TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[EA95]

no no, their second stage is the AC, then there is another Partner Interview after the AC

Ok, so the WG is during the AC? So face to face WG then I take it.

 

[xxx]

How long does one application usually take people?

2-3 days of work at the start, but now I have a bank of responses that work/ don’t work and I tend to reuse them when they ask “tell me about ur extra curriculars” etc and just edit for the word count/ firm so (5-6 hours- 2 research, 2 writing responses, 1 proofing / submitting).

 

[EA95]

congrats ! in your app form, did you choose summer specifically or just VS in general? (i cant see my preference in the app form so unsure if it is just me)

I can’t remember if they even had that option when I was applying tbh. On their website it said to pick both VS and TC.

 

[kokoprep]

@Jessica Booker

This might be a silly question, but do firms judge appearances during ACs, specifically piercings? I'm not covered or anything, but I have a decent amount on my ears, and have always covered them with my hair during online interviews. For an in-person AC, should I consider taking them out just to be safe?

Interesting question @Jessica Booker- I had the same question when I was attending a in person AC. Especially nose piercings, are they not appropriate?

 

[S7321]

Anyone had anything back from Reed Smith post-VI? Did mine a week ago but am yet to hear back!

 

[NJS]

Damn not heard back from anything in like over a month lol

 

[Audric_T]

How long after the DLA call with an offer did people get the email from early careers?

So Early careers called a few days later for me - 2-3 days and then sent the offer and contract a few days after this - there is a discussion first around how it all works. BTW did you pass for london?

 

[Audric_T]

How long did you wait before you got the call post AC?

a day

 

[LimitedLiabilityLover]

So Early careers called a few days later for me - 2-3 days and then sent the offer and contract a few days after this - there is a discussion first around how it all works. BTW did you pass for london?

So Early careers called a few days later for me - 2-3 days and then sent the offer and contract a few days after this - there is a discussion first around how it all works. BTW did you pass for london?

Yes, for london. Thanks for your help.

 

[Audric_T]

Yes, for london. Thanks for your help.

I'll DM you I also passed for london - there are a few of us

 

[andrewk]

Is anyone waiting on a response from Cleary after completing their WG test? I completed it on the 15th and haven't heard back since... also didn't receive any confirmation email which is slightly worrying. I may email grad rec in a week or two

 

[TheInevitableTCholder2024/25🙏]

Has anyone done the Simmons and Simmons video interview? do you have any tips? 🙏

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

White & Case just rejected me for last cycle 🤣

Last time I had contact with them was August…

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

Damn not heard back from anything in like over a month lol

Ikr I’ve got 5 applications where the deadline passed over a week ago and I’ve not heard a peep.

 

[NCTC2025]

Damn not heard back from anything in like over a month lol

I have 13 applications in limbo!

 

[Miss Chocolate]

These experiences should be in your work experience section anyway, and you typically include the employers name there anyway, so there is no issue with referencing other work experience/internships and being specific with the firm’s name. If anything being vague about it can cause more questions than not.

Amazing, thanks for your insight on this

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

@Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu i have a virtual insight evening tomorrow. I’m not sure what to expect as there’s no schedule or agenda sent through to me. Other than a list of questions about the firm is there anything you advise that I prepare for?

 

[shays]

White & Case just rejected me for last cycle 🤣

Last time I had contact with them was August…

lol my highlight was rejection from Linklaters for an application I did not even submit just started

 

[NCTC2025]

I have 13 applications in limbo!

12 now...Taylor Wessing PFO

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

How did it go !!!

Not sure yet!! The time just went down fast haha , what about you how did it go ? Also what SQE programme did you apply for