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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

Legalstalker

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  • Oct 9, 2023
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    Holding myself accountable again (BM test).

    CC* βœ…πŸ“βŒ
    HSF βœ…πŸ“βŒ
    NRF βœ…πŸ“βŒ
    Weil βœ…βŒ
    Akin βœ…
    Sidley βœ…βŒ
    Orrick βœ…
    Willkie βœ…πŸŽ₯❌
    Cooley βœ…
    Latham βœ…
    Milbank βœ…
    Kirkland βœ…
    Dechert βœ…βŒ
    Skadden βœ…
    Goodwin βœ…
    Covington βœ…βŒ
    Linklaters* βœ…πŸ“βŒ
    Paul, Weiss βœ…
    Slaughters* βœ…βŒ
    Gibson Dunn βœ…
    Macfarlanes* βœ…πŸ“
    White & Case βœ…
    Morgan Lewis βœ…
    Hogan Lovells* βœ…
    Cleary Gottlieb βœ…βŒ
    A&O Shearman βœ…πŸ“βŒ
    Vinson & Elkins βœ…
    Arnold & Porter βœ…
    Baker McKenzie βœ…πŸ“
    King & Spalding* βœ…
    Winston & Strawn βœ…
    Morrison Foerster βœ…
    Sullivan & Cromwell βœ…βŒ

    Key: βœ… = application submitted; πŸ“ = test received; πŸŽ₯ = video interview; ❌ = rejection.

    *Training Contract applications

    I'm actually ineligible for S&C VS. I'll be applying for their TC. 13 firm's rejections overall now.

    I did the BM test yesterday. It didn't go especially well, honestly.

    Applications left to do: Fried Frank; McDermott, Will & Emery; Paul Hastings (all for direct TCs).

    I want to apply to Ashurst too. But I found their tests impossible.
    I’m pretty sure Ashurst can provide exemption from the emotify test if you’re diagnosed with Autism. Reach out before applying to double check!
     

    AlegalA

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    Dec 4, 2023
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    If this is the case, are we only allowed to apply through training contract applications? It seems a bit unfair considering they state they mainly take applicants from their vacation scheme from training contracts.
    Yeah you are only allowed to apply through TC as a graduate. Especially annoying as they don't have a London TC. I think they are trying to put forward the paralegal route for graduates (aka applying internally).
     
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    rose_tinted

    New Member
    Dec 13, 2024
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    21
    Woohoo! I'm a career changer and just completed my first ever VI, from my first ever VS application. Amazing how nerve-wracking sitting in your own house suddenly becomes when someone fires a question at you, starts a timer and expects you to give a competent answer. Fingers crossed it went well!

    I've been lurking for a while and am amazed at the dedication and perseverance of you all with your many, many apps, interviews, tests, etc.! Good luck!
     

    The-PFO-Collector

    Legendary Member
    Oct 27, 2023
    159
    492
    Holding myself accountable again (BM test).

    CC* βœ…πŸ“βŒ
    HSF βœ…πŸ“βŒ
    NRF βœ…πŸ“βŒ
    Weil βœ…βŒ
    Akin βœ…
    Sidley βœ…βŒ
    Orrick βœ…
    Willkie βœ…πŸŽ₯❌
    Cooley βœ…
    Latham βœ…
    Milbank βœ…
    Kirkland βœ…
    Dechert βœ…βŒ
    Skadden βœ…
    Goodwin βœ…
    Covington βœ…βŒ
    Linklaters* βœ…πŸ“βŒ
    Paul, Weiss βœ…
    Slaughters* βœ…βŒ
    Gibson Dunn βœ…
    Macfarlanes* βœ…πŸ“
    White & Case βœ…
    Morgan Lewis βœ…
    Hogan Lovells* βœ…
    Cleary Gottlieb βœ…βŒ
    A&O Shearman βœ…πŸ“βŒ
    Vinson & Elkins βœ…
    Arnold & Porter βœ…
    Baker McKenzie βœ…πŸ“
    King & Spalding* βœ…
    Winston & Strawn βœ…
    Morrison Foerster βœ…
    Sullivan & Cromwell βœ…βŒ

    Key: βœ… = application submitted; πŸ“ = test received; πŸŽ₯ = video interview; ❌ = rejection.

    *Training Contract applications

    I'm actually ineligible for S&C VS. I'll be applying for their TC. 13 firm's rejections overall now.

    I did the BM test yesterday. It didn't go especially well, honestly.

    Applications left to do: Fried Frank; McDermott, Will & Emery; Paul Hastings (all for direct TCs).

    I want to apply to Ashurst too. But I found their tests impossible.
    Ashurst, EDF Energy, NRF and WLG Gowling all use the Artic Shores test.
    Perhaps apply to one you don't want to get some practice, before doing the Ashurst test.
     
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    Tintin06

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    Oct 23, 2019
    854
    2,055
    Woohoo! I'm a career changer and just completed my first ever VI, from my first ever VS application. Amazing how nerve-wracking sitting in your own house suddenly becomes when someone fires a question at you, starts a timer and expects you to give a competent answer. Fingers crossed it went well!

    I've been lurking for a while and am amazed at the dedication and perseverance of you all with your many, many apps, interviews, tests, etc.! Good luck!
    Hello fellow career changer.
     

    Tcvspfo

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    Premium Member
    Jun 28, 2024
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    Hi there @Tcvspfo ,

    Yep - private credit is definitely still relevant. Law firms have made whole new practices focusing on private credit. Sidley Austin, Dechert, and Morgan Lewis are three I can think of right now.

    I also found out not long ago, that Kramer Levin also launched its new private credit practice. See the full article here:


    The recent nature of this launch emphasises its increasing relevance in the modern financial world.

    @Jaysen had also written a really insightful article in June, which Iβ€˜ve linked HERE.

    Lastly, I had made a post earlier on how to approach the Weil question specifically.

    Best of luck on your Weil app!!!πŸš€
    This is really helpful thank you. I have noticed some law firms have made a private capital and a private credit practice to help with this issue.

    Thank you for tagging the previous posts it is really helpful.
     
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