TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[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. 😅😅

 

[radssss]

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 ?

 

[James Wakefield]

Cooley interview! 😅

 

[yasmars]

Cooley interview! 😅

Omg congrats!!

 

[wqueens8]

speaking of freshfields, has anyone heard from them for SVS this week? completed WG last Sunday

 

[Chelsea101]

Hi, I recently did a Vac Scheme (large international - no TC offer) and I have an AC coming up soon (mid-sized commercial). Is it okay to mention I did a vac scheme (completed it after my app was sent with AC firm so it isn't on my WE).

For example, in answering the "Why Firm A" Q , I wanted to say something like:

"I am interested in your disputes practice because (xyz). Last year, I did a WVS at firm B and sat in disputes and did (xyz) which has made me more motivated to be a trainee at your firm because I want to work on disputes on the claimants side whereas firm B did more work on the defendant side"

Also wanted to ask the best way to respond if I get asked why I did not get the TC at the other firm (if they ask that). Is it likely they would???

Thank you

 

[zonnonomo]

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

congrats! i did the interview in 23 it was breezy w 2 associates who asked all the basic STAR/ competency questions so polish a heckload of your experiences from work+studies+activities

though i remember i was talking about organising my exgirlfriends wedding for half the time & still got through cause i laughed at the interviewers jokes n made suave small talk

 

[Harvey Specter]

Cooley interview! 😅

Huge congrats 🥳

 

[legalxp2]

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

Cooley interview! 😅

Congrats to both! - when did you submit/complete the WG?

 

[James Wakefield]

Congrats to both! - when did you submit/complete the WG?

Thank you, I did mine on Tuesday.

 

[applicant457]

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.

Mine says 'in progress', but no email received? any insights would really help thanks in advance @Jessica Booker

 

[applicant457]

NRF interview!!!! Any insight is VERY welcomed

what time did you receive this? did they send them out all at once?