TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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Any Winston & Strawn updates? x

 

[Jessica Booker]

I've been told for an upcoming AC that the written exercise will be handwritten, do you know if this could entail a full case study type task, or maybe proofreading? Just curious how much can be done handwritten these days, or if you've ever come across this? @Jessica Booker

It could be any of those things unfortunately. It is not unknown for a full case study to be given and for a written output to be required.

I suspect they are doing it in a handwritten process to ensure there is no spell-check/AI/internet searching done - this is generally the only reason something would be handwritten these days.

 

[aphelion]

congratulations!! which summer scheme did you pick as your preference in the application form? june or july?

No idea unfortunately!

 

[TCseeker101]

congratulations on the ac!! which summer scheme did you pick as your preference in the application form? june or july?

Thanks! I think I went for June first

 

[Law queries]

hello, could someone please tell me how many words to write for HRC essays? They havent mentioned it in the app form

 

[law_junkie]

I got an email about 10 minutes ago with a telephone interview so I think emails are starting to go out now! Good luck!

Congrats !! If you don't mind me asking, what questions are typically asked during a telephone interview?

 

[Kenomy]

Has anyone who applied to BDB Pitmans (Broadfield) heard from them?

 

[User5678]

Has anyone who applied to the london office for wbd or browne Jacobson tc/vs heard back yet?

 

[Gr33n]

Any news from Reed Smith (post AC) or Mishcon Summer post VI?

 

[klax]

How long does Sidley take post-AC to offer a VS?

I only had mine end of last week so not expecting a reply for 1-2 weeks (they didn't say that, just guessing!)

 

[S7321]

Have discovered that some US firms don't require the GDL for non-law graduates and instead put you on a "bespoke SQE prep course" in partnership with Barbri. Does anyone know what this entails, and whether you're at a disadvantage having not done the GDL?

 

[VacSchemer]

Has anyone hear back from Pinsent Masons yet?

 

[legallady123]

Have discovered that some US firms don't require the GDL for non-law graduates and instead put you on a "bespoke SQE prep course" in partnership with Barbri. Does anyone know what this entails, and whether you're at a disadvantage having not done the GDL?

Which law firms?

 

[chillipepper789]

Just received PW interview summer VS

 

[trainee4u]

Russell-Cooke post-interview PFO.

 

[hitherelaw]

Has anyone doing skadden VS received the background check?

 

[BuddyingLawyer744]

v+e post interview PFO

 

[M_m]

Has anyone else got an AC invite for Mishcon summer? Do they send it out in batches?

 

[Legallywhatever]

Someone please offer some advice...

I was planning on applying for Burges Salmon's direct TC, however I am unsure whether it may be wiser to wait and apply for the vac scheme when it opens up in autumn.

I don't think I'd be able to apply for the upcoming vac schemes if I get rejected from this TC app... very confused and would very much appreciate literally any bit of advice

 

[OliverTwist]

Has anyone else got an AC invite for Mishcon summer? Do they send it out in batches?

Yes, received one this morning, also!