TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Katy12345]

Does any1 know when we should expect to hear back from Goodwin post VI, I know they are gradually doing AC's but not sure when the last week of AC's are

Goodwin don’t do AC’s per say it’s an hour interview slot online for VS anyway

 

[vlawstudent]

would appreciate goodwin interview insights (can offer cooley, w&c, kirkland, cleary, AC/interviews)

Hi! I don't have any Goodwin insights to offer, but have my VS interview with Cooley in a couple days. Wondered if you can give any idea as to the structure and generally how you found it please?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Goodwin don’t do AC’s per say it’s an hour interview slot online for VS anyway

ah my bad!

 

[Chris Brown]

Hi, has anyone heard from either Debevoise or Withers? If I haven't heard anything by now, but haven't been rejected, what does that mean?

I think Debevoise & Plimpton sent out all of their open day invites in one go last week. There were 90 places and 30 per open day. I saw people mention it on the forum. I imagine if you haven’t heard back yet it will most likely be a PFO. 😞​

 

[jfb]

Has anyone done the Stephenson Harwood's Future potential assessment and Online Video Interview and can offer any insights?

 

[Izzy1026]

Hey! This year the in-person seminars have been on two days of the week and the days of these two days differ for each class. The lectures are recorded, but the seminars are not.

Thank you! That’s really helpful info xx

 

[Izzy1026]

twice a week generally, so i think it s doable

Thank you for the info

 

[Paul Jules Steullet]

Has anyone done the Stephenson Harwood's Future potential assessment and Online Video Interview and can offer any insights?

I did it last year and got the scheme. There’s nothing I could tell you to help you do better on it. You just have to attempt it and do your best. It was tough and you’ll need a calculator.

 

[lawyersum]

Guys for those of you who don’t know, I’ve heard from a friend that Travers Smith calls you if you’ve secured an interview. Just a heads up for those waiting.

 

[marisachr]

Anyone have an idea on how to approach this question? '' How do you expect to use generative AI tools to enhance your effectiveness as a solicitor in the future? If you have, you may also choose to include specific examples of how you have utilised generative AI to elevate part of your application to Shoosmiths, in this answer''. Don't want to overdo AI use as a trainee

 

[seashanty]

does anyone know what are the questions in the howden VI

 

[jacksollaf]

Hey @Jessica Booker, hope you are well!

I had a quick question. I had my first-stage interview with Gibson Dunn on Monday 27th of January, and at the end, they told me I will hear back with the outcome within two weeks (so basically yesterday marking 14 days after my interview), but I still haven't heard back...

1) is it a bad sign?
2) should I send a follow-up email or just wait ?

Thanks!

 

[thelawstudent]

Guys for those of you who don’t know, I’ve heard from a friend that Travers Smith calls you if you’ve secured an interview. Just a heads up for those waiting.

to follow up, still no-one heard anything back from travers for SVS this cycle....???

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hey @Jessica Booker, hope you are well!

I had a quick question. I had my first-stage interview with Gibson Dunn on Monday 27th of January, and at the end, they told me I will hear back with the outcome within two weeks (so basically yesterday marking 14 days after my interview), but I still haven't heard back...

1) is it a bad sign?
2) should I send a follow-up email or just wait ?

Thanks!

It is not necessarily a bad sign.

The two week period would have only been until yesterday, so I would wait until the end of this week and follow up on Friday if you haven’t heard back by then.

 

[jaccobbhx]

Has anyone heard back from Ropes & Gray??

 

[jacksollaf]

It is not necessarily a bad sign.

The two week period would have only been until yesterday, so I would wait until the end of this week and follow up on Friday if you haven’t heard back by then.

Alright, thank you so much!

 

[zq522]

Hey can I ask if you received the feedback report since I have not

I only had the AC yesterday so havent received anything as yet. Grad Rec said they would let us know outcomes by beginning of March though. So maybe they will wait till all of the ACs happen before sending them out?

 

[LawJourney101]

Surprising that linklaters only contacted 2 people on here. The fact that they were on 77% affirms my presumption that I am cooked though.

 

[sapphireoreos]

After completing the Withers test did anyone get a confirmation email? I have not got one.

I got one! Applied for summer VS

 

[tkl24]

Has anyone heard from Penningtons post AC yet?