TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Jessica Booker]

General question about CVs. I have received different advice on how many bullet points/information to include under each experience. Some have recommended to include no more than 2 bullet points and others have said that I am not stelling myself enough. What do you all think?


Could I please have your opinion? @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu Thank you

I would say 2 bullet points would only be appropriate for short roles (those less than 2 weeks) or roles with very basic responsibilities. Generally, somewhere between 3-8 bullet points is appropriate subject to the nature of the role, how complex it was, how long you did it for, and what you achieved within the role.

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

I logged into my portal for NRF and saw 'No Longer Under Consideration'. However, I haven't received a rejection email ?
@Jessica Booker Any insight on this please ?

Hiya @LiveLaughLawyer

@Jessica Booker would definitely have more insight on this, but it might be worth reaching out to graduate recruitment for clarification. You could send them a quick email asking if they can confirm your application status. I’ve not come across that specific portal update before, so I can understand why it might be a bit confusing. Hopefully, you’ll get some clarity soon.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I logged into my portal for NRF and saw 'No Longer Under Consideration'. However, I haven't received a rejection email ?
@Jessica Booker Any insight on this please ?

I would contact the firm to get clarity on this as I don't know the specifics, but it sounds like you may not have completed a necessary stage and they have withdrawn your application.

 

[Cool pigeon]

Maybe Weil meant to write 20 weeks, not 2... ?

 

[Miss Chocolate]

I would say 2 bullet points would only be appropriate for short roles (those less than 2 weeks) or roles with very basic responsibilities. Generally, somewhere between 3-8 bullet points is appropriate subject to the nature of the role, how complex it was, how long you did it for, and what you achieved within the role.

Really helpful, thank you for sharing that

 

[LiveLaughLawyer]

I would contact the firm to get clarity on this as I don't know the specifics, but it sounds like you may not have completed a necessary stage and they have withdrawn your application.

Thank you so much!

 

[tcla02]

did people receive NRF invites for summer today? when did you guys apply?

 

[b4PFO]

Can anyone offer any help with Osborne Clarke Virtual AC. Happy to offer help on ACs at Simmons and Simmons, White & Case, Withers

have you heard anything post w&c final round ac / when did you do it

 

[shana]

Has anyone who applied to Paul, Weiss day of deadline received a test invite?

Yep, applied like minutes before the deadline and got my test invite today.

 

[j.a55293]

OC AC and NRF interview!

Congrats! Which office for OC?

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

@Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman
when law firms ask "why the firm" questions in interviews, is it alright to say the same thing you have written in your application form or make it different and consider new reasons?

Hiya @suhana

I completely agree with response by @Amma Usman , particularly her point about potentially being pressed on your application answer during your interview. One additional point to consider is that firms and industries are constantly evolving. Between submitting your application and attending the interview, there may have been key developments (e.g. new deals, strategic hires, or practice area expansions) that you might incorporate to demonstrate that your reasons for joining the firm have been strengthened. Overall, I think it's always worth revisiting your original application answer and asking yourself whether anything has changed, or whether you've any new insights that could make my response stronger. Best of luck with the interview!

 

[rabialegal]

did people receive NRF invites for summer today? when did you guys apply?

Applied on deadline day and completed test on 13th Jan.

 

[lawelmo]

DWF PFO...

Me too D:

 

[legal18]

Maybe Weil meant to write 20 weeks, not 2... ?

Hahahaha I want to know so badly ughhh

 

[James Wakefield]

Thank you Cooley for sending the WGs out at 10:30pm last week. Now I can’t relax in the evenings, instead I’m checking for updates. 😅😅

 

[User5678]

Hi, has anyone applied to Gateley and can confirm if they have a London vacation scheme or TC intake. Their website states the salary for London but I cannot seem to find an application for it.
Thank you!

@Ram Sabaratnam @Jessica Booker

 

[Diana54]

Has anyone emailed Weil. I am thinking of emailing them.

 

[Hana ♥]

NRF interview!!!! Any insight is VERY welcomed

 

[librame17]

cooley interview! very, very nervous if anyone has any tips 🙂

 

[camrxc]

Does anyone have any insight into how long it takes to hear back after mofo first round interview ?