TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[lawbear123]

for the freshfields PS, would u recommend addressing it to grad rec/someone (i.e., format it like a cover letter) or just start with the statement directly?

 

[Chris Brown]

for the freshfields PS, would u recommend addressing it to grad rec/someone (i.e., format it like a cover letter) or just start with the statement directly?

I think since it’s a personal statement and not a formal cover letter you probably wouldn’t need to address it to anyone in particular. I would think of it in the same way as the UCAS personal statement. Not sure if that is a good comparison tbh. 💀💀

I think you can just start with the PS directly.

Best of luck with your Freshfields application!!

 

[suhana]

anyone have any tips for the ashurst written ac?

 

[DesperateForVac]

Hi everyone, I really need help.

Did an AC with HSF and I know someone on the AC with me got a phone call a few hours later with an offer. I was told it could take a week and have heard that sometimes they call others later on in the week. I genuinely felt the AC went well. Has anyone got any information about this- specifically if they do call you a week after?

 

[sdp1205]

Does anyone have tips on the Baker VI for the summer vac? Just got the invite and I’m stressed ngl

 

[lillypad321]

anyone heard back from RPC post WG? I got an email and I am legit at work so not gonna open it. i put so much effort into the application form, if it's a PFO because of the WG I will be so fuming 😭

is it the automated thank u for completing one

 

[Tclarocks123]

Hi everyone, I really need help.

Did an AC with HSF and I know someone on the AC with me got a phone call a few hours later with an offer. I was told it could take a week and have heard that sometimes they call others later on in the week. I genuinely felt the AC went well. Has anyone got any information about this- specifically if they do call you a week after?

Also got the call few hours later (2023) ... But maybe they are still interviewing Be optimistic.

 

[AdiKhurana]

Hey this might be an obvious Q but for Stephenson Harwood they ask you to select your preferred placement scheme dates - is it best to just select one or is it okay to select multiple if you're available for them?

 

[Cool pigeon]

If I have an AC for a Manchester office of a law firm, can i ask to transfer my application to the London office. Personal circumstances have changed and therefore, applying to London makes more sense now for me. The AC is online. Do you think if i explained to grad rec this is something that would be possible as im doing it before even attending the AC? Also, i sent the application a while back

 

[Amakaa]

hi everyone, I was having a really tough cycle, just PFO after PFO, even from firms I spent an ungodly amount of time getting to know through events and open days etc (you know the drill🥲). Recently, I got my first small win - a W&C VI invite! Please hang in there and don't give up hope!!
I understand that people have been offering to trade tips but unfortunately, I haven't had much experience advancing. If anyone would still be happy to share tips for this, I would be really grateful! Thanks

Congratulations 🎉 is this for summer or spring if I may ask please.

 

[Miss Chocolate]

is it the automated thank u for completing one

yep!!

 

[lawyer195]

Any more Latham offers / rejections post AC today?

 

[BillSikes]

If I have an AC for a Manchester office of a law firm, can i ask to transfer my application to the London office. Personal circumstances have changed and therefore, applying to London makes more sense now for me. The AC is online. Do you think if i explained to grad rec this is something that would be possible as im doing it before even attending the AC? Also, i sent the application a while back

Yeah you should go for it.

 

[yeezyee]

any bakers rejections post test? the vi’s have me worried ah

 

[johnnysins]

Any more Latham offers / rejections post AC today?

I think most of us haven't heard back on anything for the Summer Vacation Scheme HAHA

Did you apply for the Spring or Summer Scheme and were you on their open day?

 

[S7321]

Anything from Travers, MoFo, Sidley, Orrick, OC or SH?

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Hi, does anyone know at what point its worth emailing BCLP regarding an application update, it has been since November when I received the feedback report.
@Ram Sabaratnam @Jessica Booker or anyone!! Thank you

Hiya @futuretrainee101ac

I think it’s worth sending them a quick email now to ask for an update, especially since it’s been a while. When I applied to BCLP, I got my response around February, so it’s not unusual for them to take a bit of time. Fingers crossed you hear back soon with good news!

 

[Chris Brown]

Anything from Travers, MoFo, Sidley, Orrick, OC or SH?

If this is for Travers SVS, I haven’t heard back yet but tbh the deadline was only a week ago.

They mentioned in the automated email thing that they read all applications first, then shortlist candidates for the interview. It may take several weeks before we hear back. 🥲🥲

 

[NCTC2025]

If this is for Travers SVS, I haven’t heard back yet but tbh the deadline was only a week ago.

They mentioned in the automated email thing that they read all applications first, then shortlist candidates for the interview. It may take several weeks before we hear back. 🥲🥲

Last year I only got invited to interview on the 20th of February so don't worry!

 

[Zi48]

If I have an AC for a Manchester office of a law firm, can i ask to transfer my application to the London office. Personal circumstances have changed and therefore, applying to London makes more sense now for me. The AC is online. Do you think if i explained to grad rec this is something that would be possible as im doing it before even attending the AC? Also, i sent the application a while back

You can always ask but be prepared for them to say no. Some people apply to regional offices thinking it’ll be less competitive then try to switch to London and firms are aware of this. But if your circumstances have genuinely changed I don’t think there’s harm in asking (someone else might have better advice on whether to do this before or after the AC)