TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[RaniaH062002]

I'm getting really antsy over Brabners VS offer- been rejected everywhere else this year- hopefully I get a test invite. 😭

 

[YS391]

Anyone still waiting on Harbottle post-app? Should I assume PFO?

 

[User5678]

Anyone heard back from rwk Goodman post vi? I believe their first scheme starts in April but they haven’t gotten back to applicants yet?

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Is this Dechert's standard PFO?

"Your application and written assessment were of a good standard and we would welcome an application from you in the next recruitment cycle, should you choose to apply again."

 

[jta227]

Just received my last outcome of the cycle—a summer VS offer (won't share the firm name)! Thankful to round out the application season.

All in all: 15 applications, 3 ACs, 2 VS offers and 1 TC offer. Thanks to everyone here for the advice and support!

 

[lolololol]

does anyone have any tips for slaughter's written exercise? thanks in advance.

 

[jfb]

anyone heard from SH today?

 

[saminoriya]

does anyone have any tips for slaughter's written exercise? thanks in advance.

use SWOT structure and try to make short sentences. Don’t forget to use data from graphs/charts they give. Also proofread it, because they are very strict with any spelling mistakes tbh.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Just received my last outcome of the cycle—a summer VS offer (won't share the firm name)! Thankful to round out the application season.

All in all: 15 applications, 3 ACs, 2 VS offers and 1 TC offer. Thanks to everyone here for the advice and support!

Huge congrats!!

 

[S7321]

@Jessica Booker Bit of an odd question I was hoping you (or someone else) could help with! I'm a career changer currently working in a non-law corporate job. If I changed jobs within an application cycle or process (but staying in the same industry I'm looking to eventually move out of), would firms look down on this or see it as a red flag? For example, if my application form had one job down, but I was in a different job come the Vacation Scheme.

 

[lolololol]

use SWOT structure and try to make short sentences. Don’t forget to use data from graphs/charts they give. Also proofread it, because they are very strict with any spelling mistakes tbh.

thanks for this, can i ask if it is a report or a letter/ email?

 

[M_m]

Is OC yet to get back to people post-AC?

 

[Miss Chocolate]

I have responded via PM.

Thank you so so much 😭 you are amazing.

Also sorry for the long reply I have just sent!!

 

[saminoriya]

thanks for this, can i ask if it is a report or a letter/ email?

it was report for me. I think it is usually a report because I recall them mentioning it on their website.

 

[Miss Chocolate]

Wow congratulations that’s impressive! Do you have any application/interview tips? I find paralegal roles are also quite competitive 😫

Thank you so much!! I will reply to this after work feel free to message me if I forget but I am sure I won't lol

 

[jta227]

Thank you so much!! I will reply to this after work feel free to message me if I forget but I am sure I won't lol

Also could use some advice on that matter, I need a job 😭
Congrats on your 2 paralegal offers!

 

[Cool pigeon]

Anyone heard back from slaughters DTC? If so how long did it take?

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker Bit of an odd question I was hoping you (or someone else) could help with! I'm a career changer currently working in a non-law corporate job. If I changed jobs within an application cycle or process (but staying in the same industry I'm looking to eventually move out of), would firms look down on this or see it as a red flag? For example, if my application form had one job down, but I was in a different job come the Vacation Scheme.

No - this would not be seen as a red flag as it is expected that people change jobs. It would only be if there were lots of changes (e.g. lots of short stints in various roles in a matter of months) that firms would be curious as to why you had changed jobs so often. This is because they are concerned there are either performance issues or you aren't very committed to each role (and therefore might have the same approach with them).

 

[lawbear123]

to those whove given the bristows first round.... what even....

 

[YW113380]

Does anyone have any advice on how to prepare for an interview at Sidley/ insight into the structure of the interview?