TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[NJS]

I’m asking if other people got it!

 

[nya]

If you run out of time answering a question in a VI is this a make or break for the application? :/

I don't think there's a straight answer to this, it might depend on what you managed to say and whether you made any meaningful/strong points up until the cut-off. But I wouldn't worry too much about it now.

 

[VacayScheme]

How long has it taken for people to receive the WG test from DLA? It's been a week since I filled out the Rare contextual info form and haven't received WG yet

 

[futuretrainee2025]

How long has it taken for people to receive the WG test from DLA? It's been a week since I filled out the Rare contextual info form and haven't received WG yet

About a few days but I've heard for some people it took about a week or so

 

[babylawyer1942]

anyone heard back from Skadden/S&M/Gibson Dunn?

For skadden, you won't hear back until after the deadline x

 

[Jessica Booker]

If you run out of time answering a question in a VI is this a make or break for the application? :/

It depends on how much time you run out by. A few seconds or half a sentence, then most likely not. But if you haven’t managed to communicate the key points, then that could be more of an issue.

 

[axelbeugre]

anyone heard back from Skadden/S&M/Gibson Dunn?

I know some people got Gibson Dunn first and second stages invites already!

 

[CorporateCrocodile]

Has anyone who applied for Cleary's WVS received an email detailing the following:

'Thank you for your application to Cleary Gottlieb and for your continued patience. Due to an exceptionally high volume of applications for our Winter Vacation Scheme we have not been able to progress your application at this point, however we were very impressed by your CV and cover letter and we would like to consider you for our Spring and Summer schemes.'

Not sure what to think lol.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Has anyone who applied for Cleary's WVS received an email detailing the following:

'Thank you for your application to Cleary Gottlieb and for your continued patience. Due to an exceptionally high volume of applications for our Winter Vacation Scheme we have not been able to progress your application at this point, however we were very impressed by your CV and cover letter and we would like to consider you for our Spring and Summer schemes.'

Not sure what to think lol.

Do they recruit on a rolling basis?

 

[CorporateCrocodile]

Do they recruit on a rolling basis?

I believe so as they said they would be in touch with an outcome by end of Feb 2024 the latest.

 

[Zaakir]

I’m asking if other people got it!

Had us in the first half ngl- they told someone that we will hear by Monday

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Has anyone who applied for Cleary's WVS received an email detailing the following:

'Thank you for your application to Cleary Gottlieb and for your continued patience. Due to an exceptionally high volume of applications for our Winter Vacation Scheme we have not been able to progress your application at this point, however we were very impressed by your CV and cover letter and we would like to consider you for our Spring and Summer schemes.'

Not sure what to think lol.

I received the same email. Definitely good news for now. If they didn’t like your application, they’d simply reject you!

 

[NotLord Denning]

Has anyone heard back from Akin post test yet?

 

[SAlegal]

sorry to hear that, did you apply directly with PWC?

Hi, yes I did

 

[nya]

For skadden, you won't hear back until after the deadline x

Does this mean Skadden isn't rolling then?

 

[Jessica Booker]

I believe so as they said they would be in touch with an outcome by end of Feb 2024 the latest.

To me this suggests they got many more applications than they expected earlier than expected, and so are pushing the later applicants to the next programme.

 

[ab01]

Any insights for Ashurst final interview for Winter VS and I thought I messed up the case study. Thank you in advance.

Hey - congratulations !! is the Ashurst final interview in person or virtual? Is it just an interview with a partner?

You’ll smash it I’m sure!

 

[s9111]

Haven’t heard back from a single firm re Summer Vac Scheme applications. Starting to worry!

 

[Asil Ahmad]

Hey - congratulations !! is the Ashurst final interview in person or virtual? Is it just an interview with a partner?

You’ll smash it I’m sure!

In person and have not been told but guess it will be with a partner/senior associate

Thank you very much appreciate it

 

[estimur]

To me this suggests they got many more applications than they expected earlier than expected, and so are pushing the later applicants to the next programme.

Hi Jessica,
I’m a premium member but can’t access the premium database. Could you please advise? Thank you