TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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People who paid for TCLA premium this year or the TCLA academy / those sorts of paid resources offered, is it worth the money?
I am looking into paying for those sorts of things from august ish onwards to prep for the next application cycle as I couldn't get past ACs this year and want to know if its worth it. Thanks

Personally, I have had a very positive experience with TCLA Premium Gold. I’ve secured 3 VS at MC/Silver Circle firms (this is my first application cycle and those VS offers resulted from my first three ACs), and I genuinely believe that this wouldn’t have been possible without TCLA Premium and advice from the TCLA Community.

In terms of TCLA Premium, I found the Premium database and the courses on case studies/situational judgement (scenario-based) interview questions most helpful, alongside some of the ‘firm profiles’ as well.

 

[solicithor]

Jesus, their NQ salary.

60k almost puts you in the top 10% of UK incomes - if you’re earning that you’re already incredibly lucky! Important to hold on to perspective 🙏

 

[User5678]

Does withers send a feedback report post assessment?

 

[Legal Wizard]

Girl im just trying to get a TC at this point, this game is a warzone

Amen! I feel u!

 

[Bbhu19]

Crazy story. I applied for AMEX summer intern at 10am today and they just sent me a pfo 5min ago. That must be a record for the fastest PFO.

I applied to Disney Tuesday night around 8pm got a PFO 8 am sharp the following day in house atleast responds fast 😂

 

[elsx]

I applied to Disney Tuesday night around 8pm got a PFO 8 am sharp the following day in house atleast responds fast 😂

Same !😂

 

[lawaspirant!]

If I can't find the name of a firm's recruitment, who do I address a cover letter to? Also, I would appreciate if anyone has any tips for drafting a legal cover letter (how to approach it, what kind of questions to asnwer etc) thank you!

 

[PQ]

Just got a call from Goodwin!

Congratulations!!!! Can I ask if this is for a Direct TC or a Vac scheme. Also, do you have any idea if they have started sending out interview invites for Direct TC.

 

[PQ]

Goodwin PFO post AC lol

I’m so sorry to hear this. Is it for a Direct TC. Still haven’t heard back post VI for direct TC and don’t know what to expect.

 

[jojo23]

If I can't find the name of a firm's recruitment, who do I address a cover letter to? Also, I would appreciate if anyone has any tips for drafting a legal cover letter (how to approach it, what kind of questions to asnwer etc) thank you!

Say something like
'Dear Graduate recruitment team'
It's the safest bet imo

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Anyone heard back from Debevoise yesterday? Or are they offering on Monday?

 

[johnnysins]

How long does Sidley take post-AC to offer a VS?

 

[mandamasochist]

All,

Hope you're well - has anyone heard from Womble Bond Dickinson? I believe they said they'd get back to us yesterday but nothing as of yet.

Also I got 6,6,7,9 on the tests - this any good?

Cheers

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

All,

Hope you're well - has anyone heard from Womble Bond Dickinson? I believe they said they'd get back to us yesterday but nothing as of yet.

Also I got 6,6,7,9 on the tests - this any good?

Cheers

Where is everyone getting the info that they would respond yesterday? None of my emails say this.

 

[j9999]

@Jessica Booker Is it safe to sell successful applications to services like TCLA/ Commercial Law Academy/ NextCityLawyer? I'm selling the one whose firm's VS I'm not accepting, if somehow I got caught (even though it's anonymised), could there be any consequences? Would the SRA see it as a problem?

 

[Olivialee15]

I’m so sorry to hear this. Is it for a Direct TC. Still haven’t heard back post VI for direct TC and don’t know what to expect.

No it was for the summer vacation scheme. Tbf they might be doing all the vacation scheme apps first then getting to TC interviews!

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

I think I saw someone ask this yesterday or the day before on this forum and a few people had reacted with ‘✅’ and ‘👍🏽’ so I’m assuming they may have heard back? Best of luck with Debevoise & Plimpton! 🙂​

I mean specifically yesterday but ty

 

[theruleofno]

anything from Willkie?

 

[ecohorts]

Hey! Has anyone got any advice for the SPB AC? I’m really anxious especially about the written exercise and group task. Any advice would be appreciated!! Also I’m really confused about the impact of the current tarriffs being imposed by the US on law firms. If anyone could explain this that would be great

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Hey! Has anyone got any advice for the SPB AC? I’m really anxious especially about the written exercise and group task. Any advice would be appreciated!! Also I’m really confused about the impact of the current tarriffs being imposed by the US on law firms. If anyone could explain this that would be great

When is yours? I thought they had finished their ACs ?