TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[billyonthespeeddial]

I'd check the pages on here. It talks about VCs vs VS. SH direct TC would make sense. Still, some firms hire mainly VSers.

Thanks, I think one worry I have is if this is still "too little" experience for direct TC, especially where I'm also eligible for a firm's vacation scheme

 

[cjwx]

Are you allowed to use a calculator for the Trowers & Hamlins test. I have not received it yet, but I hate maths so if you can't I will cry.

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Thanks, I think one worry I have is if this is still "too little" experience for direct TC, especially where I'm also eligible for a firm's vacation scheme

It depends on the firm, but SH are keen on people to apply for direct TCs if you’re a grad (even if you don’t have law experience).
As you have a vac scheme under your belt, you’ll be absolutely fine.
I’ve been to a direct TC AC with them and 80% of people were grads with no history of vac schemes / directly working in law

 

[Tintin06]

Thanks, I think one worry I have is if this is still "too little" experience for direct TC, especially where I'm also eligible for a firm's vacation scheme

I don't think that's true, honestly. Just put your best foot forward. Focus on HG app and WG. Those are the first steps.

 

[fcac98]

Work Experience Section of Application
How does everyone structure their answers in the work experience section of applications? I have been bullet pointing my responsibilities and then writing a few words on what I got out of the role.

Do any of you tie these answers into the firm you're applying to? Or do any of you answer this section any differently? Grateful to get responses from people who have successfully received VS's and TC's.

 

[Gday33]

Has anyone done the MB job sim yet and fancy offering any insight? 🤞🏻

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

What did you have to do on the online assessment?

hey, there were behavioural questions

 

[legalxp2]

Kirkland VI - any advice?

Congrats, when did you apply?
In terms of advice, my friend did it last year and from what I remember it was a mix of questions testing your skills, competencies and understanding of the firm so probably best to look over your app again

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Re Weil VI. Have people actually had the email with the link or just the email saying you have been passed to next stage and will get an email after 15 December?

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Re Weil VI. Have people actually had the email with the link or just the email saying you have been passed to next stage and will get an email after 15 December?

Haven’t received the link. I’m guessing they’re going to get through the last batch of applications and then send the vi link out at the same time, so we all do it together within the same deadline period

 

[Monopolyman]

I’ve heard that Eversheds have been sending out VI invites. I applied to London and still haven’t heard back. Whose heard back and which offices did you apply to?

I haven't heard back yet either. (applied to London)

 

[James Wakefield]

I’ve heard that Eversheds have been sending out VI invites. I applied to London and still haven’t heard back. Whose heard back and which offices did you apply to?

There’s been some VIs for regional offices on here but not heard anyone say anything about London yet, except some PFOs very quickly after the deadline.

 

[suhana]

anyone heard back from dla regional (manchester) post wg? i passed the assessment on 2 dec and no reply since

 

[asplawyer100]

Does anyone who has completed the Mayer Brown trainee simulation want to compare answers to the video interview section of the simulation?

 

[futuretrainee!]

Has anyone received any PFOs from Mishcon? Haven't heard from them yet and I wonder if it is time to kick rocks

 

[AlegalA]

Has anyone received any PFOs from Mishcon? Haven't heard from them yet and I wonder if it is time to kick rocks

Yeah I did this morning

 

[Mug Fan]

Has anyone received any PFOs from Mishcon? Haven't heard from them yet and I wonder if it is time to kick rocks

Same! A post upthread said we're supposed to hear about VI's by tomorrow... and another said they'd received a PFO. I've had nothing yet.

 

[Mug Fan]

Work Experience Section of Application
How does everyone structure their answers in the work experience section of applications? I have been bullet pointing my responsibilities and then writing a few words on what I got out of the role.

Do any of you tie these answers into the firm you're applying to? Or do any of you answer this section any differently? Grateful to get responses from people who have successfully received VS's and TC's.

Honestly, I just copied the bullets from my CV for the work experience part in all my applications.

I haven't been to any AC's or had offers (yet, hopefully) because this is my first cycle, but I've passed the application stage at LL, BCLP, Reed Smith and Fieldfisher so far so I don't think it's a problem.

 

[jojo23]

Those who applied to Watson Farley Williams, I cannot seem to find a dedicated area for mitigating circumstances?

Where did you enter this info?
Any insights will be super helpful

Thanks

On the very first page where it asks whether you've achieved or are on track to achieve a 2:1, the mitigating circumstances section only appears if you click no to that question 😅

 

[ashwright]

Are there any estimates on how long Links takes to reply post-app for summer VS apps? Thank you in advance