TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[qwop881]

Has anyone heard back from Latham who did their AC mid-February?

 

[SirLancelot7777]

You don’t need to rush into the GDL - there will be courses starting in Jan/Feb if you wanted some time out to apply for winter schemes and the winter TC deadline window.

This could all be a moot point though, as there is a reasonable chance you convert your summer scheme.

Thank you Jessica. So to clarify, let's say that

1. I don't self-fund the GDL and instead apply for winter of 2024-2025 vacs.
2. I get one, do it over Christmas and receive a TC offer afterwards.
3. Would the firm from which I get my vac then pay for me to start the GDL in January? Or would they want me to wait another year and do it starting in Sept/Oct of that year?

Haven't seen any firms do this, but then I haven't been looking.

 

[bluebell]

Does anyone know what the word limit is for Howard Kennedy - there is no limit? What should I aim for?

 

[tryingnottocry]

Dechert PFO

 

[aspiringm&alawyer]

Dechert PFO

Was this Post VI?

 

[tryingnottocry]

Was this Post VI?

oh no didn't even make it that far 😅 post-app

 

[Szofi66]

Is K&S still sending out ACs? Havent heard anything

 

[pb15]

Does anyone know if Cooley calls you with an offer, or if they simply email?

 

[Kld]

Withers PFO post-test

 

[SR99]

Has anyone heard from Mayer Brown post app recently? I applied for summer near the deadline but have not gotten the job sim

 

[B.B.]

Does anyone know what the word limit is for Howard Kennedy - there is no limit? What should I aim for?

I was wondering the same thing

 

[neonorange]

Does anyone know what the word limit is for Howard Kennedy - there is no limit? What should I aim for?

I hunted around online but couldn't find an answer to this question either. It appears to be unlimited but I set a self-imposed limit to make sure I wasn't writing just for the sake of writing.

 

[desaesis]

Does anyone have any SJT advice? It appears to be the only thing getting in the way. I know the trick is not to answer honestly because that's what I did and failed spectacularly - it appears having real world experience in this assessment disadvantages you 😂😭

Really thought this was going to be my year but I'm out this season.
Vac schemes:
HSF - SJT PFO
Willkie - VI PFO
Hogan Lovells - SJT PFO (asked and I scored above average on WG)
Ashurst - SJT PFO
Mayer Brown - SJT PFO
Baker McKenzie - SJT PFO
And this one hurt the most: White & Case AC PFO - feedback call scheduled.

It appears that I always get through the written application stage (& I figured out VIs) but not past SJT. Would appreciate any advice.

Managed to build up my CV so looking to TCs now.

 

[Sharon Wu]

I hunted around online but couldn't find an answer to this question either. It appears to be unlimited but I set a self-imposed limit to make sure I wasn't writing just for the sake of writing.

I was wondering the same thing

They had an insight session yesterday where the very same question was asked. The response was no longer than 500 words.

 

[neonorange]

They had an insight session yesterday where the very same question was asked. The response was no longer than 500 words.

Perfect, thank you!

 

[avry]

refreshing emails every 2 seconds and my phone has been on ringer for the past how many days (it's usually on silent)... cooley please put me out of my misery

 

[legalstudent101]

Withers PFO post-test

I'm sorry - Was this for spring or summer?

 

[hannahfl]

Dechert PFO post written exercise stage

 

[aspiringlawyer27]

First cycle comes to an end, applied to about 5, AC for 3, rejection post AC for one, rejection before for 2. Confirmed vacation schemes at Shearman and Linklaters. Want to thank the forum and individuals on here for all their help. Good luck to everyone 🫶❤️

 

[Kld]

I'm sorry - Was this for spring or summer?

Thank you. Was for the spring/April one