TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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I just received my PW pfo, honestly don’t remember all the dates but I always waited till the very last minute, if that helps

Sorry to hear that, did you receive it today? I feel like I saw you get one last week? I’m just trying to understand their time frame

 

[mulan0]

idk how it works, but honestly that looks like a really really solid score... Bottom tier might be low obviously, but maybe the top for verbal neutralises it... 7997 definitely passes the benchmark I think; really impressive, congrats!!

Wow those are amazing scores, I don’t think I’ve seen anyone get within the 30’s range for SJTs

Thankyou so much!! I don’t tend to do well in these but I used some sjt advice I saw on here and it really made a difference to how I went about the questions. I’ll link it below:

The best SJT advice on the forum

Hey guys. I just compiled all the stuff that I found useful on SJTs on the forum. Mostly everyone is confused regarding how to approach these tests so, here it goes. SJT ADVICE Q1- Let's say if we are working on the same project and the other trainee needs help but I am busy as well, is offer...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[Chouette]

I have not yet heard from Slaughters post-app (I applied days before the deadline) - is anyone else in the same position

 

[BobThebIlly]

Haha, thank you that’s so lovely! I’m really, really glad it resonated with you too.

If you ever want to talk about history facts, I LOVE the Wars of the Roses, the Tudors, the Sultanate of Women and Ancient Greek stuff

EDIT: obviously in PMs, I don’t think this thread would care much for my history rants, haha!

Don't mind me intruding in on this lovely conversation lol -- I also LOVE history facts. I find the Tudors fascinating, but much prefer the Stuarts!

 

[Joey green]

Sorry to hear that, did you receive it today? I feel like I saw you get one last week? I’m just trying to understand their time frame

Nope didn’t get one last week… I think you can see all my comments in my profile if you want to check… and yes, today

 

[191919191]

Hi there

I hope you’re all doing well! I recently received my first-ever video interview invite for Mishcon De Reya, and I’m quite new to the process. If you has already completed it could kindly share any insights on the format and the types of questions asked, I would be incredibly grateful.

Any tips or advice would mean a lot as I prepare for this opportunity. Thank you in advance for your help!

Best regards,
1919191

 

[Dogsoooo]

Fairly sure, all Weil ACs have concluded now, anyone know when Weil will communicate results?

 

[VMS]

Don't mind me intruding in on this lovely conversation lol -- I also LOVE history facts. I find the Tudors fascinating, but much prefer the Stuarts!

Boo! Tudors supremacy 🤣 ... Though I prefer the Plantagenets overall

 

[kuuks_]

I just received my PW pfo, honestly don’t remember all the dates but I always waited till the very last minute, if that helps

Sorry that was your outcome. They did say there would be a winter vacation scheme next cycle so they may be looking at these applications very strictly.

Either way I hope you stay optimistic! The main point is to keep trying

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Why are PW ignoring me like this 💔

 

[User5678]

Continuously refreshing my emails today😭 shoosmiths discover scheme result is making me so anxious😣

 

[Alessio1642]

should i assume pfo for mishcon if i haven’t got the vi yet?

I am assuming PFO. For spring, all the VIs went out on 16th December and then PFO rolled around much later. I think all VI are sent in one batch so that‘s a shame but oh well

 

[Alessio1642]

Hoping for the best, expecting the worst at this point.

Cannot seem to figure out how it’s going for PW. Assuming PFO as I have grown to with all firms, but it seems a fair few invites have been sent out so logistically I don‘t see how more would go out

 

[Amma Usman]

FOOT ANSTEY OFFFFFFFFFERRRR

Yaaay huge congratulations! We hope you celebrate well….very well deserved!

 

[Ruth A]

Cannot seem to figure out how it’s going for PW. Assuming PFO as I have grown to with all firms, but it seems a fair few invites have been sent out so logistically I don‘t see how more would go out

Last week it was beginning of the week/ mid week and then Friday. So I’d say stay optimist until the end of the week. It seems as though they are also handing out PFO’s for those who haven’t even been sent an SJT. It seems like they are just getting through

 

[icebear]

Continuously refreshing my emails today😭 shoosmiths discover scheme result is making me so anxious😣

the deadline is wednesday next week so i wouldn't expect anything this week

 

[BuddyingLawyer744]

has anybody done the V&E interview this week? Heard from a friend they are ongoing.

 

[Alessio1642]

Last week it was beginning of the week/ mid week and then Friday. So I’d say stay optimist until the end of the week. It seems as though they are also handing out PFO’s for those who haven’t even been sent an SJT. It seems like they are just getting through

Hopefully!! Fingers are crossed lol.

 

[Tintin06]

Holding myself accountable (Morgan Lewis rejection)

CC* ✅📝❌
HSF ✅📝❌
NRF ✅📝❌
Weil ✅❌
Akin ✅❌
Sidley ✅❌
Orrick ✅
Willkie ✅🎥❌
Cooley ✅❌
Latham ✅❌
Milbank ✅
Kirkland ✅❌
Dechert ✅❌
Skadden ✅❌
Goodwin ✅❌
Covington ✅❌
Linklaters* ✅📝❌
Paul, Weiss ✅❌
Slaughters* ✅❌
Freshfields* ✅📝❌
Fried Frank* ✅
Gibson Dunn ✅
Macfarlanes* ✅📝
White & Case ✅❌
Morgan Lewis ✅📞❌
Paul Hastings* ✅
Hogan Lovells* ✅📝
Cleary Gottlieb ✅❌
A&O Shearman ✅📝❌
Vinson & Elkins ✅❌
Arnold & Porter ✅
Baker McKenzie ✅📝❌
King & Spalding* ✅
Winston & Strawn ✅
Morrison Foerster ✅
Sullivan & Cromwell ✅❌

Key: ✅ = application submitted; 📝 = test received; 📞 = telephone interview; 🎥 = video interview; ❌ = rejection.

*Training Contract applications.

This rejection was honestly pretty tough. I felt the TI went well. I guess that wasn't the case.

 

[jacksollaf]

Holding myself accountable (Morgan Lewis rejection)

CC* ✅📝❌
HSF ✅📝❌
NRF ✅📝❌
Weil ✅❌
Akin ✅❌
Sidley ✅❌
Orrick ✅
Willkie ✅🎥❌
Cooley ✅❌
Latham ✅❌
Milbank ✅
Kirkland ✅❌
Dechert ✅❌
Skadden ✅❌
Goodwin ✅❌
Covington ✅❌
Linklaters* ✅📝❌
Paul, Weiss ✅❌
Slaughters* ✅❌
Freshfields* ✅📝❌
Fried Frank* ✅
Gibson Dunn ✅
Macfarlanes* ✅📝
White & Case ✅❌
Morgan Lewis ✅📞❌
Paul Hastings* ✅
Hogan Lovells* ✅📝
Cleary Gottlieb ✅❌
A&O Shearman ✅📝❌
Vinson & Elkins ✅❌
Arnold & Porter ✅
Baker McKenzie ✅📝❌
King & Spalding* ✅
Winston & Strawn ✅
Morrison Foerster ✅
Sullivan & Cromwell ✅❌

Key: ✅ = application submitted; 📝 = test received; 📞 = telephone interview; 🎥 = video interview; ❌ = rejection.

This rejection was honestly pretty tough. I felt the TI went well. I guess that wasn't the case.

Same for Morgan Lewis, just got the PFO 2 mins ago...