TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Jessica Booker]

If a law firm was conducting interviews until Friday and said they’ll get back to us this week, which day should I reasonably expect to hear back?

It could be any time this week.

 

[Legallywhatever]

Jeez, who's that for? If you wanted to hit the limit on each question, you could be liberal with examples of motivations and competencies to further reinforce what you would've said in 300 words

Stephenson Harwood

And thank you for that! Will definitely do that. It's just funny trying to be liberal with responses after doing the exact opposite of that for a 250 wordcount 😭

 

[far]

did anyone completing the Dechert WE receive a confirmation email when they submitted the task?

 

[laurenn42]

If I am required to do a 10 minute presentation in an AC, how vital is it that I make up the full 10 minutes? e.g. if the presentation was 8 minutes upon delivery is this really bad?

 

[cjwx]

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

 

[TC129129]

Anyone done the Squires/Fladgate VI and has any advice?

 

[Laylaaa]

Is anyone yet to hear back from Hogan Lovells SVS post WG? Just wondering if it’s time to assume PFO as people are starting to receive offers?

 

[Alessio1642]

Is anyone yet to hear back from Hogan Lovells SVS post WG? Just wondering if it’s time to assume PFO as people are starting to receive offers?

I haven’t heard anything yet but also haven’t seen or heard of anyone getting ACs. Good luck!

 

[138059825]

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?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

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 was rejected from Withers a few weeks ago, nothing from Debevoise though ...

 

[g.cl.2020344]

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

 

[helloj]

For anyone doing the Goodwin interview I just did mine - it is about motivations and your commercial awareness and there is a case study discussion for around 15 minutes. Not going to say anymore as I don't want to ruin the process by stating what in particular was discussed but don't stress and be yourself and you'll be fine!

 

[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.