TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Zaraa.x]

Do you have to do test and submission before 5 jan?

I have no clue, the rare questionnaire comes like a day after you submit then the test comes a few days after you complete rare, so i don’t think your required to do the test before the deadline. However, if that’s the case then people would be required to submit the app like a week ahead of the deadline.

 

[SamiyaJ]

Thank you for sharing! Don't worry, he who sows unceasingly will reap in due course! If you don't mind me asking, are the VS winter, spring, or summer (Linklaters, W&C, Covington, NRF... because I applied for their summer and haven't heard anything yet, so I am supposing a nice little new year PFO gift...)?

Thanks, I hope so! I applied for the winter schemes. For W&C my first choice was winter, followed by Summer and Spring.

If you’ve applied for summer then I definitely would not assume PFO yet. For example with Baker McKenzie, a lot of people for the spring scheme have started to hear back but not yet for the summer one understandably.

 

[thelawstudent]

I have no clue, the rare questionnaire comes like a day after you submit then the test comes a few days after you complete rare, so i don’t think your required to do the test before the deadline. However, if that’s the case then people would be required to submit the app like a week ahead of the deadline.

Perfect thank you so much. Also, How long did you have to complete the arctic shores assessment?

 

[Zaraa.x]

Perfect thank you so much. Also, How long did you have to complete the arctic shores assessment?

No worries and 4 days

 

[mulan0]

Please give details of your extra-curricular activities and interests including any positions of responsibility. (250 words) - do I need to write in full prose for this question? And how far back should I include?

 

[Noahh444]

Anyone recieved any feedback for HSF summer after passing online tests?

 

[murm]

Does anyone have any insight into Paul, Weiss application process?

I went to thier first open day in October and they said things for the 2nd stage were still in the working- wondering if anyone attending anything more recent has any new insight?

 

[unknownnn7372]

does anyone have any insight for jones day ac? happy to share some insight for w&c and ashurst ac!

 

[andreilover01]

have to do the eversheds VI by end of day tomorrow. Havent reached out to anyone yet because I wanted some blind prep time, but is there anyone online and around who did the vi? would appreciate any and all insight.

 

[Chill_solicitor]

Anyone recieved any feedback for HSF summer after passing online tests?

I’ve only seen rejections so far, I’m still curious about spring

 

[bsh]

Does anyone have any insight into Paul, Weiss application process?

I went to thier first open day in October and they said things for the 2nd stage were still in the working- wondering if anyone attending anything more recent has any new insight?

Went to Dec OD, I think we should expect an SJT after the application and then AC.

 

[bbbbbb]

Will DM you in a bit. (Just posting so I remember to)

Edit: done

Hi @jta227, could you please pm me the vi questions as well. Not able to dm you first. It would be a huge help!!

 

[Tintin06]

Please give details of your extra-curricular activities and interests including any positions of responsibility. (250 words) - do I need to write in full prose for this question? And how far back should I include?

Yes I think you should, actually. Use headings to break it up. Extra-curricular activities usually means university activities. You could also include volunteering here.

 

[jta227]

Hi @jta227, could you please pm me the vi questions as well. Not able to dm you first. It would be a huge help!!

I didn't send them the exact questions (as I can't even remember them) but I'll forward you the full DM I sent explaining the entire assessment

 

[Reem2024]

For NRF work experience section did you guys use prose or bullet points…

The structure of the app is confusing, and I’m not sure if there’s a word limit

 

[Zaraa.x]

For NRF work experience section did you guys use prose or bullet points…

The structure of the app is confusing, and I’m not sure if there’s a word limit

I wrote mine in prose & yeaa the application form is a little strange

 

[helloj]

I have not received the artic shores test for NRF yet and I applied for the summer scheme on the 25th Nov. Anyone else?

 

[kokoprep]

NRF sector led question do be tricky, any one who has been successful with the application, have any insights?

 

[kokoprep]

Does NRF have a cover letter for the summer vacation scheme or I'm I missing out on it?

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

Went to Dec OD, I think we should expect an SJT after the application and then AC.

did they say anything about a possible VI?