TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Samridhi Jain]

Just got the Willkie VI - any tips/ insights from someone who has given it? I would really appreciate that

 

[NCTC2025]

Freshfields TC WG

do u mean the SJT? Cuz I just got an SJT invite

 

[Diana54]

oh wait when did you get the SJT? I submitted my app last Wednesday and still no SJT

I have just got the SJT. Submitted my application on the deadline. I am assuming the SJT is automatic?

 

[Tclarocks123]

Is the Freshfields SJT automatic?

 

[legal18]

Just got the Willkie VI - any tips/ insights from someone who has given it? I would really appreciate that

Congrats!!!! Didn't realise they were still giving out VIs. Do people think we will still get more information about the written exercise by the end of Jan?

 

[xxrr.18]

Is the Freshfields SJT automatic?

I think so, just got one and the deadline was only a couple days ago so must be.

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

oh wait when did you get the SJT? I submitted my app last Wednesday and still no SJT

I got mine at 10:20

 

[tarty23]

do u mean the SJT? Cuz I just got an SJT invite

Yeah, didn’t even realise Freshfields had an SJT 🤣

 

[studentdelaw786]

has anyone heard from Mayer Brown post-job simulation?

 

[Samridhi Jain]

Congrats!!!! Didn't realise they were still giving out VIs. Do people think we will still get more information about the written exercise by the end of Jan?

thank you! mine was a unique case since there was some misunderstanding about my starting year so it got reviewed later. As per my knowledge, the VI stage is done for most and the next stage should begin anytime soon.

If you do have tips - please lmk

 

[baj5]

anyone heard from Debevoise?

 

[TC Chaser]

I think so, just got one and the deadline was only a couple days ago so must be.

Last time i applied i did not make it to the SJT, but the way the Email is phrased it seems automatic so I don't know

 

[BillSikes]

Freshfields TC WG

It’s not WG unfortunately it’s an automatic test they have added

 

[Chill_solicitor]

Any Freshfields AC invites or PFO post WG?

 

[0800KP]

anyone heard from Linklaters for Summer VS?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

anyone else just received this email from Latham for spring VS application?

Thank you for your application to the vacation scheme at Latham & Watkins.

Due to the volume of applications we received we are still working through reviewing these. We are therefore hoping to provide you with a further update on the status of your application within the end of February.

Thank you in advance for your continued patience.

Should I keep my hopes up or just give up on Latham?

heya, I didn't receive this email- is it post assessment?

 

[MR10]

anyone heard from pinsent or squires

 

[sooae]

heya, I didn't receive this email- is it post assessment?

They just sent this morning. Maybe check your spam. It seems like a very generic email telling us to be patient lol

 

[kokoprep]

Thank you for your application to the vacation scheme at Latham & Watkins. Due to the volume of applications we received we are still working through reviewing these. We are therefore hoping to provide you with a further update on the status of your application within the end of February.

Has everyone who applied to L&W Summer - who did not get a response, get this email now?

 

[ThelawgraduateX]

anyone else just received this email from Latham for spring VS application?

Thank you for your application to the vacation scheme at Latham & Watkins.

Due to the volume of applications we received we are still working through reviewing these. We are therefore hoping to provide you with a further update on the status of your application within the end of February.

Thank you in advance for your continued patience.

Should I keep my hopes up or just give up on Latham?

Received the same for Spring VS. I agree I am not sure what the take should be on that email. But honestly, without sounding too pessimistic, I believe mid feb is too late to be considered for a Spring VS surely if it will take them that long? It would make more sense if it was for a summer application (unless they are willing to consider Spring applicants for the summer VS) and since some people seem to have progressed to ACs I’m not too hopeful tbh. But of course I might be completely wrong. Moreover, I can’t see from this forum that a lot of people have been formally rejected, it just seems to be radio silence from their end.