TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[futuretrainee8482]

Hi, has baker released test for summer VS?

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Does anyone know if the Goodwin VI has timed prep or if it is unlimited?

the email said 5 questions and 15 minutes to complete so I imagine it would be like 1 minute prep 2 minutes speak something like that for each question

 

[jojo23]

When applying for NRF, it asks whether you've applied to them before. I've only ever applied for an open day with them; there's no box to explain what I applied for. Either do I click yes or no, though?

 

[👩🏼💼]

Hi! Can anyone give any Jones Day Assessment Centre insights such as what kind of group task you had to do and what the interview involved? I have had interviews and ACs with Clifford Chance, Osborne Clarke and Baker McKenzie if I can help in return! 😊

 

[cjwx]

Does anyone know how long Stephenson Harwood take to respond to TC application? If you send it early. Has anyone heard back this cycle?

 

[👩🏼💼]

When applying for NRF, it asks whether you've applied to them before. I've only ever applied for an open day with them; there's no box to explain what I applied for. Either do I click yes or no, though?

Usually firms are only interested if you’ve applied for a VS/TC as they don’t want to repeat screen you if they had a certain reason for not progressing you application previously. They will ask what is different in your current application / what has changed to assess this. I would say no if it’s just been for an Open Day.

 

[ashwright]

hey - yesterday! submitted app n VI a few hours before the deadline

Firstly, huge congratulations on the AC!! 🫶 🥳
May I ask how soon after submitting the application did you receive the VI?

 

[👩🏼💼]

Does anyone have the graduate recruitment contact for Hill Dickinson or know if they recruit on a rolling basis?

They recruit after their deadline and will look at applications after this. I will say a lot of firms that do this still look at applications in date order however so applying as soon as you can is usually the best practice.

 

[👩🏼💼]

Does anyone have an idea, or is there a thread, that gives the 'usual dates' for AC in London for Summer VS, because I am completing my year abroad, so to have an idea, check my exams, etc.

Hi! Is this for a particular firm/firms? It would be easier to get an accurate answer if you know which firms 😊

 

[member7830]

Hi! Can anyone give any Jones Day Assessment Centre insights such as what kind of group task you had to do and what the interview involved? I have had interviews and ACs with Clifford Chance, Osborne Clarke and Baker McKenzie if I can help in return! 😊

hey! haven't had an ac but at their open day they said the group task is usually a debate on a random topic

 

[unknownnn7372]

i got waitlisted from w&c winter vac scheme post-ac, and said that i was being considered for spring and summer. what are the chances i acc get a vac scheme or is it very slight

 

[👩🏼💼]

hey! haven't had an ac but at their open day they said the group task is usually a debate on a random topic

Thank you!

 

[JacksonRJC]

is it safe to assume PFO for Kirkland? Appreciate the deadline only closed on 31st, but I applied mid October and know people have received VI's having applied on deadline day?

 

[pmpmpm123]

Hi, I would be so grateful if anyone who has any insights at all into the Latham and Watkins AC could dm me! I can share insights from Bakers VI and Clifford Chance AC.
Thank you so much!

 

[kokoprep]

Not on this thread I think; have you already??

nope

Hi, I would be so grateful if anyone who has any insights at all into the Latham and Watkins AC could dm me! I can share insights from Bakers VI and Clifford Chance AC.
Thank you so much!

Is this for summer?

 

[mariistm]

Hi all, looking for a bit of recruitment advice. I’m planning to apply to Burges Salmon soon. I did an AC with them in the cycle before last, and last year I applied for a paralegal job. Initially I was unsuccessful however I received a call back offering me a paralegal position in another department. I had to decline as I had another job, however is this something I can mention in my application and would it be beneficial or would it hinder the application? Thanks!

 

[pmpmpm123]

nope

Is this for summer?

Spring!

 

[lolasparks]

Spring!

Hey could I ask when did you apply and hear back? Thank you!

 

[lawstudent2]

How much notice do you usually get for an AC? This is my first cycle and I'm generally a bit crap at interviews. I don't want to set myself up for extra disappointment by preparing and then getting rejections but equally don't want to be unprepared if I do get one, do you get enough notice usually?

 

[👩🏼💼]

How much notice do you usually get for an AC? This is my first cycle and I'm generally a bit crap at interviews. I don't want to set myself up for extra disappointment by preparing and then getting rejections but equally don't want to be unprepared if I do get one, do you get enough notice usually?

You usually get a few weeks’ notice so there will be plenty of time to prepare! My soonest post interview has been 3 weeks and my longest about 8 weeks! Good luck with your first cycle 😊