TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Filosof]

Does anyone know if DLA Piper’s Watson Glaser invites are automatic or if they review your application first?

 

[Looper88]

Linklaters WVS PFO post-AC...

 

[lawyersum]

Anyone heard from HL for WVS?

 

[BillSikes]

On the website it states a cover letter.

Ok I e-mailed them and you are correct. Thanks for letting me know lol I was gonna ignore it!

 

[AveragePoster]

Anyone not heard from Dechert post-written exercise? Assuming a PFO now - I did my written exercise 13 days ago

 

[lawyerletsgo]

Does A&O record u doing the whole assessment ?? Asking so ik if I should get dressed for the video part now

 

[kokoprep]

White & Case AC 🥳( tbh it’s just an interview and written excersize but I’ve been hearing people call it an AC) . Any tips would be VERY appreciated. Thanks in advance xx

congratulations - is this for the winter vacation scheme or TC?

 

[Deleted member 37508]

Anyone not heard from Dechert post-written exercise? Assuming a PFO now - I did my written exercise 13 days ago

1. Back to back open day and online events
2. Law fair attendance
3. Deadline was 3 days ago
4. Small graduate recruitment team

If they haven’t given you a guide as to how long they’ll correspond an outcome post written exercise I’d assume they’re giving those who applied closer to the deadline a chance and may progress all successful applicants at the same time.

 

[kokoprep]

W&C VI invite this morning!!

Hi - Is this for winter scheme or spring? Congratulations!!!

 

[rvvacscheme]

linklaters WVS offer today.... literally over the moon!!! was so impressed by everyone at the AC i'm really in shock.

one question - does anyone have advice re: securing accom in london for those two weeks? would rather not fork out so much £££ for a hotel, but not sure what the alternatives are. unfortunately have no friends/family in commutable distance of the office that would have a spare room

 

[msclm]

linklaters WVS offer today.... literally over the moon!!! was so impressed by everyone at the AC i'm really in shock.

one question - does anyone have advice re: securing accom in london for those two weeks? would rather not fork out so much £££ for a hotel, but not sure what the alternatives are. unfortunately have no friends/family in commutable distance of the office that would have a spare room

does linklaters not provide accommodation? maybe reach out to grad team

 

[Unknowncabbage]

Hi, has anybody heard back from Linklaters for their open day?

 

[Jessica Booker]

linklaters WVS offer today.... literally over the moon!!! was so impressed by everyone at the AC i'm really in shock.

one question - does anyone have advice re: securing accom in london for those two weeks? would rather not fork out so much £££ for a hotel, but not sure what the alternatives are. unfortunately have no friends/family in commutable distance of the office that would have a spare room

I would speak to the firm to see if they have any recommendations.

You can sometimes book halls of residence (although this is more likely in the summer) or find private halls/professional co-living spaces that are happy to take people on for short periods if they have availability.

I know some people also book rooms in Airbnbs, especially if they are just outside of London, they can sometimes be more affordable.

Know some who end up booking a Travelodge/Premier Inn near a major train station just outside of London but in zones 3-4 and commute in too.

 

[rvvacscheme]

does linklaters not provide accommodation? maybe reach out to grad team

i can't find anything on their website indicating whether they do, so i'm assuming not? i also have only received phone confirmation of my place (no email yet) so i'm hoping that will say either way.

 

[gimmeavacschemepls]

Hi - Is this for winter scheme or spring? Congratulations!!!

I applied for Winter!

 

[msclm]

i can't find anything on their website indicating whether they do, so i'm assuming not? i also have only received phone confirmation of my place (no email yet) so i'm hoping that will say either way.

I presume they would offer at least some help/some financial assistance for participants outside of London!

 

[Legalgirl]

Hi! Does anyone know which means HSF uses if you have received an offer for their WVS? Is it an email or call? 🧐

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Anyone not heard from Dechert post-written exercise? Assuming a PFO now - I did my written exercise 13 days ago

I did mine last week but afaik no one has received a reply yet, so don't assume PFO!

 

[VMS]

BCLP first stage interview invite!!

I am SO SO over the moon after having a really tough last week. I'm weirdly looking forward to it?? I'm going to try and blow their socks off, haha!

I did not, in fact, blow their socks off as I got a PFO today On the bright side, GR have said we can contact them for feedback, so hopefully this experience will help me for future interviews.

 

[GV]

Does anyone know if DLA Piper’s Watson Glaser invites are automatic or if they review your application first?

I just received the Waston Glaser invite. I think they review your application first as the email says “We are delighted to inform you that you have successfully progressed to the next stage”