TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Miss Chocolate]

Aspiring Solicitors hitting everyone in their database with "apply to sky" this morning?

Ok, so I did.

Didn't know anything about them, lol. Asked Grok, honestly it's pretty reasonable research tool!? It gave me this SC judgment on Sky's trademarks. https://supremecourt.uk/uploads/uksc_2021_0181_judgment_updated_3_Dec2024_eaf8c576ea.pdf And also this https://www.telegraph.co.uk/busines...bill-hundreds-of-millions-advertising-fiasco/

The latter seemed a bit more "commercial", whereas the former is maybe a bit more legal, idk (the question was 200 words on a commercial news story)? So I went for the advertising error, anyway.

Probably will get a rejection first thing Monday.

But was at least somewhat interesting to learn a little about how TV advertising works and the existence of AdSmart. So.....

Thanks to your post I now have another AI tool at my disposal 🤣🤣

 

[sapphireoreos]

Forsters post-AC PFO. This one hurts

 

[trainee4u]

Thanks to your post I now have another AI tool at my disposal 🤣🤣

yeah "deep search" is the way. ChatGPT has an identical function but you have to have subscribe $20/month or whatever it is.

 

[seferiades]

anyone heard from bakers summer ac (offers and rejections)

I haven't heard back ):

 

[wantatc]

Weightmans PFO to start the weekend

 

[Andrei Radu]

I second this completely! Thank you @Andrei Radu for being the TCLA forum GOAT!!! 🐐🐐

Both his interview guide and forum posts were key in my success (gaining VS offers from both Paul, Weiss and Willkie)! I genuinely would not have found myself to be in this position without them!! I bookmarked and studied them rigorously lmao. 🥲🥲

The posts on the forum that @Andrei Radu made in relation to the competitors of both Paul, Weiss and Willkie, their position in the City of London, and the distinction between debt and equity financing (private equity), were all significantly useful for me. I have quoted them below: 👇
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Thanks again for the kind words @Chris Brown they really made my day 🥹! And thank you for all your contributions to the forum in these past few months, I think they have really made it so much of a better place and also helped lots of people!

 

[pepsicola96]

I haven't heard back ):

anyone heard from bakers summer ac (offers and rejections)

rejected post VI about a month ago now

 

[avocadob]

Has anyone heard from Teacher Stern today?

 

[tianna09]

anyone heard from weightmans??

 

[lawyer195]

Any more PW offers / PFOs since Tuesday to round off the week lol?

 

[BBsharkk]

Any more PW offers / PFOs since Tuesday to round off the week lol?

I don't think they have sent any PFOs yet, but they have invited more people for interviews for Summer VS next week.
At least over half of the offers have been made and they are likely reviewing for the last couple of spots for summer.
For the rest of us waiting to hear back post-interview, the best case scenario is we're put on something akin to a waiting list. The worst (and more likely) case scenario is that they are simply waiting to reject us in a single batch when all the interviews are done.

 

[toad92]

gibson dunn invited me to a zoom interview…. i forgot i applied 😭😭 was there no sjt or VI or anything??

has anyone got insights because ive been very much incredibly not thinking about law firms in over a month….

can give insight on hsf + freshfields ACs

 

[bsh]

I don't think they have sent any PFOs yet, but they have invited more people for interviews for Summer VS next week.
At least over half of the offers have been made and they are likely reviewing for the last couple of spots for summer.
For the rest of us waiting to hear back post-interview, the best case scenario is we're put on something akin to a waiting list. The worst (and more likely) case scenario is that they are simply waiting to reject us in a single batch when all the interviews are done.

I see... so it seems rather bleak then lol. Have also been wondering if i'll hear back..Thank you for your thoughts.

 

[AS24]

Although I did not pass one of my last VIs, I have been invited to an AC for Mishcon Summer vs.
I want to thank @Amma Usman and @Ram Sabaratnam for their support. This is a journey where emotions go up and down. Resilience is key!

@Amma Usman and @Ram Sabaratnam can I ask you for some tips regarding how to best prepare for the interview?

How would you suggest strategising my commercial awareness preparation? I have mostly attended interviews at US firms and I feel like Mishcon's international strategy is a bit different and should filter the news accordingly. Additionally, the firm's expertise is great but cases and deals might be a bit different in terms of size.

I also remember that TCLA has a database of questions for AC, I have been looking everywhere but cannot find it, could anyone help me find it?

Once again, thank you guys!

 

[lawyer195]

I don't think they have sent any PFOs yet, but they have invited more people for interviews for Summer VS next week.
At least over half of the offers have been made and they are likely reviewing for the last couple of spots for summer.
For the rest of us waiting to hear back post-interview, the best case scenario is we're put on something akin to a waiting list. The worst (and more likely) case scenario is that they are simply waiting to reject us in a single batch when all the interviews are done.

Thank you! it is all a bit last minute isn't it!

 

[g.cl.2020344]

gibson dunn invited me to a zoom interview…. i forgot i applied 😭😭 was there no sjt or VI or anything??

has anyone got insights because ive been very much incredibly not thinking about law firms in over a month….

can give insight on hsf + freshfields ACs

Hey huge congrats! When did u apply? I applied 2nd Sept and still waiting… even did their first year insight day lol

 

[toad92]

Hey huge congrats! When did u apply? I applied 2nd Sept and still waiting… even did their first year insight day lol

thank uu i applied on the deadline, so almost 2 months ago now !

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

CRS post-VI rejection (for vac scheme)

 

[chlawstudent]

CRS post-VI rejection (for vac scheme)

I’m so sorry to hear this, what office was this for?

 

[toad92]

SH SJT invite!!

congrats and good luck !! did u apply for spring/summer?

i havent got anything yet and only applied for summer😿 quite sad as i went to the open day and was pleased with my app, and i checked the box telling them i qualify for the offer an interview disability scheme