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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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😂 omg my deliveroo driver called me... I saw the UK number and I froze cos I was like is this a firm calling me?? and then I answered so hesitantly and was so nervous until the person on the line said "your food is here"
man the CONTROL these firms have over me 🤣 anyways I should've used my common sense... 1) it's not even during business hours rn and 2) I have no firms I'm waiting to hear from? gagged
man the CONTROL these firms have over me 🤣 anyways I should've used my common sense... 1) it's not even during business hours rn and 2) I have no firms I'm waiting to hear from? gagged
Has anyone heard from:
Kirkland & Ellis
Sullivan & Cromwell (I have heard from S&C, my application was placed on hold until after the deadline)
Akin
White & Case
Kirkland & Ellis
Sullivan & Cromwell (I have heard from S&C, my application was placed on hold until after the deadline)
Akin
White & Case
Fingers crossed Clyde & Co, white & case and Osborne Clarke respond tomorrow so many people on this forum applied to them
If you applied to Akin before Xmas then majority of us have heard back and are doing TIs atm.
I applied 15 Dec and did my TI today. Others sent their app 19-22 Dec and are doing TIs too.
Some people who applied much earlier have had an AC which was today or yesterday I think.
If you applied around New years or on deadline, I don’t think they’ve screened all those apps yet.
I’ve seen Kirkland VI and ACs on the forum and I think I’ve seen a few White & Case VIs too.
I applied 15 Dec and did my TI today. Others sent their app 19-22 Dec and are doing TIs too.
Some people who applied much earlier have had an AC which was today or yesterday I think.
If you applied around New years or on deadline, I don’t think they’ve screened all those apps yet.
I’ve seen Kirkland VI and ACs on the forum and I think I’ve seen a few White & Case VIs too.
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I tend to be very proactive in my application strategy.
For example, so far, I have sent emails to plenty of associates, partners, managing partners or firm board members, introducing myself and seeing if they are willing to either call and discuss opportunities at their firm, or put me in touch with someone who would be interested.
It's a bold move. But past experience has taught me that you can just email anyone. Anything might happen. If you are respectful, proportionate and realistic, it is absolutely fine. And if they don't reply, it's probably because they're either really busy or they've got nothing to suggest. That's fine, too.
When editing my last book, I sent over 80 emails to Professors, journalists and creatives around the world. About 60 replied. About 30 agreed to support. And about 15 came through in the end. That's all you need.
Using this strategy to support my career change into law, I have built a really supportive network in only a year or so. I now know lots of folks at many different firms. Even if they are only able to offer moral support. It is really valuable to speak with so many different lawyers and get to know partners, legal directors, general councils, board members, etc. You get a handle on how people think, how they see things, and the language they use.
I may be naive in my belief that one day someone with authority will reply saying: "Wow, your work sounds great!! Let's get you a TC. I'll talk to HR". But I'm an optimist. If you don't ask, you don't get.
For example, so far, I have sent emails to plenty of associates, partners, managing partners or firm board members, introducing myself and seeing if they are willing to either call and discuss opportunities at their firm, or put me in touch with someone who would be interested.
It's a bold move. But past experience has taught me that you can just email anyone. Anything might happen. If you are respectful, proportionate and realistic, it is absolutely fine. And if they don't reply, it's probably because they're either really busy or they've got nothing to suggest. That's fine, too.
When editing my last book, I sent over 80 emails to Professors, journalists and creatives around the world. About 60 replied. About 30 agreed to support. And about 15 came through in the end. That's all you need.
Using this strategy to support my career change into law, I have built a really supportive network in only a year or so. I now know lots of folks at many different firms. Even if they are only able to offer moral support. It is really valuable to speak with so many different lawyers and get to know partners, legal directors, general councils, board members, etc. You get a handle on how people think, how they see things, and the language they use.
I may be naive in my belief that one day someone with authority will reply saying: "Wow, your work sounds great!! Let's get you a TC. I'll talk to HR". But I'm an optimist. If you don't ask, you don't get.
Hi @Abbie Whitlock
Any tips for preparing for a written exercise? I feel like I'm all over the place
Any tips for preparing for a written exercise? I feel like I'm all over the place
On second thoughts I think I prefer a dry inbox... I've received about 5 rejections this week 🤣. All of them penultimate stages before the AC. Cycle is basically done for me
Thank you.
I applied to Akin close to the deadline, so have not heard back from them yet.
Okay, do you know if people have received rejection email from them?
@Abbie Whitlock seconding this. I feel like with written exercising it is all about being concise maybe? I'm not quite sure how to go about preparing though.
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