TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Unknowncabbage]

Does anybody know if Simmons

Latham Open Day rejection.

That’s the 2nd one in a week. Idk how to maintain positivity for the vac scheme apps when I’m not considered good enough to get to know the firms.

Does anyone have any general tips and advice for how they soldier on? I forgot how disheartening application cycles can be, and considering i’m 26, idk how long I can keep being patient..

Honestly, It is going to sound very cliche but resilience is very important! Application processes are not easy at all and are fiercely competitive. My motivation when getting rejected is remembering that the average age of a qualified solicitor is around 30. You are not behind at all, and it only takes one yes for you to finally land that role so just try your hardest to stick at it

 

[l789]

CC insight evening invite. 😃

Is this for their elevate conference or a separate insight evening?

 

[NCTC2025]

CMS pfo post test 😐

Sorry to hear that, which role were u applying for?

 

[NCTC2025]

Also Hogan Lovells is finally sending out Watson Glaser invites thank god

 

[Deleted member 37508]

Is this for their elevate conference or a separate insight evening?

Separate insight evening.

 

[l789]

Separate insight evening.

Ah I see… well congrats once again!

 

[l789]

Also Hogan Lovells is finally sending out Watson Glaser invites thank god

This is the automatic WG right?

 

[Deleted member 37508]

This is the automatic WG right?

It’s automatic and they’ve been sending them out for a while. I got my WG invite 2 days after I applied.

 

[l789]

It’s automatic and they’ve been sending them out for a while. I got my WG invite 2 days after I applied.

Oh ok thank you!

I’m going round in circles because I saw previous comments to the contrary, and just confused. Still trying to remember what grad rec said during their presentation lol.

 

[ashwright]

Hiya,

Thank you for the kind words! the slaughters application process is super straight forward -- only a cv and cover letter, so the process was pretty simple in that sense. I did have some other legal work experience, but nothing structured like a vac scheme etc. It was more a case of doing a few insight events, virtual internships, and then using other work experience to support my application in terms of transferrable skills etc.

Thank you so much for your insight! I really appreciate it - genuinely really motivational & inspirational. 😊

If I may ask three quick follow-ups, I'd really appreciate it.
1.) I'd love to know if the fact that you didn't have experience of a VS came up in interview and, if so, how you responded to any questions about it.
2.) How did you find prepping for ACs and what was the most helpful thing you did?
3.) The fact you had such a succesful cycle is genuinely remarkable, doubly so since it was your first - I'd love to know what you felt your greatest strength was (and even how you developed that strength).

Again, I really appreciate your response - I hope you have a fantastic TC and beyond, you're going to smash it! 👑

 

[ashwright]

I PASSED CLIFFORD CHANCES WATSON GLASER TEST- the test is valid for TWO YEARS!

I’m absolutely over the moon, this is such a huge weight off my shoulders and means I can pour everything into the TC application, knowing that it will be reviewed and I don’t have to do the test for this recruitment cycle or the next!

I will keep practicing the Watson Glaser but HALLELUJAH PRAISE THE LORD!

🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
You. are. the. GOAT.
If you have any advice for mortals like me, please share. The Watson Glaser scares the life out of me so I'd love to know how to beat the beast 😂

 

[jojo23]

Does anyone know if Reed Smith fasttracks to VS AC from open day? Or if it’s just something they value when screening vs apps?

I don't think it fast tracks you as the vac scheme application apparently has a blended assessment. So, i suppose it will just look valuable on an application.

 

[Audric_T]

Passed the WG for CC didn’t get an insight day - little bit upsetting, however to be honest it wasn’t my first choice and it’s only an insight day. Fingers crossed for the number one choice

 

[Izzy1026]

Can't believe I am asking this on 4 Nov, but is anyone still waiting to hear from Sidley? This is for post-app...

 

[Boating]

Latham open day PFO, cba wasting my time on the actual VS app

 

[ashwright]

Latham open day PFO, cba wasting my time on the actual VS app

Same dw - good things are definitely coming soon though. Just got to keep our heads up 🍀

 

[Tsitsipas10S]

Latham open day PFO, cba wasting my time on the actual VS app

This app cycle, I applied for an open day at HSF and was rejected. I decided to apply for their WVS anyway and made it to the AC stage.

I wouldn't rule out a VS place just because you were rejected for the open day!

 

[HelpAStudentOut]

Thank you so much for your insight! I really appreciate it - genuinely really motivational & inspirational. 😊

If I may ask three quick follow-ups, I'd really appreciate it.
1.) I'd love to know if the fact that you didn't have experience of a VS came up in interview and, if so, how you responded to any questions about it.
2.) How did you find prepping for ACs and what was the most helpful thing you did?
3.) The fact you had such a succesful cycle is genuinely remarkable, doubly so since it was your first - I'd love to know what you felt your greatest strength was (and even how you developed that strength).

Again, I really appreciate your response - I hope you have a fantastic TC and beyond, you're going to smash it! 👑

Send me a message and we can discuss

 

[Simi.O]

Has anyone take the Hogan Lovells WVS watson glaser, how was it ?

 

[bobjeff]

Latham open day rejection, anyone have any insight if it’s still worth applying for the vacation scheme?