TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[floral.tcla]

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27 is still very young in the grand scheme of a career. I'm 25 and only decided to switch to law last year. I have a vacation scheme this summer, but realistically, it could be years before I secure a training contract, and I’m okay with that—because when I finally land the role, it will be the best feeling after working so hard. If this is your dream career, you must pursue it for as long as it takes to get there. I have faith in you—if you've secured vacation schemes before, it’s clear that you possess qualities firms find attractive. Don't give up!

mind putting in a few good words for us?😃 in all seriousness congrats on ur VS!

 

[knight1999]

Linklaters pfo (spring)

At least they got back to us 😆

Sorry to hear that, I also just received R&G PFO :/ Do you remember if you already passed candidate review in ur application ? Just to shed some light the 66/77% debate lol

 

[LawJourney101]

Linklaters PFO (I was at 66%).

 

[EA95]

sorry. if u dont mind me asking, is this for the direct tc

It was for the Spring Vacation Scheme

 

[xxrr.18]

Time for my daily: anyone heard back from goodwin post interview?

Hi, they told me that they are meeting for review on the 27th with offers being rolled out in the first/ second week of march so try to relax for now and forget about it

 

[Joey green]

Anyone heard back from Cleary AC?

 

[MaryAra299]

Anyone received stephenson harwood sjt invite yet? Haven't heard back from them after application. Was curious to know when do they send them out usually since they're on a rolling basis and has anyone already received them yet?

 

[paralegaltotrainee]

I've received 7 PFOs in a row this week jeez 😭 and the week is not over yet

Update just received my 8th this week 😂

 

[mariistm]

I think Eversheds has forgotten I did an AC with them 😅😅 they said they would come back last week lol

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Time for my daily: anyone heard back from goodwin post interview?

Honestly I wouldn’t expect to hear back from them from for a while yet. Maybe mid March. Looking at past forums unless you’re one of the last to interview you could be waiting a good few weeks.

 

[fitzer401]

Goodwin PFO

 

[ronaldo69]

@Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu @Jaysen This is the second time writing in the chat, having sent 3 emails already with no response. I bought the Premium last Saturday, and I am still awaiting membership approval. So unprofessional. Please at least reply and give me a refund.

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

Hey, sorry to hear that. When did you apply if you don’t mind me asking? Same to others who have heard back from r&g

Jan 30th

 

[👩🎓]

Anyone received stephenson harwood sjt invite yet? Haven't heard back from them after application. Was curious to know when do they send them out usually since they're on a rolling basis and has anyone already received them yet?

I emailed GR at the beginning of week and they said everyone will hear back after the deadline (28th Feb) - I think they review apps on a rolling basis but outcomes come out after the deadline.

 

[jacksollaf]

🥁🥁🥁🥁

Ropes & Gray pfo

 

[👩🎓]

Has anyone heard from RPC this week?

 

[Kakaboo]

3 PFO’s today…11am…. Birthday off to a good start haha

 

[kuuks_]

My fellow Paul, Weiss stragglers - anyone hear back yet?

 

[legal18]

Hi @Andrei Radu,

I hope you are keeping well. 🐐

Similar to one of the questions I had asked on the forum previously (for which you gave an amazing answer), how would you describe Willkie Farr & Gallagher in terms of its position in the City of London (apart from it being one of the leading transactions and disputes firms in London)? How would you describe the firm as a whole, taking into account its growth and strategic decisions over the past decade? 🙂

Also, who would you say are the firm’s closest competitors, looking at their key practice areas such as PE and Litigation, but also as a US firm in London more broadly? I believe you did a VS at Willkie and received a TC offer. Is there any advice or insight you could share in relation to the partner interview e.g., how to prepare for it and navigate the different elements? I am nervous as I haven’t actually ever spoken to partners before, not least partners of a leading US law firm in London. 🥲

Please help. 🥲​

@Andrei Radu I second this

 

[James Wakefield]

Are there lots of people still waiting for R&G?