TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[dms21]

Weil PFO and a weird Ashurst PFO that isn't really a PFO but rejected nonetheless

Hey sorry to hear this. For Ashurst, is it a PFO for SVS? I thought they recruit on a non-rolling basis and their deadline is tomorrow

 

[Legalstalker]

I applied to their WVS but

Hey sorry to hear this. For Ashurst, is it a PFO for SVS? I thought they recruit on a non-rolling basis and their deadline is tomorrow

I did not take the online assessment as I couldn't make the winter dates, I applied for the SVS and completed the tests but was told they are withdrawing me as I applied for WVS even though I did not take the tests or do anything further than submit my application form. hence the PFO yet not a PFO.
Good luck!!

 

[lawstudent0303]

anything from linklaters?

 

[ccfuturetraineesolicitor]

Anyone heard from Goodwin - PFO or AC/ interview? Genuinely my last glimmer of hope before I start churning out more applications :/

 

[Marissa]

Anyone who applied to SPB - did you include examples of activities (the optional part) in your application or did you skip them? I didn't include anything and now I am fully regretting it and worrying about an automatic PFO

I put two, a probono case that I’d worked on, and a volunteer project that I led at uni. It wasnt a compulsory section tho so I wouldnt worry too much about it.

 

[Manuchelsout]

Weil pfo also nice start to a shiny sunny day in in London

 

[Ali A]

Anyone heard from Goodwin - PFO or AC/ interview? Genuinely my last glimmer of hope before I start churning out more applications :/

They tend to reply around a month after the deadline which was the 15th of December. I would get more applications done if you have the chance in the meantime

 

[tal]

has anyone not heard anything from Weil?

 

[Heartofglass]

has anyone not heard anything from Weil?

I applied for summer and there has been nothing so far. I suppose the ppl who heard back are mostly those who applied for spring

 

[Seven]

has anyone not heard anything from Weil?

I applied for the "Either VS" and haven't heard back yet

 

[BM99]

I applied for the "Either VS" and haven't heard back yet

Same

 

[erderlylars]

For anyone who's submitted an app for macfarlanes, how long does it take for the test to be sent?

 

[OliviaPope]

For anyone who's submitted an app for macfarlanes, how long does it take for the test to be sent?

I received it the same day

 

[sxw517]

I know their minimum degree classification requirement is a 2.1, but does Milbank realistically recruit candidates with 2.1's? A look at LinkedIn shows that whilst they don't seem to be Oxbridge fixated like Davis Polk and S&C, most of their current trainees have high firsts.

Has anyone on here passed the first stage with a relatively solid 2.1?

 

[hopefultrainee888]

how long do you have to do the macfarlanes test? does it need to be completed before the deadline?

 

[erderlylars]

I received it the same day

Oh ok cool, how long did they give you to do it?

 

[OliviaPope]

Oh ok cool, how long did they give you to do it?

A week

 

[The-PFO-Collector]

Taylor Wessing PFO

 

[laby201]

Taylor Wessing PFO

Sorry to hear that Was that post-app or post-test?

 

[The-PFO-Collector]

Sorry to hear that Was that post-app or post-test?

Post app