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  1. jacksollaf

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think Baker still hasn't sent them out yet; they told me they will by the 10th of Jan (or at least, aim to...)
  2. jacksollaf

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think you should probably send a follow up email asking for further details IN LIGHT OF the scheme's completion... Perhaps they might be considering you for spring or summer... It's not over until it's over!
  3. jacksollaf

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I asked HL and they ghosted me... so Idk 😂 😂
  4. jacksollaf

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    They sent an email earlier this week confirming that they will give the outcome of our applications on the 10th
  5. jacksollaf

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    for me it was the classic generic question, why DACB
  6. jacksollaf

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Don't be discouraged or think you're not good enough! Just take it easy and keep applying. For some reassurance, check this out: https://www.chambersstudent.co.uk/where-to-start/newsletter/law-firms-preferred-universities While it might seem that non-Russell Group universities represent a...
  7. jacksollaf

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hey, personally, there are two approaches to this, the honest one and the strategically honest; you can: 1) choose to be honest from the outset and they will inevitably see it as a very honourable and honest act from your part; however, honestly I think it could entice them to potentially find...
  8. jacksollaf

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    motivational from what I remember...
  9. jacksollaf

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes! I sent it to [email protected] with [email protected] in CC. Estelle responded but from the [email protected] email address.
  10. jacksollaf

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Yes! I asked for mine and they sent it last week 👌
  11. jacksollaf

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For the VS, they have a few resources and tips on their website... They say this in their application process section: "Interviews for the vacation schemes take place online virtually. The interview consists of a 50 minute interview with HR and a partner. Candidates must do well in the...
  12. jacksollaf

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Honestly, I would personally interpret it in the same exact way as you! Good luck!
  13. jacksollaf

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I think I saw something about DAC replying quite late, so not before February/March I think... Also, for CMS, consider yourself lucky! I didn't even receive the WG and haven't heard anything yet so there's hope for you!
  14. jacksollaf

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Oh wow! Congrats!! is that for the summer?
  15. jacksollaf

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    INSPIRED BY the great @Tintin06 Here are the firms I applied to, by chronological order; unfortunately I completely neglected to write when I received online tests and VIs, so whatever I just wrote is from memory; I will clean and perfect it once examination period, way too busy Applied...
  16. jacksollaf

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Oh wow, NGL I didn't really pay attention to the confirmation emails; I didn't think they'd inclue this 😂
  17. jacksollaf

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Honestly, it all depends on how much work you put into the whole process; for instance, I applied to about 64 firms, but for a lot of them (those not so particularly interested in) I used similar arguments... So for questions like "what are you most proud of", "why law", "extracurricular...
  18. jacksollaf

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    YES! Me too! I didn't receive an email to complete the test, but by luck I opened the AllHires portal and saw "complete the test" !! Horrible!

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