TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[legallady123]

Hi! I was just wondering, if you remember, how many were on the Clydes VS when you did it, and how many converted? Thanks!

There were 14 us and only 4 converted. Regional office though! The London VS had way more vac schemers and TC offers, but I’m not sure exactly how many converted.

 

[Chris Brown]

How am I supposed to ramble on for 600 words for each question brooo (Stephenson Hardwood VS...)

I saw it was 3 x 600 word long answer questions and called it quits. 🥲🥲

I was not about to write an entire essay like I did for BCLP (4 x 500 word long answer questions). 😂😂

I might apply for the DTC as it’s open until June so more time to prepare for my ramble. 🥲🥲​

 

[tomsmitg]

Has anyone else not heard from Morgan Lewis post TI?

 

[yk1906]

I saw it was 3 x 600 word long answer questions and called it quits. I was not about to write an entire essay like I did for BCLP (4 x 500 word long answer questions). 😂😂

I might apply for the DTC as it’s open until June so more time to prepare my ramble. 🥲🥲​

Hi Chris! How was the SJT for BCLP, if I may ask?

 

[NJS]

Can anyone recommend if TCLA premium is worth if for building knoweldge on private equity/M&A and helping out with the commercial awareness needed for case studies, considering getting the gold subscription?

 

[TC129129]

Has anyone else not heard from Morgan Lewis post TI?

I also haven’t

 

[tomsmitg]

I also haven’t

When did you do your interview if I can ask?

 

[yk1906]

In my honest opinion, absolutely horrific lmao. 😂

I didn’t even meet the benchmark though so that’s probably why I’m saying that. 😂​

Oh nooo! What's their benchmark?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

hey all,

i wanted to get your thoughts on using a news story in a TC application. the question is “tell me about a news story and why it interests you?”

the story i want to pick doesn’t link to the firm because it doesn’t have an office there, but it does link to US investment banks due to potential geopolitical concerns.

what are your general thoughts?

thanks in advance

I think this is fine. Not everything has to have a direct link to the firm’s work.

 

[lawyergirl2903]

Has anyone heard anything post Ashurst's AC interview?

 

[B101]

Anyone who applied to Paul, Weiss for spring & summer still waiting to hear back?

 

[BuddyingLawyer744]

Does anybody have any information on how GDL applications work in London? If I do not get a TC, I want to start the GDL in September. (currently 3rd year non-law), but I want to wait till I get my results back from my uni in July or atleast post exams. Is this too late? Do spots fill up for the popular uni choices like city?

 

[ysr567]

I just completed my WBD assessment. i got the mid tier for verbal intellect, top tier for numerical, 7/9, 7/9, 9/9/ and 7/9 for the traits. Are these good enough scores for AC or meh? I just have no clue how to interpret amberjack assessments 😭

 

[Mathlaw432]

Got my paul weiss AC - first stage interview on friday. Does anyone know if its JUST a competency/motivational or will there be SJT and maybe case study ?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

I just completed my WBD assessment. i got the mid tier for verbal intellect, top tier for numerical, 7/9, 7/9, 9/9/ and 7/9 for the traits. Are these good enough scores for AC or meh? I just have no clue how to interpret amberjack assessments 😭

Just to stress, the 7s are not "mid tier"

 

[SamiyaJ]

I just completed my WBD assessment. i got the mid tier for verbal intellect, top tier for numerical, 7/9, 7/9, 9/9/ and 7/9 for the traits. Are these good enough scores for AC or meh? I just have no clue how to interpret amberjack assessments 😭

Wow, that's brilliant!! I’d be surprised if you don’t get an AC. Best of luck!

 

[FoxStella]

Does anyone know what to expect from the Debevoise open day? It sounds like the interview is solely based on the article, does that mean they don't ask any competency/motivation qs?

 

[SamiyaJ]

I can’t deal with PW anymore, please just end the suffering 😭

 

[ysr567]

Just to stress, the 7s are not "mid tier"

My apologies! I should have clarified but the mid tier was for the bar with the arrow for applied verbal intellect. the arrow was pointing to the middle

 

[gazdgazd11]

im trying to write about tariffs in an app commercial question - how do I structure my answer? The topic is so broad. I know how to speak about its effect on law firms but I’m not sure how to structure it cause it’s just so incredibly broad.

@Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam could
You please help me? Thank you!