TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Jessica Booker]

@Jessica Booker - can I please PM you regarding mitigating circumstances?

Yes, that is not a problem.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Question for Jessica or any of the forum helpers here - If I have not previously done a vacation scheme, is it still worthwhile sending out some direct TC applications, as right now my circumstances make attending vacation schemes quite difficult?

Yes - unless the firm recruits exclusively from vacation schemes, you should apply to TCs if they are the better option for you.

 

[AlegalA]

Helloo guys! Does anyone have insights into Irwin Mitchell's SJT? It looks very different to last year - they even have a VI included?
Do I need to have why this firm/ why me questions prepared, or is it still only skill based?

 

[Gday33]

For anyone who has done HSF SJT do you feel your feedback report was accurate? Mine almost entirely conflicts with my actual experience in FT employment / academics 😂

 

[jojo23]

Just out of curiosity, is anyone here going to the Reed Smith open evening on the 19th?

 

[jojo23]

yeah I think the ship has sailed w W&C which is such a shame cos I applied so early and really liked them... Yeah who knows how HL will go cos I did their WG assesment but idk if I passed it

For W&C, if you haven't heard back at all post application, it most likely means that all winter spots have been filled. However, they'll consider your application for the spring and summer schemes (if you placed them in the preference order list). - I asked a recruiter about it..

 

[NJS]

For W&C, if you haven't heard back at all post application, it most likely means that all winter spots have been filled. However, they'll consider your application for the spring and summer schemes (if you placed them in the preference order list). - I asked a recruiter about it..

Ah interesting, hopefully we can get considered for the later schemes

 

[Bbhu19]

Anyone gotten Hsf post ac news and how long did it take?

 

[LawyerUpPal]

Anyone gotten Hsf post ac news and how long did it take?

Had my AC today.

 

[BillSikes]

Is it useful for businesses to invest in growing their digital and social media presence?

Yes; social media would make it easier for customers to write complaints to the business for all the public to see.

A. Very Strong Argument
B. Strong Argument
C. Fairly Strong Argument
D. Fairly Weak Argument
E. Weak Argument
F. Very Weak Argument
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Guys, I just unlocked a new level on the Watson Glaser 😳😳😳 what even is this?!
PS: I’m practicing on Assessment Day—Taylor Wessing gave me 12 months’ free access 🥺🥺🥺 so nice of them!!

Absolute joke honestly.

 

[hanz123]

Should you address Norton Rose Fulbright as it is or can you shorten it to NRF in an application?

 

[Bbhu19]

Had my AC today.

How did you feel about it?

 

[BillSikes]

What sort of test is Taylor Wessing test?

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Yes, that is not a problem.

Thanks @Jessica Booker . I have messaged you.

 

[dollydaydream]

what are people’s thoughts on an American firm versus a silver circle firm?

 

[patternteddybear]

HSF summer vacation scheme application submitted ✅ plan is to get one more application completed this weekend

 

[patternteddybear]

Should you address Norton Rose Fulbright as it is or can you shorten it to NRF in an application?

i would address it as Norton Rose Fulbright for the first time followed by (NRF) and then can use NRF the rest of the time

 

[l789]

HSF summer vacation scheme application submitted ✅ plan is to get one more application completed this weekend

Wishing you all the best for the applications

 

[Soprano]

Ropes & Gray: Describe three characteristics that you believe make an outstanding Ropes & Gray lawyer and how that lawyer would drive our business. (500 words max) Does this question require answering why I am suited as a Ropes & Gray lawyer? Some general advise will also be appreciated. Thanks! @Andrei Radu @Ram Sabaratnam

 

[patternteddybear]

Wishing you all the best for the applications

Thank you so much, wishing you the best too