TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[jojo23]

Is it still worth applying to baker mckenzie, nrf and hogan lovells or should I direct my time elsewhere?

 

[AI212121]

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

tbf i also applied rlly early so not necessarily haha

 

[jacksollaf]

Is it still worth applying to baker mckenzie, nrf and hogan lovells or should I direct my time elsewhere?

If I am not mistaken, I would strongly recommend NRF since they say on their UK careers page, lest I be mistaken, "[w]e don’t recruit on a rolling basis so ensure to take your time when writing your application"; so I suppose you should! However, Baker and Hogan might be a bit tougher since they review on rolling basis; I am hopeful that they might potentially still look at last minute applications, so you never know...

 

[jacksollaf]

tbf i also applied rlly early so not necessarily haha

no! I applied on the 11th of October!!! 😂 😂 😂 😂

 

[annad]

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

No, I applied for the spring vacation scheme

 

[walterwhite]

Any point in applying to Kirkland at this point?

 

[AI212121]

no! I applied on the 11th of October!!! 😂 😂 😂 😂

i applied mid-september and it is the xmas period rn tbf, so it might still come

 

[jacksollaf]

Any point in applying to Kirkland at this point?

They're rolling basis, so by now I think it would be too tough; in order to be strategic, you could just apply next cycle (I don't remember if they asked if we have previously applied, but if they do, it would be better to wait it out to not put yourself at a disadvantage..)

 

[walterwhite]

They're rolling basis, so by now I think it would be too tough; in order to be strategic, you could just apply next cycle (I don't remember if they asked if we have previously applied, but if they do, it would be better to wait it out to not put yourself at a disadvantage..)

Thank you, saved me my night!! Alternatively, do you think Gibson Dunn would be too late now?

 

[tea]

Any point in applying to Kirkland at this point?

I completely forgot they were rolling oops, planning to send in my app in a few hours

 

[floral.tcla]

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

^^^

 

[walterwhite]

I completely forgot they were rolling oops, planning to send in my app in a few hours

Loooool I literally decided against it just now

 

[AlegalA]

Is it worth sending a rolling app with still a month to deadline?

 

[AlegalA]

Hi Everyone! I hope you all had a nice Christmas.

Would you say that 730 words is too much for an unlimited answer to this question: "Personal summary: Your personal summary is your opportunity to summarise your key skills and achievements and include positive words that describe you as a person. Highlight the roles you have held and your key achievements to date. Avoid anything that narrows down your options too much unless you are only applying to very specific roles.".
There is only one other question about interests and hobbies, also unlimited, and my answer is 240 words, so I'm a bit worried about the unevenness in my answers.
My main thing is I've added a paragraph about "why the firm" for the first question, after recommendation from my university careers, which is an extra 150 words, but I don't feel the question actually asks that. (But there is no question about why the firm anywhere else in the app).

The application details state "Please complete all sections of the application form as thoroughly and accurately as is possible. Once you have completed your online application form, and have met the minimum criteria, you will be invited to complete a short 60 second video interview to support your application." So I am wondering if the VI is semi automatic, and there will be a question on why the firm there?

Any help would be really appreciated! @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman

Thank you!!

@Jessica Booker, sorry to bump this, but I was wondering if you had any insights? Thanks

 

[annad]

Has anyone heard back from Pinsent Masons post-blended assessment for the London Summer Placement?

 

[yeezyee]

how do you guys navigate firms that want a reference? my current supervisors dont know im actively applying for these... some of my coworkers do is that okay?

 

[wordyversus]

They're rolling basis, so by now I think it would be too tough; in order to be strategic, you could just apply next cycle (I don't remember if they asked if we have previously applied, but if they do, it would be better to wait it out to not put yourself at a disadvantage..)

Hey can you direct me to where It says K&E is rolling, kinda gutted I spent the last 3 days on this application to find this out so late

 

[wordyversus]

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

Yeah, I heard back mid Dec for a first round

 

[AI212121]

Has anyone heard back from Pinsent Masons post-blended assessment for the London Summer Placement?

i think they respond to everyone at once and last year i saw people get responses around early feb

 

[walterwhite]

Hey can you direct me to where It says K&E is rolling, kinda gutted I spent the last 3 days on this application to find this out so late

it just says on their website bud, sorry to hear that