TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

HappyHippo

Standard Member
Feb 14, 2025
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Hi Everyone nervous first time poster! I have been watching the forum for a while and have seen how supportive you all are. I wanted some advice.

I have secured a vacation scheme at Akin Gump and I have got a Paul, Weiss interview. I applied to the spring scheme for Paul, Weiss and I’m panicking that if I’m successful I’ll have to pick between them.
 

desperateTCseeker1998

Legendary Member
Gold Member
Premium Member
Jan 1, 2023
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Hi Everyone nervous first time poster! I have been watching the forum for a while and have seen how supportive you all are. I wanted some advice.

I have secured a vacation scheme at Akin Gump and I have got a Paul, Weiss interview. I applied to the spring scheme for Paul, Weiss and I’m panicking that if I’m successful I’ll have to pick between them.
Paul, Weiss also have a summer scheme so if you’re successful they might let you switch on to that one!
 

Chris Brown

Legendary Member
Jul 4, 2024
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Hi Everyone nervous first time poster! I have been watching the forum for a while and have seen how supportive you all are. I wanted some advice.

I have secured a vacation scheme at Akin Gump and I have got a Paul, Weiss interview. I applied to the spring scheme for Paul, Weiss and I’m panicking that if I’m successful I’ll have to pick between them.
Huge congrats on getting a VS from Akin Gump and an interview for Paul, Weiss. 🥳​
 

Joey green

Star Member
Feb 3, 2025
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Quick question: I accept that I did not secure a vacation scheme, but I still want to give this recruitment cycle my utmost effort. Therefore, my question is: which firms should I apply to, considering the following?

  • Ultimately, I do not mind which firm I join; my primary goal is to secure a training contract. I want to focus on firms that offer a realistic chance of obtaining a TC, rather than those where securing one is virtually impossible.
  • I am from mainland Europe, so I would require visa sponsorship. Therefore, I need to target firms that offer sponsorship, unlike, for example, Shoosmiths.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
 
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