TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Jessica Booker]

Kirkland TC! Would not have been possible without TCLA so thank you

Amazing news - congratulations!

 

[missfuturetraineemaybe]

I think normally you can - I have actually been in this situation before, as I received my TC offers from Milbank and Willkie in the spring but went on to do my Davis Polk and Slaughter and May vacations schemes in the summer. You should not have any issues with doing your summer schemes unless you sign the TC offer before the summer vacation scheme and one of the following applies:

1. The firm offering the TC has included a clause to the effect that you are prohibited from doing work experiences with other firms (which is quite uncommon in my experience); or
2. The firm offering you a VS in the summer makes the offer conditional on you not having signed a TC offer before (though sometimes there can also be flexibility on this point).

Had you accepted any of your spring offers before you completed your summer vs?

 

[law121]

hey, has anyone done the Mayer Brown AC? Would really appreciate some insights!

is this for summer?

 

[Legallywhatever]

Has anyone applied to the Michelmores vac scheme?

 

[legal18]

Weil PFO post-VI, gutted

 

[Lawpersonhopefilly]

If I haven't heard back from Mishcon should I assume PFO?

 

[Ricky]

Weil PFO post-VI, gutted

Sameeee

 

[sapphireoreos]

If I haven't heard back from Mishcon should I assume PFO?

If it’s for summer, no. They sent out an email in January saying they’ll get back to us in mid-February. No idea for spring

 

[Apple]

For any grads on here, in interview how often are you questioned on how you have spent your time after graduating or why you have failed to secure a TC yet?

 

[knight1999]

For anyone who confirmed their Open Day attendance for Debevoise - have you guys got a “confirmation received” acknowledgment? I didn’t reply to the allhires mail but directly to the senior recruiter’s mail that was in the email.

 

[Cool pigeon]

For anyone who confirmed their Open Day attendance for Debevoise - have you guys got a “confirmation received” acknowledgment? I didn’t reply to the allhires mail but directly to the senior recruiter’s mail that was in the email.

I did the same and havent had to follow up email yet. Just to confirm your email also contained:
- preference order
- head shot
- mobile number
- passport

Worried I missed somin ahah

 

[knight1999]

I did the same and havent had to follow up email yet. Just to confirm your email also contained:
- preference order
- head shot
- mobile number
- passport

Worried I missed somin ahah

Yeah exactly the same okay then maybe they don’t send out confirmation of receipt hahahaah

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Yeah exactly the same okay then maybe they don’t send out confirmation of receipt hahahaah

No confirmation either, I reckon we should be good

 

[zq522]

Fwiw, I contacted them on Monday, as I realised I had been sent a VI invite but had not received it. They resent in and reset it yesterday, and I completed it the same day.
This would suggest the ACs are not yet finalised.

Was this for spring or summer? I applied back in October for the Summer VS but havent heard anything - have also checked the portal and no communication there either. Seen a few people getting VI's and AC's so unsure what to think!

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

Yeah exactly the same okay then maybe they don’t send out confirmation of receipt hahahaah

I've just received the out of office reply for Adeline, who appears to be off work until the 10th. I imagine we'll hear back after that time.

 

[Amakaa]

Weil Post vi PFO🥰

 

[anonymous.15]

Weil PFO post-VI, gutted

Kirkland & Ellis TC! Would not have been possible without TCLA so thank you

fabbbb congratsss

 

[carys09]

if one got offered a tc after their spring vac scheme, can they still attend a summer scheme at another firm?

Depends on if you have accepted the TC or if your holding an offer open without yet accepting it - https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topic...ry-code-of-recruitment-for-trainee-solicitors

 

[OliverTwist]

This is quite scary considering they have got SVS offers from HSF and AG! I hope they aren’t like this in real life as well. 😞

It's frightening how differently people behave when hidden behind the cloak of online anonymity.

I believe that requiring users to display their legal name would make a difference. The Times online recently implemented a similar policy, mandating that users show at least their last name and first initial. I have noticed that since this, the number of unacceptable (racist, misogynistic, classist etc) comments under articles has dropped significantly.

Maybe you could initiate something similar @Jaysen @Jessica Booker

 

[unknownnn7372]

if i got a tc after my spring scheme, does anyone know when i would be enrolled for the SQE? (i’m a final year law student btw) are you required to take a year out or is that not necessary