TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[TC129129]

Can anyone provide insight for K&L Gates interview? It's virtual but no clue what to expect!

Is this for direct TC?

 

[applebunny]

Is this for direct TC?

vs!

 

[YS391]

Is K&L Gates WG test automatic or the next stage? I'm still waiting to hear back post-app for their vac scheme.

 

[tryingmybestlol]

Is K&L Gates WG test automatic or the next stage? I'm still waiting to hear back post-app for their vac scheme.

The test was next stage, I think they're giving out interviews now...

 

[User5678]

I also just completed WBD test- I got high for numerical and verbal and 6 for grit, applied intellect and digital mindset and 7 for creative force so 25/36.

There was definitely a mistake in the numerical questions though right?? Like I spent so long double checking my calculations because the phrasing of the answer was really misleading.

Anyway, hopefully it's enough!! 🤞🤞

Omg, I thought I was the only one who thought that in relation to numerical ques. I had a similar score too 27/36, hopefully we meet the benchmark!!

 

[User5678]

They just responded to my email with the exact same copied and pasted response as i got in jan saying recruitment process is still ongoing and we will hear back in due course. I dont get why they cant be a bit more human and transparent if we explicitly know people have already received offers

They haven’t even responded to me post Watson Glaser😭 I have given up atp

 

[User5678]

@Chris Brown just wanted to say that we are all so happy for you and you’re such an amazing and helpful person wish you the best and hope you smash that ac and get an offer!!

 

[sb04]

Hi, has anyone done the Forsters AC? I'd be more than happy to trade insights for the Mills & Reeve, Weil, Milbank, and White & Case AC!

 

[legallyrach]

Hi everyone! I've been a forum reader for a while now but finally decided to make a profile and contribute I have a Cleary AC and Sidley Austin final stage interview coming up, if anyone has done them and have any insights/ advice I would so greatly appreciate that!!

 

[dm_corporate]

Hiya @dm_corporate

From my experience, Jones Day usually gets back to candidates fairly quickly (I've known several applicants this year who heard back within 1-3 days). That said, there are occasionally applicants who hear back a week or two after their interview. Although it can vary, I wouldn't worry yet and I hope you hear back with good news soon!

Thanks! I still haven't heard so assuming a rejection.

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

For the people who've heard back from Sidley, did you apply to the Spring or Summer intakes (or both)?

 

[Lawful]

Hi everyone! I've been a forum reader for a while now but finally decided to make a profile and contribute I have a Cleary AC and Sidley Austin final stage interview coming up, if anyone has done them and have any insights/ advice I would so greatly appreciate that!!

Omg wow well done!! Please could I ask when you applied/heard back from Cleary?

 

[allenpopi]

Hi, has anyone done the Forsters AC? I'd be more than happy to trade insights for the Mills & Reeve, Weil, Milbank, and White & Case AC!

hey, have u heard back from W&C?

 

[via1511]

Gowling AC rejection and expecting Mills & Reeve rejection soon! If anyone hears back from M&R let me know too!

 

[Chris Brown]

@Chris Brown just wanted to say that we are all so happy for you and you’re such an amazing and helpful person wish you the best and hope you smash that ac and get an offer!!

Thank you so much man I really appreciate it. 🙂

 

[Toomanypfo]

hi congrats!!! what intake did you apply for and when did you hear back?

The London summer vacation scheme and I got the invite this morning

 

[legallyrach]

For the people who've heard back from Sidley, did you apply to the Spring or Summer intakes (or both)?

I applied for both I believe

 

[legallyrach]

Omg wow well done!! Please could I ask when you applied/heard back from Cleary?

Thank you lovely! I applied on the 30th of Jan, did the WG on the 7th of Feb, and got the AC invitation on the 11th

 

[Andrei Radu]

@Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu Received a VS offer! Any advice on what to do prior to this to prep for the VS?

Huge congratulations on the VS @badmintonflyinginsect ! My main tips for preparing for a vacation scheme are the following:

1. Brush up on your commercial awareness: while the specific way commercial awareness matters for the purposes of conversion tends to differ on a firm by firm basis, it is almost always an important factor. As such, in the coming weeks before the VS I would pay extra close attention to business news and see if there are any updates I should be aware about on important topics (inflation and monetary figures, economic growth, capital markets and dealmaking activity, etc). At the same time, try to fill any gaps in your general knowledge of how businesses work, the different economic sectors, and the roles and functions of the different actors and instruments in the world of finance and investing. I highly recommend Investopedia to build up your knowledge of business jargon.
2. Research the practice area you will sit in: once you find out what your seats will be, take some time to understand what it is exactly lawyers in those practices do - why do clients need their services, and how do those services differ from those offered by other practice areas? Furthermore, try to get an understanding as to how delivering those services works in practice: what are the different workstreams and tasks involved on typical client matters, and which of those are trainees/vacation schemers most likely to work on? For this, I highly recommend the Westlaw/Practical Law Introductory Practice Area Guides; they go in a lot more detail than you will be expected to know but are the most comprehensive resource I know of.
3. Reach out and build rapport with people at the firm: It is always a good idea to try to build rapport early with people at the firm. As such, you could consider sending a LinkedIn text/email asking for advice or a chat with a trainee at the firm, particularly if you have met them in the past. I would also target people who are currently doing a seat in the practice area you have been allocated, as they will be able to give you the best advice on preparation. Building rapport with them is also particularly important, as graduate recruitment tends to emphasize the reviews of people in your seat when collating input for a TC offer decision. However, avoid appearing overeager and annoying people with busy schedules. Be very straightforward about your intentions and show your appreciation for the time they decide to give to you.

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

I applied for both I believe

Thanks, I'm definitely getting pfo-ed in that case lol.