ac invites continue. Ac is on 23rd and 30th April so I would wait till 15 April at least

 

[saminoriya]

Does anyone have insights into the Vac Scheme with PMC? I have mine starting on Monday and feel pretty unprepared tbh.

 

[A worried paralegal]

I wouldn’t assume so, maybe some of us were the first in the lot of have a ti and gonna be first in the lot to hear about ac and then tis and ac invites continue. Ac is on 23rd and 30th April so I would wait till 15 April at least

I applied for Manchester if that changes things

 

[radssss]

I applied for Manchester if that changes things

Oh yea ofc, I put Manchester as my second choice tho. Maybe they’re getting back to people who have put london as first choice first I didn’t ask when the Manchester ac is!

 

[Zara.Th]

Has anyone previously completed a sidley VS and have any insights! pls let me know!

 

[A worried paralegal]

Oh yea ofc, I put Manchester as my second choice tho. Maybe they’re getting back to people who have put london as first choice first I didn’t ask when the Manchester ac is!

Ok that is some good news for once.

 

[A worried paralegal]

Has anyone here heard from Hill Dickinson after having a second holding email on Friday

If you heard back on Wednesday then ignore this.

 

[Boating]

Anything from Paul Hastings?

 

[Amma Usman]

Skadden emailed our practice areas. I’m super happy! Got my 2 first choices and hope everyone is happy with theirs. I got Lit/Arbitration and M&A

Love this! It’ll be a great chance to see how things work from both a contentious and transactional perspective. Let us know if you have any questions, and good luck on the vacation scheme!

 

[Amma Usman]

Would love to hear examples of what people who were successful for the VS wrote about for the client issue question for the Bakers application

Hi there. Feel free to drop the question and I’ll try my best to advise from there!

 

[S7321]

Anything from Orrick?

 

[Amma Usman]

Anyone have any advice insights on the bclp ac? I have one coming up soon, the ac will have a case study presentation, mark up exercise and a strength based interview. You get 90 minutes to prep for a 15 minute presentation based on the case study, within that time you're also expected to complete a mark up exercise. I'd really appreciate any tips on this!

Here’s an interview insight from 2019-2020 - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/bclp-interview-2019-20.2241/

Have they told you what the mark up exercise and the pres. are focused on? Perhaps I’ll be able to shed more thoughts from there.

For a strength-based interview, my biggest tip is to look at all your experiences holistically, not just professional ones but also extracurriculars, academics, volunteering, and any other areas where you have demonstrated key skills. This approach will help you confidently answer a wide range of questions and showcase diverse competencies without feeling like you need to memorize overly prepared answers. Unlike a written application where you can finesse responses in 200 words, strength-based interviews require depth and detail. Be ready to expand on tasks you have done. What challenges did you face? How did you demonstrate and apply your strengths? What was the result? They are looking for real insight into how you work and problem-solve.

Stay reflective and focus on showcasing your natural abilities rather than giving rehearsed answers. You’ve got this.