TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Chris Brown]

I haven’t heard back from Sidley, Latham, Travers - all for summer, don’t know what to think about it. Has there been recent AC invites for these firms?

Nothing from Travers since the deadline but I think we should hear back over the next few weeks. 🙂

Not too sure about Sidley or Latham. Best of luck for all your applications! 🙂​

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Just realised I applied to Farrer in Nov lol and haven't heard anything back from them post-app for spring, is this normal?

 

[Benjamin07]

For those who have done the NRF VI, how did you find it?

 

[anonymous.15]

Hi @Amma Usman , I hope you are well! I've just received an invitation to attend Gibson Dunn's first-stage interview with Grad Rec and wondered if you could advise what to expect? I understood from your LinkedIn that you're a future trainee with the firm.

I would be very grateful for your advice!

Congrats and alll the best , accepting a PFO from GD was hard for me though.

 

[anonymous.15]

Anyone still waiting on Latham Spring (post-app)?

I think they sent a mail that all decisions would be sent out no later than end of feb, my PFO from Latham was last week

 

[kokoprep]

Nothing from Travers since the deadline but I think we should hear back over the next few weeks. 🙂

Not too sure about Sidley or Latham. Best of luck for all your applications! 🙂

thank you so much, good luck to you too

 

[kokoprep]

I think they sent a mail that all decisions would be sent out no later than end of feb, my PFO from Latham was last week

have they sent out PFOs for summer too?

 

[anonymous.15]

PFO from Latham, Davis, gibson and white and case .🫥

 

[anonymous.15]

have they sent out PFOs for summer too?

yes for both the schemes no later than end of feb

 

[Jessica Booker]

if one got offered a tc after their spring vac scheme, can they still attend a summer scheme at another firm?

Generally yes, although some terms for either TC contracts or VS employment contracts will state you cannot proceed with a VS if you have accepted a TC.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

PFO from Latham, Davis, gibson and white and case .🫥

hey, sorry to hear this if you don't mind me asking when did you hear about Latham and GD?

 

[ilovegardening1111]

Hi guys, for an application to a commercial law firm, if it asks you why do you want to become a solicitor? should you focus on becoming a solicitor in general or should you tailor your answer towards being a commercial solicitor

 

[anonymouscatboy]

anyone heard back from Kirkland after the final stage interview?

 

[unknownnn7372]

@Jessica Booker i'm an international student and i managed to secure a spring vac scheme; assuming I successfully convert it, when i apply for the extension of my visa, do i apply for the student one (as i will be studying my SQE 1+2) or do i apply for the skilled worker one (as the firm will be sponsoring the course)

 

[hel]

Hello, for people who have received the Latham VS, how long did you have to wait for a response after the AC? Thanks alot!

 

[Anonymousxyz]

anyone heard back from Kirkland after the final stage interview?

Was this after the AC or the round after that?

 

[anonymouscatboy]

Was this after the AC or the round after that?

the round after!

 

[trainee4u]

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

My application was for all Spring failing that Summer VS.

They said "
If you have applied for a vacation scheme, we will be in touch in early February.

"

Sent 3 January
Proofreading task sent 30 January to be completed by 5 February. Completed 3 February.

If you check in allhires then it will show any emails sent by them.

I would suggest:
1) if you haven't heard from them then probably it's a no, but maybe summer VS they will hold some in reserve?
2) the proofreading task seems to be pass/fail - anyone who passed is going to the AC

 

[ashwright]

Anything from Linklaters, Hogan Lovells, or Mishcon? Specifically their summer VS

 

[ashwright]

Me surrounded by my ‘We regret to inform you…’ emails