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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
- Thread starter Jessica Booker
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For Covington they said they would conduct AC’s in November. I feel like it’s so early for them to have read all apps. Just holding out hope
Agreed. However, they read apps as they came in and made decisions. I spoke to graduate recruitment personally. Seeing as the person who got the written exercise applied 2 days before the deadline I’d like to hope for my sake they don’t review them in date order.
I need a little clarification pls, as a non-uk law graduate (so not QLD) if i do the SQE and satisfy the 2 years QWE, does this mean if I get a job I wont be qualified to advise on anything relating to English Law. Im basically trying to understand what the effect of not doing the PGDL will have on me.
They’re super vague in their emails I got the same response. I reckon they invite people to AC if they’re not what they’re looking for they invite more people to VI and leave the AC people hanging it’s cruel.
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Hi @sjr22
Again, I think @Jessica Booker hit the nail on this. Just wanted to elaborate slightly on this, don't worry too much about repetition. It’s natural for your interest in technology-focused firms to come up again here, especially since it’s such an important part of Goodwin's work and also your motivations for applying to them. In fact, this question is a great opportunity to say a bit more here as to why technology specialism matters to you within a law firm context.
When I applied to Goodwin, I mentioned my interest in firms with a focus on life sciences and healthcare, mid-market to high-value matters, and a smaller trainee intake. I also specified that I was applying to both Cooley and Ropes & Gray, as they aligned well with my interests. You might consider naming 2-3 firms that fit your own criteria and briefly explaining why their work or approach resonates with you. This can help Goodwin see that your choices are intentional and well-aligned with what you’re looking for in a legal career. It also shows that you've taken a very considered approach to your applications.
Hope that helps! Best of luck with your application!
Same… can’t lie this was very distressing for me- as I love the firm, but nontheless I’m still set on applying for their vac scheme
Which firms are biased in favour of younger applicants? Realistically where do I, as a 27-year old, have a chance?
27 is still very young and I was always under the impression US firms had more mid 20s onwards intakes.
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Hiya @tarty23
I'm sorry about the rejection - it might be difficult to appreciate this now, but it's not a reflection of what you can do and your ability to get a vacation scheme/training contract. Keep going!
In terms of feedback, many firms are simply unable to offer any at the written application stage due to the sheer volume of applications they receive. If they have stated in their email that they cannot offer feedback, then I'd avoid sending an email to them making such a request.
That being said, it's worth emphasising that your application could have been rejected for a variety of reasons, including factors outside the quality of your own application. This is something I tried to remember even when I'd given an application my best effort. Whenever I'd receive a rejection, I also tried to give the rejected application another read through to see if there was anything I might have missed or whether there might be any area that could have been improved. I always encourage applicants to do the same after a rejection. Feel free to ask any questions you might have on the forum about particular application questions, and we'll try our best to offer helpful advice
Best of luck with the rest of your applications!
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