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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They don't mess about, do they?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I was rejected from that too. Don't worry - they have fewer spots than some VSs on those sometimes. It's not the end.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I'd look at their Chambers and Partners or Legal 500 entry and pick a landmark practice area you're genuinely interested in. I chose private equity last year, and I got the open day.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Latham & Watkins are essentially non-rolling. They prioritise their open days first. I'd strongly suggest applying for one. I got the AC following one. They seemingly prioritise Open Day attendees. Doubt I'd have reached AC otherwise.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Job description; skill one; skill two. For the 'skills', I refer to Shearman & Sterling (now A&O Shearman) and their then Grad Rec lead Paul Gascoyne's skills you'll need as a trainee solicitor. Try to apply those to your work experience. E.g. resourcefulness, decency, work organisation and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Contact the graduate recruitment team, honestly. Send them a transcript - many firms ask for those anyway. You could also send your certificates - if you're successful, they'd probably ask you for those anyway so you're making things easier.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I didn’t convert three Vac Schemes. You’ve got time. How do people get TCs at 19, 20, 21 etc? It just makes me think everything is going to be a struggle - SQE, NQ positions etc. I can’t think of anything else to do.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Holding myself accountable (again) Applications 2024/25 Sidley Austin ✅ Willkie Farr ✅ Skadden ✅ Gibson ✅ HSF ✅ A&O ✅ NRF ✅ LL ✅ W&C ✅
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    2027 Training Contract- When to apply?

    Penultimate year is generally what they suggest for Law students. However, you'll need to do some SQE because you don't have a UK LLB so probably still penultimate year or final year. Some firms welcome Law students from second year in the UK onwards, but I'd suggest penultimate year since...
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    Bad GCSE and A Levels - Will this affect my chances at getting TC?

    I have bad GCSEs. Firms do notice upward trajectory and if you're doing a postgraduate qualification like an LLM that speaks for itself. Obviously it's better if you can relay the context in which you achieved your GCSEs, but they're one data point.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Well, you got here based on all your past decisions, so that's a solid starting point. It's about selling your experiences together.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have found this structure works: job description (50 words); skill one (100 words); skill two (100 words). Adjust word counts.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    71 applications is possible if you do one a day I guess. I've done that so far this month (one app a day I mean, not 71).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes it does - Latham are big on that. I only got the VS interview because I did the Open Day. Go and watch Paul Gascoyne's video on 'Training Contract application strategies that work'.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Easier to do when you get the VS.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Holding myself accountable (again) Applications 2024/25 Sidley Austin ✅ Willkie Farr ✅ Skadden ✅ Gibson ✅ HSF ✅ A&O ✅ NRF ✅ LL ✅
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For people who went through Sidley Austin's process last year, when did you hear back?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    This is normal for Jones Day. I got the WVS interview (2019).
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Follow Watson’s daily and understand it. That, and read Chris Stoakes’s books. They thoroughly cover all the fundamentals.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I believe these are minimum requirements.

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