TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[wqueens8]

are we likely to get any more updates before the new year now? Or do grad recruitment not tend to work 27-31st?

 

[TC Chaser]

Did Hogan Lovells change their questions for direct TC or are they slightly different part applicant group?

 

[kokoprep]

Hi Guys - I have a doubt if the extra-circular achievements/positions of responsibility section has a word limit and I need to fit in my achievements in that space (which I think are good awards). Can I add positions of responsibilities (because they are work experience like society head) in the work experience section? I'm I missing out by not showcasing diversity in that answer? @Jessica Booker - could you please help!

 

[Jessica Booker]

are we likely to get any more updates before the new year now? Or do grad recruitment not tend to work 27-31st?

Some will be working tomorrow, but would expect most teams not to be back until next week, and some might not be back until the 6th.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi Guys - I have a doubt if the extra-circular achievements/positions of responsibility section has a word limit and I need to fit in my achievements in that space (which I think are good awards). Can I add positions of responsibilities (because they are work experience like society head) in the work experience section? I'm I missing out by not showcasing diversity in that answer? @Jessica Booker - could you please help!

if there is a dedicated section for extracurriculars or positions of responsibility, I personally wouldn’t put these things in work experience entries.

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

I feel like what I've written might be incredibly basic after hearing what you guys have done 😭😭

Oh mine isn't particularly sophisticated at all dw - I always try and do a simple topic well!

 

[Law queries]

Hi - has Latham got back with summer invites?

could someone please confirm this? it would be a great help! thanks.

 

[andrecsaa]

I just attended a two-hour event with Macfarlanes, only to discover I can't apply to them EVER again!

So, I had an AC for the direct training contract last year and was planning to reapply this cycle. I understood that reapplying in the same cycle wasn't allowed, but I didn't realise it meant I couldn't ever apply again. Grad rec said that if you've been unsuccessful at the vacation scheme assessment centre, you could still apply for the direct training contract. When I asked about my situation, having been to the direct training contract assessment centre, they said I couldn't apply again. Does this mean I'm also ineligible to apply for the vacation scheme? I'm really confused 😭

I read that some firms have this policy. Didn’t know Macfarlanes was one of them. I would apply for the VS, but now I will stick with the direct TC.

It is very unfair since you may have performed well but might have been rejected because the VS was full.

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

I heard back today

What was your feedback report strengths and weakness if you don't mind sharing

 

[Tintin06]

I read that some firms have this policy. Didn’t know Macfarlanes was one of them. I would apply for the VS, but now I will stick with the direct TC.

It is very unfair since you may have performed well but might have been rejected because the VS was full.

It's a tough situation but understandable. Try to see graduate recruitment's perspective. It whittles down their workload somewhat. They are a very popular law firm. Also, their AC doesn't change much. That's anecdotal based on my experience. I've not got their AC however. Rejection is redirection in this case.

 

[lala_17]

out of interest what other firms have this policy (that you can't reapply after having been rejected)?

 

[Kk288]

Hii, I am currently writing an application for MoFo but have noticed they don't have a word limit. what kind of word count is recommended in this situation?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hii, I am currently writing an application for MoFo but have noticed they don't have a word limit. what kind of word count is recommended in this situation?

I generally say to aim for around 1400-1600 across the four questions. One answer might be longer than another but I generally feel like you don’t want it to be much more than this amount it total as it’s going to be a lot to read.

 

[WhiskeyCharlie]

out of interest what other firms have this policy (that you can't reapply after having been rejected)?

Hogan Lovell's had this policy. Despite them saying its on a per office basis, I believe it was across global offices that offer TCs.

 

[yumjuicebox]

Recently got invited to the Mayer Brown job sim! Does anyone have any advice/ insight? Would appreciate anything! Thank you sm

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Is there a space anywhere on the Reed Smith application to write about extracurriculars (/or a box for 'anything else')? Haven't located one yet and might affect what I write in my answers...

 

[tomsmitg]

Hi, does anyone know what 77% progress means on linklaters‘ application portal, with the review having a tick on it?

 

[Farhan65756]

I'm applying to TLT and I need guidance on how to answer these two questions:

1: What are the benefits to TLT of having a sector approach and why? (Max 250 words)

2: The legal landscape is always changing and at TLT we value lawyers who are future ready. What do you perceive to be the biggest challenges facing trainee solicitors in the next 5 years and how will you manage this? (Max 250 words)

 

[Amakaa]

Does anyone know if Kirkland recruits through Vacation schemes. Or do we apply for both?

 

[zoobla20]

Any tips for Mishcon's vi? (Applied for spring but have an extension on submitting the vi)