TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[axelbeugre]

I'm shaking, Skadden VS OFFER 😭

Congratulations! the hard work paid off, very well done!

 

[Future$trainee]

Hi guys!!! I did not receive the automatic email test link for Gateley!!! what do I do?

Hey, have you received the Gateley assessment yet? I still haven't received it.

 

[axelbeugre]

@Jessica Booker if you get rejected for a spring or summer vacation scheme for one firm are you allowed to apply to that same firm in the next cycle for winter?

Yes, you can, there is nothing stopping you from applying provided you have more experiences to talk about in your experiences but unless a law firm specifically makes it clear that you cannot apply, always assume that your application is welcomed!

 

[Bubbles]

Is CRS sending out more Vi invites or should I assume a pfo?

 

[ayiiii05]

Has anyone heard back from Cooley post app?

 

[legallybrunette8]

Pinsents PFO that one did hurt icl

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Just about to record my VI for Bristows. What kind of commercial awareness questions do you think a firm can ask given the answers are like 60 seconds long 😭

 

[mfuturetrainee]

Just about to record my VI for Bristows. What kind of commercial awareness questions do you think a firm can ask given the answers are like 60 seconds long 😭

60 seconds for a commercial q seems brutal

 

[Jaysen]

Good luck with your application! @Tomatosoup

SKADDEN VS!!!

Skadden VS!

I'm shaking, Skadden VS OFFER 😭

Debevoise open day/AC !! 🥹

Debevoise open day 🥺🥺🥺omg

Skadden VS!

Makes me so happy to hear this. Well done!

 

[futuretrainee2025]

Pinsents PFO that one did hurt icl

agreed but I respect the fact they're sending a candidate report, especially considering most firms ghost after assessment pfos

 

[Miss Chocolate]

60 seconds for a commercial q seems brutal

yesss I know 😭 at least for Bristows there are two more interviews. CRS does 90 second answers (5 questions) and they decide based on that whether you get a VS or not. Wild

 

[legallyells]

Pinsent PFO also

 

[mfuturetrainee]

yesss I know 😭 at least for Bristows there are two more interviews. CRS does 90 second answers (5 questions) and they decide based on that whether you get a VS or not. Wild

2 MORE INTERVIEWS after the VI???? what is going on w the recruitment process 😭

 

[Trooper007]

King & Spalding close on the 12th of Feb

Are they rolling or non-rolling?

 

[Chelsea101]

agreed but I respect the fact they're sending a candidate report, especially considering most firms ghost after assessment pfos

They already sent the report minutes after the test. It was one of those super vague ones though

 

[erderlylars]

I attended. What do you want to know?

I've sent you my notes

Heya quick question! Did they mention what the TC structure was like? How many seats etc and how many months each?

 

[Trooper007]

CLEARY ACCCCCC LETS GOOOOOOOOOO!

Congratulations! Also, any idea if Cleary's still sending out AC invites for Summer or have they already filled up all the spots? Applied in late November. Assuming pfo...

 

[Lola333]

a lot of firms won’t have this term in the offer as they won’t feel it is enforceable (where you are not employed with them until you start your TC).

Other firms will put it in as a deterrent though so they try to retain the offered talent.

Thank you very much!

 

[missingh]

just got an email from reed smith saying they are reviewing assessments and all outcomes will be communicated by the end of this week- that was a jumpscare 😂

 

[Cherikon]

RS just sent me an email saying that they are reviewing assessments and will communicate the outcome by the end of this week. That nearly gave me a heart attack. I thought that was a PFO