TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[T_03]

Past few years they have cancelled their vac schemes and just invivted those who would have done a vac scheme to a final stage partner interview.

^^^ one of my friends last year initially applied for their VS and they liked her so much got fast-tracked to the TC which she got

 

[futuretrainee!]

Are fatter & co, and macfarlanes strict on grades?

Macfarlanes no, got a low 2:1 with extenuating circumstances and was progressed to AC

 

[Maddy]

Hi everyone, I have a quick question regarding Linklaters' candidate review process. If the status is still showing as orange, does that mean it could potentially lead to a PFO? I’ve read that some candidates have received progress around 70% or 77%, whereas mine is currently on hold at 66%.

 

[jacksollaf]

Did anyone receive any information from w&c for their summer vs? I haven't heard since my application, which was in beginning of October...

Hi everyone, I have a quick question regarding Linklaters' candidate review process. If the status is still showing as orange, does that mean it could potentially lead to a PFO? I’ve read that some candidates have received progress around 70% or 77%, whereas mine is currently on hold at 66%.

I think it doesn't really have any significance... I am on 77%, but that doesn't mean anything in terms of progress I think, particularly as I randomly did the WG because I just couldn't find the time to complete it as I was extremely busy, so no way I got a good score... 😂 😂

 

[yasmars]

Hi everyone, I have a quick question regarding Linklaters' candidate review process. If the status is still showing as orange, does that mean it could potentially lead to a PFO? I’ve read that some candidates have received progress around 70% or 77%, whereas mine is currently on hold at 66%.

I really wouldn’t read into the percentages!

 

[az1k099]

Has anyone heard from Willkie, I applied on the 16th December?

just heard back today that i passed app stage and through to VI stage

 

[legal18]

SH Open Day!

 

[Law queries]

just heard back today that i passed app stage and through to VI stage

Hey, could you please tell when did you apply, i applied on Dec 20

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

has anyone heard back from HFW?

 

[jacksollaf]

Any news from Gibson Dunn for summer vs... Haven't heard since my application, which was on the 11th of October...

 

[Hopefully2025]

hey I haven't heard anything either, do you think its because of the xmas period ?

Most likely. I've previously known HSF to follow a phased pattern of evaluating candidates. They first send out a round of PFOs, and then evaluate the remaining candidates again. After this, they send out acceptances and then finally PFOs to whoever doesn't make it to the next stage. They've probably finished the first round of evaluation and sent out PFOs but are yet to complete the next round.

Of course, please take all of this with a pinch of salt because this is mostly speculation and stuff that I've heard from trainees in the past.

 

[addy2004]

Hey everyone, I've just received a Willkie VI invite! A big win for me, so I would really appreciate any insights or advice please (I am yet to successfully pass a VI stage...) thank you

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Hey everyone, I've just received a Willkie VI invite! A big win for me, so I would really appreciate any insights or advice please (I am yet to successfully pass a VI stage...) thank you

Hiya, congratulations! Can I ask when you applied?

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

Has anyone had any updates from BCLP after receiving feedback from test please

 

[addy2004]

Hiya, congratulations! Can I ask when you applied?

Thank you! I applied on the 19th December, I hope you receive good news soon too if you're waiting to hear back

 

[LawJourney101]

Macfarlanes no, got a low 2:1 with extenuating circumstances and was progressed to AC

What qualities did you get on your test? Strengths/weaknesses

 

[wordyversus]

Has anyone heard back from Gibson Dunn after first stage Interview?

 

[aspiringcitylawyer]

Has anyone had any updates from BCLP after receiving feedback from test please

Yes, although I applied fairly early (mid October).

 

[James Wakefield]

Anyone had anything from RPC?

 

[sjr22]

Hi all, does anyone know whether Dechert's deadline is at 11:59 on the 31st of December? As in is the deadline in a few hours or tomorrow?