TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Bread]

At last, Goodwin open day invite.

has yours been moved online?

 

[AveragePoster]

congrats!! when is it? I'm still waiting to hear back!

This Thursday or Friday. Not much notice. Scary

 

[Deleted member 37508]

linklaters open day invite!

Which open day is this for?
Did they email
Or call

 

[AlegalA]

I would assume it means GCSE or equivalent because it is phrased as an eligibility question, meaning that if you selected "no" you would probs get something telling you to withdraw your application/that you cannot apply. Then again, maybe the opportunity is just for UK graduates?

That's also what I was thinking, I just wanted to double check to make sure! These apps make me stress about the tiniest details 😭 Thank you so much for answering quickly

I did graduate uni in the UK and have a right to work here as I have an English passport, I just didn't go to an English school. It would be a bit weird to not accept based on GCSEs even though I did an degree in the UK no?

@Jessica Booker any thoughts?

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Goodwin open day invite, is it online for everyone? They originally said that they would invite unsuccessful candidates to participate online, but the email says i've been successful and that they've made the "difficult decision" to move it online. Basically I want to know whether they're lying to me 😅

I got the invite and was told it would be online due to train strikes. I don’t think it’s a case of not being successful enough for in person as they would have probably said in the email that they would like to move you specifically to the online one.

 

[member7830]

Which open day is this for?
Did they email
Or call

just the normal one, or do you mean the date? just an email

 

[Tsitsipas10S]

Goodwin open day invite, is it online for everyone? They originally said that they would invite unsuccessful candidates to participate online, but the email says i've been successful and that they've made the "difficult decision" to move it online. Basically I want to know whether they're lying to me 😅

I also got an invite to their open day, but yesterday. For me the email said that there is potential for rail disruption so they'll keep under consideration whether to hold the day online. I received an email today saying they've moved it online.

They're not lying to you, and congrats!

 

[V2002]

Has any1 heard back from Dechert? I did the written exercise two weeks ago and haven't heard back. Also waiting to hear back on WVS from W&C, HL, Covington and Ashurst.. I feel like no news at this stage is bad news

Hi, firstly congratulations on getting the written exercise stage for Dechert and same here I haven't heard from HL,WC, Covington so I think its pretty standard. If you don't me asking I have my written exercise for Derchert coming up is there anything you could share about it. Was it a case study exercise , did you find it challenging ?

 

[Bread]

I also got an invite to their open day, but yesterday. For me the email said that there is potential for rail disruption so they'll keep under consideration whether to hold the day online. I received an email today saying they've moved it online.

They're not lying to you, and congrats!

Thanks for confirming! I'm pretty disappointed it's online but oh well I guess it's something

 

[tarty23]

Thanks for confirming! I'm pretty disappointed it's online but oh well I guess it's something

I saw the train strikes might be cancelled so I guess there’s still hope it’ll be in person for you!

 

[OrangeCherry1800]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from A&O post AC for London? I still haven’t heard back.

 

[V2002]

Has anyone completed the Dechert AC ? and if so do you mind sharing your experience was it difficult?

 

[member3804]

just the normal one, or do you mean the date? just an email

may i ask if this is for the 13th or 27th one?
i assume it's a PFO if i haven't received an email by now... but just out of curiosity!

 

[AveragePoster]

Has anyone completed the Dechert AC ? and if so do you mind sharing your experience was it difficult?

Heya, how long was it between when you did your written exercise and hearing back for an interview?

 

[Tintin06]

has yours been moved online?

Yes, which is a shame actually. The strikes have been called off.

 

[V2002]

Heya, how long was it between when you did your written exercise and hearing back for an interview?

Hi, I havent yet completed the AC so we shall see

 

[Tsitsipas10S]

Thanks for confirming! I'm pretty disappointed it's online but oh well I guess it's something

Agreed - no merch! I am, however, quite glad to not have to travel!

 

[Gday33]

Linklaters open day invite 👀

Does anyone know what they mean by fast track vacation scheme app if you attend the OD?

 

[Bread]

Agreed - no merch! I am, however, quite glad to not have to travel!

I need all the pens and water bottles I can get!

 

[Tcvspfo]

Linklaters open day invite 👀

Does anyone know what they mean by fast track vacation scheme app if you attend the OD?

What was your WG percentile if you don't mind sharing. Also anyone else who got the open day can you share your WG score if you are happy with sharing it.