TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[A2025]

this one? [email protected]

Thank you you are a life saver. I sent an email to their successfactors email and it did not get sent.

 

[yasmars]

anyone got an update for HL lift off?

In my experience HL are quite slow regarding application responses

 

[m12]

@Jessica Booker will be able to tell you more about this, but I would definitely not worry about your grades situation. Showing consistent improvement is definitely valued and first year grades tend to be taken into account the least. Besides a very few number of firms which are well-known to have a preference for 1.1s or consistent high 2.1s, you will not be at a disadvantage. Even for those few firms I would not discourage you to apply, as an overall high 2.1 in your degree will likely mean your application will still be considered seriously.

That said, I do not think that your grades are strong enough to set you apart from the crowd in the application process. As such, I think it will still be key to focus on researching the firms in a lot of depth and writing high-quality applications.

Thank you!!

 

[Maddy]

Does Bristows sponsor international students?

 

[ghostyb]

Does anyone have any insight on whether to apply to the Bird & Bird Vacation Scheme or 25/26 TC? I'm a recent LLB graduate and would be able to complete the SQE in time for the TC start dates in either 2025 or 2026, but I don't have VS experience, so not sure whether it would be more advantageous still to apply to VS instead of the direct TC?

 

[Giorgos]

I am trying to book my ac slot but theres only one slot left next tuesday. do i have to book it or should i wait maybe more slots will open? How does the booking process work?

 

[ashwright]

Any A&O Shearman today?

 

[Giorgos]

I am trying to book my ac slot but theres only one slot left next tuesday. do i have to book it or should i wait maybe more slots will open? How does the booking process work?

@Jessica Booker Could you help me with this?

 

[Tintin06]

You’re super organised - you should be proud!!! I’m not a fan of WGs either - I like your justification
If I may, could I check when you heard back from A&O Shearman & when you did your SJT/sent your app? Thank you 🙏🏼

Last month for both I think. I send so many apps out. I don't really remember doing each.

 

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker Could you help me with this?

I would contact the firm to check but if there it maybe that this is the only time they have available, and so I would consider booking in for this if you are available for then. If you are not, then definitely contact the firm to see if they will add any additional dates.

 

[0livia.pope]

Does anyone have any insight on whether to apply to the Bird & Bird Vacation Scheme or 25/26 TC? I'm a recent LLB graduate and would be able to complete the SQE in time for the TC start dates in either 2025 or 2026, but I don't have VS experience, so not sure whether it would be more advantageous still to apply to VS instead of the direct TC?

Usually firms recommend applying for a VS before the TC

 

[sammm10101]

BCLP's application questions totalling at 2,000 words is kind of crazy

 

[BM99]

Anyone got open day invites from Latham/Paul Weiss?

 

[far]

if you go to a Latham open day, do you have to do the sjt and vi again when you apply for. a vac scheme after?

 

[mikaxxlkhan]

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

 

[legal18]

Just got a Paul, Weiss open day invite

 

[Tintin06]

if you go to a Latham open day, do you have to do the sjt and vi again when you apply for. a vac scheme after?

No which is why I applied.

 

[sammm10101]

Just got a Paul, Weiss open day invite

mad !! have a great day

 

[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