TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Willgetthere]

@Ram Sabaratnam hi was wondering if you had any insight into this question- I was wondering if you could provide some insight into Gibson Dunn and what makes them different from other US firm other than their strong transactional vs contentious spilt and their broad internal presence. I am also interested in understand their clients from what I’ve understood the firm clientele is quite broad across various industries, but perhaps some insight on if certain practice groups have a specific market segment focus - this would be great. Thank you!

 

[baj5]

Has anyone gotten a pfo from orrick or k&l gates?

 

[James Wakefield]

Anything from Ropes & Gray or Travers Smith today anyone?

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Anything from Ropes & Gray or Travers Smith today anyone?

Ok so this is borderline a conspiracy theory but I looked at last year's thread and Travers sent all pfo's on a single day in March. Maybe they just had that pfo day earlier this time and those of us still here are getting interviews? At the same time though, back then, no one got interviews after the pfo day, at least not on the forum (so it was kinda like the Ashurst pfo day, where the pfos were sent to anyone remaining)

 

[baj5]

I saw some PFO’s for K&L Gates on the forum earlier today or yesterday. Not sure about Orrick. I have seen people receiving and completing the WGT for Orrick though. Best of luck for both! 🙂​

Thank you! I’ve heard from neither so I am trying to hold on to a glimmer of hope which is probs pointless 😂

 

[saminoriya]

Does anyone have insights into Stevens & Bolton's interview for the vac scheme? I can share many others with you.

 

[bsh]

Anyone know when we will hear back from PW post-interview?

 

[Chris Brown]

Ok so this is borderline a conspiracy theory but I looked at last year's thread and Travers sent all pfo's on a single day in March. Maybe they just had that pfo day earlier this time and those of us still here are getting interviews? At the same time though, back then, no one got interviews after the pfo day, at least not on the forum (so it was kinda like the Ashurst pfo day, where the pfos were sent to anyone remaining)

This is probably the likely scenario. It might be they have finished sending out interview invites for the time being and now will start sending out PFO’s to mostly everyone remaining. They could have a number of ‘reserve’ candidates that they can offer interviews to if those doing interviews at the moment get PFO’d after it or if successful people decline their SVS offer. 🥲

In my PFO email, they kind of alluded to how they were unable to offer me an interview slot but that they were really impressed by my application and that I should re-apply?? Idk how those two things can be true at the same time lmao. I assumed it meant all interviews had been sent out, especially because they only interview 5-10% of applicants. If they get 1,500 applications, 75-150 get interviews and the remaining 1,350 to 1,425 get PFO post application. 🥲​

 

[James Wakefield]

This is probably the likely scenario. It might be they have finished sending out interview invites for the time being and now will start sending out PFO’s to mostly everyone remaining. They could have a number of ‘reserve’ candidates that they can offer interviews to if those doing interviews at the moment get PFO’d after it or if successful people decline their SVS offer. 🥲

In my PFO email, they kind of alluded to how they were unable to offer me an interview slot but that they were really impressed by my application and that I should re-apply?? Idk how those two things can be true at the same time lmao. I assumed it meant all interviews had been sent out, especially because they only interview 5-10% of applicants. If they get 1,500 applications, 75-150 get interviews and the remaining 1,350 to 1,425 get PFO post application. 🥲​

Possibly. I think there’s too many waiting to hear back to be reserve (same for R&G) but maybe that’s just me hoping. I’m hoping more interview offers (and maybe PFOs too) are due to come out.

 

[legaldruid]

TLT VAC SCHEME OFFER! 😍

Not bad for a international student on a graduate visa with average grades from a non-RG / average home country uni!

Happy to share advice where possible.

EDIT: Just to clarify, my undergrad was from my home country and my masters / conversion course was from ULaw.

 

[elsx]

TLT VAC SCHEME OFFER! 😍

Not bad for a international student on a graduate visa with average grades from a non-RG / average home country uni!

Happy to share advice where possible.

Congrats !!!!!!

 

[e1996]

Still nothing back from Mischon for spring VS?

 

[Runsim]

TLT VAC SCHEME OFFER! 😍

Not bad for a international student on a graduate visa with average grades from a non-RG / average home country uni!

Happy to share advice where possible.

Huge Congratulations 🥳 Can I ask for which office?

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

This is probably the likely scenario. It might be they have finished sending out interview invites for the time being and now will start sending out PFO’s to mostly everyone remaining. They could have a number of ‘reserve’ candidates that they can offer interviews to if those doing interviews at the moment get PFO’d after it or if successful people decline their SVS offer. 🥲

This isn't what I meant though. If this was the case, why didn't everyone get pfos together, like last year? Reserve list potentially but I don't think it's possible that they interviewed that many people yet? That'd be really quick. I think and hope another batch of interview invites is coming soon

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Possibly. I think there’s too many waiting to hear back to be reserve (same for R&G) but maybe that’s just me hoping. I’m hoping more interview offers (and maybe PFOs too) are due to come out.

Hmm I don't know how many are waiting tbf. I've seen three including me on the forum so far but obvs not everyone's gonna post.

Can everyone who's waiting for Travers give this post a like?

 

[fcac98]

It was Leeds it sounds like it was just Manchester and Leeds today so I wouldn’t worry

Congrats! Im waiting to hear back from the Reading office. How did you feel your video interview went?

 

[fcac98]

Anything from Ropes & Gray or Travers Smith today anyone?

Yes, rejected TS lol

 

[James Wakefield]

Maybe a question for @Jessica Booker, but let’s say you’re waiting to hear back from a law firm, and you know they’ve both sent out a substantial number of rejections but also interviews/ACs, is it worth emailing them at all to simply express that you’re still really keen and interested in the firm? This is assuming you may be on a waitlist…

 

[Jessica Booker]

Maybe a question for @Jessica Booker, but let’s say you’re waiting to hear back from a law firm, and you know they’ve both sent out a substantial number of rejections but also interviews/ACs, is it worth emailing them at all to simply express that you’re still really keen and interested in the firm? This is assuming you may be on a waitlist…

You can (and enough people do) but I don’t think this would change anything in relation to a decision or even when a decision may be made.

 

[loe]

Has anyone heard anything after Stephenson Harwood application?