TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[TCLA Community Assistant]

@Jessica Booker Hi Jess, what are your thoughts on submitting the same application for the third cycle in the row? The last two apps to this firm I used the same answers and I succeeded in getting to the next round.

I will always recommend updating and refining applications. I don’t think you can assume that because an application was successful before it will be again.

In addition, it’s important to show more recent evidence of your experiences and pursuit of the career, so I would ensure anything you have done since your first application is reflected in the latest one.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Covington & Burling PFO.

Btw, does it matter if you use a capital a mid sentence instead of a lower case a, asking for a friend.

It would be seen as a minor typo but I don’t think it would be a deal breaker on its own.

 

[Amjaya]

Covington PFO, went through to AC last year maybe thats why I didn't get it this year?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Covington PFO post app, but they offered a call via teams next week for application tips.. Do they do this all the time? Quite nice of them?!

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Covington PFO post app, but they offered a call via teams next week for application tips.. Do they do this all the time? Quite nice of them?!

yeah same Covington PFO, got offered a call next weds 9.30 but I have a class

 

[Tintin06]

Covington PFO post app, but they offered a call via teams next week for application tips.. Do they do this all the time? Quite nice of them?!

I heard mention of that application tips thing back in the summer but didn't get any such invite.

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

yeah same Covington PFO, got offered a call next weds 9.30 but I have a class

They had 800 applications for WVS so I am sure they aren't offering to everyone

 

[Kodak123]

yeah same Covington PFO, got offered a call next weds 9.30 but I have a class

I got that message as well

 

[user9809]

Covington PFO, went through to AC last year maybe thats why I didn't get it this year?

Same here, I wonder if firms are stricter if you have previously made to an AC

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Same here, I wonder if firms are stricter if you have previously made to an AC

some firms won't interview candidates twice

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

some firms won't interview candidates twice

I’m increasingly finding that most US firms, in particular, won’t re-interview. And that’s even with some of the firms that explicitly say they on their website that they‘re happy with us reapplying.

It’s ridiculous, as it’s a waste of time for us even applying. At least Jones Day are honest about it. About the only firm out there that is

 

[aspiringlawyer12]

HL WVS offer!!

 

[Parsorandini]

HL WVS offer!!

Massive congratulations, you must be so happy!! Though there goes another firm that I held out hope for 😂

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Massive congratulations, you must be so happy!! Though there goes another firm that I held out hope for 😂

me too lol ive got nothing since my watson glacier? could they be considering us for spinrg/ summer?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

tbh the wvs deadline only ended on 30th sept so maybe there's hope idk

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

this is kind of random, but does anyone else register/login to allhires (whichever firm) and then get a huge influx of spam emails abt ads and stuff. Noticed that they only start appearing when i sign up to a new firm to apply or check my progress. Has anyone else had this issue?

 

[Tintin06]

some firms won't interview candidates twice

Unlike others, I don't think it's ridiculous. In a way it helps to cut down the numbers and it is understandable to give other people a chance. I don't think I have a chance with Latham & Watkins for that reason. To put it another way, anyone know any firms that DO reinterview people and has anyone been reinterviewed by a firm (successfully)?

 

[bella98]

Were your two questions basically the same but worded slightly differently?

Yesss!

 

[Deleted member 37508]

HL WVS offer!!

Congrats.

Could you walk us through your application timeline?

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Unlike others, I don't think it's ridiculous. In a way it helps to cut down the numbers and it is understandable to give other people a chance. I don't think I have a chance with Latham & Watkins for that reason. To put it another way, anyone know any firms that DO reinterview people and has anyone been reinterviewed by a firm (successfully)?

I understand it too, in terms of giving others a chance. But even over the course of a mere year, someone can become such a different and more qualified candidate. A lot of firms tend to overlook that. No one is always perfect 100% of the time in this career. That should be reflected in the application process. I really believe that re-interviewing shouldn’t be seen as a bad thing, like many firms clearly seem to think it is.

Especially as some interviews are only 30 mins long. How on earth can you reject someone for the rest of eternity based on a 30 minute meeting!