TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[CG_101]

does anyone know how common it is to get past the WG at Linklaters? Is it similar to CC, where only 20-25% get through?

 

[jacksollaf]

Anyone heard anything concerning the London and Paris summer placement with BCLP?

 

[James Wakefield]

With Reed Smith, are the VI and the SJT given together?

 

[Shandy101]

I've received confirmation from GR at Hogan Lovells (HL) regarding the Watson Glasser (WG). Apologies; I was mistaken. Applications are reviewed only after the WG is passed. See attached email from GR

 

[Cool pigeon]

On the debevoise application it asks if there is any practice areas that interest us. I have only spoken about one but in detail- do you think its better to talk about 2?

 

[asplawyer100]

Anyone heard back from Mayer Brown after completing the trainee job simulation?

 

[jacksollaf]

On the debevoise application it asks if there is any practice areas that interest us. I have only spoken about one but in detail- do you think its better to talk about 2?

The actual question states: Please indicate if there are any preferred practice areas that interest you. Since they said "are" instead of "is", I would infer that it would be best to at least mention 2.

 

[dm_corporate]

Anyone heard back from Mayer Brown after completing the trainee job simulation?

I still haven't heard back after completing the first round tests

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I still haven't heard back after completing the first round tests

same!

 

[dm_corporate]

same!

I'm assuming a rejection tbh. I got average scores across the board.

 

[jacksollaf]

I still haven't heard back after completing the first round tests

Is this for the summer vs?

 

[jacksollaf]

Anyone heard back from Mayer Brown after completing the trainee job simulation?

Is this for the summer vs? I haven't even heard back at all if you guys are supposing PFOs, then mine just got lost on the way

 

[dm_corporate]

Is this for the summer vs?

I think I applied for spring. I believe if spring is full they will move you to summer if successful

 

[dm_corporate]

Is this for the summer vs? I haven't even heard back at all if you guys are supposing PFOs, then mine just got lost on the way

when did you apply? It's possible they haven't looked at your app yet

 

[jacksollaf]

when did you apply? It's possible they haven't looked at your app yet

I applied on the 6th of October. Checked my email and it seems that I completed their online assessment on the 1st of November...

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I applied on the 6th of October. Checked my email and it seems that I completed their online assessment on the 1st of November...

I completed mine on 3rd Nov so maybe they haven't got to us yet or PFO

 

[floral.tcla]

Slaughter and May - PFO. Low 2:1 in all Oxbridge modules, banging CV + cover letter. Will improve for next cycle because tbh I know that they focus a lot on grades.

 

[mulan0]

On the debevoise application it asks if there is any practice areas that interest us. I have only spoken about one but in detail- do you think its better to talk about 2?

I spoke about one

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Has anyone done the WFW VI?

 

[jacksollaf]

Has anyone done the WFW VI?

If you don't mind me asking, when did you apply and when did you receive the test? I applied on the deadline sadly (close to the deadline); do you think there's a chance?