TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

So I got a message from HSF saying I’ve passed the online test but that I won’t hear whether I’m through to the next stage until after the application deadline. Anyone else in the same boat?

Seems a little harsh to give us hope by sending through the test only to say it might not matter anyway.

 

[Gday33]

For anyone else whose applied to Jones Day, did you sign off at the end of your cover letter? With only 300 words, it seems like a major waste, but I also want it to look proper...

I didn’t as it didn’t need to be addressed to anyone so I assumed all formalities were dispensed with

 

[Gday33]

Hi, I didn't and they gave me an interview. The word count is so short so I just jumped straight into my answer.

How quickly did you hear back after applying? I’ve applied with Spring vac scheme

 

[Gday33]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back post arctic shores for NRF?

NRF are non-rolling no?

 

[Walon290]

Anyone done a White and Case vacation scheme video interview that has any tips? I just got invited to do the VI for their winter vacation scheme

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

So I got a message from HSF saying I’ve passed the online test but that I won’t hear whether I’m through to the next stage until after the application deadline. Anyone else in the same boat?

Seems a little harsh to give us hope by sending through the test only to say it might not matter anyway.

But still better than getting the you didn't meet the test benchmark score, so count it as a still in it to win it!

 

[Tintin06]

Holding myself accountable - one new app:

CC* ✅📝
HSF ✅📝❌
NRF ✅📝❌
Weil ✅
Akin ✅
Sidley ✅
Willkie ✅🎥❌
Cooley ✅
Latham ✅
Milbank ✅
Kirkland ✅
Skadden ✅
Goodwin ✅
Covington ✅
Linklaters* ✅📝
Paul, Weiss ✅
Slaughters* ✅❌
Gibson Dunn ✅
Macfarlanes* ✅📝
White & Case ✅
Morgan Lewis ✅
Hogan Lovells* ✅
Cleary Gottlieb ✅
A&O Shearman ✅📝❌
Vinson & Elkins ✅
King & Spalding* ✅

Key: ✅ = application submitted; 📝 = test received; 🎥 = video interview; ❌ = rejection.

*Training Contract applications

 

[bella98]

Holding myself accountable - one new app:

CC* ✅📝
HSF ✅📝❌
NRF ✅📝❌
Weil ✅
Akin ✅
Sidley ✅
Willkie ✅🎥
Cooley ✅
Latham ✅
Milbank ✅
Kirkland ✅
Skadden ✅
Goodwin ✅
Covington ✅
Linklaters* ✅📝
Paul, Weiss ✅
Slaughters* ✅❌
Gibson Dunn ✅
Macfarlanes* ✅📝
White & Case ✅
Morgan Lewis ✅
Hogan Lovells* ✅
Cleary Gottlieb ✅
A&O Shearman ✅📝❌
Vinson & Elkins ✅
King & Spalding* ✅

Key: ✅ = application submitted; 📝 = test received; 🎥 = video interview; ❌ = rejection.

*Training Contract applications

Ohh you're unstoppable! I'm rooting for you🏆

 

[Tcvspfo]

Anyone heard from Ashurst......

 

[johnnysins]

Has Latham gotten back for their October Open Day?

 

[m12]

does anyone have any tips for White & Case VI please – would really appreciate it

 

[svb risk management intern]

Jones Day PFO.

 

[Tcvspfo]

DLA Test passed. Great start to week.

 

[bella98]

DLA Test passed. Great start to week.

Sameee 🤩 🤩

 

[nodustollens]

Has anyone heard post DLA VI?

 

[charlotte1704]

The DLA Piper email (having passed the WG) says “Our team will carefully review all candidates who have reached this stage and shortlist those who will progress to the next phase”.

Does this mean the WG was automatic? I thought shortlisted applicants were invited to take the WG in the first place.

I'm in the same boat, I received an e-mail this morning telling me I have passed the WG. I got excited because I thought this meant I was through to the next round - have you heard anything by chance?

 

[cjwx]

I'm in the same boat, I received an e-mail this morning telling me I have passed the WG. I got excited because I thought this meant I was through to the next round - have you heard anything by chance?

Same I almost wish they just reviewed our application, short listed people and then told us. The people that they rejected they could say “unfortunately you haven’t been shortlisted but you did pass the Watson glaser test” which could give them more hope for future applications. I really got excited.

 

[charlotte1704]

Same I almost wish they just reviewed our application, short listed people and then told us. The people that they rejected they could say “unfortunately you haven’t been shortlisted but you did pass the Watson glaser test” which could give them more hope for future applications. I really got excited.

Its so strange because you get shortlisted from the application, then do the WG and then get shortlisted again! Like this time, do they just base it on WG scores?

 

[bella98]

Its so strange because you get shortlisted from the application, then do the WG and then get shortlisted again! Like this time, do they just base it on WG scores?

It would be weird to shortlist us again based on WG scores 🤔The email is very positive like 'Congratulations, you passed!' it would be weird to get one with 'unfortunately, your score wasn't high enough' ahaha. It would make more sense to reject us based on the application itself rather than re-evaluating the WG score... Anyway, we’ll see what happens!

 

[legally.brown]

Has anyone heard back after Willkie VI? PFO or invite to written exercise?