This might seem odd, but does anyone here have a list of small to medium-sized regional firms I can apply for who still sponsor visas? I'm really trying to cast as wide a net as possible this cycle because I'm tired of the disappointments quite frankly.
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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My interview is scheduled for 1 Oct - the only available options were the 1st and 2nd
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Applications 2024/25
Sidley Austin ✅
Willkie Farr ✅
Skadden ✅
Gibson ✅
HSF ✅
A&O ✅
NRF ✅
LL ✅
Applications 2024/25
Sidley Austin ✅
Willkie Farr ✅
Skadden ✅
Gibson ✅
HSF ✅
A&O ✅
NRF ✅
LL ✅
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Hi, has anyone here applied to Vinson & Elkins for their Winter VS and heard back, or know when we might hear back?
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It happens enough for you to at least be able to ask for it. I don't see any problem with asking, as the worst that could happen is they say no. This wouldn't put you in a different position than you being unable to commit to the original scheme.
I think there are so many variables at play as to how a firm does decide whether to allow to move you or not, you should just ask rather than what has happened to people in the past.
does anyone have any advice for writing the work experience section of applications? In the sense that I've had about 8 part time jobs in the past 6 years, and they're all quite similar, but obviously all need their own section.
for example 3 of my jobs were in 3 separate supermarkets. I find i'm just writing blah blah customer service, blah blah work ethic, blah blah communication skills for each of them, as they're essentially the same job.
for example 3 of my jobs were in 3 separate supermarkets. I find i'm just writing blah blah customer service, blah blah work ethic, blah blah communication skills for each of them, as they're essentially the same job.
I combine jobs if they're the same job type and not law-related.
E.g if I was a waitress at 3 different places I'd put:
Job Title: Waitress
Dates: WHOLE PERIOD so Job 1 start date - job 3 end date
Company: Various (Company 1, year started-year finished; Company 2, started-finished; Company 3, started-finished)
Description: In these roles, I blah blah blah... then add any specific achievements/responsibilities and clarify which place I did them at.
hi does anyone have the answers to the clifford chance watson glaser practice test as well as any helpful resources to improve. i need some help
I went last year and I remember hearing back a few days before the deadline, so they certainly look at it before the closing date.
And we're back
Last Cycle
Last Cycle
- 71 applications (about 15 WVS applications, 15 Spring VS applications, 15 SVS applications and ~30 direct TC applications)
- obtained 7 ACs
- including 2 Vacation schemes awarded
- aiming for 23 - 25 applications
Hey guys, I am one year post grad- took a gap year and have been paralegaling for about 2 months now. i am looking to apply for straight TC's as I can't get enough days off my job to attend vac schemes. Not sure if I will be disadvantaging myself doing this as I know alot of firms hire through vac schemes. Applying for around 5 firms and doing about 2-3 hours of research per firm before drafting my application. Does this sound like a good plan of action? Intrigued on peoples thoughts!
Does anyone know when Kirkland's Ellis Open Day is opening for applications; and please has anyone received word from Paul Hastings and White and Case for direct TCs or should I just resign to a probable PFO?
Not too sure about when Kirkland will open for this cycle, but they don’t review applications for any of their positions/open days on a rolling basis (even though they say they do). A bit like how they advertise vacation schemes and then just don’t do them.
White & Case at this point is pretty much a guaranteed PFO I reckon, especially if you haven’t heard back from the initial written application stage or telephone interview. If you’ve reached the AC or partner interview, there might still be some hope.
PH deffo offers more hope though as I don’t know of anyone who’s heard from them. As far as I tell, no one has received an interview yet.
White & Case at this point is pretty much a guaranteed PFO I reckon, especially if you haven’t heard back from the initial written application stage or telephone interview. If you’ve reached the AC or partner interview, there might still be some hope.
PH deffo offers more hope though as I don’t know of anyone who’s heard from them. As far as I tell, no one has received an interview yet.
@Sharon Wu did you also happen to apply for a VS/TC at Baker McKenzie? If so, what type of online assessment do they use, is it Watson Glaser?
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