TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Chris Brown]

Funnily enough it's actually less scarier than what I expected - I believe there's a Chambers Student chart that shows Willkie had around 2000 applications in the past (not sure if that's accurate)
But yes, 0.5% TC rate is probably on the top end of competitiveness in the market.

I have seen a Chambers Student Guide chart that said they received just under 1,000 but I’m not sure for which application cycle. It might be the numbers have increased gradually over each recruitment cycle. I have copied the link below:

Application and selection criteria - Chambers Student Guide

The student’s guide to careers in the law. Gives the truth about law firms and the Bar. Based on thousands of interviews with trainees, pupils and market sources, this site offers the full package of careers advice to anyone entering the legal profession.

www.chambersstudent.co.uk

Either way, to have even made it to the WE stage is insane, based on the numbers. That’s like top 5% of applicants or something! 0.5% TC rate is crazy ngl. 😮

Best of luck to everyone who did the Willkie WE and hopefully we get good news soon. 🙂​

 

[g.cl.2020344]

ML TI PFO (

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Who's still waiting for NRF post-VI?

 

[BuddyingLawyer744]

does anyone know how many people got the ML phone interview? just been rejected.

 

[tcla02]

Who's still waiting for NRF post-VI?

did the VI on the 5th

 

[g.cl.2020344]

does anyone know how many people got the ML phone interview? just been rejected.

tbh it felt like quite a few people on the forum got the TI but idk the number

 

[AveragePoster]

I completed a VS at Clydes 3 years ago and there was one graduate / career changer who was a fair bit older, the rest were current students. Not sure if it has changed since then! The graduate was one of the few who did receive a tc though

Hi! I was just wondering, if you remember, how many were on the Clydes VS when you did it, and how many converted? Thanks!

 

[BobThebIlly]

How am I supposed to ramble on for 600 words for each question brooo (Stephenson Hardwood VS...)

 

[legallady123]

Hi! I was just wondering, if you remember, how many were on the Clydes VS when you did it, and how many converted? Thanks!

There were 14 us and only 4 converted. Regional office though! The London VS had way more vac schemers and TC offers, but I’m not sure exactly how many converted.

 

[Chris Brown]

How am I supposed to ramble on for 600 words for each question brooo (Stephenson Hardwood VS...)

I saw it was 3 x 600 word long answer questions and called it quits. 🥲🥲

I was not about to write an entire essay like I did for BCLP (4 x 500 word long answer questions). 😂😂

I might apply for the DTC as it’s open until June so more time to prepare for my ramble. 🥲🥲​

 

[tomsmitg]

Has anyone else not heard from Morgan Lewis post TI?

 

[yk1906]

I saw it was 3 x 600 word long answer questions and called it quits. I was not about to write an entire essay like I did for BCLP (4 x 500 word long answer questions). 😂😂

I might apply for the DTC as it’s open until June so more time to prepare my ramble. 🥲🥲​

Hi Chris! How was the SJT for BCLP, if I may ask?

 

[NJS]

Can anyone recommend if TCLA premium is worth if for building knoweldge on private equity/M&A and helping out with the commercial awareness needed for case studies, considering getting the gold subscription?

 

[TC129129]

Has anyone else not heard from Morgan Lewis post TI?

I also haven’t

 

[tomsmitg]

I also haven’t

When did you do your interview if I can ask?

 

[yk1906]

In my honest opinion, absolutely horrific lmao. 😂

I didn’t even meet the benchmark though so that’s probably why I’m saying that. 😂​

Oh nooo! What's their benchmark?

 

[Jessica Booker]

hey all,

i wanted to get your thoughts on using a news story in a TC application. the question is “tell me about a news story and why it interests you?”

the story i want to pick doesn’t link to the firm because it doesn’t have an office there, but it does link to US investment banks due to potential geopolitical concerns.

what are your general thoughts?

thanks in advance

I think this is fine. Not everything has to have a direct link to the firm’s work.

 

[lawyergirl2903]

Has anyone heard anything post Ashurst's AC interview?

 

[B101]

Anyone who applied to Paul, Weiss for spring & summer still waiting to hear back?

 

[BuddyingLawyer744]

Does anybody have any information on how GDL applications work in London? If I do not get a TC, I want to start the GDL in September. (currently 3rd year non-law), but I want to wait till I get my results back from my uni in July or atleast post exams. Is this too late? Do spots fill up for the popular uni choices like city?