TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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Anyone who did their AC's post the w/c 17th Feb still waiting on White & Case? Has been more than a month now...
Just from previous experience as someone who’s done a W&C vac scheme, they usually get back to successful candidates fairly-very quickly after an AC. This was the case for a lot of my cohort. It doesn’t mean you have been unsuccessful but just wanted to lyk. Wishing you all the luck
Yes they have sent the test to me on 11 march and I applied to their Manchester office
I've not had one sent out to me- I can only imagine then i've got a PFO heading my way 😢
I emailed them last week about not receiving an SJT invite but not received any response - I can only assume the test isn't automatic then? Is there anyone who hasn't received an invite for Brabners SJT?
Anyone know how long HL takes to respond for successful candidates post-ac? is it usually next day?
i also haven’t… i think because there’s no interview just the written app and SJT you have to be shortlisted to get the SJT 😕
Any news for CRS London Summer VS?
Welp that's all my VS applications rejected for this year. 22, turning 23 this year and not a single VS
They said they'd get back to us this week.. so I'd guess 4:59pm on friday
Or if they are PW, they will just air you
Welp that's all my VS applications rejected for this year. 22, turning 23 this year and not a single VS
I’m sorry to hear about the VS application PFOs this cycle. I can imagine it has been incredibly disheartening to feel like the efforts put in have gone to waste. I don’t know if this will help in any way, but I am of a very similar age to you. I only began applying for VS after I had already graduated (July 2024), so I also felt that I was really late and that time was ticking. I felt that I was super behind everyone else in my uni, who had already applied for VS and TC in their 2nd and 3rd year (law) and secured TC offers at major city law firms like Clifford Chance, DLA Piper, Herbert Smith Freehills, etc. 🥲
I think It’s really important to bear in mind that everyone is on their own journey and whilst it’s tempting to compare ourselves to others who seem to have obtained VS/TC sooner, all it ends up causing is more harm than good. The key thing to bear in mind is that the average age of a NQ solicitor is 30! This means on average people aren’t securing a TC until they are 26/27, which they start when they are around 28. In my opinion, there are huge positives when you start a TC slightly later, in that you are able to build up a wider range of skills and experiences which are beneficial to the role of a trainee associate! 😅
Try not to lose faith in yourself! I know that is easier said than done, but the important thing to maintain throughout this entire process is resilience and determination. I think once you do secure that well deserved TC (which I know you will), it will feel that much better, knowing how much hard work was put in. Speaking of TC, I think it could be a good idea to try apply for some DTC applications over the Spring and Summer (March - July). Who knows, it may be that one of these DTC applications will convert into the TC offer! Best of luck with the rest of this application cycle my friend! 🙂
I think It’s really important to bear in mind that everyone is on their own journey and whilst it’s tempting to compare ourselves to others who seem to have obtained VS/TC sooner, all it ends up causing is more harm than good. The key thing to bear in mind is that the average age of a NQ solicitor is 30! This means on average people aren’t securing a TC until they are 26/27, which they start when they are around 28. In my opinion, there are huge positives when you start a TC slightly later, in that you are able to build up a wider range of skills and experiences which are beneficial to the role of a trainee associate! 😅
Try not to lose faith in yourself! I know that is easier said than done, but the important thing to maintain throughout this entire process is resilience and determination. I think once you do secure that well deserved TC (which I know you will), it will feel that much better, knowing how much hard work was put in. Speaking of TC, I think it could be a good idea to try apply for some DTC applications over the Spring and Summer (March - July). Who knows, it may be that one of these DTC applications will convert into the TC offer! Best of luck with the rest of this application cycle my friend! 🙂
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TW VS offer!!! Got a call from the partner who interviewed me just now 😍
I second this! I am 23 turning 24 this year, and it is only this year that I have secured my first VS. I think it is really easy to compare yourself with other candidates especially when you hear numerous success stories online and from people you went to uni with (I went to Cambridge and you hear all the time of people securing TCs from the magic circle firms and you wonder what you are doing wrong!!). But trust the process. You will get there, and the right firm will recognise what an asset you would be to a team!
You've got this, and remember you are on your own journey. I have no doubt you will get there; just try to keep positive!!
Thank you so much! that was really motivating. I won't give up!! But seeing all those LinkedIn posts about uni students getting TC's and VS is really disheartening sometimes 😅
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