TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[CG_101]

Don't worry too much! I submitted mine at 10.35, not very sure if that was on time though because I received the email on 10.33

only took you two minutes to do? Training contract offer on the spot

 

[Dan2799]

only took you two minutes to do? Training contract offer on the spot

Sorry typo 9.33 wish I had the flash speed

 

[CG_101]

Sorry typo 9.33 wish I had the flash speed

I was the same. received at 9:34 submitted 10:36 so 2 mins late.

 

[jambadger]

Don't worry too much! I submitted mine at 10.35, not very sure if that was on time though because I received the email on 10.33

He said at 10:35 don’t worry

 

[bsh]

@bsh you heard back from Latham, asking only cause you reacted on my post?

sorry, should’ve reacted with a thumbs down… not heard anything yet.

 

[RSK]

i think last year Latham got back to spring apps around this time-ish - we might hear back next week or after the christmas break

 

[Uch21]

HSF summer vac PFO

 

[NCTC2025]

HSF summer vac PFO

sorry to hear that... if you dont mind me asking, when did you apply?

 

[jta227]

So this is an interesting hypothetical. I submitted an application for a firm, then when I read it back I noticed I made a really dumb typo in one of the answers. It honestly makes me cringe and I can't imagine that if it was noticed (it's very easy to notice) it left a good impression. However, the firm progressed me to WG (not automatic), then I made it to VI after that and AC. Is it right to assume that at this point that one typo won't affect my chances of an offer? Or is it possible that I get rejected and they use that as one piece of feedback (if they noticed it)

 

[Uch21]

sorry to hear that... if you dont mind me asking, when did you apply?

23rd Oct

 

[RSK]

So this is an interesting hypothetical. I submitted an application for a firm, then when I read it back I noticed I made a really dumb typo in one of the answers. It honestly makes me cringe and I can't imagine that if it was noticed (it's very easy to notice) it left a good impression. However, the firm progressed me to WG (not automatic), then I made it to VI after that and AC. Is it right to assume that at this point that one typo won't affect my chances of an offer? Or is it possible that I get rejected and they use that as one piece of feedback (if they noticed it)

I'm not a recruiter but even if the typo was really noticeable they still might not have picked on it. I think Jess mentioned on the forum that most of the applications that have been progressed will have minor errors but will show strength elsewhere in the application. Don't worry about it honestly

 

[Tintin06]

i think last year Latham got back to spring apps around this time-ish - we might hear back next week or after the christmas break

They prioritise open day attendees, IIRC. I attended their 2024 open day. So I'd say just keep waiting. The AC was mid-January this year.

 

[kokoprep]

They prioritise open day attendees, IIRC. I attended their 2024 open day. So I'd say just keep waiting. The AC was mid-January this year.

Do they invite only open day participants?

 

[lawgal1908]

Has anyone received a link from Weil post being invited to the VI?

 

[lolasparks]

Do they invite only open day participants?

No, but they review their applications first

 

[parslawyer]

anyone know how the Skadden written exercise is marked? is it positive marking or negative marking

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Has anyone received a link from Weil post being invited to the VI?

It’ll most likely be after Christmas now. They’ve still got applications to review and they’ll send out all the VIs in one batch

 

[tarty23]

Is it worth bringing up a failed AC for a non-legal role in a relevant industry to demonstrate interest?

 

[Andrei Radu]

just realised i made a grammatical error in my DPW cover letter... how likely am i to be rejected on the basis of this?
@Andrei Radu

If it is only one it's highly unlikely you will be rejected only on this basis. I remember reviewing my cover letter before starting my VS and to my surprise I discovered two or three typos/grammar mistakes in my writing. Thus, in my experience the general rule that if the application is on the whole strong enough a small number of errors can be overlooked also applies at Davis Polk.

 

[Andrei Radu]

Is it worth bringing up a failed AC for a non-legal role in a relevant industry to demonstrate interest?

I would say yes if (i) you have learnt about and developed your interest in the industry during the application process and/or the AC itself; and (ii) getting to that AC was highly competitive, to the effect that this can be seen as an achievement worth mentioning. However, even if both conditions are met, if this is in an interview, I would take care to only bring it up in a context in which this feels natural - you do not want to look as if you are doing too much to try to brag.