TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[lawyersum]

Has anyone heard from linklaters or hogan Lovells? still waiting to hear back lol. I got in the 94th percentile for linklaters WG but got commercial thinking as my weakness in the SJT so not that hopeful

Hi! Can I ask whether you have completed the WG for HL? What scheme did you apply for?

 

[far]

No which is why I applied.

thank you for confirming

 

[johnnysins]

has anyone else heard from Paul, Weiss? I reckon Latham & Watkins should begin sending out invites soon too.

 

[saminoriya]

A&O PFO just now. Applied 16.09

 

[Tsitsipas10S]

Paul, Weiss open day!

 

[LawLawLawLawLaw]

Hi there! I'm applying for a host of vac schemes, open days, training contracts etc as a non-law grad starting my conversion in January. I did a small vac scheme for a boutique firm over summer and I don't know whether its better to apply straight for training contracts or to vac schemes? Any advice would be amazing, thanks!!

 

[Amma Usman]

Paul, Weiss open day!

Congratulations @Tsitsipas10S ..! Great news, make the most of the open day

 

[Crazy_f00]

For VSs recruited on a rolling basis, when is realistically 'too late' before the final deadline for applications to be worth sending off?

Thinking about applying to Dechert WVS today (deadline 25th oct, rolling) but if its already a futile effort then I'll save it for spring.

Thanks

 

[Apple]

For VSs recruited on a rolling basis, when is realistically 'too late' before the final deadline for applications to be worth sending off?

Thinking about applying to Dechert WVS today (deadline 25th oct, rolling) but if its already a futile effort then I'll save it for spring.

Thanks

I think its never really futile, i got invited to AC for HL WVS in DECEMEBER, like a week before it starts.

It just becomes increasingly competitive I think, unless you specifically want the WVS date then probs go spring imo.

 

[Crazy_f00]

I think its never really futile, i got invited to AC for HL WVS in DECEMEBER, like a week before it starts.

It just becomes increasingly competitive I think, unless you specifically want the WVS date then probs go spring imo.

Ok thanks, I appreciate the insight. In what way does it get more competitive? Is that because they start inviting people for assessment centres far in advance of the deadline, and inevitably start giving out offers, thus reducing the pool of places in advance of the 'bulk' of applications come in? I guess the relevant question is whether you or anyone else has got VS offers / AC offers in advance even of the application deadline.

Cheers

 

[lawyersum]

Anyone heard from HL for WVS? (post WG)

 

[Apple]

Ok thanks, I appreciate the insight. In what way does it get more competitive? Is that because they start inviting people for assessment centres far in advance of the deadline, and inevitably start giving out offers, thus reducing the pool of places in advance of the 'bulk' of applications come in? I guess the relevant question is whether you or anyone else has got VS offers / AC offers in advance even of the application deadline.

Cheers

That's just my theory, it might not be the case, Jessica will know more. But its definitely not futile, if its between applying or not, apply.

EDIT: Actually, a recruiter at HL told me as they near the deadline for their schemes the "optional additional information" essentially becomes mandatory to distinguish between applicants. So I suppose it does just become a bit more competitive, as in lots of apps for less spots.

 

[Crazy_f00]

Ok thanks, I appreciate the insight. In what way does it get more competitive? Is that because they start inviting people for assessment centres far in advance of the deadline, and inevitably start giving out offers, thus reducing the pool of places in advance of the 'bulk' of applications come in? I guess the relevant question is whether you or anyone else has got VS offers / AC offers in advance even of the application deadline.

Cheers

@Jessica Booker

 

[Crazy_f00]

That's just my theory, it might not be the case, Jessica will know more. But its definitely not futile, if its between applying or not, apply.

EDIT: Actually, a recruiter at HL told me as they near the deadline for their schemes the "optional additional information" essentially becomes mandatory to distinguish between applicants. So I suppose it does just become a bit more competitive, as in lots of apps for less spots.

Thanks, appreciate the responses

 

[Catherine25]

For those who have already applied for Dechert WVS, how long did it take for you to hear back about the written test?

 

[NCTC2025]

Anyone heard back from HL Liftoff?

 

[safari3]

How long have people typically waited to receive the WG for HL WVS?

 

[AlarmedBookkeeper448]

Anyone heard back from HL Liftoff?

Is the WG automatic?

 

[THE GOAT]

Sidley offer! First ever application wow- i’m in shock. Thanks everyone and the TCLA team for all the help!

 

[seaweed.bond]

Sidley offer! First ever application wow- i’m in shock. Thanks everyone and the TCLA team for all the help!

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