TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[VMS]

I have!

Me too! I just got the AC invite!! However, the website doesn't seem to be allowing me to book the AC day/time. Is it working for you?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thanks for the insight Jessica.

Where I have begun working, they offer part time hours. This means they’d be open to me staying and completing any studies necessary. Obviously this will have to pass with the firm if I end up joining.

It’s an option I seem to prefer as it means I can still do legal work before my TC but just in a different sector.

I’m worried it might come across that I have less interest in commercial law then I suggest, but as I have recently joined and still want to gain a diverse experience, I’d like to stay on if possible before I start a GSA in September. It would also help with the limited Maintenece funding which you highlighted.


Then again, perhaps the GSA just negates the complications of working elsewhere, even if it might be intense.

When is the graduate apprenticeship due to start?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Paul, Weiss test invite! Would appreciate any tips please as I always seem to get stuck at this stage @Jessica Booker

What type of test is it?

 

[congrades]

Paul, Weiss test invite! Would appreciate any tips please as I always seem to get stuck at this stage @Jessica Booker

congratulations! if you don't mind me asking, when did you apply?

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Hi! It is commercial discussing an article however I would say that it is a 50 50 split with competency questions.

The competency questions were not too hard and felt like a conversation. For the commercial element there was not a lot of guidance for me, the Partner just kind of let me talk through it which I thought was nice. However I didn't get the WVS and I'm pretty sure it is because I was not technical enough. So, even if they do let you take the lead on the article make sure you are structured and precise.

It was really friendly and not intimidating to me so I wouldn't panic. Make sure you have some good example competency questions prepared e.g a time where you showed resilience/teamwork etc

Thank you so much!

 

[lolololol]

dechert pfo for summer 😔

 

[Rhohia]

Anyone heard from Farrer & Co or any AC offers from Reed Smith in the last week?

Second this. Haven’t seen anybody get a Reed smith AC in weeks!

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Did others get Paul, Weiss test? I thought I saw someone say it was just a SPAG sift so now feeling perplexed

 

[Alessio1642]

Did others get Paul, Weiss test? I thought I saw someone say it was just a SPAG sift so now feeling perplexed

Not got anything yet, presumably sending them out as they read through apps?? At least I’m hoping ahah

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Has anyone who's had an HSF AC this week heard back yet?

 

[elsx]

Dechert Summer PFO. Second time I am rejected post app so I don't think I understand what they expect in their application form at all 😅

 

[LiveLaughLawyer]

I applied on the deadline as well and have an AC next week so not necessarily

Thank you! Out of curiosity have you done the LPC?
They have a separate intake for LPC students, so thinking to apply to that instead?

 

[helloj]

Paul Weiss test invite!

 

[TC129129]

Paul Weiss Online Assessment

 

[j.a55293]

Has anyone heard back from OC Reading office?

 

[walterwhite]

Paul Weiss Online Assessment, honestly still perplexed

 

[nya]

Paul Weiss Online Assessment

Paul Weiss Online Assessment, honestly still perplexed

congratulations! did the email come through on allhires or your personal inbox?

 

[helloj]

congratulations! did the email come through on allhires or your personal inbox?

Personal Inbox!

 

[bangarangbass39]

When is the graduate apprenticeship due to start?

September 2025

 

[marioskekkos5]

Paul Weiss test invite!

well done. when did you apply?