TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

[LegalLegal11]

How many people have roughly been invited to TW SVS AC? Stats seem scarce. Interested to know what ~800 apps translate in to for up to 40 places.

 

[Highnumberofapplicants]

Does anyone have any last minute tips for CMS AC? Super nervous that I’m really unprepared but don’t know what else to prep either

 

[aspiringlawyerr]

Does anyone know how long Dechert normally take to get back following the written assessment? Thanks!

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

Does anyone know how long Dechert normally take to get back following the written assessment? Thanks!

Just under two weeks for me

 

[HLL]

starting to lose hope...could white and case still be sending out vi invites?

 

[WillkieGemma]

Yes, totally ghosted by Willkie. Applied back in Oct 2022. Generic email response said we'd hear back within 15 working days...put me out of my misery already!

Hi there, we responded to everyone who applied within 15 days, so I'm sorry to hear that you haven't received an email from us. Please could you email me at gbaker@willkie.com so I can follow this up. Many thanks, Gemma

 

[Arch1234]

If anyone has any tips for the HSF ac I’d be so grateful!! I thought it had been so long that I would be rejected so haven’t really thought about preparing for a while.

 

[HopefulFutureTrainee123]

How many people have roughly been invited to TW SVS AC? Stats seem scarce. Interested to know what ~800 apps translate in to for up to 40 places.

Would also love to know this.. for people who have completed a London AC, how many people were at your AC?

 

[HLL]

My international fellas do you guys know if arnold & porter sponsors work visas?

On their application form it says 'Please note that we are not able to act as a visa sponsor. Should your application be successful, you will be asked to provide proof of your visa eligibility to complete the duration of a Vacation Scheme or Training Contract.' so they don't sponsor visas for sure right?

 

[Autotunedbird]

My international fellas do you guys know if arnold & porter sponsors work visas?

On their application form it says 'Please note that we are not able to act as a visa sponsor. Should your application be successful, you will be asked to provide proof of your visa eligibility to complete the duration of a Vacation Scheme or Training Contract.' so they don't sponsor visas for sure right?

From that writing, yeah they don't. Sounds like they expect you to already have it

 

[Sarah T]

starting to lose hope...could white and case still be sending out vi invites?

Yes they are - I went to an event with them today - they said not to worry if you haven't received one as they are still reviewing application. They'll be getting back to everyone shortly - they have just had so many applications this year!

 

[Sarah T]

If anyone has any tips for the HSF ac I’d be so grateful!! I thought it had been so long that I would be rejected so haven’t really thought about preparing for a while.

Their LinkedIn page has videos which break down the different elements of the AC and what you need to do to do well. You will need to scroll through their posts though to find the videos.

 

[Bkat]

In need of some last minute CMS AC advice!! The nerves have really kicked in. I can share Bird & Bird AC advice very happily, please pm me x

 

[kokothemagicdragon]

Yes they are - I went to an event with them today - they said not to worry if you haven't received one as they are still reviewing application. They'll be getting back to everyone shortly - they have just had so many applications this year!

Anyone had a reply from W&C for spring VS post AC?

✅ = yes
❌ = no


Wishing everyone the best with W&C and other apps... tis tough out there

 

[JacobRichardson]

Does anyone know if Latham & Watkins are still sending out VI invites?

 

[abcdefg123]

Anyone heard anything from Bird & Bird after their AC?

 

[Ameliaa]

I’ve heard Dentons are really selective post-app so congratulations that you even got to that stage! Best of luck for your other apps

Thank you! Best of luck to you too!

 

[Ameliaa]

for the summer?

Spring

 

[Arf1309]

Has anyone heard back from OC that applied to the Bristol office about the second stage AC?

 

[ssssstttt1]

Has anyone completed the VI for W&C but have not heard back yet?