TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[Kad28]

hi, guys has anyone heard back from Travers Smith? i saw on their tiktok page a video given interview advice.

 

[VMS]

hi, guys has anyone heard back from Travers Smith? i saw on their tiktok page a video given interview advice.

I've seen about one person on here, so doesn't seem to be many. I haven't heard back yet.

 

[law2022x]

for those who had a TI with Akin, when did you hear back?

 

[S87]

dear god here we go again

Lord have mercy!

 

[S87]

@Jessica Booker Mother please come and give these kids some slaps or at least something to worry about.

 

[kcr]

for those who had a TI with Akin, when did you hear back?

Heard back a week ago for an AC, seems like they’re still giving out AC offers.

 

[NJS]

Are they both car manufacturers, yes or no?

But just because they are in the same industry does not mean they compete, I could set up a firm tomorrow, I would technically be a law firm and be in the business of law firms, but I would not be competing with White and Case as we're aiming for different things

 

[yeezyee]

Heard back a week ago for an AC, seems like they’re still giving out AC offers.

would love some TI offers soon lol it’s been so long 😭

 

[KStapley]

bird & bird spring VS offer!!!!!!

Congrats!

May I ask how long Bird & Bird took to reply after your online interview?

Thank you

 

[neonorange]

@Jessica Booker Mother please come and give these kids some slaps or at least something to worry about.

I don't know, I sort of love when it's obvious that everyone is so stressed about hearing back and interviews and ACs that we devolve into "are Ferrari and Tesla competitors" chat. Slightly more interesting than endless "have u heard from withers".

 

[yxngd2x]

why am I seeing one pointless argument over car manufacturers🤣 what are we doing here?

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

The commercial law academy is fighting for the same market share as TCLA? That doesn’t make sense, how can it be fighting against itself?

And this example only reinforces my point further if anything. TCLA is specifically in the business of helping people get into LAW. It’s found a niche industry and producing a service within that niche industry. Their competitors would be chambers student, legal cheek etc and other businesses that try to help students get into LAW.

They are not competing against companies like Wall Street oasis, corporate finance institute etc. These are some of the companies that try to help students into BANKING (another niche area of business) you are comparing apples to oranges in your case.

The Commercial Law Academy is different to TCLA which is The Corporate Law Academy. So yes they are competitors and probably have an overlap of users.

 

[S87]

I don't know, I sort of love when it's obvious that everyone is so stressed about hearing back and interviews and ACs that we devolve into "are Ferrari and Tesla competitors" chat. Slightly more interesting than endless "have u heard from withers".

Well, as much as I would like to agree with you, but this thread has been created to ask "Have you heard from?". There is a tendency to get mean with one another when deviating from this topic.

 

[neonorange]

Well, as much as I would like to agree with you, but this thread has been created to ask "Have you heard from?". There is a tendency to get mean with one another when deviating from this topic.

Of course! I just meant that I sometimes get a secret little thrill from the non-drama of it all.

 

[elektrajenkov]

Hi guys! I have 2 applications in for Spring VS that have no more stages (completed everything, just waiting for offers/PFOs to be sent to people), but have had no indication when we'll hear from them. Given I would have to organise travel into London, staying in London, etc. for the duration and also have to arrange time off work for them, how long before they are due to start do you think its appropriate to email/call and ask for an update? It's currently about 5 weeks out from the one starting and 6 weeks for the other.

 

[Legalstalker]

Waitrose and M&S are competitors but I prefer M&S much better quality!

Just thought I’d share

 

[RonRod13]

But just because they are in the same industry does not mean they compete, I could set up a firm tomorrow, I would technically be a law firm and be in the business of law firms, but I would not be competing with White and Case as we're aiming for different things

Absolutely agree with this, and that is because you would not classify as a US commercial law firm. And as I said previously: W&C’s competitors will be other US law firms. My argument still stands.

Furthermore, to go back to the Ferrari and Tesla example, they are certainly more aligned than you may think. Ferrari have recently rolled out their new line of hybrid EV models which accounted for 44% of its deliveries last year. This shows that they could indeed be transferring into the EV industry and very much be rivalling Tesla and other EV car manufacturers. (Some free commercial awareness for you )

 

[S87]

Waitrose and M&S are competitors but I prefer M&S much better quality!

Just thought I’d share

It depends on the products

 

[mfuturetrainee]

It depends on the products

personally when it comes to quality products lidl bakery is my lil splurge 😍

 

[S87]

personally when it comes to quality products lidl bakery is my lil splurge 😍

Too much butter, too greasy.