TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[A worried graduate]

I got the fifth paragraph with a link to like stay engaged with Shoosmiths as well something about the strength based test. Maybe some got the strong application part and some didn’t.

I got told that my app was strong two years in a row

I assumed that it was automatic.

 

[futureTS03]

Hi! Have you heard back from Latham in the end?

Nope, have you heard back yet?

 

[Chris Brown]

This question may have been asked before, but how best do you go about structuring an answer to the question “introduce yourself/tell us about yourself” in an interview?​

I would probably just walk in to the interview and say hi my name is Chris Brown and then amaze the partners with something like this: 😂😂

 

[BrunoLevi]

Anything from W&C- Post AC?

when did you do yours

 

[jojo23]

I got told that my app was strong two years in a row

I assumed that it was automatic.

Consider it flirting at this point

 

[YS391]

I'm assuming no one heard from PMC this week post-AC? I emailed grad rec about when I should expect to hear back but no reply yet.

 

[vr36]

when did you do yours

Last monday, wbu?

 

[helloj]

Orrick AC!

 

[riverywind]

Just got rejected post-interview for Slaughters Summer scheme, ggs. Got an open day, so there's that at least.

Really should've applied to more than 6 places ☹️, but this cycle's basically done. Guess I have next year.

 

[applicant3000]

Orrick AC!

 

[Chris Brown]

Orrick AC!

Orrick AC!

Huge congrats! 🐐

 

[Andrei Radu]

Dear @Andrei Radu If I have not heard anything post-app, is there still a chance to be progressed (based on last years). Thank you!

I would not say there is no chance. Slaughter and May is known to interview people over a very extended period, and this cycle seems to have been particularly busy for many firms. Moreover, since they have not responded to you yet, it could be the case that you have been placed on a waiting list; in which case your progression would depend on the performance of other candidates in the interviews/their acceptance of VS offers.

 

[gazdgazd11]

Has anyone been successful in their first AC? Or is it unlikely

 

[wqueens8]

Has anyone applied to Reed Smith's first year scheme? I'm wondering if anybody know's the specific dates for the scheme as I can't find them listed anywhere? I have emailed grad rec but they aim to reply within 3 working days, which will be Wednesday now.

 

[helenaskelton]

Did you get the interview today?

No, a couple weeks ago

 

[S7321]

Orrick AC!

 

[jacksollaf]

Am I the only one who didn't receive anything from Shoosmiths? Also, did anyone else also never receive any test invites or anything? i feel ghosted

 

[Bbhu19]

Orrick AC!

Can u ask for what scheme?

 

[Boating]

Has anyone been successful in their first AC? Or is it unlikely

I was last year, 100% possible

 

[jacksollaf]

guys, please urgent help! I am applying to stephenson harwood, and i wrote my answers and everything, but i am debating whether i should apply to the placement or the training contract... Anyway has suggestions? which one is better (i have a total of about 5 months legal experience, and volunteering of over 2.5 years), is that enough for a TC or just go safe for placement