TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[studentdelaw786]

“Thank you for your application for a place on the Gibson Dunn Virtual Open Day 2024. Whilst we were impressed with your application, we have received a significant number of applications and have a limited number of places available and we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.”

i got this email despite applying 2-3 weeks before the deadline. did anyone else get this?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Hi everyone,
does anyone know how long is ideal for the S & C cover letter? I'm at about 950 words which I can squeeze into one page at font nine but it feels too long. They don't have any guidance on their website but considering what other firms like S & M say, surely this is too long?

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

Font 9 is too small - should be 10 as a minimum and ideally 10.5.

Try not to “squeeze” the letter in - the document should have appropriate spacing and sizing to ensure it is easy to read. If the document looks to crowded, you make it far more difficult for your reader to digest what you are reading.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

How cooked would one be if they mistakenly wrote 2024 instead of 2023 as the date of a case for the application question

Your reader may not even know the date of the case and is not going to have the time to check.

 

[lilymawe1]

Does anyone know how we are supposed to structure work experience details for Weil? I am fairly certain someone from the early careers team said that they wanted it in bullet points, but just wanted to check!

 

[ashwright]

Thought I’d share this again seeing as everyone is super impatient for the CC Video interview invite. (They receive over 4k applications)

Thank you so much for this! It's very, very helpful to bear in mind.

May I ask if you learned anything about the actual format of the VI? I understand it's one of those 'record yourself' ones (as opposed to in-person) but I'm not clear on anything else. I'm not sure about if you have to film the video in one take and if we're given preparation time before seeing the question. If you have any insight into the format of the VI, especially the aforementioned things, I would really appreciate if you could share

 

[Deleted member 37508]

Thank you so much for this! It's very, very helpful to bear in mind.

May I ask if you learned anything about the actual format of the VI? I understand it's one of those 'record yourself' ones (as opposed to in-person) but I'm not clear on anything else. I'm not sure about if you have to film the video in one take and if we're given preparation time before seeing the question. If you have any insight into the format of the VI, especially the aforementioned things, I would really appreciate if you could share

I wouldn’t get ahead of myself assuming I’d get a video interview. Just wait until you get an outcome and if successful follow the instructions. You don’t need anymore tips beyond what the firm gives you.

 

[crt1s]

Have people included a full module breakdown for Fieldfisher?

 

[jojo23]

Any news from WFW?

I applied in the first week of November, and still nothing

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I applied in the first week of November, and still nothing

Yeah I applied 21st Oct and no news. What would the next round be?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

application news for me have been so quietly recently, no news for the last 2 weeks from any firms I’ve applied to!

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Does anyone know how we are supposed to structure work experience details for Weil? I am fairly certain someone from the early careers team said that they wanted it in bullet points, but just wanted to check!

Wow that seems unusual!

 

[bobjeff]

Hi, I got rejected from L&W open day - is there any point applying to VS

 

[jojo23]

Yeah I applied 21st Oct and no news. What would the next round be?

The video interview is next, and then the assessment centre

 

[lilymawe1]

Wow that seems unusual!

I thought so too, that's why I wanted to check!

 

[g.cl.2020344]

The video interview is next, and then the assessment centre

Ok thanks! Dyu know if they have started to invite ppl for the VI? Not sure if they recruit On a rolling basis

 

[Zaraa.x]

Does anyone know if Hogan Lovells has A Level requirements? Some sites are saying AAB and some sites have only listed 2.1 requirement. If they do, is it a hard requirement (if you don’t have this you won’t progress/stand a chance) or are they known to be lenient?

 

[jojo23]

Ok thanks! Dyu know if they have started to invite ppl for the VI? Not sure if they recruit On a rolling basis

Honestly no idea😅 i don't know anyone else who has applied for them. They are rolling basis and it does seem kinda weird that we haven't heard anything yet...

 

[Ricky]

I submitted my Latham app a while back and did not receive an email about the SJT. I logged onto all hires today and see there is an assignment to do (the SJT). I'm not sure if the 72 hour rule applies or not, would this affect my app?

Did you receive the confirmation email that you submitted the app? The SJT test is referenced there.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Honestly no idea😅 i don't know anyone else who has applied for them. They are rolling basis and it does seem kinda weird that we haven't heard anything yet.

Just checked and deadline is Jan 10 so I’m sure we won’t hear for a while

 

[g.cl.2020344]

would I be able to tell if they withdrew my app? the SJT is still there and I am planning on doing it even thoughts very much been over the 3 days (I applied months ago lol). my app still says pending under it on all hires

Mine is the same! I never got notified of the SJT, gonna do it today and hope that my app is still valid. Maybe be like OC where you just have to do the assessment before the application window closes