TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Assuming Ropes & Gray still hasn't sent out AC invites, do you guys think they'll be out by next Tuesday? The first date announced is March 5th, which is a week from next Tuesday. Ngl the AC seems very intense, and there's a psychometric test to do before attending it...

So some people have already received AC invites for the 5th of March?

 

[Z1iiiiii]

So some people have already received AC invites for the 5th of March?

Hi, I'm not sure about that, 5th of March is the first date announced on their website but I haven't seen anyone on TCLA with an AC invite for the 5th. Just assuming that if no one has received an AC yet, then next Tuesday is probably a reasonable last day to expect for AC invites [at least for the 05 March batch, if invites are not sent out all at once]

 

[isTeapp]

It was — have you had a similar experience with them?

I know exactly who you are talking about. I had the same Partner during my Winter AC :/

 

[AlegalA]

I have seen a lot of people that have done VIs for Mishcon. Is this for the spring scheme or for the summer also?
😍: applied to summer VS and received/ done VI.
🤝: applied to summer VS and heard nothing.

I've applied to the summer one and heard nothing from them, so wondering whether to assume PFO.

 

[yasmars]

I have seen a lot of people that have done VIs for Mishcon. Is this for the spring scheme or for the summer also?
😍: applied to summer VS and received/ done VI.
🤝: applied to spring VS and received/ done VI.

I've applied to the summer one and heard nothing from them, so wondering whether to assume PFO.

I emailed them regarding the latter and they said they’re still reviewing applications and we should hear back latest end of Feb.

 

[EqualityNonNegotiable]

I have seen a lot of people that have done VIs for Mishcon. Is this for the spring scheme or for the summer also?
😍: applied to summer VS and received/ done VI.
🤝: applied to spring VS and received/ done VI.

I've applied to the summer one and heard nothing from them, so wondering whether to assume PFO.

I wouldn't assume PFO as they are still reviewing VIs (summer). When did you do your VI?

 

[EqualityNonNegotiable]

I emailed them regarding the latter and they said they’re still reviewing applications and we should hear back latest end of Feb.

Does that mean you applied to Spring VS and still haven't heard back post VI?

 

[estimur]

I have seen a lot of people that have done VIs for Mishcon. Is this for the spring scheme or for the summer also?
😍: applied to summer VS and received/ done VI.
🤝: applied to spring VS and received/ done VI.

I've applied to the summer one and heard nothing from them, so wondering whether to assume PFO.

I would not assume PFO.
Everyone I know who applied has heard back one way or another

 

[Lawyer2003]

Been writing more apps since last week so the number doesnt go down💀 I refuse to conclude my cycle

What firms are still open?

 

[Sunshinepink]

Since you asked...

Willkie Farr & Gallagher ✅📼📝❌
Covington & Burling ✅❌
Shearman & Sterling ✅❌
White & Case ✅📼🎙️❌
Milbank ✅❌
Ropes & Gray ✅
Arnold & Porter ✅
Sullivan & Cromwell ✅❌
Latham & Watkins ✅🎙️❌
Kirkland & Ellis ✅❌
Skadden Arps ✅❌
Vinson & Elkins ✅❌
Weil Gotshal & Manges ✅❌
Akin ✅📝❌
Gibson Dunn ✅❌
Goodwin ✅
Cleary Gottlieb ✅❌
Paul Hastings ✅
Ashurst ✅ 📝❌
Macfarlanes ✅📝❌
Mayer Brown ✅📝❌
Winston & Strawn ✅
Morgan Lewis ✅❌
Orrick ✅
Dechert ✅📝❌
Cooley ✅❌
Morrison Foerster ✅
Slaughter and May ✅❌


✅ = applied; ❌ = PFO; 📼 = VI; 🎙️ = AC; 📝 = test.

When did you hear back from Mayer Brown post test?

 

[yasmars]

Does that mean you applied to Spring VS and still haven't heard back post VI?

I haven’t heard back at all since applying for the summer scheme

 

[EllaClayton]

I haven’t heard back at all since applying for the summer scheme

Neither, hopefully we hear back next week 😫

 

[AlegalA]

I wouldn't assume PFO as they are still reviewing VIs (summer). When did you do your VI?

I haven't received a VI that's why I was wondering if they'd sent everything out already

 

[AlegalA]

I emailed them regarding the latter and they said they’re still reviewing applications and we should hear back latest end of Feb.

Oh amazing that's reassuring!

 

[EqualityNonNegotiable]

I haven't received a VI that's why I was wondering if they'd sent everything out already

I believe some people here have already received PFOs post app. So, I think your application may still be under review. I hope you'll hear back soon!

 

[midnightsky990422]

Am i missing something or does Browne Jacobson not have any actual questions in its application? (only work experience section?)

Hey I noticed this too! On the bit where it tells you how much of your application you have left to complete, there’s no mention of questions. Saves us time at least haha

 

[justanotherstudent]

Hey I noticed this too! On the bit where it tells you how much of your application you have left to complete, there’s no mention of questions. Saves us time at least haha

yeah same, is there a recorded VI just after? I cant find the application stages on their website but that might explain why there are no questions, similar to clyde & co

 

[Sunshinepink]

@axelbeugre @Jessica Booker Can I include things like SEO London & Bridging barriers on my application form as experience too? The firm has separated legal and non-legal work experience but the bridging barriers program that I am part of leans to the legal side because my mentor is in the legal profession as Partner at her law firm.

 

[sxw517]

How long should an answer about a recent deal be? Mine at the moment is around 60 seconds, is this too short? I don't want to elaborate too much, as I fear the more I say the more it will be probed by interviewers.

 

[S87]

How long should an answer about a recent deal be? Mine at the moment is around 60 seconds, is this too short? I don't want to elaborate too much, as I fear the more I say the more it will be probed by interviewers.

I believe that you could take it up to 2 minutes minimum 1 minute and a half.