TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[YS391]

I'm assuming no one heard from PMC this week post-AC? I emailed grad rec about when I should expect to hear back but no reply yet.

 

[vr36]

when did you do yours

Last monday, wbu?

 

[helloj]

Orrick AC!

 

[riverywind]

Just got rejected post-interview for Slaughters Summer scheme, ggs. Got an open day, so there's that at least.

Really should've applied to more than 6 places ☹️, but this cycle's basically done. Guess I have next year.

 

[desparate4tc]

Orrick AC!

 

[Chris Brown]

Orrick AC!

Orrick AC!

Huge congrats! 🐐

 

[Andrei Radu]

Dear @Andrei Radu If I have not heard anything post-app, is there still a chance to be progressed (based on last years). Thank you!

I would not say there is no chance. Slaughter and May is known to interview people over a very extended period, and this cycle seems to have been particularly busy for many firms. Moreover, since they have not responded to you yet, it could be the case that you have been placed on a waiting list; in which case your progression would depend on the performance of other candidates in the interviews/their acceptance of VS offers.

 

[gazdgazd11]

Has anyone been successful in their first AC? Or is it unlikely

 

[wqueens8]

Has anyone applied to Reed Smith's first year scheme? I'm wondering if anybody know's the specific dates for the scheme as I can't find them listed anywhere? I have emailed grad rec but they aim to reply within 3 working days, which will be Wednesday now.

 

[helenaskelton]

Did you get the interview today?

No, a couple weeks ago

 

[S7321]

Orrick AC!

 

[jacksollaf]

Am I the only one who didn't receive anything from Shoosmiths? Also, did anyone else also never receive any test invites or anything? i feel ghosted

 

[Bbhu19]

Orrick AC!

Can u ask for what scheme?

 

[NJS]

Has anyone been successful in their first AC? Or is it unlikely

I was last year, 100% possible

 

[jacksollaf]

guys, please urgent help! I am applying to stephenson harwood, and i wrote my answers and everything, but i am debating whether i should apply to the placement or the training contract... Anyway has suggestions? which one is better (i have a total of about 5 months legal experience, and volunteering of over 2.5 years), is that enough for a TC or just go safe for placement

 

[James Wakefield]

Well I’ve done it. I’ve written the whole Stephenson Harwood application in a day.

Would not recommend. 0/10.

 

[abbiewhitlock03]

guys, please urgent help! I am applying to stephenson harwood, and i wrote my answers and everything, but i am debating whether i should apply to the placement or the training contract... Anyway has suggestions? which one is better (i have a total of about 5 months legal experience, and volunteering of over 2.5 years), is that enough for a TC or just go safe for placement

I submitted my Stephenson Harwood application literally like two minutes ago too lol 😅 - I honestly think it is just down to what you prefer. I did a placement year so technically have a year of legal experience, but I much prefer spending time at the firm rather than going straight to a TC assessment day so I applied for the placement instead.

Best of luck whichever you choose!!

 

[LawHopeful1]

Am I the only one who didn't receive anything from Shoosmiths? Also, did anyone else also never receive any test invites or anything? i feel ghosted

Did you not do the Shoosmiths SJT?

 

[lawstudenttt2003]

Did you pass to the next stage? I got effective communicator and open connector with my weakness being personal responsibility. Just got an email saying I didn't pass to the next stage

Next stage? I didnt get the placement but got the strong application message.

 

[jacksollaf]

Did you not do the Shoosmiths SJT?

no, they didnt send it to me (unless it's something you do while applying, cuz in my email inbox, there's literally nothing besides a thank you for applying)