TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[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

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

@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)

It will be student, I asked this to a firm

 

[pmpmpm123]

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

Around two weeks for me.

 

[Joey green]

Didn’t hear back from Millbank yet: did anyone hear back from them yet?

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Didn’t hear back from Millbank yet: did anyone hear back from them yet?

re milbank, i think it was last week i heard for their lev finance AC which had 2 dates: yday and today, im not aware if theyre holding any more dates

 

[Lawpersonhopefilly]

has anyone received a cleary AC invite after finishing the WG for their summer scheme?

 

[allenpopi]

has anyone received a cleary AC invite after finishing the WG for their summer scheme?

yea

 

[Lawpersonhopefilly]

anything back yet from V&E or Simmons?

 

[Mango]

To those that heard from Weil today, was it a PFO or an AC invite?

 

[Lawpersonhopefilly]

has anyone received a cleary AC invite after finishing the WG for their summer scheme?

how long after submitting your test if you don’t mind me asking? Did mine this morning so still feeling a bit hopeful