TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[PQ]

Just got a call from Goodwin!

Congratulations!!!! Can I ask if this is for a Direct TC or a Vac scheme. Also, do you have any idea if they have started sending out interview invites for Direct TC.

 

[PQ]

Goodwin PFO post AC lol

I’m so sorry to hear this. Is it for a Direct TC. Still haven’t heard back post VI for direct TC and don’t know what to expect.

 

[jojo23]

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!

Say something like
'Dear Graduate recruitment team'
It's the safest bet imo

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Anyone heard back from Debevoise yesterday? Or are they offering on Monday?

 

[johnnysins]

How long does Sidley take post-AC to offer a VS?

 

[mandamasochist]

All,

Hope you're well - has anyone heard from Womble Bond Dickinson? I believe they said they'd get back to us yesterday but nothing as of yet.

Also I got 6,6,7,9 on the tests - this any good?

Cheers

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

All,

Hope you're well - has anyone heard from Womble Bond Dickinson? I believe they said they'd get back to us yesterday but nothing as of yet.

Also I got 6,6,7,9 on the tests - this any good?

Cheers

Where is everyone getting the info that they would respond yesterday? None of my emails say this.

 

[j9999]

@Jessica Booker Is it safe to sell successful applications to services like TCLA/ Commercial Law Academy/ NextCityLawyer? I'm selling the one whose firm's VS I'm not accepting, if somehow I got caught (even though it's anonymised), could there be any consequences? Would the SRA see it as a problem?

 

[Olivialee15]

I’m so sorry to hear this. Is it for a Direct TC. Still haven’t heard back post VI for direct TC and don’t know what to expect.

No it was for the summer vacation scheme. Tbf they might be doing all the vacation scheme apps first then getting to TC interviews!

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

I think I saw someone ask this yesterday or the day before on this forum and a few people had reacted with ‘✅’ and ‘👍🏽’ so I’m assuming they may have heard back? Best of luck with Debevoise & Plimpton! 🙂​

I mean specifically yesterday but ty

 

[theruleofno]

anything from Willkie?

 

[ecohorts]

Hey! Has anyone got any advice for the SPB AC? I’m really anxious especially about the written exercise and group task. Any advice would be appreciated!! Also I’m really confused about the impact of the current tarriffs being imposed by the US on law firms. If anyone could explain this that would be great

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Hey! Has anyone got any advice for the SPB AC? I’m really anxious especially about the written exercise and group task. Any advice would be appreciated!! Also I’m really confused about the impact of the current tarriffs being imposed by the US on law firms. If anyone could explain this that would be great

When is yours? I thought they had finished their ACs ?

 

[ecohorts]

When is yours? I thought they had finished their ACs ?

Mine is on 11th. Have you already completed their AC??

 

[lawstudent2]

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.

Thank you!

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker Is it safe to sell successful applications to services like TCLA/ Commercial Law Academy/ NextCityLawyer? I'm selling the one whose firm's VS I'm not accepting, if somehow I got caught (even though it's anonymised), could there be any consequences? Would the SRA see it as a problem?

The SRA have never taken any action against lawyers who have sold careers advisory services and they have been identifiable. Therefore they are unlikely to take action against someone who isn’t identifiable. If we felt it was a problem, it wouldn’t be something we facilitated anyway.

Ultimately your application form is your content so I think it would be difficult to find an angle of this being an SRA issue.

 

[emma.d]

anything from Willkie?

Received a holding email - don't think we will hear anything until Tuesday

 

[Amma Usman]

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!

Hey,

Usually, “Dear Graduate Recruitment Team” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is fine.

Three key things to cover include;

- Why commercial law.
- Why X firm.
- Skills, experiences, achievements, which make you stand out as a candidate - essentially “why you”.

 

[TC129129]

Hey! Has anyone got any advice for the SPB AC? I’m really anxious especially about the written exercise and group task. Any advice would be appreciated!! Also I’m really confused about the impact of the current tarriffs being imposed by the US on law firms. If anyone could explain this that would be great

what office?

 

[ecohorts]

what office?

Manchester