TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Jessica Booker]

Probably doesn't matter but if there are 2 AC slots, one from 9am to 1pm and one from 2pm to 5:30pm, is there any benefit to picking either one over the other?

No difference at all if they are on the same day. Go with the time that works best for you. I am not a morning person, so I would choose the afternoon but some people find the opposite and prefer doing these things first!

 

[James Wakefield]

Stop giving such terrible advice mate! You said the same thing about Kirkland and you were compltely mistaken. Firms have a deadline for a reason, if your application is good enough then you will progress, firms are looking for the best talent not those who can apply earliest!

There are of course some firms that it’s much better to apply early- and some are honest and say they don’t necessarily read every application (Bird & Bird, Simmons & Simmons).

BUT I keep hearing of people who get ACs who applied on deadline day, for even top firms. So I agree with generally worth applying!

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

AG PFO (London)

Sorry, is that Addleshaw Goddard?

 

[evianmineral]

When did you do your critical thinking test if you don't mind me asking?

genuinely ages ago - early november time i think. knew it was a pfo when others got VI on rolling basis

 

[yasmars]

There are of course some firms that it’s much better to apply early- and some are honest and say they don’t necessarily read every application (Bird & Bird, Simmons & Simmons).

BUT I keep hearing of people who get ACs who applied on deadline day, for even top firms. So I agree with generally worth applying!

Yeah I agree Simmons are truly rolling.

 

[jta227]

No difference at all if they are on the same day. Go with the time that works best for you. I am not a morning person, so I would choose the afternoon but some people find the opposite and prefer doing these things first!

Yeah I ended up booking the afternoon just to guarantee I'll get there with ample time to spare (as someone who went to uni in London I remember leaving at 6/7 for a 9am and still getting stuck on the Central line due to a signal fault for 45+ minutes, getting tired of waiting, getting off and walking to uni and arriving sweaty 😭 ) and have got all potential nerves out the way. Thanks Jessica!

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

Sorry, is that Addleshaw Goddard?

For everyone's sanity on this forum, can we agree to go with AG = Addleshaw Goddard and Akin = Akin Gump?

 

[yasmars]

For everyone's sanity on this forum, can we agree to go with AG = Addleshaw Goddard and Akin = Akin Gump?

I may be wrong but I think Akin Gump are now just known as Akin.

 

[AlegalA]

Taylor wessing written exercise and RPC AC! So happy and excited! If anyone has advice on either the AC or written exercises I would really really appreciate it. Everything is on the same week tho which is stressfullll

 

[seaweed.bond]

Sorry, is that Addleshaw Goddard?

I think it’s probs Addleshaw cause they put London in brackets, and I don’t think Akin has any other UK offices/TC pathways. May be entirely wrong tho lol

 

[user9809]

Taylor wessing written exercise and RPC AC! So happy and excited! If anyone has advice on either the AC or written exercises I would really really appreciate it. Everything is on the same week tho which is stressfullll

Congrats!! When did you do RPC WG?

 

[jacksollaf]

Stop giving such terrible advice mate! You said the same thing about Kirkland and you were compltely mistaken. Firms have a deadline for a reason, if your application is good enough then you will progress, firms are looking for the best talent not those who can apply earliest!

To be fair, I was specifically referring to Gibson. I attended their first-year insight scheme last year, so what I’m saying comes directly from what they told us. They were very clear that the later you apply, the lower your chances of progressing because most VIs are sent early on. In fact, they started sending VIs last month. At this point, it’s not just about how talented you are—it’s about limited spots and the intense competition for what’s left.

If you’re a penultimate-year student, it might actually be smarter to wait and apply next year. By applying now, at such a competitive stage, and potentially being rejected, you risk being asked in the future if you’ve applied before, which may potentially hinder your progression... Again, I am only going by what the grad team said; yet again, we can all have diverging opinions on this matter. Some progress even if they apply to a rolling firm at the deadline, I agree, but when specifically talking about Gibson, the grad team literally told us this... Best of luck anyway!

 

[Jessica Booker]

NRF TC offer! 🥳🥳🥳

Amazing news - congratulations!!!

 

[elsx]

Taylor wessing written exercise and RPC AC! So happy and excited! If anyone has advice on either the AC or written exercises I would really really appreciate it. Everything is on the same week tho which is stressfullll

Congrats! Do you mind me asking when you took the Test for Taylor Wessing?

 

[KBanana]

@Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman
Any advice on how to answer these questions for? :
1. If you could invent a new product or technology that does not currently exist, what would it be and why? (250 max)
2. Please declare if you have used Artificial Intelligence in your application, and if so, how this has been employed? (100 max）(this is for Covington and I have used grammarly but I don't know if that counts)

Thank you!

 

[arando]

Does anyone know where I can access sample M&A case studies (preferably worked examples)? Thanks xx

 

[xxx]

Does anyone know where I can access sample M&A case studies (preferably worked examples)? Thanks xx

Same!! Also any written case study advice would be much appreciated! I’ve found some but they are like £70 each 🥲.

 

[AlegalA]

Congrats!! When did you do RPC WG?

8th of Jan! Quick turnaround 😂

 

[kokoprep]

anyone who did W&C VI this week only and heard back with AC invite? PLEASE DM

 

[AlegalA]

Congrats! Do you mind me asking when you took the Test for Taylor Wessing?

Took it 28/11 😊