TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[jojo23]

It was snowing when I left for London, and now that I'm here, it's raining non-stop... all this for an open day 😭

 

[Filosof]

I cannot believe that I've done this, and put it down to lack of sleep and too many things going on at once, but I have just applied to a scheme that I am not eligible for instead of the one that I am. I even knew this, I just got mixed up between firms I have been looking at. I have emailed grad rec but I suspect all those hours and days into that application have been for nothing. This is a reminder to everyone to double check they are applying to the correct thing. 😭

 

[Audric_T]

DLA post AC rejection🥲 I don’t even know what to feel 🧍🏾‍♂️

I’m sorry this happened - but you shouldn’t give up or be too hard on yourself. It’s difficult to even get to this step so be proud of that. Sometimes it just comes down to luck more than anything else.

Do they give any feedback on what you can work on or improve?

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

I cannot believe that I've done this, and put it down to lack of sleep and too many things going on at once, but I have just applied to a scheme that I am not eligible for instead of the one that I am. I even knew this, I just got mixed up between firms I have been looking at. I have emailed grad rec but I suspect all those hours and days into that application have been for nothing. This is a reminder to everyone to double check they are applying to the correct thing. 😭

In my experience grad rec is usually chill about this, they'll likely just change your selection of schemes

 

[Pola123]

Keep your head up ! The fact that you made it to the AC means that you have more than enough potential ( as they are SO competitive) . Honestly I’ve been there ( trust me ) and it’s best to firstly , try and do something to keep your mind off it , something that makes you happy . And secondly don’t let it stop you from either applying again next application cycle or put you off law altogether. Your vacation scheme and Training contract will eventually come! Have hope 😊

Thanks a lot!! Yh I’ll just distract myself haha. And I still have other applications that I haven’t heard back from anyways.

 

[Pola123]

I’m sorry this happened - but you shouldn’t give up or be too hard on yourself. It’s difficult to even get to this step so be proud of that. Sometimes it just comes down to luck more than anything else.

Do they give any feedback on what you can work on or improve?

Yh I’ll be scheduling a feedback call so that should be helpful for next time!

 

[Apple]

nearly 1 month post AC no response W&C

 

[Filosof]

In my experience grad rec is usually chill about this, they'll likely just change your selection of schemes

Thanks, I really hope you’re right 🙏

 

[yasmars]

If a firm rejects you due to being at capacity does that mean they did not consider your application in the first place?

 

[FM302989]

If a firm rejects you due to being at capacity does that mean they did not consider your application in the first place?

It means they're at capacity. Try to avoid assumptions or speculations like that

 

[safari3]

Sorry if this has already been asked, but is AG rollling?

 

[Zaraa.x]

I’ve come across this question and would like some clarification please - If you could work with any client as a lawyer at Lewis Silkin (even if they are not currently a client of ours), who would it be and why?

Is the best way to approach this question will be identify an individual/organisation that can properly utilise Lewis silkin services so essentially Lewis silkin would be a one-stop-shop for the client? Would I also need to mention whether or not the client resonates with Lewis Silkin values?

If I want to choose a celebrity for instance and they own a brand - do I mention the celebrity as a client or their brand.

E.G - Krept (musician) he owns Nalas Baby - do I chose Krept as my client or Nalas Baby?

I could be overthinking this simple question.

@Jessica Booker

Hey, just wondering if anyone can help with clarifying pleaseeeee.

 

[lawstudent523]

Anyone else still waiting for HL wvs? No AC

 

[PoliLegal]

Holding myself accountable again (Covington rejection)

CC* ✅
HSF ✅📝❌
NRF ✅📝❌
Weil ✅
Akin ✅
Sidley ✅❌
Orrick ✅
Willkie ✅🎥❌
Cooley ✅
Latham ✅
Milbank ✅
Kirkland ✅
Dechert ✅❌
Skadden ✅
Goodwin ✅
Covington ✅❌
Linklaters* ✅📝❌
Paul, Weiss ✅
Slaughters* ✅❌
Gibson Dunn ✅
Macfarlanes* ✅📝
White & Case ✅
Morgan Lewis ✅
Hogan Lovells* ✅
Cleary Gottlieb ✅❌
A&O Shearman ✅📝❌
Vinson & Elkins ✅
Arnold & Porter ✅
King & Spalding* ✅
Winston & Strawn ✅
Morrison Foerster ✅
Sullivan & Cromwell ✅

Key: ✅ = application submitted; 📝 = test received; 🎥 = video interview; ❌ = rejection.

*Training Contract applications

I just want to say that this is super impressive! The sheer amount of applications and your dedication to applications is amazing. Do you have a particular method to make the process of applying smooth/easy-ish?

 

[VMS]

Good afternoon,

Would running an online business/marketplace be considered an extracurricular ?

@Jessica Booker @Jaysen

I'm not Jessica, but I've always put something similar I've done down as an extra-curricular

 

[Tcvspfo]

Sorry if this has already been asked, but is AG rollling?

Go to Legal Cheek law fair it is still on.

 

[Amehta1]

DLA Piper London Vac scheme offer!

Thanks so much to the entire TCLA team for your help, really appreciate everyone’s support

 

[Amma Usman]

DLA Piper London Vac scheme offer!

Thanks so much to the entire TCLA team for your help, really appreciate everyone’s support

Congrats!!!!!!!

 

[Amma Usman]

^
@Amma Usman - could you please advise here?

Hey @Lastseasonwonder and @gazdgazd11. Similar to other firms, GDC’s requirements are a 2:1 or better and they take mitigating circumstances to account in the application form.

 

[Zaraa.x]

Just met CMS at the legal cheek fair just a few points to mention.

- non-rolling but they view applications as they come in and progress applicants to the Watson Glaser if they are successful at application stage/meet the eligibility criteria.
- timeframe from submission to Watson Glaser invite is a week.
- if you pass the Watson Glaser you can be placed into two different pools - 1) if you exceed the pass mark then you are automatically progressed to video interview. 2) if your score is decent but not considered as a ‘strong pass’ then you’ll be placed in a holding pool and your score will be compared with the wider pool when the bench mark has been established.
- Watson Glaser test score and Application is viewed holistically before progressing to the video interview.