TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[applicationzzzzz]

Have ACs for K&E's summer vacation scheme been sent out yet?

 

[AlegalA]

What do people say to answer the question "what is your biggest mistake"? I can think of times when I've done mistakes, but I don't have like a BIG mistake and I don't want it to look like I'm copping out of the question...

 

[BillSikes]

Almost as if that's what they care for...

Nah bro if you work really hard on your app they will offer you AC...

 

[lucy_p]

Anyone heard r.e linklaters vac scheme?

 

[bsh]

anyone heard back from Latham post AC?

 

[lou1707]

has anyone ever applied for Harbottle & Lewis and got pas the first stage without any prior paralegal experience?

 

[cwhite233]

I also made this mistake in a few places so I’ve pretty much prepared for the immediate PFO.

If I get past the first stage it’ll be a miracle.

At the open day, Paul said he doesn't mind either way of phrasing / spelling it as long as consistent so don't think it's an immediate PFO

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

At the open day, Paul said he doesn't mind either way of phrasing / spelling it as long as consistent so don't think it's an immediate PFO

Hopefully I get extra brownie points for referring to the firm’s full name accurately in my application.

I wrote Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in full then put (Paul, Weiss) in brackets. Not sure whether I needed to but I didn’t want to risk anything.

Guess we will all find out in the next few weeks!​

 

[👩🎓]

Hi @Jessica Booker do you have any advice on researching a firm's clients or where I can start with it?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Do we reckon I can shorten Paul, Weiss to P,W at all lmao I am so tight on word count

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Do we reckon I can shorten Paul, Weiss to P,W at all lmao I am so tight on word count

I would advise against this to be honest.

It’s better to stick to Paul, Weiss just to be on the safer side.

If you are tight on the word count try and see if you can rephrase and shorten sentences. ​

 

[SB01]

Hi, quite new to this whole UK vac scheme thing. Recently read about the Paul, Weiss vac scheme and the possibility for international students not studying in the UK to apply as well. How much is previous legal internship experience valued (for reference, I did A&O Shearman, Linklaters and Freshfields internships in Brussels). To what extent do tou think this is valued because it is not 'uk or london related'?

Thank you already and good luck for everyone!

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

I would advise against this to be honest.

It’s better to stick to Paul, Weiss just to be on the safer side.

If you are tight on the word count try and see if you can rephrase and shorten sentences.

I always thought shortening was ok so I referred to them as PW for most of it?

 

[yumjuicebox]

this is a bit of a silly question, but if at an AC a firm asks you "why law", how long should I ideally be going on for..?

 

[Deleted member 30442]

Hi, has anyone heard from Cooley?

 

[unknownnn7372]

how would you say that skadden differs itself from other US firms?

 

[member7830]

do firms tend to reimburse travel to ac's? and is it bad practice to ask whether they do if its not clearly mentioned in the initial email?

 

[xxrr.18]

this is a bit of a silly question, but if at an AC a firm asks you "why law", how long should I ideally be going on for..?

rule of thumb, add structure to your answer to prevent you from being too short/ too rambly e.g I chose law for two/three main reasons etc etc. really helped me to stay on track when the nerves kicked in.

 

[yasmars]

Hi, quite new to this whole UK vac scheme thing. Recently read about the Paul, Weiss vac scheme and the possibility for international students not studying in the UK to apply as well. How much is previous legal internship experience valued (for reference, I did A&O Shearman, Linklaters and Freshfields internships in Brussels). To what extent do tou think this is valued because it is not 'uk or london related'?

Thank you already and good luck for everyone!

This is a brilliant way to demonstrate your interest in working internationally since you have that to show.

 

[xxrr.18]

In my experience, being honest adds authenticity. The key point is addressing the steps you've taken to improve and work on that weakness and maybe giving a recent example.

at my vac scheme, partners said they hate it when candidates go my weakness is i work too much or i just take so much responsibility or anything along those lines because they can tell you're bumlicking lol