TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[g.cl.2020344]

have ppl started to hear back spring VS or will that come in the new year?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Is anyone still yet to receive a response from W&C, Covington or Dechert? I feel like I'm gonna expect a triple PFO ffs😭

I'm waiting from all three!!!!! so painful

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Does anyone know if Kirkland takes non-law trainees? Their website states they provide sponsorship for PGDL, but I recall someone on this thread mentioning they do not in practice take in non-law people.

They take non-law. In fairness, I don’t know the %. But I know non-law trainees there.

Pretty sure Davis Polk is the only firm to not take non-law.

And unrelated, but, if you’re a law or non-law graduate, you can only apply to Sullivan for a direct TC (not a VS). Adding this here for everyone to read because the firm really doesn’t make it obvious enough

 

[TheInevitableTCholder2024/25🙏]

I'm waiting from all three!!!!! so painful

the constant checking of emails is really doing a number on me lol

 

[Pola123]

I just got an AC at DLA!!!!!! Can anyone please help with tips for the day. I am surprised it is in two weeks too lol.

 

[patternteddybear]

Currently writing my application for Herbert Smith Freehills’ Summer Vacation Scheme and hoping to have it submitted by the end of tomorrow. I am nervous as I was so close previously and received an Assessment Centre offer. However, I had to withdraw due to health reasons but let’s see how this application goes!

The next application to complete this week after Herbert Smith will be Freshfields I reckon

Shame I cannot apply to DLA Piper yet due to being a non-law student as that would have been great! Good luck to all with their applications and well done to those with Assessment Centre offers and Vacation Scheme positions

 

[SamiyaJ]

One day.. ONE DAY we will look back and laugh at all these struggles!! The fact that we have to donate a kidney just to get considered for an open day is actually hilarious (I say this now but you should see my face whenever I get the rejection emails lmao).

I’m at work, sneaking in some uni studies and planning my next application tonight. What a life!

We must prevail!!! 🤺🤺

 

[Izzy1026]

They take non-law. In fairness, I don’t know the %. But I know non-law trainees there.

Pretty sure Davis Polk is the only firm to not take non-law.

And unrelated, but, if you’re a law or non-law graduate, you can only apply to Sullivan for a direct TC (not a VS). Adding this here for everyone to read because the firm really doesn’t make it obvious enough

Much appreciated info, thank you!

 

[Apple]

@Jessica Booker i have looked to book train tickets to an open day and the ticket prices are £200. 200 great British pounds ridiculous. I live in the UK. The email the firm sent regarding reimbursement states they’ll only reimburse up to £150. Is it best to decline my space on the open day. I have looked at flights which in itself is crazy seeing as I’m in England. Flights are £300.

Have you looked at a coach? its very slow but cheap! - You could catch one the night prior and pay £60 for a hotel in a premier inn for the night.

 

[abhuzaifa]

Are people still waiting to hear back post WG and post VI for DLA Piper ?

 

[Deleted member 37508]

Have you looked at a coach? its very slow but cheap! - You could catch one the night prior and pay £60 for a hotel in a premier inn for the night.

The thing is I must leave the morning of the open day. I have work the day before and training the day after so I can’t stay an extra night. Very annoying. More at the fact that tickets are so expensive.

 

[tc252627]

Anyone heard back from Burges Salmon regarding the WVS?

 

[wowcha]

Does anyone have any insight into A&O S AC? It's my first one and would appreciate any advice / guidance!?

 

[Lopez2017]

Not yet. Will lyk

I’ve heard back from them about 10 mins ago

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Burges pfo oops

 

[lolololol]

does anyone have any insight as to how to structure the slaughter cv? i am quite confused.

 

[abhuzaifa]

Does anyone have any insight into A&O S AC? It's my first one and would appreciate any advice / guidance!?

Is this for winter or summer ?

 

[patternteddybear]

does anyone have any insight as to how to structure the slaughter cv? i am quite confused.

If you go on university of nottingham economics and finance society instagram page, they have a great CV template that can be used

 

[Audric_T]

DLA AC for London! Any insights would be really appreciated

When did you hear? When did you do the VI?

 

[wowcha]

Is this for winter or summer ?

Summer!