TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Chris Brown]

Is it risky to use two reasons as opposed to 3 for responding to "Why this firm"? The word limit is 300

I would normally choose 3 reasons and try to allocate an even word count to each one e.g., 100 words per reason. This is a good balance between explaining your motivation but writing it in a coherent and succinct way.

If you feel that you will not be able to get your ideas across in that limit then I would say it’s best to choose two reasons and give more depth for each one. I would just make sure that the two points are thought out and tailored to the firm you are applying to.​

 

[cjwx]

Honestly I don’t know why firms don’t make you complete the test before you can even look at the application. It would save so much time if you failed and your app wouldn’t even be looked at.

 

[aspiringcitylawyer]

has Hogan Lovells sent out any AC invites already?

 

[yasmars]

Honestly I don’t know why firms don’t make you complete the test before you can even look at the application. It would save so much time you be you failed and you me app wouldn’t even be looked at.

100% agree with this. They want to condense their workload by having tests, why not condense ours

 

[WillkieGemma]

I applied to Willkie on the 18th and still haven't heard back when others have, should I just assume PFO?

Hi @baj5 - around 50% of the total number of applications came in between 18 and 20 December. I am working my way through them all (it is just me reviewing), which does take time. Please do bear in mind 18th is only 7 working days ago.

 

[MR218]

Does anyone have any advice for the W&C VI? Happy to share AC insights for Cleary, HSF and Skadden.

 

[baj5]

Hi @baj5 - around 50% of the total number of applications came in between 18 and 20 December. I am working my way through them all (it is just me reviewing), which does take time. Please do bear in mind 18th is only 7 working days ago.

Hi Gemma, thank you so much for clarifying!!

 

[lawzade02]

Did anyone try to record their SQE results on Baker McKenzie's application page? If yes, where did you put them? Thank you.

 

[kokoprep]

Does anyone have any advice for the W&C VI? Happy to share AC insights for Cleary, HSF and Skadden.

Hey - when did you apply?

 

[MR218]

Hey - when did you apply?

For W&C? I think it was like 23rd of November x

 

[jacksollaf]

I was told by grad recruitment that they only look at applicants’ responses to the online questions (thoroughly) if you’ve passed the Watson Glaser, and that one reason they have it is to make their lives easier with less applications to review? Unless you mean something different?

For W&C? I think it was like 23rd of November x

was it a summer vs or spring?

 

[MR218]

was it a summer vs or spring?

Spring

 

[jacksollaf]

If I am in my penultimate year, do I need to add details regarding my SEQs (dates etc) or is it ok if we don't add them since it's a bit early to determine...

 

[jacksollaf]

Spring

Thank you! best of luck

 

[seferiades]

Does anyone know how to submit module details for Addleshaw Goddard? Do I list them as individual qualifications in the qualifications section, or am I missing something?

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

does anyone know if debevoise recruits on a rolling basis? the thread on here says TBC, does anyone have any idea?

 

[aspiringlawstudent123]

on the same note, does anyone know when the debevoise deadline is tomorrow?

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

on the same note, does anyone know when the debevoise deadline is tomorrow?

im not entirely sure, but i saw online that another deadline from previous years was 23:59 so that might be the case for the 2nd. deffo dont take my word for it though lol

 

[Alessio1642]

I completed the HL WGT about a week ago and I haven’t heard anything although the deadline is the 3rd of Jan so maybe they’ll start making AC invite decisions after that.

I also did my Willkie VI last week and I think the waiting time is around 10-15 working days but since it is the xmas/nye period it might be that those who did their VI recently won’t hear back until mid Jan.

Thank you so much! Best of luck to you and hopefully see you at HG and Willkie AC!

 

[spade]

Thank you for sharing! Don't worry, he who sows unceasingly will reap in due course! If you don't mind me asking, are the VS winter, spring, or summer (Linklaters, W&C, Covington, NRF... because I applied for their summer and haven't heard anything yet, so I am supposing a nice little new year PFO gift...)?

can't speak for the other firms but I didn't receive Linklaters summer AC invite until the end of Jan last cycle, hang in there and good luck!