TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[User5678]

Do you think we could still hear from WBD today?😂

Nah no way I guess😂 they said they would “aim” to get back to us today so I think they’re gonna take their time to get back to us tbh😂

 

[James Wakefield]

Nah no way I guess😂 they said they would “aim” to get back to us today so I think they’re gonna take their time to get back to us tbh😂

No offence to the guy on the webinar, but he didn’t instil confidence in me that they are the most organised in terms of their recruitment process.

 

[Olivialee15]

Goodwin PFO post AC lol

 

[TonyStark]

I do not think it will be a disadvantage. Firstly, firms are aware that not all universities offer options for all specialist modules - for instance, because some academics in the department left, my university has not even been able to offer a competition law course this year. As such, there will be no expectation for you to have demonstrated your interest by having done a relevant module. Similarly, firms know that paralegal opportunities are in short supply, particularly in niche practices. As such, they will definitely not expect candidates to have that.

Secondly, and more importantly, the main reason why a module or a paralegal experience would matter here is because they evidence an interest in the practice. However, you can also prove your interest directly, and arguably to a greater effect, by simply showing off your understanding it. In particular, I have found partners are quite impressed when you are able to make comparisons with other practice areas and explain how the legal work done in the one you are interested in is relevantly different.

Hi Andrei,

How would you advise researching how the legal work done in practice areas is different from one another?

 

[T_03]

Goodwin PFO post AC lol

Sigh, same, but at least that's the end of my application cycle, lol

 

[Olivialee15]

Sigh, same, but at least that's the end of my application cycle, lol

A nice gracious Friday evening email is crazy from them

 

[T_03]

A nice gracious Friday evening email is crazy from them

Considering they even sent offers earlier in the day too lol

 

[sapphireoreos]

Anyone heard back from Forsters post-AC?

 

[James Wakefield]

Anyone heard back from Forsters post-AC?

I know someone has got an offer, but maybe the lack of posts on here is because people have been asked not to share.

 

[Heartofglass]

Crazy story. I applied for AMEX summer intern at 10am today and they just sent me a pfo 5min ago. That must be a record for the fastest PFO.

 

[lawstudent2]

People who paid for TCLA premium this year or the TCLA academy / those sorts of paid resources offered, is it worth the money?
I am looking into paying for those sorts of things from august ish onwards to prep for the next application cycle as I couldn't get past ACs this year and want to know if its worth it. Thanks

 

[lillypad321]

Jesus, their NQ salary.

Girl im just trying to get a TC at this point, this game is a warzone

 

[bangarangbass39]

Anyone had their Bates Wells AC recently?

 

[ad.]

People who paid for TCLA premium this year or the TCLA academy / those sorts of paid resources offered, is it worth the money?
I am looking into paying for those sorts of things from august ish onwards to prep for the next application cycle as I couldn't get past ACs this year and want to know if its worth it. Thanks

Personally, I have had a very positive experience with TCLA Premium Gold. I’ve secured 3 VS at MC/Silver Circle firms (this is my first application cycle and those VS offers resulted from my first three ACs), and I genuinely believe that this wouldn’t have been possible without TCLA Premium and advice from the TCLA Community.

In terms of TCLA Premium, I found the Premium database and the courses on case studies/situational judgement (scenario-based) interview questions most helpful, alongside some of the ‘firm profiles’ as well.

 

[solicithor]

Jesus, their NQ salary.

60k almost puts you in the top 10% of UK incomes - if you’re earning that you’re already incredibly lucky! Important to hold on to perspective 🙏

 

[User5678]

Does withers send a feedback report post assessment?

 

[Legal Wizard]

Girl im just trying to get a TC at this point, this game is a warzone

Amen! I feel u!

 

[Bbhu19]

Crazy story. I applied for AMEX summer intern at 10am today and they just sent me a pfo 5min ago. That must be a record for the fastest PFO.

I applied to Disney Tuesday night around 8pm got a PFO 8 am sharp the following day in house atleast responds fast 😂

 

[elsx]

I applied to Disney Tuesday night around 8pm got a PFO 8 am sharp the following day in house atleast responds fast 😂

Same !😂

 

[lawaspirant!]

If I can't find the name of a firm's recruitment, who do I address a cover letter to? Also, I would appreciate if anyone has any tips for drafting a legal cover letter (how to approach it, what kind of questions to asnwer etc) thank you!