TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[m.phan]

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Thank you for your reply

 

[AlegalA]

Awesome well done!!

Thank you!!

 

[MR10]

anyone done the SPB VI? is it strength based or compentancy based

 

[Moo&mak]

Good afternoon @Amma Usman

Could you please provide tips on discussing a deal during an interview. The deal I really find interesting is more related to sports which is not their main practice but I am more confident discussing it because of my interest.

Do you think that okay or if I should go for another deal.

Also how would you advise on the structure of discussing a deal during an interview.

Thank you

 

[Katy12345]

Rejected post AC for Addleshaw Goddard.

Happy to offer help and advice for anyone with an invite.

This is so incredibly kind @bangarangbass39 i have sent you a message, thank you 🙏

 

[trainee4u]

Received a 'we are still checking applications' email from Slaughters:

Thank you for applying to Slaughter and May, and we apologise for not being able to get back to you yet with a decision on your training contract application.



We received a very high number of applications just before the deadline at the end of November - as every application is individually reviewed as part of our selection process, we are still reviewing applications and will be in contact with you as soon as possible.

 

[Hghasvision]

SKADDEN VS!! dREAM firm can't believe it

 

[lawgirlintheworld]

What do you mean?

if anyone was successful in getting the vac scheme

 

[EA95]

SKADDEN VS!!

Congrats 🎉🎉🎉🎉

 

[Smart water 0403]

How should you tackle the interview Q 'What is our place in the legal market?' Should you talk about a combination of practice areas, revenue and geographical strength? Also, would it be okay to say a firm is 'mid-market' or similar, without sounding offensive? Should you reference other firms?

Sorry for the long Q but any help would be much appreciated. @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu @Ram Sabaratnam

 

[Monopolyman]

Does anybody know when Travers will reply roughly?

 

[dm_corporate]

Skadden rejection post interview. So gutting. Congratulations to those who got it.

 

[tea]

skadden vs! never been happier 🥺

 

[James Wakefield]

Anybody know how many Vac Schemers Cooley takes both across Spring and Summer?

 

[vr36]

Anything from Weil today?

 

[Legal Wizard]

Skadden VS!!!!

 

[sapphireoreos]

Just got (virtual) AC from Farrer:

Following your performance in the proofreading task, we would like to offer you a place on one of our virtual Assessment Mornings.

We will be holding four Assessment Mornings with around 25 applicants attending each one. From the 100 or so candidates that attend the four Assessment Mornings, we will be selecting 30 to attend one of our three vacation schemes.

We would be pleased if you could join us on an Assessment Morning on 18 February 2025. This will start at 10.00 am and finish at about 12.00 pm. There will be an individual written exercise and a group case study exercise (no preparation required although you might find it helpful to look at our online guidance so you know what to expect - https://farrer-co.foleon.com/grad-rec/join-us-brochure/what-can-i-apply-for?overlay=Virtual assessments).

If you are available to join us virtually on this date, please confirm your acceptance as soon as possible and if you require any adjustments. We will then follow up with further details including a Zoom access link.

Hi, what did you apply for and when did you apply? I applied for the summer VS and the TC near deadline day and never heard back

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Congrats! Is this AC for their first slot on the 17th?

Forsters AC! 😁👌

 

[Looper88]

Does anyone know how long it takes to hear from Cleary after the AC? (Whether successful or unsuccessful)
I think I read a LinkedIn post last year where an offer was given 1-2 days after AC.

 

[Chris Brown]

Anybody know how many Vac Schemers Cooley takes both across Spring and Summer?

I think on their website it says 6 per VS so 12 in total. I remember seeing someone say that Cooley received a lot of applications so it might be more this year on VS.​