TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[AlegalA]

Just did the weightmans sjt test and flopped it so bad 😂😂😂
It's such a hit and miss, I've done so well in past SJTs but sometimes it all goes so wrong, even though I don't feel like I particularly change my answers that much??

They're so hard to hack 😭

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Congratulations ! when did you hear back from debevoise? Was it an email?

It was an email today

 

[austinfriar]

It was an email today

Which AC did you go to? Must be PFO for me but trying to still hold out hope..

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

When a firm calls with an offer for a VS, roughly how long after would they send email confirmation?

It can be anything from the same day or the next week. How long have you been waiting?

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Which AC did you go to? Must be PFO for me but trying to still hold out hope..

I DMed

 

[jojo23]

For anyone that's waiting for an update from CRS:
I've emailed CRS and they've said to me they're currently prioritising reviewing Guildford applications at the moment as the scheme is happening before the London Placement. London Placement candidates can expect an answer in, "the next couple of weeks".

Next couple of weeks is code for next month🤣

 

[zoobla20]

@Jessica Booker hi Jess, hope you're well. Would you suggest applying for straight TCs if you have no legal work experience (but do have some non-legal work experience - 3 years)? Just FYI I've got a non-law degree, PGDL and currently studying for the SQE 1 which I'm going to sit in July. I've heard TCs are more geared towards people that have vac schemes etc but I've been unsuccessful in getting one this cycle (made it to 2 final stage interviews/ACs).

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Next couple of weeks is code for next month🤣

Well I got a London CRS PFO today so I feel special.

 

[legallyells]

Well I got a London CRS PFO today so I feel special.

was this post-vi?

 

[A worried paralegal]

Anyone here aware of any insight days with open applications for the coming months?

I’ve run out of firms to apply for and could do with finding a new one to fall in love with.

 

[legallyblonde7542]

Does anyone know how long OC take to reply after the in person AC?

 

[user9809]

I just found a TC offer in my junk!!! I applied for the Paul, Weiss VS but they liked me so much I got a TC. I do a physics degree so any non-law applicants do not worry, I think it was my commercial awareness that did it

That’s insane! Congratulations

 

[A worried paralegal]

I just found a TC offer in my junk!!! I applied for the Paul, Weiss VS but they liked me so much I got a TC. I do a physics degree so any non-law applicants do not worry, I think it was my commercial awareness that did it

Imagine if it had deleted itself

Congrats

 

[SamiyaJ]

I just found a TC offer in my junk!!! I applied for the Paul, Weiss VS but they liked me so much I got a TC. I do a physics degree so any non-law applicants do not worry, I think it was my commercial awareness that did it

That’s actually mad, wow!! Congratulations xx

 

[lawgraduate]

CRS VS, received last week but ask not to disclose until now!

congratulations! Can I ask which CRS location you applied for

 

[ysr567]

I haven't heard back from Brown Rudnick yet and also never got a confirmation email that my application sent. Is it worth emailing to follow up?

 

[lawyersum]

I just found a TC offer in my junk!!! I applied for the Paul, Weiss VS but they liked me so much I got a TC. I do a physics degree so any non-law applicants do not worry, I think it was my commercial awareness that did it

This is literally the stuff our dreams are made of - congrats!!! 🥳🥳

 

[Mathlaw432]

I just found a TC offer in my junk!!! I applied for the Paul, Weiss VS but they liked me so much I got a TC. I do a physics degree so any non-law applicants do not worry, I think it was my commercial awareness that did it

Wow cant believe that a firm that has never had a trainee cohort intake before has suddenly given out a TC straight away. I myself have a VS offer at PW and know someone else who does too

 

[bsh]

Wow cant believe that a firm that has never had a trainee cohort intake before has suddenly given out a TC straight away. I myself have a VS offer at PW and know someone else who does too

Was the offer via email or call ?

 

[Mathlaw432]

Was the offer via email or call ?

it was via call - the offer has yet to come into my inbox. They mentioned that they will email soon.
I'm surprised that OP already got an email regarding their TC. My friend also got a call but no email yet