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  1. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Got a question about the Mishcon academics section. It's asking me for letter grades and % grades for each module. I've only got % grades as this is what we use in the UK. Not sure how to convert it to letter ones. @Jessica Booker
  2. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi all, just wondering where Legal Cheek vacation schemes would fit into an application form. For context, I attended the Winter, Spring, and Summer editions, participated in practice area workshops, and completed case studies sent to us in my own time. Should I group them under all my legal...
  3. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @s2203 , thanks for replying! Yes, I know Travers Smith does have these two questions, but I'm a bit scared to put these two into these sections as it will reduce the number of work experiences I have which may make me look a little inexperienced. As it stands, I have got a decent amount of...
  4. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you very much @Jessica Booker for clarifying this. Hope to put it in the work experience section if space permits.
  5. lawyersum

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi everyone, I would love to know for all firms, specifically Travers Smith my number one firm of choice for a 2024/25 vac scheme, whether the following experience would fit as a work experience, position of responsibility, or extracurricular. After submitting my CV and a writing sample in Dec...

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