TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[coldmilc]

hi everyone, I was having a really tough cycle, just PFO after PFO, even from firms I spent an ungodly amount of time getting to know through events and open days etc (you know the drill🥲). Recently, I got my first small win - a W&C VI invite! Please hang in there and don't give up hope!!
I understand that people have been offering to trade tips but unfortunately, I haven't had much experience advancing. If anyone would still be happy to share tips for this, I would be really grateful! Thanks

 

[Cool pigeon]

"Please note that the confirmation email from {xxx} is only confirming your morning slot or afternoon slot."

Guys I think it’s referring to you have booked either a morning slot or afternoon. But you don’t know if in the morning it will be at 9am or 11:30 am, for example.

 

[toad92]

anyone have insights for reed smith assessment/vi and baker vi? would be appreciated 🫶🏻

 

[pepsicola96]

Bakers VI!!!!!! For Summer Vac Scheme. Over the moon, I was so deflated after the online test, but I guess it was enough. For anyone wondering: I excelled in applied verbal intellect. Then I got 9/9 in grit, 4/9 in applied intellect, 7/9 in creative force, 3/9 in digital mindset.

Again any advice would be so appreciated!

 

[Gday33]

11:08 today. I applied deadline, did WG Monday.

Hmmm I’ll wait to see if that comes through 😂 I applied 24/10 and did WG 05/12 so that I haven’t heard anything since isn’t boding well..!

 

[lawbear123]

for the freshfields PS, would u recommend addressing it to grad rec/someone (i.e., format it like a cover letter) or just start with the statement directly?

 

[Chris Brown]

for the freshfields PS, would u recommend addressing it to grad rec/someone (i.e., format it like a cover letter) or just start with the statement directly?

I think since it’s a personal statement and not a formal cover letter you probably wouldn’t need to address it to anyone in particular. I would think of it in the same way as the UCAS personal statement. Not sure if that is a good comparison tbh. 💀💀

I think you can just start with the PS directly.

Best of luck with your Freshfields application!!​

 

[suhana]

anyone have any tips for the ashurst written ac?

 

[DesperateForVac]

Hi everyone, I really need help.

Did an AC with HSF and I know someone on the AC with me got a phone call a few hours later with an offer. I was told it could take a week and have heard that sometimes they call others later on in the week. I genuinely felt the AC went well. Has anyone got any information about this- specifically if they do call you a week after?

 

[sdp1205]

Does anyone have tips on the Baker VI for the summer vac? Just got the invite and I’m stressed ngl

 

[lillypad321]

anyone heard back from RPC post WG? I got an email and I am legit at work so not gonna open it. i put so much effort into the application form, if it's a PFO because of the WG I will be so fuming 😭

is it the automated thank u for completing one

 

[Tclarocks123]

Hi everyone, I really need help.

Did an AC with HSF and I know someone on the AC with me got a phone call a few hours later with an offer. I was told it could take a week and have heard that sometimes they call others later on in the week. I genuinely felt the AC went well. Has anyone got any information about this- specifically if they do call you a week after?

Also got the call few hours later (2023) ... But maybe they are still interviewing Be optimistic.

 

[AdiKhurana]

Hey this might be an obvious Q but for Stephenson Harwood they ask you to select your preferred placement scheme dates - is it best to just select one or is it okay to select multiple if you're available for them?

 

[Cool pigeon]

If I have an AC for a Manchester office of a law firm, can i ask to transfer my application to the London office. Personal circumstances have changed and therefore, applying to London makes more sense now for me. The AC is online. Do you think if i explained to grad rec this is something that would be possible as im doing it before even attending the AC? Also, i sent the application a while back

 

[Amakaa]

hi everyone, I was having a really tough cycle, just PFO after PFO, even from firms I spent an ungodly amount of time getting to know through events and open days etc (you know the drill🥲). Recently, I got my first small win - a W&C VI invite! Please hang in there and don't give up hope!!
I understand that people have been offering to trade tips but unfortunately, I haven't had much experience advancing. If anyone would still be happy to share tips for this, I would be really grateful! Thanks

Congratulations 🎉 is this for summer or spring if I may ask please.

 

[Miss Chocolate]

is it the automated thank u for completing one

yep!!

 

[lawyer195]

Any more Latham offers / rejections post AC today?

 

[BillSikes]

If I have an AC for a Manchester office of a law firm, can i ask to transfer my application to the London office. Personal circumstances have changed and therefore, applying to London makes more sense now for me. The AC is online. Do you think if i explained to grad rec this is something that would be possible as im doing it before even attending the AC? Also, i sent the application a while back

Yeah you should go for it.

 

[yeezyee]

any bakers rejections post test? the vi’s have me worried ah

 

[johnnysins]

Any more Latham offers / rejections post AC today?

I think most of us haven't heard back on anything for the Summer Vacation Scheme HAHA

Did you apply for the Spring or Summer Scheme and were you on their open day?