TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[NCTC2025]

HL SVS Offer!! Been rejected by the firm 3 times so this feels incredible!

 

[bangarangbass39]

Addleshaws AC invite for London Spring VS.

For future questions; I applied all the way back in May, completed the CRT in September and my VI on the 10th of Jan. Best of luck and if anyone wants to chat prep please get in touch!

 

[Tintin06]

Well folks, another week has come to an end. There’s been good news and bad news.

The main thing is that we keep going! These firms will NOT see the last of us, whether it’s this cycle or the next! We shall persevere.

I hope you all manage to get some rest and enjoy the weekend. Please remember to wind down even if it for a couple of hours as our physical and mental health is so important.

Super happy to be a part of this community, I look forward to every new message/reaction.

PS: Still hoping to receive some sort of an update this evening before 7pm lmao and @Tintin06 I hope you’re ok! We need one of your legendary updates my friend 😂

No updates apart from Freshfields SJT. But that's for TC not VS.

 

[FoxStella]

Congrats! When did you apply if you don't mind me asking?

A couple of days before the deadline in Dec I think

 

[bsh]

Anyone heard back from Latham post AC?

 

[legal18]

HL SVS Offer!! Been rejected by the firm 3 times so this feels incredible!

Congrats!!!!!!

 

[legallady123]

Hey maybe a little late to be asking this question lol but when you guys fill out the work experience section, do you simply list the tasks or do you write what skills you demonstrated / learned from doing that task? I’m asking because I had my CV checked years ago by a Magic Circle lawyer who said to remove any explanation of skills learned etc and to be super succinct in writing down bullet point tasks under WE section. I’ve just watched a grad recruitment video basically saying the opposite so would be intrigued to know what other people do?

 

[BobThebIlly]

Any news post AC from HL?

Did you already complete an AC for HL’s Vac scheme?

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Sorry for the off-topic question, but for any paralegals here, how many applications did you submit before getting lucky 💀

any insights would be so helpful 💖

 

[Chill_solicitor]

Hey maybe a little late to be asking this question lol but when you guys fill out the work experience section, do you simply list the tasks or do you write what skills you demonstrated / learned from doing that task? I’m asking because I had my CV checked years ago by a Magic Circle lawyer who said to remove any explanation of skills learned etc and to be super succinct in writing down bullet point tasks under WE section. I’ve just watched a grad recruitment video basically saying the opposite so would be intrigued to know what other people do?

I think it depends on the firm. When I went to HSF’s open day they made it clear not to use bullet points and to write in full what you did and what skills your gained etc. Some firms don’t mind a CV style work experience section. To be safe I’d say to use STAR and quantify any results you achieved. I think also avoid repeating any information you already made in your application.

 

[lillypad321]

Anyone heard back from DWF?

My friend heard back yesterday, got through to video interviews

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Sorry for the off-topic question, but for any paralegals here, how many applications did you submit before getting lucky 💀

any insights would be so helpful 💖

as many as it took to start applying outside of London tbh

 

[Miss Chocolate]

as many as it took to start applying outside of London tbh

did you not keep a tracker?

 

[lillypad321]

Anyone hear anything from PMC?

 

[aspiring solicitor 015]

Any insights into Kirkland AC?

 

[rapunzel]

HL SVS Offer!! Been rejected by the firm 3 times so this feels incredible!

Congratulations! that's amazing 🥳

 

[rapunzel]

Hey maybe a little late to be asking this question lol but when you guys fill out the work experience section, do you simply list the tasks or do you write what skills you demonstrated / learned from doing that task? I’m asking because I had my CV checked years ago by a Magic Circle lawyer who said to remove any explanation of skills learned etc and to be super succinct in writing down bullet point tasks under WE section. I’ve just watched a grad recruitment video basically saying the opposite so would be intrigued to know what other people do?

I normally look out for anything they say on the actual page of the application section, law firms might be really clear they want to know about your skills as well as duties and others just duties.

 

[NCTC2025]

Huge congratulations!! 🥳

If you don’t mind me asking, when did you apply and when was your AC?

After the AC, how long after did they confirm you were being offered the SVS?

Best of luck on the SVS!! Next stop HL TC offer!! 🫡

Thank you!

So I applied quite early on as I submitted both my VS and my Liftoff application at the same time. I believe it was in October. As for the AC, I did it yesterday and the grad rec initially told me I would hear back in 2 weeks but the partner called me today!

But as I have previously commented on this forum, when I got the AC offer there were only two options and the Grad Rec confirmed they had only arranged two ACs so far yesterday meaning only 12 ppl had gotten invited. She said there would be a lot more in the coming weeks so don't worry! If anyone gets invited to an AC, feel free to dm me for some insight.

Edit: I got rejected from liftoff but still made it onto the VS so don't worry if you're in the same boat!

 

[MT1]

HL SVS Offer!! Been rejected by the firm 3 times so this feels incredible!

Wow congrats!!! No news yet for me… 😅

 

[Shandy101]

Does anyone know if Skadden makes offers on a rolling basis? I chose Feb 03 which is the last slot.