TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[futuretrainee101ac]

Has anyone had any updates from BCLP after receiving feedback from test please

 

[addy2004]

Hiya, congratulations! Can I ask when you applied?

Thank you! I applied on the 19th December, I hope you receive good news soon too if you're waiting to hear back

 

[LawJourney101]

Macfarlanes no, got a low 2:1 with extenuating circumstances and was progressed to AC

What qualities did you get on your test? Strengths/weaknesses

 

[wordyversus]

Has anyone heard back from Gibson Dunn after first stage Interview?

 

[annad]

Has anyone had any updates from BCLP after receiving feedback from test please

Yes, although I applied fairly early (mid October).

 

[James Wakefield]

Anyone had anything from RPC?

 

[sjr22]

Hi all, does anyone know whether Dechert's deadline is at 11:59 on the 31st of December? As in is the deadline in a few hours or tomorrow?

 

[jacksollaf]

Anyone had anything from RPC?

I had a Watson Glaser test, but that's all (for the summer vs)

 

[jacksollaf]

Has anyone heard back from Gibson Dunn after first stage Interview?

interview?? you're applying for the summer vacation scheme?

 

[James Wakefield]

I had a Watson Glaser test, but that's all (for the summer vs)

Thanks! I haven’t had the WG. When did you apply?

 

[floral.tcla]

how long after submitting an app to Hogan Lovell's VC did people receive a watson glaser invite?

 

[lawgal1908]

Hi guys, I'm doing my Weil VI soon and honestly really nervous, as two of the questions are commercial/knowledge based. Obviously I appreciate people can't share questions, but could anyone who has completed it this year provide any advice on how to prep?

 

[AI212121]

has anyone here ever done a second stage interview at gibson dunn? if so, what kind of things should be prepared (other than standard why the firm, why law...)?

 

[Mug Fan]

Has anyone had any updates from BCLP after receiving feedback from test please

Yeah I got a PFO last week.

 

[jacksollaf]

has anyone here ever done a second stage interview at gibson dunn? if so, what kind of things should be prepared (other than standard why the firm, why law...)?

is this for the summer vacation scheme?? I attended their first-year insight day last year and havent heard anything regarding my application for the summer vs...

 

[jacksollaf]

Thanks! I haven’t had the WG. When did you apply?

November 7, received the WG on the 18th of December ; when did you apply ?

 

[jacksollaf]

Yeah I got a PFO last week.

this is for the regular vacation scheme I suppose and not the dual degree in London and Paris ?

 

[AI212121]

is this for the summer vacation scheme?? I attended their first-year insight day last year and havent heard anything regarding my application for the summer vs...

yah i heard back in november, and got 2nd stage invite early dec

 

[jacksollaf]

yah i heard back in november, and got 2nd stage invite early dec

damn, I'm guessing that I can expect a Christmas and New Year PFO gift 😂 😂

 

[jacksollaf]

Yes, although I applied fairly early (mid October).

was this for the summer vacation scheme? if yes, was it the dual degree one for London and Paris?