TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Looper88]

To the people that took the HSF test, did you get it immediately after submitting the application???
I submitted my application 3 days ago and I still got no test

I got mine about 12 hours after I submitted it on Oct 1. I would recommend checking your Spam folder etc!

 

[KBanana]

Hi everyone!

Can your work experience section be more or less the same when applying to the same firm's open day and vacation scheme? Thanks!

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Guys I'm doing NRF's Artic shores. How long do people attempt the last question because I am Struuggling. I got to the very last one twice but failed both times and idk if it's better to get to the end of it or just give up?

The question asks you to check it's secure not to get in. So you make a judgment how many times you need to try and not get in to show its secure rather than actually crack the code. 30 mins I am afraid may indicate you didn't understand what you were supposed to be doing.

 

[buibuui]

Deloitte PFO... I haven't even received any online test. I meet the eligibility criteria and the application stage didn't include any work experience sections or application questions? What could they possibly reject me on T_T

 

[kokoprep]

I agree with @Jessica Booker that these are skills more than qualities and that you need to look more at general personality traits. I think you can keep the points you were going to make about these skills and just change the wording to replace them with the relevant associated qualities. For instance:

1. Instead of 'problem-solving' you can discuss being an 'analytic' person.
2. Instead of 'teamwork', you can discuss being 'collaborative' or 'empathetic'
3. Instead of 'attention to detail', you can discuss being 'meticulous' or 'conscientious'

Thank you so much!

 

[kokoprep]

Hi Guys - Does anyone how Sidley Austin processed applications to AC, its rolling yes but are they quick with sending to AC? Please do let me know. Thank you!

 

[THE GOAT]

Hi Guys - Does anyone how Sidley Austin processed applications to AC, its rolling yes but are they quick with sending to AC? Please do let me know. Thank you!

I applied mid-Aug and got invited to interview late Sept - which I did this week.

 

[Izzy1026]

Hi! For those who have done the Willkie VI, how long is the prep time and answer time? Thanks!

 

[Tintin06]

I applied mid-Aug and got invited to interview late Sept - which I did this week.

How did the interview go btw?

 

[Donuttime]

@Tintin06 did you get an email for Jones Day WVS saying they are no longer inviting for interviews? Kinda left us hanging…

 

[gazdgazd11]

Haven’t received any reply from Sidley and Ashurst and I applied a while ago- do I assume a PFO?

 

[THE GOAT]

How did the interview go btw?

Thanks for asking! I haven’t heard, but it was very conversational and everyone I met was extremely nice! Great firm. I think it went pretty well but always hard to tell. I was happy with how I presented myself but as we all know it is extremely competitive so who knows the outcome. Really enjoyed the process, waiting to hear is the hard part! Have you got an interview with them?

 

[WillkieGemma]

Hi! For those who have done the Willkie VI, how long is the prep time and answer time? Thanks!

Hi @Izzy1026, please do look at your invitation email as I do detail this on the email.

Many thanks
Gemma

 

[Chelsea101]

Hey guys - what does the Addleshaw Goddard CRT entail? Is it essentially just a watson glaser?

Thanks

 

[georgejacob55]

Does anyone know what the format of the Ashurst case study is? Do you speak to someone/have to present or is it just written?

 

[-legal-]

Hi @Jessica Booker ,

I have just been accepted in a Pro bono placement programme which I will be able to add to my CV from early to mid November onwards as I have not done anything yet. Will I be at a disadvantage if I wait until at least mid November to apply to firms that are rolling (Reed, Dentons, Bakers, OC)?

 

[Tintin06]

Thanks for asking! I haven’t heard, but it was very conversational and everyone I met was extremely nice! Great firm. I think it went pretty well but always hard to tell. I was happy with how I presented myself but as we all know it is extremely competitive so who knows the outcome. Really enjoyed the process, waiting to hear is the hard part! Have you got an interview with them?

Not yet, they're in my top five firms though, along with Willkie, Milbank, SullCrom (who aren't open yet) and White & Case. Were many other people doing interviews that day? I know the Jones Day interview is literally just go in, have an interview, leave. Is Sidley more of an AC?

 

[Tintin06]

@Tintin06 did you get an email for Jones Day WVS saying they are no longer inviting for interviews? Kinda left us hanging…

Yes it was an email. I didn't even apply but they emailed because they had my details, I guess?

 

[bangarangbass39]

Any one heard back about the Mishcon Race Equity open day? Or the Bakers Race Open Day?

 

[l789]

Any one heard back about the Mishcon Race Equity open day? Or the Bakers Race Open Day?

Heyy I know this isn’t relevant to your question but did you get a place on the hogan Lovells REAHL open day?