TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Amma Usman]

Hey guys, I am applying for a TC position at Hogan Lovells and the final question on the application form is:

"Tell us about any open days and events that you have attended in the legal sector. (Max 250 words)"

I have attended a couple of open days, but neither of them have been at Hogan Lovells. Could you please provide some guidance as to how to respond to this question?

Many thanks!

Hi there @aspiringhighflyer ,

It's totally fine if none of the open days were at HL. The key is to focus on what you got from each open day. For example, did it spark any new interest in a particular practice area? Did you take part in any case studies or workshops? As the question is also unspecific on which links to provide, I believe you can touch on a variety of stuff. For example, if you got a presentation by a practice during an open day, that's also a core practice at HL, you could mention in a brief sentence why that strengthens your resolve to train at HL.

 

[suhana]

Anyone know if HSF have sent out summer ACs?

i only saw someone progress to the ac for spring here, so i guess not? im waiting too :/

 

[iliaserr]

Hi @ReedSmithBecca, do you send out any ACs before the 6th jan deadline or after? Thank you!

 

[suhana]

anyone get something from slaughter and may summer vac scheme? i submitted on like 25th nov

 

[Amma Usman]

Hi! I applied for Slaughter and May's direct TC on October 15th and still haven't heard back. I've seen that people who applied after me have either received rejections or progressed to the next stage. Does anyone know if this is a good/bad sign? I'm just a bit confused as to how their process works.

Hey there,

I completely get the anxiety, but I would not worry too much about this. Firms have different timelines for getting back and some people may have submitted their applications earlier - there are a host of operational reasons which suggest why you have not heard back. At this stage, I recommend thinking less about timelines. Firms may also make offers after the deadline, depending on their policy. I know of people that heard back from firms towards the end of the cycle, but still got offers. I know of people that also got offers soon after the application period opened, for the same firm.

Hope this helps to soothe your nerves

 

[Amma Usman]

Do firms usually progress candidates this close to the new years? I assumed that there wouldn't be any VIs or next stage tests sent to be completed between 25th to 2nd

Hi @NCTC2025 ,

It is certainly possible to hear back within this timeframe, and I certainly heard back from one firm during this period last year. However, this was for a later interview in Jan. I would, however, also assume that the likelihood of hearing back from many firms during the holiday period will be lower than per usual.

 

[Amma Usman]

does anyone who has done the Mayer Brown simulation/VI have any advice/insight? just trying to gauge how much research on the firm is required to answer the VI questions - whether there are any motivational questions in the mix or if they're strictly related to the simulation

Hi there,

I am unsure about MB's VI in particular, but I have linked Andrei's guide to VIs to give you more guidance - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....de-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/

 

[Amma Usman]

Hi;
I just have a question regarding the Osborne Clarke application. I am writing the question where you have to choose between two options. They mention a team hire. As a non native English speaker I am confused about what this means. Does it mean a teame hires one person or that they hire an entire team?
Thank you

Hi there,

Could you provide more details on the full question please? Perhaps I'll be able to advise more from there

 

[2100v78]

anyone get something from slaughter and may summer vac scheme? i submitted on like 25th nov

Got an interview invite on Monday - I applied 6 Nov.

 

[ohnoselim]

question for anyone who did the withers app, do we put in our gcses?

 

[fcac98]

Amazing. I sent off an application and in a rush I didnt put the % of my grades for each of my years at University. How likely do you think this will impact the success of being invited to the next round.

 

[C_AJH]

dont they have a video interview stage before they process for AC?

I thought so too

 

[C_AJH]

anyone get something from slaughter and may summer vac scheme? i submitted on like 25th nov

submitted for summer at the start of October, got an interview on Nov 26

 

[j8]

Does anyone know if Hogan Lovells is one of those firms that are super particular about earlier grades like GCSEs/ A-Levels?

 

[NJS]

Any tips for CMS video interview?

 

[Tintin06]

Does anyone know if Hogan Lovells is one of those firms that are super particular about earlier grades like GCSEs/ A-Levels?

I’d focus on the Watson Glaser. You can improve your score there. You can’t change A-Levels or GCSEs. Just my two cents on this.

 

[VMS]

Eversheds post VI PFO, did the vac scheme in July and was told it was really close so I should re apply lol, guess not

Sorry to hear about the PFO, I hope you have better luck in your other apps! Could I ask when you did your VI please?

 

[MMy2c]

Hii, I am wondering if anyone is thinking about applying for Freshfield's London Asia TC? I didn't find much information about it so would really appreciate if someone could refer to some relevant resources

 

[Zi48]

dont they have a video interview stage before they process for AC?

There’s no VI for Linklaters

 

[LawAspirer]

In which country you did the bachelors in?

I did my bachelors in the Netherlands and then a master in the UK